Mechanical Engineering, Lake Campus (GPS)

Term One

• CHM 1210 - General Chemistry I Credit Hour(s): 3
• CHM 1210L - General Chemistry Lab I Credit Hour(s): 2
• EGR 1010 - Introductory Mathematics for Engineering Applications Credit Hour(s): 4
• ENG 1100 - Academic Writing and Reading Credit Hour(s): 3
• ME 1040 - Engineering Design and Solid Modeling Credit Hour(s): 3

Term Two

• MTH 2300 - Calculus I Credit Hour(s): 4
• ME 1020 - Engineering Programming with Matlab Credit Hour(s): 3
• PHY 2400 - General Physics I Credit Hour(s): 4
• PHY 2400L - General Physics I Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 1
• CORE - Choose 1 from Element 5 Credit Hour(s): 3

Term Three

• EGR 3350 - Technical Communications for Engineers and Computer Scientists Credit Hour(s): 3
• MTH 2310 - Calculus II Credit Hour(s): 4
• ME 2120 - Statics Credit Hour(s): 3
• PHY 2410 - General Physics II Credit Hour(s): 4
• PHY 2410L - General Physics II Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 1
• ME 2700 - Structure and Properties of Materials I Credit Hour(s): 3

Term Four

• EE 2010 - Analog Circuit Theory Credit Hour(s): 3
• EE 2010L - Analog Circuit Theory Lab Credit Hour(s): 1
• ME 2210 - Dynamics Credit Hour(s): 3
• ME 3310 - Thermodynamics I Credit Hour(s): 3
• MTH 2350 - Differential Equations with Matrix Algebra Credit Hour(s): 4

Term Five

• MTH 2320 - Calculus III Credit Hour(s): 4
• ME 3600 - Experimental Measurements and Instrumentation Credit Hour(s): 3
• ME 3350 - Fluid Dynamics Credit Hour(s): 3
• ME 3120 - Mechanics of Materials Credit Hour(s): 3
• TC - Track Course Credit Hour(s): 3

Term Six

• ME 3360 - Heat Transfer Credit Hour(s): 3
• ME 3210 - System Dynamics Credit Hour(s): 3
• TE - Technical Elective Credit Hour(s): 3
• CORE - Choose one from Element 3A Credit Hour(s): 3
• ME 4140 - Mechanical Design I Credit Hour(s): 3

Term Seven

• ME 4910 - Capstone Design I Credit Hour(s): 3
• CORE - Choose one from Element 3B Credit Hour(s): 3
• TC - Track Course Credit Hour(s): 3
• TE - Technical Elective Credit Hour(s): 3

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• ME 4610 - Thermal-Fluids Science Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 2

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• ME 4620 - Mechanics and Materials Testing Lab Credit Hour(s): 2

Term Eight

• ME 4920 - Capstone Design II Credit Hour(s): 3
• TC - Track Course Credit Hour(s): 3
• TE - Technical Elective Credit Hour(s): 3
• CORE - Choose one from Element 4 Credit Hour(s): 3
• CORE - Choose one from Element 5 Credit Hour(s): 3

Program Description

Mechanical engineers basically work in two areas. One area involves designing, analyzing and testing mechanical systems like engines, robots, and airframes.  The other involves controlling the heat, fluids and energy used in or created by these systems.  Mechanical engineers can often be found developing computer simulations or building and testing actual prototypes of systems, and frequently create, design, build and improve the following: jet engines, rudder controls, air conditioners, heat pumps, aircraft wings, rocket engines, manufacturing machines, anti-lock brake systems, air bags, power plants, landing gears, bulldozers, and welding machines.
 
In the classroom we teach our students both abstract thinking and high-level problem solving. We focus on training in analytical methods, offering hands-on lab experience, and the design and optimization of practical systems and components using applied computer skills. We also provide students with opportunities to participate in conferences, workshops and national competitions.  Our student design teams, such as aeronautical design and human-powered vehicles, have won a number of awards in national competitions. Lastly, in our senior capstone design courses, we engage students in practical design experience with an emphasis on applying acquired knowledge, communication skills, and teamwork.  Detailed course information is available in the Mechanical Engineering Program Guide for undergraduates.

Career Opportunities

For career information, please visit Wright State University Career Services:

http://www.wright.edu/careerservices

Campus Contact Information

Academic success resources (math, writing, tutoring): http://www.wright.edu/uc/success/

Admissions: http://www.wright.edu/admissions/

Financial Aid: http://www.wright.edu/financialaid

Additional Comments

Phone: 937.775.5040

Email: mme-dept@wright.edu

Web: http://www.engineering.wright.edu/mme