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Mechanical Engineering

Major

Mechanical engineering is a modern, creative discipline encompassing a wide variety of technical activities with an emphasis on the key element of design. The design function is largely computer based and involves modeling, simulation, analysis, and synthesis. Historically, mechanical engineering includes two principle stems: heat, fluids, and energy; and force and motion in mechanical systems.

  • The mechanical engineering major is accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).
  • Most required courses are offered in both day and evening sections at least once a year.
  • Advanced course work in mechanics, thermal sciences, fluids, materials, electronics, mechanical systems, and design are included in the curriculum.
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering—Suggested Curriculum
Freshman
General Chemistry I & Lab
English Comp I & II
FOTRAN Programming
Engineering Design
Calculus I
Physics I & Lab
GE History
GE Additional Course
Introductory Mathematics for Engineering Applications
Mechanical Drawing, Solid Modeling & Design
Sophomore
Thermodynamics I
Statics
Dynamics
Strength of Materials
Circuit Analysis I & Lab
Calculus II & III
Physics II, III, & Labs
GE Non-Western Course
Differential Equations with Matrix Algebra
Junior
Experimental Measurements and Instrumentation
Calculus IV
Thermodynamics II
Fluid Dynamics
Materials Engineering Science
Struc/Prop of Egr Materials
Mechanical Design I
Mechanical Vibrations
Additional GE Courses (2)
Heat Transfer
System Dynamics
Finite Element Analysis
Senior
Numerical Methods for Digital
Computers
Control Systems I & Lab
Mechanical Design II
Engineering Design I &II
Engineering Statistics
GE Additional Courses (2)
Technical Electives
Design Optimization
Senior Lab I & II
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