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Mechanical Engineering BSME



Overview

Mechanical engineering is a broad discipline that has helped create the modern society that we enjoy. The goals of the B.S. in Mechanical Engineering program are to prepare students to be able to provide solutions to the pressing grand challenges that we now face, with environmental problems, energy concerns, and advances in medical technology as but a few examples.

The University of Georgia major in Mechanical Engineering (B.S.M.E.) provides students with an education in engineering sciences and design, basic sciences, liberal arts, and professional practice. The program graduates students ready for successful careers as practicing mechanical engineers in industry, academia, or other organizations such as national research labs. Since mechanical engineering is a very broad discipline, a graduate in this program will have much flexibility for career options. While they will be prepared to enter diverse types of careers, these graduates will also leave school with a solid understanding of the core topics such as mechanics and kinematics, thermal and fluid systems, materials and numerical methods/modeling.

The following Program Educational Objectives relate to the knowledge, skills, and behaviors that UGA College of Engineering alumni with degrees in mechanical engineering should demonstrate as they move through their careers as engineers and as contributing members of society: Achieved a high level of expertise to create design solutions that help to create a sustainable world and enhance the global quality of life. Established themselves in positions of leadership in their profession and their community. Continued their education through professional licensure, certification, or the pursuit of a graduate degree or further training in their area of specialty. Maintained integrity of the profession and contributed to its development by passing on knowledge and skills.

Double Dawgs

This major is part of a Double Dawgs pathway: Mechanical Engineering BSME/Business Administration MBA(non-thesis) Mechanical Engineering BSME/Engineering MS(Mechanical Engineering) Mechanical Engineering BSME/Engineering MS(Mechanical Engineering)(non-thesis) Mechanical Engineering BSME/International Policy MIP(non-thesis) For more information, go to doubledawgs.uga.edu

Contact

Mable P. Fok Assistant Dean for Academic and Faculty Affairs mfok@uga.edu (706) 542-2233

Four-Year Program of Study

Four-Year Program of Study

The following program of study provides a path for students to complete this degree program in four years.

Fall Year 1

Area V Social Sciences

COMM 1110  Introduction to Public Speaking 3
ENGL 1101  English Composition I 3
ENGR 1120  Engineering Graphics and Design 2
FYOS 1001  First-Year Odyssey Seminar 1
MATH 2250  Calculus I for Science and Engineering 4
Spring Year 1
ENGL 1102  English Composition II 3
ENGR 1140  Computational Engineering Methods 2
MATH 2260  Calculus II for Science and Engineering 4
MCHE 1940  Mechanical Engineering Design Studio and Professional Practice 3

PEDB Course

PHYS 1251  Introductory Studio Physics for Engineers I 3
Summer Year 1

N/A

Fall Year 2

Area V Social Sciences

CHEM 1211-1211D  General Chemistry I 3
    AND  CHEM 1211L  General Chemistry Laboratory I 1
ENGR 2120  Engineering Statics 3
MATH 2500  Accelerated Calculus III for Engineering Students 3
PHYS 1252  Introductory Studio Physics for Engineers II 3
Spring Year 2
ENGR 2130  Dynamics 3
ENGR 2140  Strength of Materials 3
ENGR 2170-2170L  Applied Circuit Analysis 3
ENGR 3140  Engineering Thermodynamics 3
MATH 2700  Elementary Differential Equations 3
Summer Year 2

N/A

Fall Year 3
ELEE 4210/6210  Linear Systems 3
ENGR 3160  Fluid Mechanics 3
MCHE 2990  Engineered Systems in Society 3
MCHE 3300  Machine Design I 3
MCHE 3310  Engineering Materials 3
MCHE 4000  Mechanical Engineering Professional Practice 2
Spring Year 3

Area IV World Language and Global Culture

ENGR 3150  Heat Transfer 3
MCHE 3410  Numerical Methods in Mechanical Engineering 3
MCHE 3450  Mechanical Sciences Lab 2
MCHE 3990  Design Methodologies 3

Mechanical Engineering Elective

Summer Year 3

N/A

Fall Year 4

Area II Life Science

Area IV World Language and Global Culture

MCHE 3920  Manufacturing and Design Studio 3
MCHE 4910  Capstone Design I 2

Math/Statistics Elective

Mechanical Engineering Elective

Spring Year 4

Area IV World Language and Global Culture

Area V Social Sciences

MCHE 4911  Capstone Design II 2

Mechanical Engineering Elective

Mechanical Engineering Elective

Mechanical Engineering Elective

Summer Year 4

N/A

University-Wide Requirements

Link: University-wide Requirements