Mechanical Engineering, B.S.M.E.

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Mission

The mission of the Mechanical Engineering Program is to provide each graduate with a foundation of knowledge and training upon which to build a successful career in mechanical engineering or related fields. Graduates of the program are well grounded in scientific, mathematical, and mechanical engineering knowledge through curricular activities that reflect technological advances. Students learn to analyze, synthesize, and design mechanical engineering systems, communicate information, and understand and appreciate the need for life-long learning.

Program Education Objectives

The Midwestern State University mechanical engineering graduates will

1. display a high level of engineering knowledge and expertise; therefore, graduates will be competitive with their peers in local and global markets;
2. exhibit critical thinking skills necessary to practice engineering design and analysis in a disciplined process;
3. function at a high level of responsibility, individually and in teams, while exhibiting excellent oral, written, and visual communication skills;
4. possess the skills and knowledge to pursue advanced studies and/or assume leadership roles along diverse career paths; and
5. demonstrate a strong appreciation for and commitment to ethical, societal, environmental, and professional responsibilities.

Student Outcomes

The outcomes of the Mechanical Engineering Program include those established by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org. Upon completion of the baccalaureate degree in mechanical engineering, each graduate will have

1. an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying the principles of engineering, science, and mathematics;
2. an ability to 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. an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences;
4. an ability to 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. an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives;
6. an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions; and
7. an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

In the engineering industry, engineering students are expected to have experience and an understanding of how the industry works.  This can take many forms, both formally or informally, including paid or unpaid employment or internships, research or other means of exposure to the professional engineering environment.

General

(See General Requirements for all Bachelor’s Degrees)

Accreditation Special Core Curriculum and Additional Academic Course Work - 54 semester hours

• ENGL 1143 - Introduction to Critical Reading and Academic Writing 3

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  Select 1 course from the following 5 courses:

• ENGL 1153 - Introduction to Reading and Writing about Literature 3
• ENGL 2123 - Rhetoric of Visuals and Infographics 3
• ENGL 2203 - Introduction to Professional Writing 3
• MCOM 2243 - Media Writing and Reporting 3
• SPCH 1133 - Fundamentals of Speech Communication 3

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• ENGL 3203 - Technical Writing 3
• PHIL 2033 - Ethics 3
• POLS 1333 - American Government 3
• POLS 1433 - American Government 3
• HIST 1133 - Survey of American History to 1865 3
• HIST 1233 - Survey of American History since 1865 3
• CHEM 1141 - General Chemistry Laboratory 1
• CHEM 1143 - General Chemistry 3
• PHYS 1624 - Mechanics, Wave Motion, and Heat 4
• PHYS 2644 - Electricity and Magnetism and Optics 4
• MATH 1634 - Calculus I 4
• MATH 1734 - Calculus II 4
• MATH 2534 - Calculus III 4
• MATH 3433 - Differential Equations 3

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• MATH 2753 - Linear Algebra 3

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• STAT 3573 - Probability and Statistics 3

Mechanical Engineering Major Course Work - 75 semester hours

• MENG 1101 - Introduction to Engineering 1
• MENG 1132 - Engineering Graphics 2
• MENG 1202 - Solid Modeling 2
• MENG 2104 - Electric Circuits 4
• MENG 2113 - Statics 3
• MENG 1123 - Engineering Economics 3
• MENG 2203 - Thermodynamics 3
• MENG 2204 - Electronics 4
• MENG 2213 - Dynamics 3
• MENG 2223 - Mechanics of Solids 3
• MENG 3104 - Fluid Mechanics 4
• MENG 3114 - Materials Science 4
• MENG 3123 - Measurements and Instrumentation 3
• MENG 3203 - Applied Fluid Power Design 3
• MENG 4212 - Topics in Engineering Fundamentals 2
• MENG 3233 - Mechanisms and Dynamics of Machines 3
• MENG 3234 - Heat Transfer 4
• MENG 3243 - Computer Aided Engineering 3
• MENG 4122 - Machine Control Programming 2
• MENG 4123 - Mathematical Methods for Engineers 3
• MENG 4134 - Machine Elements Design 4
• MENG 4143 - Senior Design I 3
• MENG 4203 - Mechanical Engineering Analysis 3
• MENG 4243 - Senior Design II 3
• MENG 4253 - Control Systems 3

Additional Information

The student must achieve an overall cumulative GPA of at least 2.3.

The Mechanical Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org/.