School of Engineering

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

The B.S. in Mechanical Engineering is an applied engineering program, blending theory and research with practical engineering fundamentals.  Additionally, students in the program develop the breadth of a Liberal Arts foundation which is part of the St Thomas tradition.  The B.S. in Mechanical Engineering program is academically rigorous and is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET (www.abet.org).  Together with our Industrial Advisory Board, we have defined a critical set of outcomes and objectives for our students and alumni.  

BSME Program Educational Objectives and Student Outcomes.

The mechanical engineering curriculum combines the study of basic sciences, general engineering, design engineering and mechanical engineering with the study of the liberal arts. Emphasis is placed on applied engineering.

The curriculum provides for 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. Undergraduate engineering also coordinates courses with the department of Aerospace Studies Air Force ROTC program.

Students graduating with a major in mechanical engineering will meet the program objectives and outcomes designed to exceed the requirements of ABET's Engineering Criteria 2000. These are a comprehensive set of criteria designed to provide graduates with the technical, ethical, attitudinal and communications skills required to be a productive contributor to society and to aggressively seek life-long learning experiences.

From: University of St. Thomas Undergraduate Academic Catalog

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering Plans of Study

The following are available in Adobe PDF format: 

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering
• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering with Math 108
• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering with Math 114 
• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and Air Force ROTC Program (AFROTC) 
• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and AFROTC with Math 108 
• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and B.A. in German
• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and Entrepreneurship Minor
• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science Minor
• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and Math Minor
• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and Peace Engineering Minor
• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and Sustainability Minor

Course Flowchart: B.S. in Mechanical Engineering Flowchart

View B.S. in Mechanical Engineering Plans of Study prior to fall 2020.

Questions? Please contact:  Mechanical Engineering Chair, John Wentz at john.wentz@stthomas.edu or 651-962-5413.