2017-2018 Academic Catalog

Dec 17, 2024

2017-2018 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Mechanical Engineering, BSME

Program Description:

The Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering offers undergraduate programs in mechanical engineering, and materials science and engineering. Both programs are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, www.abet.org (http://www.abet.org/) . These programs cover traditional engineering fundamentals and develop the skills for modern engineering analysis and design. Laboratory and computer experience are integrated throughout the curriculum. Most required courses are offered in both day and evening sections at least once a year.

Program Learning Outcomes:

Demonstrate an advanced understanding of the basic principles of mechanical engineering,
Demonstrate engineering competency in one of two concentration areas: design or thermofluids,
Recognize the need for life‐long learning,
Demonstrate their ability to communicate engineering ideas and techniques, and
Demonstrate a mathematical competency above that of an undergraduate engineering student.

Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical engineering is a modern, creative discipline encompassing a wide variety of technical activities. The field is changing rapidly with the progress of the computer era, but the key element that links all of the activities within mechanical engineering is design. The design function is now largely computer-based and involves modeling, simulation, analysis, and synthesis.

Historically, mechanical engineering includes two principal stems. One stem concerns heat, fluids, and energy. Engineers who study combustion in a turbine engine or aircraft lift and drag are practicing in this area. The other stem concerns force and motion in mechanical systems. Problems here include determining robot trajectories, analyzing vibrations to minimize noise, or predicting the stresses in a rotating disc.

The curriculum includes advanced coursework in mechanics, thermal sciences, fluids, materials, electronics, mechanical systems, and design.

The program educational objectives for the Mechanical Engineering program are:

Objective 1: Be employed in the engineering profession or pursing graduate studies
Objective 2: Successfully compete in a globally integrated environment
Objective 3: Be engaged in life-long learning through continuing education and other avenues in a rapidly changing technical environment

For additional information:

Program Requirements:

I. Wright State Core: 44 Hours

Communications: 6 Hours

ENG 1100 - Academic Writing and Reading Credit Hour(s): 3
EGR 3350 - Technical Communications for Engineers and Computer Scientists Credit Hour(s): 3

Mathematics: 4 Hours

MTH 2300 - Calculus I Credit Hour(s): 4

Global Traditions: 6 Hours

Arts/Humanities: 3 Hours

Social Science: 6 Hours

Choose one track: 9 Hours

Design:

ME 4150 - Mechanical Design II Credit Hour(s): 3
ME 4210 - Mechanical Vibration Credit Hour(s): 3
ME 4120 - Finite Element Analysis Credit Hour(s): 3

Thermal:

ME 3320 - Thermodynamics II Credit Hour(s): 3
ME 4010 - Computational Methods for Mechanical Engineering Credit Hour(s): 3
ME 4330 - Compressible Fluid Flow Credit Hour(s): 3

Manufacturing:

Choose 3 of 6:

ISE 2211 - Statistics for Engineers Credit Hour(s): 3
ME 4121 - Industrial Controls and Automation Credit Hour(s): 3
AND
ME 4121L - Industrial Controls and Automation Lab Credit Hour(s): 1
ME 4180 - Additive Manufacturing Credit Hour(s): 3
ME 4860 - Metal Forming Credit Hour(s): 3
ME 4870 - Machining Credit Hour(s): 3
ME 4880 - Powder Processing Materials Credit Hour(s): 3

Senior Design, Choose one sequence: 4 Hours

EGR 4910 Credit Hour(s): 3
EGR 4920 Credit Hour(s): 3
or
ME 4910 - Capstone Design I Credit Hour(s): 2
ME 4920 - Capstone Design II Credit Hour(s): 2

Senior Lab (pick 1 from approved list): 2 Hours

III. CECS Courses: 4 Hours

EE 2010 - Circuit Analysis I Credit Hour(s): 3
EE 2010L - Circuit Analysis I Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 1

IV. Other: 12 Hours

MTH 2310 - Calculus II Credit Hour(s): 4
MTH 2320 - Calculus III Credit Hour(s): 4
MTH 2350 - Differential Equations with Matrix Algebra Credit Hour(s): 4

V. Electives: 9 Hours

3 from an approved list

Total: 120 Hours

Graduation Planning Strategy

The Graduation Planning Strategy (GPS) has been created to illustrate one option to complete degree requirements within a particular time frame. Students are encouraged to meet with their academic advisor to adjust this plan based on credit already earned, individual needs or curricular changes that may not be reflected in this year’s catalog.