2010-2011 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Mechanical Engineering
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Greg S. Mason, PhD, PE, Chair
Objectives
Mechanical Engineering is among the broadest and most versatile of the engineering professions. Mechanical engineering encompasses many diverse activities and fields of interest, including design for environment, machine design, solid mechanics, materials, environmentally conscious energy systems, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, thermodynamics, combustion, control systems, manufacturing, or a combination of these fields as is often the case in the development of complex projects. Mechanical engineers can pursue careers in design, manufacturing, research and development, sales, management, and consulting.
The mission of the Department of Mechanical Engineering is to provide educational opportunities for students seeking to enter the mechanical engineering profession, so that they can achieve competence in the field while recognizing their social responsibilities. The program provides a strong foundation in the areas of mathematics, basic sciences, engineering theory and practice, and the humanities and social sciences. It encourages further self development and life-long intellectual achievement. The program seeks to build student skills in written and oral communication, socially, economically and environmentally responsible decision making, and professionalism.
The following program objectives have been designed to support both the departmental and university missions:
- Technical Proficiency: Ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, physics and the principles of engineering appropriate to the students’ chosen areas of specialization, to the solution of contemporary problems in mechanical engineering.
- Communications Skills: Ability to communicate effectively in written, graphical, and oral formats.
- Professional Skills: Mastery of the broad spectrum of abilities needed in professional practice including skills in teamwork, leadership, creativity and project management, and an understanding of professional ethics, business practices, safety, and economics.
- Personal Breadth: Appreciation of the non-technical aspects of engineering, including ethical considerations, concern for society and the environment, and multi-cultural perspectives, as well as a commitment to life-long learning and service to the professional and civic communities.
Departmental Requirements
In addition to the prerequisites, departmental candidacy is required for entry into 300- and 400-level courses. Candidacy is achieved by successfully completing all required 100 and 200 level CEEGR, CHEM, MEGR, MATH, and PHYS courses with a combined grade point average of at least 2.50, and completing ENGL 110. Only courses graded C (2.00) or better may be transferred to offset degree requirements. Both the cumulative grade point average and the College of Science and Engineering grade point average must be at least 2.50 for graduation. Before completing the design sequence (MEGR 487 /MEGR 488 /MEGR 489 ) students must take a comprehensive exam (for details, refer to the Mechanical Engineering Student Handbook). Taking the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination is required for the degree. The mechanical engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET http://www.abet.org.
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