Major in Mechanical Engineering (BSME)
120 hours
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 (17 hours mathematics, biological science, physical science, social science, and fine arts/humanities courses are included in the major.) All Engineering majors must take 3 hours of US history or American government.
Engineering – 59 hours
ENGR 1021 Introduction to Engineering Lab
ENGR 1212 Engineering Graphics
ENGR 2020 Engineering Exams*
ENGR 2033/2031 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 3143/3141 Manufacturing Processes/Lab
ENGR 3163 Computer Aided Design & Analysis
ENGR 4013 Machine Design
ENGR 4033 Control Systems
ENGR 4053 Thermal Fluid Systems Design
ENGR 4701 Work Experience Learning
ENGR 4992 Engineering Proficiency
MECH 4022 Mechanical Engineering Design Capstone I
MECH 4122 Mechanical Engineering Design Capstone II
*Students must register for this course each fall/spring semester as an exam period for all Engineering and/or Physics courses sophomore and up. See course description.
Chemistry – 4 hours
CHEM 1023/1021 University Chemistry I/Lab
Computer Science – 4 hours
CSCI 2103/2101 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 2203/2201 University Physics I/Lab
PHYS 2213/2211 University Physics II/Lab
Other – 6 hours
ENGL 3023 Technical Writing
3 hours of electives chosen from upper-level Physics or Engineering courses
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Department: | |
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 general 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.
- Cultivate a mindset of lifelong learning by engaging 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