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Nov 21, 2024
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2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog
Mechanical Engineering B.S.
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Major in Mechanical Engineering
(Major Code: 129)
University Core Curriculum Requirements (42 hours)
**IMPORTANT: Before selecting from these courses, students should review any major-specific core requirements in the major below as they will be required to take those courses instead.**
Core 10 - Communication (3 hours from ENGL options)
Core 10 - Communication (3 hours from COMM options)
Core 20 - Mathematics (3 hours)
Core 30 - Life and Physical Sciences (6 hours)
Core 40 - Language, Philosophy and Culture (3 hours)
Core 50 - Creative Arts (3 hours)
Core 60 - American History (6 hours)
Core 70 - Government / Political Science (6 hours)
Core 80 - Social and Behavioral Sciences (3 hours)
Core 90 - Component Area Option (6 hours or fewer; may depend on major requirements)
Mechanical Engineering Major Requirements
Major-Specific University Core Requirements
**IMPORTANT: The following courses are required for their specific Core areas instead of the courses listed above in the general University Core Curriculum.**
Core 20 - Mathematics (3 hours)
Fourth hour will count toward Component Area Option (Core 90).
Core 30 - Life and Physical Sciences (6 hours)
Lab hours will count toward Component Area Option (Core 90).
Core 90 - Component Area Option (6 hours)
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:
Fire Protection Track
Completion of the Fire Protection Track will qualify students in the field of Fire Protection Engineering. Fire Protection Engineers ensure the safety of programs, designs, and operations. They perform a range of essential functions including designing fire protection detection and suppression systems; ensuring appropriate implementation of applicable consensus codes; calculating the ability of existing systems to meet operational needs; maintaining operability of existing ire suppression and alarm systems; analyzing fire behavior; and evaluating production processes to ensure safe and compliant operations are performed.
MENG 4370, 4371, 4372 will replace the two MENG electives and one elective in CS, ENGR, ET, CENG, EVEG or MENG defined in MENG degree requirements.
Mechanical Engineering Design project completed in MENG 4380 must have a focus in Fire Protection Engineering.
Prerequisites
A grade of “C” or better is required for all prerequisites listed for College of Engineering courses required for MENG majors.
Total hours required to complete degree: 122 hours
A student must complete a minimum of 122 credit hours to include at least 36 advanced hours.
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:
- Use engineering theory and experience to develop practical solutions for engineering applications that further the business objectives of the company while a the same time understand business objectives and appreciate the social, economic and ethical issues encountered in a modern global society;
- Demonstrate advanced critical thinking and creativity on engineering projects, begin to take leadership roles 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 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 technical 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:
- 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.
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 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.
Advising Services Degree Checklists and Curriculum Guides
Degree checklists and curriculum guides (suggested course sequences) are available by linking to the Advising Services Degree Checklists webpage.
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