Mar 30, 2025  
2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog & Student Handbook 
    
2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog & Student Handbook

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering (Program Description)


The Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering degree program is designed to provide a synergetic foundation in the discipline of Mechanical Engineering through broad educational experiences. The program offers concentrations in Aerospace, Energy, Materials and Advanced Manufacturing, Robotics, Automotive, Operations Research, Simulations, and Advanced Topics. The program seeks to enhance the understanding of the fundamental principles of science and engineering by providing students with experiences in our hallmark design sequence with project-based learning activities and applied research opportunities. Underlying the program is a recognition that the impact of technology upon the quality of life is increasing and that the proper application of technology is critical to meeting current, emerging needs of both industry and society.

The Mechanical Engineering B.S. program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET under the commission’s General Criteria and Program Criteria for Mechanical and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.

Program Educational Objectives

Graduates are expected to be prepared with a solid and competitive foundation and professional skills that are essential in today’s workforce with the diversity and ever-evolving role of mechanical engineers. Graduates are expected to be known for their accomplishments and attain the following within a few years of graduation:

  1. Career Excellence: Graduates will make significant contributions to the engineering field through the application of their technical expertise, leadership skills, and innovative problem-solving abilities, whether they pursue careers in industry or advance their knowledge in graduate school.
  2. Professionalism: Graduates will exhibit high standards of ethical behavior, responsibility, and professional conduct in their engineering careers, adhering to safety, environmental, and societal regulations to ensure that their professional activities contribute positively to their communities and industries.
  3. Life-Long Learning: Graduates will demonstrate ongoing career development as adaptive and independent professionals by pursuing professional certifications, continuing education, industry-related training, and advanced degrees to remain current with evolving technologies and industry trends.

For program purpose, and learning outcomes see the Department of Mechanical Engineering 

For a example degree plan see the Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering (Plan of Study) 

**Course offering frequency subject to change**

Program Curriculum: 120 Total Credits


General Education (38)


Arts and Humanities (3-9)


A total of 12 credit hours must be completed in the arts, humanities, and social sciences.

Social Sciences (3-9)


A total of 12 credit hours must be completed in the arts, humanities, and social sciences. 

Concentrations (12)


Students select one concentration for 12 hours of credit.

Advanced Topics


Students may select a combination of 12 hours of credit (4 - 3-credits courses) from any, Mechanical Engineering concentration courses, ME CORE electives (in addition to required 1 ME Core elective) or Advanced Topics electives.

Simulation