Department of Mechanical Engineering

For more information about degree offerings by the faculty of Mechanical Engineering, visit the Department of Mechanical Engineering webpage.

Accreditation

The B.S. degree program in mechanical engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org.

Undergraduate Academic Programs

The faculty of mechanical engineering offer courses leading to the Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (B.S.M.E.) degree.

Students majoring in mechanical engineering with an interest in a foreign language may choose to earn dual degrees through the International Engineering/Science and Language Program .

Program Goals

Aligned with the mission statements of the University and The College of Engineering and Natural Sciences, the mechanical engineering program educational objectives are to provide graduates with the ability to apply the knowledge required to pursue professional careers in a global marketplace; and to pursue advanced studies and continued professional development.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students who complete the undergraduate program in mechanical engineering will demonstrate:

1. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.

2. 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.

3. An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.

7. An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

Faculty

Chair
John M. Henshaw

Professors
John M. Henshaw

Michael W. Keller
Brenton S. McLaury
Ram S. Mohan
Siamack A. Shirazi
James R. Sorem, Jr.
Steven A. M. Tipton

Associate Professor
Joshua A. Schultz

Assistant Professors
Soroor Karimi
William LePage

Applied Assistant Professors
Dustin Donnell
Marie Moran

Lab Instructor
Thomas Rendon

Programs

Major

Mechanical Engineering, B.S.M.E.

Courses

Mechanical Engineering

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