BS Mechanical Engineering Program

Mechanical Engineering Program

Office: Building 42, Room 213 Phone: (202) 274-5126

The primary objectives of the Mechanical Engineering Program are to provide residents of the District of Columbia in particular and others in general a coherent program of instruction in the discipline of mechanical engineering and to prepare the graduates to pursue a productive career in mechanical engineering, which is characterized by continued professional growth. The BS degree program in mechanical engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of ABET. The UDC-MAM program in mechanical engineering in Egypt is not accredited by ABET.

These objectives are met by providing students with a balanced curriculum in mathematics, sciences, social sciences, and humanities on one hand and engineering sciences, design, experimentation, computer skills, and ethical standards on the other hand. A competent, qualified and forward-looking faculty serves the students in the program as an appropriate role model.

Ancillary objectives of the program are to provide research, professional consultation, and community services in the areas of thermal and fluid sciences, energy, mechanical systems, materials and manufacturing processes, and computer applications.

At the conclusion of the required program of study, students are awarded the Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering. Opportunities for employment for mechanical engineers exist in both the public and private sectors.

In accordance with ABET accreditation criteria and pursuant to the University's mission statement, the following program educational objectives have been established:

Prepare graduates for immediate employment in related fields of mechanical engineering
Prepare graduates with a capacity to pursue graduate studies in mechanical engineering or related fields.
Prepare graduates with requisite skills to successfully undertake the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination and subsequent licensure as a professional engineer (PE).
Prepare graduates with an ability and capacity to pursue lifelong learning with a creative desire and potential for career growth and development.

Program Outcomes

Students graduating from the Mechanical Engineering program are expected to acquire the following:

(a) An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
(b) An ability to design and conduct experiments as well as to analyze and interpret data
(c) An ability to design a system, component or process to meet desired needs
(d) An ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams
(e) An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
(f) An understanding of the professional and ethical responsibility of an engineer
(g) An ability to communicate effectively through the use of written reports and oral presentations
(h) The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context
(i) A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning
(j) A knowledge of contemporary issues in engineering
(k) An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.

In addition to these ABET-inspired outcomes, the following outcomes have been developed based on the stipulated program criteria applicable to mechanical engineering program:

ME (a) An ability to apply principles of engineering, basic science, and mathematics (including multivariate calculus and differential equations) to model, analyze, design, and realize physical systems, components or processes; and work professionally in both thermal and mechanical systems areas.

ME (b) Faculty members responsible for the upper-level professional program are maintaining currency in their specialty areas

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

Total Credit Hours of College-Level Courses Required for Graduation: 128

General Requirements

ENGL	111	English Composition I	3
ENGL	112	English Composition II	3
ENGL	211	Literature & Advanced Writing I	3
ENGL	212	Literature & Advanced Writing II	3
CHEM	111	General Chemistry Lecture I	3
CHEM	113	General Chemistry Lab I	1
MATH	151	Calculus I Lecture	3
MATH	152	Calculus II Lecture	3
MATH	253	Calculus III Lecture	3
MATH	155	Calculus I Lab	1
MATH	156	Calculus II Lab	1
MATH	255	Calculus III Lab	1
MATH	260	Differential Equations with Linear Algebra	4
MATH	381	Probability & Statistics	3
PHYS	201	University Physics Lecture I	3
PHYS	202	University Physics Lecture II	3
PHYS	205	University Physics Lab I	1
PHYS	206	University Physics Lab II	1

Required Courses

CSCI	135	Scientific Programming Lecture	3
ELEC	221	Electric Circuits Lecture	3
ELEC	223	Electric Circuits Lab I	1
CVEN	201	Engineering Mechanics I	3
CVEN	202	Engineering Mechanics II	3
CVEN	206	Mechanics of Solids	3
CVEN	207	Mechanics of Solids and Materials Lab	1
CVEN	308	Applied Numerical Analysis	3
MECH	105	Engineering Graphics	3
MECH	205	Material Science	3
MECH	208	Thermodynamics	3
MECH	222	Engineering Measurements	3
MECH	321	Fluid Mechanics	3
MECH	322	Thermodynamics & Fluids Lab	1
MECH	341	Analysis & Synthesis of Mechanics	3
MECH	351	Heat Transfer	3
MECH	361	Machine Design	3
MECH	371	Design of Control Systems	3
MECH	406	Engineering Economics	3
MECH	461	Applied Thermodynamics and Energy Conversion	3
MECH	462	Design of Energy Systems	3
MECH	491	Senior Design Project I	3
MECH	492	Senior Design Project II	3
TCWS	400	Engineering in World Situations	1
		*Technical Electives	9
		Fine Arts Elective	3
		Philosophy Elective	3
		Humanities/ Social Science Electives	6

