B.E. in Mechanical Engineering
The Bachelor of Engineering degree program in Mechanical Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012, telephone: (410) 347-7700, the recognized accreditor of college and university programs in applied science, computing, engineering, and technology. ABET accreditation demonstrates a program’s commitment to providing its students with a quality education that meets or exceeds specific criteria established by the relevant professions.
The mechanical engineering major prepares students for a variety of careers in the design and construction of mechanical systems.
The production, transformation, transmission and control of thermal and mechanical energy constitute one of the main tracks that rely on thermodynamics, fluid mechanics and heat transfer. This track leads to applications in internal combustion engines, steam and gas power plants and HVAC.
Solid mechanics, kinematics, and dynamics of machinery lead to applications in vibrations control and machine design. The general area of manufacturing that is closely linked to industrial engineering is also covered in the course of study.
The program emphasizes the broad spectrum of applications of mechanical engineering, as well as the interaction with other engineering disciplines. Laboratory experimentation and computer simulation are used to train students on the understanding, design and testing of thermal and mechanical systems.
Six credits of professional experience are included in the summer of the third year to give students an opportunity to integrate classroom instruction with practical work experience as a part of their academic program.
Mission
The Mechanical Engineering program strives to support the mission of the school by providing students with a solid and contemporary mechanical engineering curriculum and a broad education that prepares them for successful careers as mechanical engineers in a globalized and diverse world as well as graduate studies.
Program educational objectives
Within a few years of graduation, the graduates of the Mechanical Engineering program will:
- Establish themselves as practicing mechanical engineers or be engaged in advanced studies in the areas of thermal/fluid systems, mechanical systems and design or materials and manufacturing
- Demonstrate leadership and function effectively as responsible members of professional teams
- Demonstrate ability to undertake engineering projects that address environment, society and economy requirements
Program outcomes
The students will acquire in their matriculation through the program, the following skills, knowledge, and behaviors :
- An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
- An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data
- An 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
- An ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams
- An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
- An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
- An ability to communicate effectively
- A broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context
- A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning
- A knowledge of contemporary issues
- An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice
Curriculum effective fall 2010
First year
Fall
| Number | Course | Cr |
|---|
| COE212 | Engineering Programming | 3 |
| CIE200 | Statics | 3 |
| ENG202 | Sophomore Rhetoric | 3 |
| MEE211 | Engineering Graphics | 1 |
| MTH201 | Calculus III | 3 |
| —— | Liberal Arts Elective Course | 3 |
Spring
| Number | Course | Cr |
|---|
| ELE305 | Introduction to Electrical Engineering | 3 |
| ARA201 | Appreciation of Arabic Literature | 3 |
| ETH201 | Moral Reasoning | 1 |
| MTH304 | Differential Equations | 3 |
| MTH206 | Calculus IV | 3 |
| MEE241 | Dynamics | 3 |
Summer I
| Number | Course | Cr |
|---|
| GNE333 | Engineering Analysis I | 3 |
| —— | Liberal Arts Elective Course . | 3 |
Summer II
| Number | Course | Cr |
|---|
| GNE331 | Probability and Statistics | 3 |
| PED2— | Physical Education. . | 1 |
Second year
Fall
| Number | Course | Cr |
|---|
| MEE301 | Thermodynamics | 3 |
| MEE311 | Fluid Mechanics. | 3 |
| MEE312 | Fluid Mechanics Lab | 1 |
| MEE351 | Computer Aided Engineering | 3 |
| MEE321 | Material Properties and Processes | 3 |
| MEE212 | Computer Application in IME | 2 |
Spring
| Number | Course | Cr |
|---|
| MEE403 | Heat Transfer | 3 |
| MEE404 | Heat Transfer Lab | 1 |
| MEE391 | Instrumentation and Measurements | 3 |
| MEE320 | Strength of Material. | 3 |
| MEE341 | Kinematics and Dynamics of Linkages | 3 |
