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2013-2014 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2013-2014 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Mechanical Engineering B.S.


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Major in Mechanical Engineering


(Major Code: 129)

A student must complete a minimum of 123 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:

Program Educational 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 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:

a.  ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, 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 department head.

Criteria for Admission into the Mechanical Engineering Program


Overall GPA of at least 2.25

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 department head. Exceptions, resulting in conditional admission, will be considered on an individual basis by the department head.

Curriculum Guide (suggested course sequence)


Major in Mechanical Engineering B.S.

FIRST YEAR SECOND YEAR
Semester 1: 17 hrs Semester 2: 17 hrs Semester 1: 16 hrs Semester 2: 15 hrs
       
ENGR 1301 MATH 2414 COMM 1315 ENGR 2332
MATH 2413 PHYS 2425 ENGL 2311 Code 40 core (3)
ENGL 1301 ENGR 1304 CHEM 1411 CS 1315
PHYS 2425 ENGR 2301 MATH 3342 ET 2371
IDS 1071 Code 50 core (3) ENGR 2302 MENG 4304
       
THIRD YEAR FOURTH YEAR
Semester 1: 15 hrs Semester 2: 15-16 hrs Semester 1: 15 hrs Semester 2: 15 hrs
       
MENG 3320 ENGR 1171 MENG 4352 MENG 4380
HIST 1301 MENG 4360 MATH/PHYS elective* MATH/PHYS elective* (3)
ENGR 3305 MENG 4350 MENG elective (3) MENG elective (3)
MATH 3340 HIST 1302 POSC 2305 POSC 2306
ENGR 1375 ENGR 3202 ELECTIVE** (3) Code 80 core (3)
  MENG 3350    
       
       

 

Note:


*Must be from MATH 3311 , MATH 3343 , MATH 4340 , MATH 4341 , MATH 4361 , MATH 4362 , PHYS 3310 , PHYS 4310 , PHYS 4330 .

**Choose from CS, ENGR, ET, CENG or MENG courses.

Advising Services Degree Checklists and Curriculum Guides


The following Degree Checklist and Curriculum Guide are available by linking to Advising Services Degree Checklists:

  • Mechanical Engineering B.S.

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