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2023-2024 Undergraduate Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Mechanical Engineering, B.S.
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Program Director
ME Study Abroad Coordinator
Dr. Nebojsa Sebastijanovic
Office: S110
Phone: (414) 277-7284
Overview
Mechanical engineering is one of the broadest engineering disciplines. It involves the design, development, analysis and control of devices, machines, and systems. A degree in mechanical engineering prepares students for careers in industries such as energy, environmental, robotics, manufacturing, biotechnology, medical, transportation, aerospace, and more. The degree also provides a solid foundation for further graduate studies. Electives in MSOE’s mechanical engineering program allow for specialization in any of the following ME subdisciplines: mechanical design (solid mechanics, machine dynamics, and medical applications), energy systems (renewable energy, aerodynamics, thermal systems, and fluid power) and materials/manufacturing (metals, polymers, composites, and processing).
Program Goals
The goals of the mechanical engineering program are:
- To produce mechanical engineering graduates with a strong theoretical and applications background, who’s analytical, design, and laboratory experiences make them attractive to industry and capable of advanced study in engineering
- To produce well-rounded engineers who view engineering as a profession with social and ethical responsibilities
- To provide an intimate learning environment, with personal involvement of faculty with significant industrial experience
Program Educational Objectives
Based on the stated goals, the educational objectives of the mechanical engineering program are to produce engineering graduates who, during their professional careers, will:
- Use their educations to become productive, contributing professionals in their chosen field
- Demonstrate initiative in their professional activities
- Show continued professional development
- Understand the impact of their professional activities on society
Student Outcomes
At the conclusion of the mechanical engineering program at MSOE, the student will have:
- 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
This program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and the Mechanical Engineering Program Criteria.
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Mechanical Engineering, B.S. Version S1
Fall
Total: 13 lecture hours - 4 lab hours - 15 credits
Spring
Total: 15 lecture hours - 4 lab hours - 17 credits
Fall
Total: 16 lecture hours - 2 lab hours - 17 credits
Spring
Total: 14 lecture hours - 4 lab hours - 16 credits
Fall
Total: 13 lecture hours - 4 lab hours - 15 credits
Spring
Total: 15 lecture hours - 2 lab hours - 16 credits
Fall
Total: 12/13 lecture hours - 4/6 lab hours - 15 credits
Spring
Total: 15 lecture hours - 0 lab hours - 15 credits
- Elective (ME Technical) 3 credits2
- Elective (ME Technical) 3 credits2
- MEC 4902 - Mechanical Engineering Capstone Design II 3 credits * ♦ Raider Core: Integrate Learning
- Raider Core Elective ♦ Exhibit Curiosity 3 credits1
- Raider Core Elective ♦ Choice of CLO 3 credits1
Program total: 113/114 lecture hours - 24/26 lab hours - 126 credits
Notes:
* Courses with asterisks are used to calculate major GPA.
1There are 9 credits of Raider Core electives in the mechanical engineering program which must address the MSOE Common Learning Outcomes (CLOs) as follows:
- 3 credits which address the Exhibit Curiosity CLO
- 3 credits which address the Embrace Diversity CLO
- 3 credits which address one of the following CLOs, Collaborate Successfully, Think Critically, Demonstrate Ethical Understanding, Exhibit Curiosity, or Embrace Diversity.
- The CLO noted on the courses are placeholders. They can be taken in any order.
See The Raider Core page for details on the general education program and Common Learning Outcomes (CLOs).
2Up to 3 credits of technical electives can be in an engineering topic or undergraduate research with approval from the program director.
Mechanical Engineering, B.S., Study Abroad Version S1A
This track is for MSOE students.
Fall
Total: 13 lecture hours - 4 lab hours - 15 credits
Spring
Total: 15 lecture hours - 4 lab hours - 17 credits
Fall
Total: 16 lecture hours - 2 lab hours - 17 credits
Spring
Total: 14 lecture hours - 4 lab hours - 16 credits
Year Three (MSOE students at THL)
Fall
Total: 19 lecture hours - 4 lab hours - 21 credits
Spring
Total: 21 lecture hours - 0 lab hours - 21 credits
Additional courses taken at THL:
- Intermediate Mechanics of Materials
- Product Development/Engineering Design
Fall
Total: 13 lecture hours - 4 lab hours - 15 credits
Spring
Total: 15 lecture hours - 2 lab hours - 16 credits
Program total: 126 lecture hours - 24 lab hours - 138 credits
*Notes for MSOE participants
- MEC 2110 - Thermodynamics I is taken at THL, rather than in the second year at MSOE
- MEC 3210 - Material Science is taken at MSOE in the second year; MEC 2030 Mechanics of Materials is a co-requisite
- MEC 3320 - Dynamic Systems is replaced by a MEC Technical Elective
- MEC 4950 - THL Bachelor’s Thesis is required for the THL degree and counts as a MEC Technical Elective
- Additional courses required to meet THL degree requirements result in 138 credits
* Courses with asterisks are used to calculate major GPA.
1There are 9 credits of Raider Core electives in the mechanical engineering program which must address the MSOE Common Learning Outcomes (CLOs) as follows:
- 3 credits which address the Exhibit Curiosity CLO
- 3 credits which address the Embrace Diversity CLO
- 3 credits which address one of the following CLOs, Collaborate Successfully, Think Critically, Demonstrate Ethical Understanding, Exhibit Curiosity, or Embrace Diversity.
- The CLO noted on the courses are placeholders. They can be taken in any order.
Mechanical Engineering, B.S., Study Abroad Version S1B
This track is for THL students.
Year Three (THL students at THL)
Fall
Total: 17 lecture hours - 4 lab hours - 19 credits
Spring
Total: 15 lecture hours - 0 lab hours - 15 credits
- Elective (MEC Technical) Vibration Control 3 credits
- Elective (MEC Technical) Modeling and Numerical Analysis 3 credits
- Elective Humanities II 3 credits
- Elective Humanities Elective 3 credits
- MEC 3130 - Heat Transfer 3 credits *
Additional courses taken at THL:
- Design of Machine Components II
- CAD/CAE
- Business Administration II
Year Four (THL students at MSOE)
Fall
Total: 16 lecture hours - 4 lab hours - 18 credits
Spring
Total: 15 lecture hours - 0 lab hours - 15 credits
*Notes for THL participants
* Courses with asterisks are used to calculate major GPA.
- Students must take two Math/Science electives in the 4th year at MSOE
- MEC 1900 - Introduction to Mechanical Engineering is waived
- MEC 3320 - Dynamic Systems is replaced by MEC Technical Elective: Turbomachinery
Approved Mechanical Engineering Technical Electives
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