| MEE332 | Production Processes and Machinery. | 3 |
| MEE333 | Production Processes and Machinery Lab | 1 |
Summer I
| Number | Course | Cr |
|---|
| ENG203 | Fundamentals of Oral Communication | 3 |
| GNE301 | Professional Communication | 2 |
Summer II
| Number | Course | Cr |
|---|
| —— | Liberal Arts Elective Course | 3 |
| HLT201 | Basic Health | 1 |
Third year
Fall
| Number | Course | Cr |
|---|
| GNE305 | Professional Ethics | 1 |
| —— | Science Elective | 3 |
| MEE442 | Machine Dynamics | 3 |
| MEE443 | Machine Dynamics Lab | 1 |
| MEE414 | Thermal System Design | 3 |
| MEE445 | Control Systems | 3 |
| MEE446 | Control Systems Lab | 1 |
Spring
| Number | Course | Cr |
|---|
| MEE422 | Mechanical Engineering Design. . | 3 |
| MEE302 | Energy Conversion | 3 |
| INE428 | Project Management | 3 |
| MEE491 | Seminar on Contemporary Issues | 2 |
| —— | Technical Elective (1/6) | 3 |
| —— | Technical Elective (2/6) | 3 |
Summer II
| Number | Course | Cr |
|---|
| MEE498 | Professional Experience | 6 |
Fourth year
Fall
| Number | Course | Cr |
|---|
| MEE515 | Refrigeration and Air Conditioning | 3 |
| MEE516 | Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Lab | 1 |
| MEE593 | Capstone Engineering Design | 1 |
| MEE591 | Project I | 3 |
| INE402 | Optimization | 3 |
| —— | Technical Elective (3/6) | 3 |
Spring
| Number | Course | Cr |
|---|
| INE320 | Engineering Economy I | 3 |
| —— | Technical Elective (4/6) | 3 |
| —— | Technical Elective (5/6) | 3 |
| —— | Technical Elective (6/6) | 3 |
| —— | Liberal Arts Elective Course | 3 |
Technical electives
| Number | Course | Cr |
|---|
| GNE334 | Engineering Analysis II | 3 |
| INE527/INE529 | Project Scheduling/Contracting | 3 |
| MEE407 | Internal Combustion Engines | 3 |
| MEE421 | Finite Element Methods | 3 |
| MEE503 | Power Plant Engineering | 3 |
| MEE505 | Solar Systems | 3 |
| MEE513 | Gas Turbines | 3 |
| MEE515 | Refrigeration and air conditioning | 3 |
| MEE533 | CAD/CAM | 3 |
| MEE543 | Acoustics and Vibration Control | 3 |
| MEE590 | Energy Audit | 3 |
| MEE592 | Project II | 3 |
| MEE599 | Topics in Mechanical Engineering | 3 |
| or any other approved technical elective course by the department |
Science electives
| Number | Course | Cr |
|---|
| CHM201 | Chemical Principles | 3 |
| BIO201 | General Biology | 4 |
| PHY201 | Electricity and Magnetism | 4 |
Curriculum prior to fall 2010
First year
Fall
Spring
| Number | Course | Cr |
|---|
| COE211 | Computer Programming | 3 |
| ETH201 | Moral Reasoning | 1 |
| MTH304 | Differential Equations | 3 |
| MTH206 | Calculus IV | 3 |
| MEE241 | Dynamics | 3 |
| —— | Liberal Arts Elective Course | 3 |
Summer I
| Number | Course | Cr |
|---|
| GNE333 | Engineering Analysis I | 3 |
| —— | Liberal Arts Elective Course . | 3 |
Summer II
| Number | Course | Cr |
|---|
| GNE331 | Probability and Statistics | 3 |
| PED2— | Physical Education. . | 1 |
Second year
Fall
| Number | Course | Cr |
|---|
| ARA201 | Appreciation of Arabic Literature | 3 |
| ELE305 | Introduction to Electrical Engineering | 3 |
| MEE301 | Thermodynamics | 3 |
| MEE311 | Fluid Mechanics. | 3 |
| MEE312 | Fluid Mechanics Lab | 1 |
| MEE321 | Material Properties and Processes | 3 |
Spring
| Number | Course | Cr |
|---|
| MEE390 | Instrumentation and Measurements | 2 |
| MEE302 | Energy Conversion | 3 |
| MEE320 | Strength of Material. | 3 |
| MEE341 | Kinematics and Dynamics of Linkages | 3 |
| MEE332 | Production Processes and Machinery. | 3 |
| MEE333 | Production Processes and Machinery Lab | 1 |
| HLT201 | Basic Health | 1 |
Summer I
| Number | Course | Cr |
|---|
| ENG203 | Fundamentals of Oral Communication | 3 |
| GNE301 | Professional Communication | 2 |
Summer II
| Number | Course | Cr |
|---|
| —— | Liberal Arts Elective Course | 3 |
Third year
Fall
Spring
| Number | Course | Cr |
|---|
| MEE422 | Mechanical Engineering Design | 3 |
| MEE421 | Finite Element Methods | 3 |
| —— | Liberal Arts Elective Course | 3 |
| —— | Technical Elective | 3 |
| MEE403 | Heat Transfer | 3 |
| MEE404 | Heat Transfer Lab | 1 |
Summer II
| Number | Course | Cr |
|---|
| MEE498 | Professional Experience | 6 |
Fourth year
Fall
| Number | Course | Cr |
|---|
| MEE515 | Refrigeration and Air Conditioning | 3 |
| MEE516 | Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Lab | 1 |
| MEE512 | Thermofluids | 3 |
| MEE591 | Project I | 3 |
| —— | Technical Elective | 3 |
Spring
| Number | Course | Cr |
|---|
| INE527/INE529 | Project Scheduling / Contracting | 3 |
| MEE590 | Energy Audit | 2 |
| —— | Technical Elective | 3 |
| —— | Technical Elective | 3 |
| —— | Liberal Arts Elective Course | 3 |
Technical electives
