Sep 07, 2024  
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 Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, www.abet.org.

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. Ability to purposefully apply the fundamental concepts of mathematics, science, technology, and mechanical engineering to solve real-life problems of societal, global, environmental, and economic consequence.
  2. Achieve professional success cultivating collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and constituencies through their technical knowledge, communication abilities, and leadership skills.
  3. Demonstrate on-going career development as adaptive and independent professionals pursuing opportunities in continuing professional education ranging from industry-related training to advanced degrees, civic engagement, and community building with ethical responsibility to self and society.

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.

Materials & Advanced Manufacturing


Simulation