Mechanical Engineering Program

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 graduate to pursue a productive career in mechanical engineering, which is characterized by continued professional growth.

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 provides students in the program an appropriate role model.

Ancillary objectives of the Department 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. The mechanical engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accrediting Commission (EAC) of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).

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

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

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

Required Courses

*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.

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 - SPRING SEMESTER

SECOND YEAR - SPRING SEMESTER

THIRD YEAR - FALL SEMESTER

THIRD YEAR - SPRING SEMESTER

FOURTH YEAR - FALL SEMESTER

Total Credits 128

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

**See list of Mechanical Engineering Electives