*Technical Electives: A minimum of nine credit hours of technical elective courses must be taken from the following courses. The electives should be planned to include courses supplementing the basic needs and interests of the student.

MECH	356	Modern Manufacturing Process	3
MECH	455	Mechanical Behavior of Materials	3
MECH	456	Computational Mechanics	3
MECH	457	Design of Noise Controls	3
MECH	458	Finite Element Methods for Mechanical Engineering	3
MECH	470	Thermal Environmental Engineering	3
MECH	475	Gas Turbine Design	3
MECH	476	HVAC Design	3
MECH	495	Special Topics: MEMS	3
MECH	495	Special Topics: Mechatronics	3

Additional Comments or Requirements

Four courses totaling 12 credit hours in the humanities/ social sciences, including fine arts, must be in the non-skill category, with at least two courses at an advanced level. All technical electives must have prior departmental approval. A grade point average of 2.00 is required in major courses. Students are strongly encouraged to take the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE/EIT) examination prior to graduation.

Cross-Disciplinary Courses

The School of Engineering and Applied Sciences offers the following cross-disciplinary courses. These courses are capstone courses which enhance the students' competencies and skills during the final stages of completion of their programs.

FIRST YEAR - FALL SEMESTER

Course #	Course Name	Credits

1133-111	English Composition I	3
1535-151	Calculus I Lec	3
1535-155	Calculus I Lab	1
1507-111	General Chemistry I Lec	3
1507-113	General Chemistry Lab	1
3511-105	Engineering Graphics	3
3529-135	Scientific Programming	3
		Total 17

FIRST YEAR - SPRING SEMESTER

1535-253	Calculus III Lec	3
1535-255	Calculus III Lab	1
1539-202	University Physics II Lec	3
1539-206	University Physics II Lab	1
3509-201	Engineering Mechanics I	3
3511-205	Materials Science	3
3531-221	Electric Circuits I Lec	3
3531-223	Electric Circuits I Lab	1
		Total 18

SECOND YEAR - SPRING SEMESTER

1535-260	Diff. Equations with Lin. Algebra	4
3509-202	Engineering Mechanics II	3
3509-206	Mechanics of Solids Lec	3
3509-207	Mech. of Solids & Materials Lab.	1
3511-208	Thermodynamics	3
3511-222	Engineering Measurements	3
		Total 17

THIRD YEAR - FALL SEMESTER

1535-381	Probability & Statistics	3
3511-321	Fluid Mechanics	3
3511-322	Thermo/Fluid Laboratory	1
3511-341	Anal & Synth of Mechanisms	3
3509-3xx	Applied Numerical Analysis	3
	*Social Science Elective	3
		Total 16

THIRD YEAR - SPRING SEMESTER

1133-211	Literature & Adv. Writing I	3
3511-351	Heat Transfer	3
3511-361	Machine Design	3
3511-371	Design of Control Systems	3
	*Social Science Elective	3
		Total 15

FOURTH YEAR - FALL SEMESTER

1133-222	Literature and Adv. Writing II	3
3511-406	Engineering Economics	3
3511-461	Appl. Thermo & Energy Conv.	3
3511-491	Senior Design Project I	3
	**ME Technical Elective	3
		Total 15

FOURTH YEAR - SPRING SEMESTER

3511-462	Design of Energy System	3
3511-492	Senior Design Project II	3
	**ME Technical Elective	3
	**ME Technical Elective	3
2550-400	Engineering in World Situation	1
		Total 13

Total Credits 128

*At least 3 credits of Social Science Elective must be level 200 or higher.

**See list of Mechanical Engineering Electives