Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (B.S.M.E)
The bachelor of science in mechanical engineering (B.S.M.E.) is an applied engineering program, blending theory and research with practical engineering fundamentals. The program is academically rigorous, following Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (EAC of ABET) guidelines and complemented with a full liberal arts curriculum. The UST BSME degree is EAC of ABET accredited as of Fall 2001. See BSME Program Educational Objectives and Learning Outcomes.
The mechanical engineering curriculum combines the study of basic sciences, general engineering, design engineering and mechanical engineering with the study of the liberal arts. Emphasis is placed on applied engineering.
The curriculum provides for a foundation in: theoretical and applied mechanics, materials, electrical-electronic fundamentals, computer-aided design, automation systems, thermodynamics heat transfer/fluid flow, manufacturing processes and practical design.
Students graduating with a major in mechanical engineering will meet the program objectives and outcomes designed to exceed the requirements of ABET's Engineering Criteria 2000. These are a comprehensive set of criteria designed to provide graduates with the technical, ethical, attitudinal and communications skills required to be a productive contributor to society and to aggressively seek life-long learning experiences.
These program objectives and outcomes are designed to provide the graduate with a foundation for clear thinking and expression in a balanced liberal arts educational program. They will demonstrate competence in a variety of skills that enhance their ability to solve problems in diverse ways to meet the needs of the community through their work and in their lives, as agents of change in the world of the future. Graduates will also develop teamwork and communication skills while gaining a comprehensive understanding of the design and engineering system.
Graduates will be prepared for direct entry into an engineering position in industry or for advanced study in graduate school.
Major in Mechanical Engineering (B.S.M.E.)
- ENGR 150 Introduction to Engineering I (0 credit)
- ENGR 151 Introduction to Engineering II (1 credit)
- ENGR 171 Engineering Graphics
- ENGR 220 Engineering Mechanics I
- ENGR 221 Engineering Mechanics II
- ENGR 320 Machine Design and Synthesis
- ENGR 350 Introduction to Electronics
- ENGR 361 Engineering Materials
- ENGR 371 Manufacturing Processes
- ENGR 381 Thermodynamics
- ENGR 382 Heat Transfer and Fluid Flow
- ENGR 410 Control Systems and Automation
- ENGR 480 Engineering Design Clinic I
- ENGR 481 Engineering Design Clinic II
Plus eight credits from the following:
- ENGR 225 Kinematics and Mechanism Design (2 credits)
- ENGR 351 Electronic Instrumentation and Control Laboratory
- ENGR 385 Thermal Design (2 credits)
- ENGR 420 Rapid Product Realization
- ENGR 430 Applications of Thermodynamics
- ENGR 440 Design with Plastics
- ENGR 450 Vibration and Control Theory
- ENGR 460 Engineering Economics and Project Management
- ENGR 470 Fundamentals of Mechatronic Engineering I
- ENGR 498 Individual Study
Allied Requirements
- CHEM 111 General Chemistry I
- MATH 113 Calculus I
- MATH 114 Calculus II
- MATH 200 Multi-Variable Calculus
- MATH 210 Linear Algebra and Differential Equations
- MATH 303 Statistics for the Applied Sciences
- PHYS 111 Introduction to Classical Physics I
- PHYS 112 Introduction to Classical Physics II
- QMCS 230 Software Design Using the JAVA Language
From: University of St. Thomas Undergraduate Academic Catalog
BS in Mechanical Engineering Plans of Study
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