Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME)
This program prepares students for careers in mechanical engineering with a focus on foundational and applied knowledge. A minimum of 120 hours is required, including all major courses with a grade of “C” or higher.
University Requirement (2 Hours)
- GSTD 1002 – Freshman Seminar
General Education (18 Hours)
- English Composition (6 hours)
- Fine Arts/Humanities (6 hours)
- U.S. History/Government (3 hours)
- Social Science (3 hours)
Note: 17 hours of Mathematics, Biological Science, Physical Science, Social Science, and Fine Arts/Humanities requirements are included in the major.
Engineering (59 Hours)
- ENGR 1021 – Introduction to Engineering Lab
- ENGR 1212 – Engineering Graphics
- ENGR 2033 – Electrical Circuits I and ENGR 2031 – Electrical Circuits I Lab
- ENGR 2043 – Properties of Materials
- ENGR 2143 – Statics
- ENGR 2163 – Dynamics
- ENGR 3003 – Fluid Mechanics
- ENGR 3013 – Thermodynamics
- ENGR 3023 – Heat Transfer
- ENGR 3043 – Mechanics of Materials
- ENGR 3073 – Engineering Economics
- ENGR 3083 – Numerical Methods in Engineering
- ENGR 3101 – Solid Mechanics Lab
- ENGR 3211 – Thermal Fluid Science Lab
- ENGR 3143 – Manufacturing Processes and ENGR 3141 – Manufacturing Processes Lab
- ENGR 3163 – Computer-Aided Design and Analysis
- ENGR 4013 – Machine Design
- ENGR 4033 – Control Systems
- ENGR 4053 – Thermal Fluid Systems Design
- ENGR 4701 – Work Experience Learning I
- ENGR 4992 – Engineering Proficiency
- MECH 4022 – Mechanical Engineering Capstone I
- MECH 4122 – Mechanical Engineering Capstone II
- ENGR 2020 – Engineering Exams *
*Engineering students must register for this course each fall and spring semester. It will be used as an exam period for all Engineering and Physics courses at the sophomore level and above.
Chemistry (4 Hours)
- CHEM 1023 – University Chemistry I and CHEM 1021 – University Chemistry I Lab
Computer Science (4 Hours)
- CSCI 2103 – Computer Science I and CSCI 2101 – Computer Science I Lab
Mathematics (19 Hours)
- MATH 1525 – Calculus I
- MATH 1545 – Calculus II
- MATH 2563 – Calculus III
- MATH 3033 – Differential Equations
- MATH 3043 – Applied Probability and Statistics I
Physics (8 Hours)
- PHYS 2203 – University Physics I and PHYS 2201 – University Physics I Lab
- PHYS 2213 – University Physics II and PHYS 2211 – University Physics II Lab
Other Requirements (6 Hours)
- ENGL 3023 – Technical Writing
- 3 hours of Upper-Level Physics or Engineering Electives
Total Hours – 120
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| Hours Required: | 120 |
| Categories: | Major, Undergraduate |
| Delivery: | On-Campus |
Mechanical Engineering degree prepares students in solving problems covering numerous areas of mechanical engineering including thermal systems analysis and design, mechanical components design and analysis, control systems and analysis, heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning systems and design, etc. Students receive profound knowledge and hands on skills through well designed mechanical engineering courses in the curriculum. The students learn how to model real world mechanical systems and solve them both analytically and numerically. The students gain strong foundation in math and sciences that facilitate them to understand the basic through the advanced level topics in the major coursework of the curriculum. All students in the program work on capstone design projects where they bring their ideas into realities and exercise their abilities to design and analyze mechanical systems.
Program Educational Objectives
Within three to five years of graduation, after obtaining a four-year mechanical engineering degree from Southern Arkansas University, graduates should:
- Apply fundamental knowledge of mechanical engineering design and problem-solving skills to advance professionally and intellectually in their careers beyond the entry level in the field of mechanical engineering.
- Be effective citizens and contributors to a free and democratic society by utilizing technical, ethical, social, leadership, and communication skills.
- Be life-long learners by engaging themselves in professional activities within the field of mechanical engineering.
Student Outcomes
- An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
- 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
- An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
- 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
- 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
- An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
- An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies
- An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice
