Mechanical Engineering, B.S.M.E.

From renewable energies to space exploration, from autonomous vehicles to assistive technologies, mechanical engineers design, build, and test in service to humanity.

The program begins with mathematics and science topics in the first year, and engineering science courses in the sophomore year. Junior and senior year courses are devoted to analysis, testing, and design topics. ME electives and professional electives are available in various specialties for students to pursue their particular fields of interest. Professional electives offer students the opportunity to choose courses (with advising and mentoring) that offer technical depth or professional breadth that align with their professional goals. Throughout the four-year curriculum, emphasis is placed on teamwork and cooperation, good oral and written communication skills, and hands-on laboratory and project work to graduate well-rounded engineers from the program.

The mechanical engineering program leads to a bachelor of science in mechanical engineering (B.S.M.E.) degree accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET.

Program Educational Objectives:

The mechanical engineering program prepares graduates who will:

1. Be successful as practicing professionals in diverse career paths or in graduate school.
2. Distinguish themselves in breadth of perspective and the ability to solve complex problems.
3. Be effective communicators and team members, with many assuming leadership roles.
4. Be active in their profession and participate in continuing education opportunities to foster personal and organizational growth.
5. Be able to advance, engage, and respond to issues of justice, ethics, diversity, equity, and inclusion in professional and civic settings.

Student Outcomes:

The Shiley School of Engineering prepares engineering majors with the following outcomes so that as graduates, they can attain the Program Educational Objectives listed above.

1. Identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science and mathematics.
2. Apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
3. Communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
4. Recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
5. Function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
6. Develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
7. Acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

Curriculum:

The Mechanical Engineering curriculum is 130 credit hours distributed into three categories:

1. UP Core Requirements – 40 credit hours
2. General Engineering Requirements – 42 credit hours (includes 6 credit hours shared with the UP Core Requirements)
3. Mechanical Engineering Requirements – 54 credit hours

Total Credit Hours: 130