Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME)

The mechanical engineering degree program focuses on the application of the principles of mechanics and materials to design machines and devices. In this energy conscious world, a thorough understanding of energy and its uses is essential to the success of a mechanical engineer.

Mechanical engineering requires training in basic science and engineering principles along with the development of skills in the areas of computer-aided design, instrumentation, and planning and management of design projects. Graduates will be required to master technical elements and to demonstrate particular competence in the areas of communication, fiscal management, and project control.

Program Educational Objectives
Program educational objectives are benchmarks for career and professional accomplishments that the degree program prepares graduates to achieve during the first few years following graduation. Graduates of the Mechanical Engineering program after a few years of work experience will be able to:
1. Meet requirements that will enable them to pursue and achieve registration as professional engineers in the state of Georgia and other states.
2. Demonstrate success and/or leadership in their engineering positions.
3. Successfully engage in graduate studies and/or professional development in mechanical engineering and other related professional fields.
Student Outcomes
Student outcomes describe the knowledge and skills acquired by students who complete the program. Students completing the program will have:
1. an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
2. 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
3. an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
4. 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
5. 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
6. an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
7. an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

Engineering Standing

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Curriculum

General Education (42 Credit Hours)

See listing of requirements in KSU Catalog.

Specific General Education Requirements for this Major
- MATH 1190 - Calculus I
- MATH 2202 - Calculus II
- PHYS 2211 - Principles of Physics I
- PHYS 2211L - Principles of Physics Laboratory I
- PHYS 2212 - Principles of Physics II
- PHYS 2212L - Principles of Physics Laboratory II
- COM 1100 - Human Communication (Recommended)
- STS 1101 - Science, Technology, and Society (Recommended)

Lower Division Major Requirements

Area F (18 Credit Hours)
- ME 1001 - Introduction to Mechanical Engineering
- ME 1311 - MATLAB for Engineers with Applications
- CHEM 1211 - General Chemistry I
- CHEM 1211L - General Chemistry I Laboratory
- MATH 2332 - Probability and Data Analysis
- EDG 1211 - Engineering Graphics I
- One Credit Hour from Area A
- Two Credit Hours from Area D

Math or Science Elective (3 Credit Hours)

Select one of the following courses:
- CHEM 1212 - General Chemistry II
- BIOL 1107 - Biological Principles I
- BIOL 2221 - Human Anatomy & Physiology I
- MATH 2335 - Numerical Methods for Engineers
- MATH 3260 - Linear Algebra I
- MATH 3261 - Numerical Methods I
Some MATH OR PHYS classes may be approved for math or science electives by the department chair.

Upper Division Major Requirements

61 Credit Hours
- MATH 2306 - Ordinary Differential Equations
- ENGR 2214 - Engineering Mechanics - Statics
- EE 2305 - Electronic Circuits and Machines
- ME 3101 - Materials Science and Engineering
- ENGR 3122 - Engineering Mechanics - Dynamics
- ENGR 3131 - Strength of Materials
- ENGR 3132 - Strength of Materials Lab
- ENGR 3343 - Fluid Mechanics
- ENGR 3345 - Fluid Mechanics Laboratory
- ME 4250 - Computer Aided Engineering
- ENGR 4402 - Engineering Ethics
- ME 4403 - Heat Transfer and Thermodynamics Lab
- ME 3410 - Thermodynamics
- ME 3201 - Product Realization
- ME 3440 - Heat Transfer
- ME 3501 - Dynamic Systems & Control Theory
- ENGR 3125 - Machine Dynamics & Vibrations
- ME 3701 - Manufacturing Engineering
- ME 4141 - Machine Design I
- ME 4201 - Senior Design I
- ME 4202 - Senior Design II
- ME 4501 - Vibrations & Controls Lab
- MATH 2203 - Calculus III
- ENGR 3325 - Engineering Economic Analysis

Upper Division Technical Electives (6 Credit Hours)

Select two courses:
- ME 3133 - Composite Mechanics
- ME 3705 - Internal Combustion Engines
- ME 3398 - Internship
- ME 4301 - Renewable Energy for Mechanical Engineering
- ME 4307 - Design for X
- ME 4400 - Directed Study
- ME 4490 - Special Topics in Mechanical Engineering
- ME 4520 - Acoustics & Noise Control
- ENGR 3501 - Fundamentals of Nuclear Engineering
- ENGR 3502 - Radiation Detection & Measurement
- ENGR 3801 - Aerodynamics
- ENGR 3802 - Aircraft Design & Performance
- ENGR 3803 - Fundamentals of Avionics
- ENGR 4501 - Nuclear Power Generation
- ENGR 4502 - Radiation Protection & Health Physics
- ENGR 4503 - Nuclear Fuel Cycle
- ENGR 4504 - Nuclear Reactor Simulation
- ENGR 4801 - Aircraft Propulsion
- ENGR 4802 - Helicopter Theory
- ENGR 4803 - Aeronautics Senior Design Project
- MTRE 3710 - Mechatronics Engineering Fundamentals
Some ENGR, EE, MTRE, or ISYE courses may be approved for technical electives by the department chair.

Program Total (130 Credit Hours)

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