Mechanical Engineering B.S.

Major in Mechanical Engineering

(Major Code: 129)

A student must complete a minimum of 122 semester credit hours to include at least 39 advanced hours.

University Core Curriculum Requirements

Refer to the “University Core Curriculum ” section of this catalog. Students must take:

From Mathematics - Code 20 (3 hours)

Fourth hour will count toward Component Area Option.

MATH 2413 - Calculus I 4

From Life and Physical Sciences - Code 30 (6 hours)

Lab hours will count toward Component Area Option.

From Component Area Option - Code 90 (6 hours)

ENGL 2311 - Introduction to Professional and Technical Communication 3
Other 3 hours satisfied by lab hours from PHYS 2425 and PHYS 2426 and fourth hour from MATH 2413 .

Mechanical Engineering Requirements

Two MENG electives (6 hours)

One elective in CS, ENGR, ET, CENG, EVEG or MENG (3 hours)

Two courses (6 hours) upper-level MATH/PHYS electives selected from:

A grade of “C” or better is required for all prerequisites listed for ECS courses required for MENG majors.

Program Objectives

The West Texas A&M University Mechanical Engineering Program has the following objectives. During the first few years after graduation, engineers from the program will:

Be able 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 needs of industry or governmental organizations regionally or throughout the state and nation; and
Continue to grow professionally through activities such as pursuing formal graduate study, research or continuing education; achieving professional licensure; and participating in professional societies.

Student Outcomes

Faculty members use the program educational outcomes to develop the topics covered and assignments in each course. By the time of graduation, mechanical engineering students will demonstrate competence in:

a. ability to apply knowledge of matematics, science and engineering;

b. ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data;

c. ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability and sustainability;

d. ability to function on multidisciplinary teams;

e. ability to identify, formulate and solve engineering problems;

f. ability to understand professional and ethical responsibility;

g. ability to communicate effectively;

h. ability to attain broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental and societal context;

i. ability to recognize the need for and engagement in life-long learning;

j. ability to gain knowledge of contemporary issues;

k. ability to use techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.

Admission Requirements for Pre-Engineering and Mechanical Engineering

All mechanical engineering students must meet WTAMU admission standards as outlined in this catalog. Upon admission to the University, all students would be eligible to engage in and complete the first two years of the Engineering Program. In the semester during which the student would complete the pre-engineering sequence (cited below), the student may petition for admittance into the Mechanical Engineering Program. Every student enrolled in mechanical engineering courses must first be admitted into the Mechanical Engineering Program or receive special permission from the program director.

Criteria for Admission into the Mechanical Engineering Program

Overall GPA of at least 2.25

Completion of the pre-engineering sequence:

MATH 2413 - Calculus I 4
MATH 2414 - Calculus II 4
PHYS 2425 - Calculus Physics I (HAZ) 4
PHYS 2426 - Calculus Physics II (HAZ) 4
ENGR 1301 - Fundamentals of Engineering (HAZ) 3
CS 1315
ENGR 2301 - Engineering Statics 3
ENGR 2302 - Engineering Dynamics 3
with a minimum GPA of 2.75

Successful completion of the entrance interview with adviser

Note:

Students pursuing a mechanical engineering degree who do not meet the aforementioned criteria are to be listed as pre-engineering (Major Code 128) students. Students may appeal the Engineering Admissions Committee decisions, first to the committee and then to the CS Director. Exceptions, resulting in conditional admission, will be considered on an individual basis by the program director.

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