Mechanical Engineering

School of Engineering

O'Shaughnessy Science Hall (OSS) 100, (651) 962-575

School of Engineering Website

Faculty:

Weinkauf (dean), Abraham, Acton, Bach, Baxter, Besser, Forliti, George, Hennessey, Jalkio, Kabalan, Koerner, Lederle, Mollahammada, Min, Mowry, Nasab, Nelson-Cheeseman, Nepal, Orser, Salamy, Secord, Shepard, Tahmasebi Nasab, Thomas, Welt, Wentz, You.

Faculty from other departments and adjunct faculty from industry teach specialized courses.

The Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) is an applied-engineering program, blending theory and research with practical engineering fundamentals. The program is academically rigorous, complemented with a full Liberal Arts experience of the University of St. Thomas Core Curriculum. The mechanical engineering curriculum provides a foundation in theoretical and applied mechanics, materials, electrical-electronic fundamentals, computer aided design, automation systems, thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid flow, manufacturing processes and practical design. The BSME program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of ABET. Program outcomes and objectives as well as sample degree plans may be found at: www.stthomas.edu/academics/undergraduate/mechanical-engineering-major.

In addition to satisfying the University of St. Thomas Core Curriculum requirements, students earning a BSME degree must also meet the Mechanical Engineering Major requirements and the Mechanical Engineering allied requirements listed below.

Mechanical Engineering Major Requirements

• ENGR 100 Introduction to Engineering Design (2 credits)
• ENGR 170 Mechanical Engineering Graphic (2 credits)
• ENGR 220 Statics (4 credits)
• ENGR 221 Mechanics of Materials (4 credits)
• ENGR 255 Fabrication Lab (0 credits)
• ENGR 320 Machine Design and Synthesis (4 credits)
• ENGR 322 Dynamics (4 credits)
• ENGR 350 Introduction to Electronics (4 credits)
• ENGR 361 Engineering Materials (4 credits)
• ENGR 371 Manufacturing Processes and Statistical Control (4 credits)
• ENGR 381 Thermodynamics (4 credits)
• ENGR 383 Fluid Mechanics (4 credits)
• ENGR 384 Heat Transfer (4 credits)
• ENGR 410 Control Systems and Automation (4 credits)
• ENGR 480 Engineering Design Clinic I (4 credits)
• ENGR 481 Engineering Design Clinic II (4 credits)

Plus

four additional ENGR credits above the 100 level

or

one course from the following:

• ENTR 330 Environmental Sustainability
• ETLS 506 Statistical Methods for Manufacturing Quality
• ETLS 507 Intro to Systems Engineering
• ETLS 555 Advanced Product Design
• ETLS 591 Advanced Thermal Systems
• ETLS 640 Lean Six Sigma
• ETLS 699 Topics
• ETLS 723 Biomaterials in Design of Med Devices
• ETLS 744 Power Systems and Smart Grids
• ETLS 770 Automated Control of Mfg Processes
• ETLS 774 Introduction to Mechatronics
• ETLS 775 Polymers in Design
• ETLS 777 Finite Element Analysis
• ETLS 779 FEA for Manufacturing
• ETLS 789 Simulation and Visualization of Dynamic Systems
• ETLS 810 Advanced Controls

Mechanical Engineering Allied Requirements:

• CHEM 109 General Chemistry for Engineers (4 credits)
  (or CHEM 111 however, CHEM 109 is preferred for this major)
• CISC 130 Introduction to Programming and Problem Solving in the Sciences (4 credits)
  or CISC 131 Introduction to Programming and Problem Solving (4 credits)

Note: CISC 130 is preferred for this major

• MATH 113 Calculus I (4 credits)
• MATH 114 Calculus II (4 credits)
• MATH 200 Multi-Variable Calculus (4 credits)
• MATH 210 Introduction to Differential Equations and Systems (4 credits)
• PHYS 211 Introduction to Classical Physics I (4 credits)
• PHYS 212 Introduction to Classical Physics II (4 credits)

The mechanical engineering minor is designed for students with majors in the sciences, mathematics, electrical engineering, quantitative methods, and business. This minor serve those who plan to go on to graduate school in engineering and those entering business and industry. The engineering minor offers the opportunity to explore the field of engineering and provides an understanding of the technology of products and processes. It also strengthens pre-med and pre-law candidates who intend to pursue specialized areas such as biomechanics or patent law.

Students must complete Sixteen credits from the following:

• ENGR 100 Introduction to Engineering Design (2 credits)
• ENGR 170 Mechanical Engineering Graphics (2 credits)
• ENGR 220 Statics (4 credits)
• ENGR 221 Mechanics of Materials (4 credits)
• ENGR 320 Machine Design and Synthesis (4 credits)
• ENGR 322 Dynamics (4 credits)
• ENGR 361 Engineering Materials (4 credits)
• ENGR 371 Manufacturing Processes and Statistical Control (4 credits)
• ENGR 381 Thermodynamics (4 credits)
• ENGR 383 Fluid Mechanics (4 credits)
• ENGR 384 Heat Transfer (4 credits)
• ENGR 410 Control Systems and Automation (4 credits)
• Other courses with approval of Mechanical Engineering Chair