Mechanical and Materials Engineering
Professors
Amer, Grandhi, G. Huang (chair), Klingbeil, Lieh, Menart, Mukhopadhyay, Slater, R. Srinivasan, J. Thomas (emeritus), Wolff
Associate Professors
Penmetsa, S. Thomas, Young
Assistant Professors
Dong, Farajian, H. Huang, Roberts, Wu
The Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering offers undergraduate programs in
mechanical engineering, and materials science and engineering. Both programs are accredited
by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, www.abet.org. 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 principal 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 coursework in mechanics, thermal sciences, fluids, materials,
electronics, mechanical systems, and design.
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Degree Requirements--Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Degree
| General Education Requirements* | 67 |
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| Required Courses | |
| Area I: MTH 229, 230 | |
| Area V: PHY 240/200, 242/202, 244/204 | |
| Area VI: College Component: EGR 101** | |
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*Courses taken to satisfy GE requirements may not be counted toward the major.
**For incoming freshmen only. Other students should consult a department advisor. |
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| Engineering Requirements | 98 |
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| ME 102, 199 | 7 |
| ME 202, 212, 213 | 12 |
| ME 313, 314, 315, 316, 317, 318, 360, 370, 371 | 35 |
| ME 408, 410, 412, 414, 415, 460, 490, 491 | 31 |
| ME 495, 496, 497 (select any two) | 4 |
| EE 301/302, 413/414 | 9 |
| Related Course Requirements | 23 |
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| CHM 121/125 | 5 |
| MTH 231, 232, 235 | 15 |
| STT 363 | 3 |
| Technical Electives*** | 10 |
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| These courses to be selected from an approved list | |
| Total |
198 |
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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 engineers-to select,
modify, or develop the right materials for new applications and technologies.
The curriculum includes advanced coursework in engineering mechanics, materials science,
ceramics, metallurgy, polymer science, electric circuits, materials testing, processing, and design.
The MSE Program has the three Program Educational Objectives (PEOs) listed below. Graduates of the Materials Science and Engineering Program will:
- Objective 1: Be employed in the engineering profession or pursing graduate studies
- Objective 2: Successfully compete in a globally integrated environment
- Objective 3: Be engaged in lifelong learning through continuing education and other avenues in a rapidly changing technical environment.
Degree Requirements - Materials Science and Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Materials Science and Engineering Degree
| General Education Requirements* | 67 |
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| Required Courses | |
| Area I: MTH 229, 230 | |
| Area V: PHY 240/200, 242/202, 244/204 | |
| Area VI:College Component: EGR 101** | |
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*Courses taken to satisfy GE requirements may not be counted toward the major **For incoming freshmen only. Other students should consult a department advisor. |
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| Engineering Requirements | 93 |
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| ME 102, 199 | 7 |
| ME 202, 212, 213 | 12 |
| ME 313, 314, 315, 370, 371, 375, 376 | 26 |
| ME 470, 472, 477, 479, 480, 483, 492, 493 | 31 |
| ME 485, 486, 487, 488, 489 (select any two) | 8 |
| ME 496, 497 | 4 |
| EE 301, 302 | 5 |
| Related Courses Requirements | 20 |
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| CHM 121/125 | 5 |
| MTH 231, 232, 235 | 15 |
| Technical Electives*** | 14 |
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| These courses to be selected from an approved list | |
| Total | 194 |
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Minor in Materials Science and Engineering
Students who successfully complete the courses for the materials science and engineering focus area and meet additional departmental requirements will receive a minor in materials science and engineering. Interested students should apply to be admitted to the minor once they are established in the mechanical engineering major and have achieved junior status.
| Core Requirements | 30 |
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| ME 313, 370, 371, 375, 376, 472, 477, 483 | |
| Elective Courses | 6 |
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| To be selected from an approved list available in the department office, 209 Russ Center | |
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36
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