Engineering and Computer Science

Mechanical and Materials Engineering

Professors Dadras (Emeritus), Grandhi, Hankey (Emeritus), R. Srinivasan, J. Thomas

Associate Professors Bethke (chair), Cornelius, Lieh, Mukhopadhyay, Slater, S. Thomas, Wolff

Assistant Professors Amer, Friar (Emeritus), Klingbeil, Menart

The Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering offers undergraduate programs in mechanical engineering and materials science and engineering. Both programs are accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Tech-nology (ABET). These programs cover traditional engineering fundamentals and develop the skills for modern engineering analysis and design. Laboratory and computer experience are integrated throughout the curriculum. Most required courses are offered in both day and evening sections at least once a year.

Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical engineering is a modern, creative discipline encompassing a wide variety of technical activities. The field is changing rapidly with the progress of the computer era, but the key element that links all of the activities within mechanical engineering is design. The design function is now largely computer-based and involves modeling, simulation, analysis, and synthesis.

Historically, mechanical engineering includes two principle stems. One stem concerns heat, fluids, and energy. Engineers who study combustion in a turbine engine or aircraft lift and drag are practicing in this area. The other stem concerns force and motion in mechanical systems. Problems here include determining robot trajectories, analyzing vibrations to minimize noise, or predicting the stresses in a rotating disc.

The curriculum includes advanced course work in mechanics, thermal sciences, fluids, materials, electronics, mechanical systems, and design.

Mechanical Engineering Program Objectives

• To provide a quality educational experience that prepares our mechanical engineering students for successful entry into the engineering profession, to pursue graduate study, and to stimulate lifelong learning
• To provide a solid foundation in mathematics, basic and engineering sciences, computer application, laboratory techniques, and their use in solving mechanical engineering problems
• To provide broad and significant experience in engineering design, enhance communication skills, and provide the opportunity to work in collaborative groups
• To provide these educational opportunities in modern facilities at competitive cost to a variety of qualified individuals, including part-time and evening students

Degree Requirements - Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Degree

These courses to be selected from an approved list.

*Technical Electives are listed on the mechanical engineering program guide available in the department office.

Materials Science and Engineering

Materials science and engineering has evolved over the last 25 years from metallurgical engineering, polymer chemistry, and ceramic science. It is increasingly recognized as a key engineering field that opens the door for new developments in other advanced technologies. Over the past several decades, scientists and engineers have successfully developed radically new materials. Examples include lightweight alloys for structural use, composites of high-strength fibers in ductile matrices, semiconductors for electronic devices, and more recently, high-temperature semiconductors. These advances typify the challenge faced by materials engineersóto select, modify, or develop the right materials for new applications and technologies.

The curriculum includes advanced course work in engineering mechanics, materials science, ceramics, metallurgy, polymer science, electric circuits, materials testing, processing, and design.

Materials Science and Engineering Program Objectives

• To prepare our students to successfully enter the engineering profession, to pursue graduate study, and to appreciate the benefits of lifelong learning
• To provide opportunities to learn basic science and engineering concepts and be able to apply them to the field of materials
• To provide the opportunities to understand the relationship between processing, microstructure, properties, and performance of different material systems
• To provide the opportunity to develop analytical, experimental, and computational skills
• To provide these educational opportunities, in both day and evening classes, at a competitive cost to qualified full-time and part-time students

Degree Requirements - Materials Science and Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Materials Science and Engineering Degree

These courses to be selected from an approved list.

* Technical Electives are listed on the materials science and engineering program guide available in the department office.

Minor in Materials Science and Engineering

Engineering and nonengineering students may earn a minor in materials science and engineering (MSE), in addition to their major, by completing 45 hours of course work as specified below. Thirty-four hours of core courses are required and 11 hours of elective courses may be selected from the list of approved courses. The elective courses permit a student to tailor his or her particular minor program by choosing courses that concentrate on a specific aspect of materials science and engineering, or selecting courses that complement the studentís major. Those students who complete the 45 credits with an average grade ìCî or higher will receive the designation of ìMinor in Materials Science and Engineeringî on their transcript when they graduate. Minor course credits may also be used to satisfy the requirements of the major field, if allowed.

To be selected from an approved list available in the department office, 209 Russ Center.

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