Mechanical Engineering, BS
The mechanical engineer may design a component, a machine, a system or a process. Mechanical engineers analyze their design using the principles of physics to insure the product functions safely, efficiently, reliably, and can be manufactured at a competitive cost. Mechanical engineers work in automotive, aerospace, chemical, computer, communication, paper, and power generation industries. Mechanical engineers are found in virtually any manufacturing industry.
The minimum total credits required for a BS degree in Mechanical Engineering is 126.
Program Educational Objectives
The educational objectives of the Mechanical Engineering program are to provide an educational experience that enables graduates to:
- Obtain professional-level employment in the mechanical engineering field
- Obtain licensure as a professional engineer
- Practice mechanical engineering in a wide variety of private industries and governmental agencies
Competencies
Upon completion of the Mechanical Engineering program, students will be able to:
- Lifelong Learning
An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.
- Engineering Design and Societal Impact
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.
- Professional Communication
An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
- Experimentation and Data Analysis
An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
- Teamwork and Leadership
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.
- Engineering Problem Solving
An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
- Ethics and Professional Responsibility
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.
General Education Requirements
Communication
Language, Philosophy, and Culture
Mathematics
Life and Physical Science
U.S. History
| HIST 1301 | History Of The Us To 1877 | 3 |
| HIST 1302 | History Of The Us Since 1877 | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 6 |
Political Science
Creative Arts
Social and Behavioral Science
Component Area
| COMM 1315 | Introduction to Public Speaking | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Component Area Other Options
| CHEM 1111 | General Chemistry Lab I | 1 |
| PHYS 2125 | University Physics I Laboratory | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 2 |
Total Credit Hours: 42
Required Courses
Lower Level Core
Basic Engineering Core
| MATH 3301 | Introduction to Probability I | 3 |
| MATH 3310 | Linear Algebra | 3 |
| MATH 3320 | Differential Equations | 3 |
| ENGR 3303 | Introduction to Materials Science | 3 |
| ENGR 3326 | Engineering Economics | 3 |
| Mechanics Of Materials | 3 |
| ENGR 3354 | Introduction to Fluid Mechanics | 3 |
| ENGR 3375 | Introduction to Thermodynamics | 3 |
| Engineering Programming | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 27 |
Major Requirements
Senior Design
Technical Electives
Upper Level
(6 sch)
Any 4000 level AERO, MENG or NENG course.
Accelerated Master's Pathway (AMP)
This program has an Accelerated Master's Pathway (AMP) option. AMP allows for highly qualified students in the UTPB undergraduate program noted above to be eligible for admissions to a master's level program. Students who successfully complete the AMP will be granded automatic admissions into the corresponding UTPB graduate program. For more information about the AMP program please contact the office of Graduate Studies or the AMP Coordinator for this major.