Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Major code BS7257

The primary objective of the Department of Mechanical Engineering is to educate talented men and women who have a genuine interest and aptitude for mathematics and the physical sciences to become productive members of the mechanical engineering profession. A further goal is to produce professionals who can increase their own skills by continuing their education both formally and informally.

Mechanical engineering is an extremely diverse profession, which is concerned with:

1. the economical and ecological conversion of energy from natural sources to provide power, heat, cooling, and propulsion.
   
2. the design of all types of machines, engines, and vehicles.
   
3. the processing of materials into useful production.
   
4. the development of systems for using machines and resources.

Professional areas include research, development, design, testing, production, operation and maintenance, marketing and sales, and administration.

The mechanical engineering curriculum is designed to provide a solid foundation in higher mathematics, physics, and chemistry followed by extensive instruction in all of the classical mechanical engineering disciplines. The curriculum contains a significant amount of "design" content wherein students are required to apply their training to solve "real-world" problems in a project format. These efforts are enhanced by providing the students with technologically modern facilities including extensive laboratories and computing tools. The department also emphasizes the development of written and oral skills through formal presentations and reports. In addition to engineering courses, the department requires significant studies in the humanities and social sciences to establish a breadth and depth of awareness and education.

The Department of Mechanical Engineering prides itself on offering students a close working relationship with the faculty. Mechanical engineering faculty are required to set aside office hours to assist students with class assignments. In addition, each student who enters the program is assigned one of the mechanical engineering faculty members as an academic advisor who will meet quarterly with the student to assist in course scheduling.

If you are majoring in mechanical engineering as preparation for entry into another profession such as law, medicine, business, etc., consult with the department chair regarding modifying your schedule to meet specific career objectives.

The Department of Mechanical Engineering offers a co-op program that allows you to acquire practical experience and income by working in industry after completing your freshman year. Sophomore and junior courses are scheduled to accommodate a work-academics plan based on alternate periods of study and work. Consult the co-op office if you are interested.

An honors program for students with a 3.35 g.p.a. provides the opportunity to receive graduate credit for coursework throughout your senior year. Contact the department office for further information.

The Paul H. and Irene C. Black Memorial Fund provides a large number of generous scholarships for seniors majoring in mechanical engineering. A good academic record, a history of work to cover the cost of education, and participation in departmental activities are key considerations in awarding the scholarship. Contact the department office for additional information. The Paul H. and Irene C. Black Memorial Fund provides a large number of generous scholarships for seniors majoring in mechanical engineering. A good academic record, a history of work to cover the cost of education, and participation in departmental activities are key considerations in award-ing the scholarship. Contact the department office for additional information.

Freshman

Fall

Winter

Spring

Sophomore

Fall

Winter

Spring

CE 222       Strength of Materials      4
CE 223       Strength of Materials Lab   1
CHEM 123    Prin. of Chemistry III     4
ENG 305J    Technical Writing3        4
             Soc. Sci. and Hum.2

Junior

Fall

Winter

Spring

CHE 418   Chem. Engineering Lab-Materials   2
ME 328    Applied Thermodynamics          4ME 403    Machine Design I                4
ME 412    Heat Transfer                   4

Senior

Fall

Winter

Spring

1. You must meet university freshman and junior English standards.
2. Twenty-four hours of humanities and social sciences with a minimum of eight hours in each area are required. Course sequences should be selected to build depth in two areas of concentration. See the College of Engineering and Technology section for more details and course selection.
3. Assuming you have 90 or more credits.
4. Schedule this laboratory during one quarter of the junior year.
5. Ten quarter credits of technical electives are required, to be selected in consultation with your advisor.
6. Schedule this laboratory during one quarter of the senior year.

University Publications and Computer Services revised this file ( https://www.ohio.edu/catalog/98-99/colleges/me.htm ) July 14, 1999.

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