Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The undergraduate curriculum in mechanical engineering (ME) covers the fundamental aspects of the field, emphasizes basic principles, and educates the student in the use of these principles to reach optimal design solutions for engineering problems. Specific design subject matter and materials are also drawn from engineering activities such as biomechanical systems, as well as from the more traditional areas. Emphasis in the freshman and sophomore years is on mathematics, chemistry, physics, mechanics of materials, applied mechanics, graphic communications, and an introduction to design. The junior and senior years are devoted to thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, systems dynamics, design, manufacturing, and the application of fundamentals to the diverse problems of mechanical engineering. The curriculum stresses laboratory work and design projects. Computer skills developed during the first two years are a prerequisite for junior- and senior-level courses. Satisfactory completion of the curriculum leads to the degree Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BS ME).

PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

The faculty of the Woodruff School strives to continuously improve our undergraduate programs in mechanical engineering. The educational objectives reflect the needs, and have been reviewed by, among others, the Advisory Board of the Woodruff School, the faculty, and the students.

  1. Our graduates will be successfully employed in ME-related fields or other career paths, including industry, academe, government, and non-governmental organizations.
  2. Our graduates will be global collaborators, leading and participating in culturally diverse teams.
  3. Our graduates will continue professional development by obtaining continuing education credits, professional registration or certifications, or post-graduate credits or degrees.

CONCENTRATIONS

The Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering has established concentration areas in sub-fields of Mechanical Engineering. Concentrations are option for the students; they are not required. The Concentrations are each 15 hours of classes, and will satisfy the Design Elective, the ME Elective and nine hours of Free Electives. The current Concentrations are:

  1. Micro- and Nano-Engineering
  2. Thermal, Fluid and Energy Systems
  3. Automation and Robotic System