Mechanical Engineering B.S.
Mission Statement
The Mechanical Engineering Department is committed to producing graduates who are sought after by employers and graduate schools in the region, state, and nation. In both the undergraduate and graduate programs the department stresses the development of strong professional knowledge, critical thinking, and communication skills. The faculty seeks to create and disseminate new knowledge in engineering and engineering education, and to be a source of expertise for industry and government, while maintaining a balance between education, research, and service.
Program Educational Objectives
Educational objectives of the mechanical engineering program are the knowledge, skills, and experiences that enable graduates to:
- formulate and solve complex practical and theoretical engineering problems, while at the same time understanding business objectives and appreciating the social, economic, and ethical issues encountered in a modern global society
- think critically and creatively, work effectively on interdisciplinary teams and communicate clearly in both technical and non-technical forums
- be professionally employed, serving the rapidly changing technological needs of industry or governmental organizations regionally in East Texas or throughout the state and nation
- continue to grow professionally through activities such as pursuing formal graduate study, research, or continuing education; achieving professional licensure; and participating in technical societies.
Student Outcomes
Mechanical Engineering students at the time of graduation are expected to:
- be able to apply science, mathematics, and modern engineering tools and techniques to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
- be able to design thermal/fluid, mechanical, and electro-mechanical components or systems, individually or on interdisciplinary teams, and effectively communicate those designs in both technical and non-technical forums
- be able to collect, analyze, and interpret data from prescribed and self-designed experimental procedures and formally communicate the results
- be able to apply a broad-based educational experience to understand the interaction of engineering solutions with contemporary business, economic, and social issues
- recognize that ethical behavior and continuous acquisition of knowledge are fundamental attributes of successful mechanical engineering professionals
- pass the Fundamentals of Engineering examination.
Graduation Requirements
Upon a student's admission to the Mechanical Engineering major, an engineering faculty member will serve as the student’s academic advisor to work with the student in planning a program to complete degree requirements. Students are encouraged to meet with their advisor throughout the semester and are required to meet with their advisor prior to registering for the next semester.
To graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, the student must:
- earn a grade of "C" or better in all courses used to meet degree requirements,
- complete the general baccalaureate degree requirements for the university,
- complete the Mechanical Engineering curriculum requirements specified in the following sections,
- pass the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) Fundamentals of Engineering examination. A student may petition for a waiver of this graduation requirement if other criteria are satisfied in lieu of this requirement. The student should consult with his or her academic advisor in this regard.
Detailed information about the FE exam content, exam schedule, registration for the exam, and review sessions is available at www.ncees.org.
Course Requirements (128 hrs.)
Freshman Year
First Semester (16 hrs.)
| CHEM 1311 | General Chemistry I [TCCN: CHEM 1311] | |
| CHEM 1111 | General Chemistry I Laboratory [TCCN: CHEM 1111] | |
| ENGL 1301 | College Composition I [TCCN: ENGL 1301] | |
| MATH 2413 | Calculus I [TCCN: MATH 2413] | |
| SPCM 1315 | Fundamentals of Speech Communication [TCCN: SPCH 1315] | |
| ENGR 1201 | Introduction to Engineering [TCCN: ENGR 1201] | |
Second Semester (16 hrs.)
| PHYS 2325 | University Physics I [TCCN: PHYS 2325] | |
| PHYS 2125 | University Physics I Laboratory [TCCN: PHYS 2125] | |
| MATH 2414 | Calculus II [TCCN: MATH 2414] | |
| MENG 1201 | Mechanical Engineering I | |
| ENGL 1302 | College Composition II [TCCN: ENGL 1302] | |
| Creative Arts (3 hrs.) | |
Sophomore Year
First Semester (15 hrs.)
| PHYS 2326 | University Physics II [TCCN: PHYS 2326] | |
| PHYS 2126 | University Physics II Laboratory [TCCN: PHYS 2126] | |
| MATH 3404 | Multivariate Calculus | |
| MENG 2201 | Mechanical Engineering II | |
| ENGR 2301 | Engineering Mechanics: Statics [TCCN: ENGR 2301] | |
| MATH 3203 | Matrix Methods in Science and Engineering | |
| or | |
| MATH 3315 | Linear Algebra and Matrix Theory | |
Second Semester (15 hrs.)
| MATH 3305 | Ordinary Differential Equations | |
| MENG 3319 | Materials Science and Manufacturing | |
| ECON 2302 | Principles of Microeconomics [TCCN: ECON 2302] | |
| ENGR 2302 | Engineering Mechanics: Dynamics [TCCN: ENGR 2302] | |
| HIST 1303 | History of Technology and Innovation in U.S Society since 1865 | |
Junior Year
First Semester (17 hrs.)
Second Semester (17 hrs.)
Senior Year
First Semester (17 hrs.)
Second Semester (15 hrs.)
| MENG 4315 | Senior Design II | |
| POLS 2306 | Introductory Texas Politics [TCCN: GOVT 2306] | |
| PHIL 2306 | Introduction to Ethics [TCCN: PHIL 2306] | |
| ENGR 4009 | FE Exam Preparation | |
| Technical Elective | |
| Technical Elective | |
A list of courses from which the student may select appropriate electives should be obtained from the department chair.
Concentration in Control Engineering
The Concentration pathway in the Mechanical Engineering Program is designed to provide students with knowledge in controls areas needed in automotive, aerospace, and chemical industries.
Concentration Requirements - 9 Semester Credit Hours
Required Course
Electives
Two courses must be selected from this list: