BSM-Mechanical Engineering

The overall goal of the Mechanical Engineering Program is to provide the student with a fundamental and application-based education. This program is designed to prepare the student for employment in research, development, design and production in industry or government as well as to assure a high level of preparation for those students who continue to advanced studies. A part of this preparation is to recognize and respond to ethical and public issues, including safety, social and environmental concerns.

To facilitate and support student development, the department has up-to-date laboratories for education and research, including strength of materials lab, fluid mechanics lab, manufacturing lab, heat transfer lab, automatic control lab, computer graphics and CAD lab. One technician and a machine shop support these labs.

The ME Program maintains an up-to-date curriculum, has modern laboratories, well-qualified faculty and a strong academic and career advising system. Students have access to the University Career Exploration and Development Office and to the faculty.

Program Educational Objectives

1. Demonstrate technical ability through application of analytical, experimental, and computer knowledge to physical systems in career activities,

2. Demonstrate professional leadership and excellent communication skills as evidenced by promotion and/or acceptance of increasing professional responsibilities,

3. Demonstrate commitment to the ideals of a values-centered education as global citizens as evidenced by workplace conduct, and professional and community activities undertaken in service to others,

4. Demonstrate recognition of the value of lifelong learning as evidenced by voluntary involvement in educational opportunities post-graduation. This includes formal and informal opportunities, both within and outside of the workplace, in any field of knowledge.

The Program

Mechanical Engineers are required to take 32 credits of basic science and math, 30 credits of Liberal Studies Core composed of humanities and social science, and 66 credits of engineering, science, and design. This program leads to a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering.

The program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https:// www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and the Mechanical and Similarly Named Programs Program Criteria.

A five-year cooperative professional practice program is also available. The student must meet the same course requirements as the four-year students. Additionally, a total of four work sessions in the industry are included. Students must maintain a minimum 2.75 GPA to participate in this option.