Note: A minimum grade of C is required for all courses in the curriculum.
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 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
