Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Major code BS7257

1. The economical and ecological conversion of energy from natural sources to provide power, heat, cooling, and propulsion;
2. The design of all types of machines, engines, and vehicles;
3. The processing of materials into useful production;
4. The development of systems for using machines and resources. Professional areas include research, development, design, testing, production, operation and maintenance, marketing and sales, and administration.

The curriculum provides the versatile academic preparation required to enter the profession and the fundamentals of a liberal education. Theoretical analysis, practicality, laboratory skills, and design synthesis are important factors in the curriculum. The coursework is quite diversified to provide the broad background required by mechanical engineers. The opportunity for specialization is provided by elective courses during the senior year. There are three major areas of specialization: energy systems, mechanical systems, and manufacturing.

If you are majoring in mechanical engineering as preparation for entry into another profession such as law, medicine, business, etc., consult with the department chair regarding modifying your schedule to meet specific career objectives.

The Department of Mechanical Engineering offers a co-op program that allows you to acquire practical experience and income by working in industry after completing your freshman year. Sophomore and junior courses are scheduled to accommodate a work-academics plan based on alternate periods of study and work. Consult the co-op office if you are interested.

The Paul H. and Irene C. Black Memorial Fund provides a large number of generous scholarships for seniors majoring in mechanical engineering. A good academic record, a history of work to cover the cost of education, and participation in departmental activities are key considerations in award-ing the scholarship. Contact the department office for additional information.

Freshman

Fall

Winter

Spring

Sophomore

Fall

Winter

Spring

CE 222       Strength of Materials 4
CE 223       Strength of Materials Lab 1
CHEM 123    Prin. of Chemistry III 4
ENG 305J    Technical Writing3 4
             Soc. Sci. and Hum.2

Junior

Fall

Winter

Spring

CHE 418   Chem. Engineering Lab-Materials 2
ME 328    Applied Thermodynamics 4
ME 403    Machine Design I 4
ME 412    Heat Transfer 4

Senior

Fall

Winter

Spring

1. You must meet university freshman and junior English standards.
2. Twenty-four hours of humanities and social sciences with a minimum of eight hours in each area are required. Course sequences should be selected to build depth in two areas of concentration. See the College of Engineering and Technology section for more details and course selection.
3. Assuming you have 90 or more credits.
4. Schedule this laboratory during one quarter of the junior year.
5. Ten quarter credits of technical electives are required, to be selected in consultation with your advisor.
6. Schedule this laboratory during one quarter of the senior year.
7. Attending the ME symposium and passing a review test are required of all ME students during their last three quarters on campus.

    

University Publications and Computer Services revised this file (http://www.ohiou.edu/~ucat/97-98/colleges/me.htm) August 24, 1998.

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