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USF 2005-2006 Undergraduate Catalog - Pages 161-162

Mechanical Engineering

Course Descriptions - Faculty - Printable Degree Requirements

Undergraduate Degree Offered:

Graduate Degrees Offered:

Coursework includes basic science and mathematics, thermal and fluid sciences, material science, solid mechanics, dynamics, machine design, vibrations, instrumentation and control.

Graduates of this program are employed in research, design, production, marketing, service, installation (contracting), maintenance and operation in such industries as mining, petroleum, paper, food, power, manufacturing, air-conditioning, defense systems, aerospace, data processing, communications, and automotive.

Laboratories are available for basic instrumentation, thermal and fluid sciences, solid mechanics, data acquisition and control, CAD/CAE, vibrations, and aerodynamics.

Students pursuing the Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering program take coursework in thermodynamics and heat transfer, instrumentation and measurements, solid and fluid mechanics, dynamics, machine analysis and design, mechanical design, manufacturing processes, vibrations and controls. This is supplemented by elective coursework in such areas as power plant analysis, refrigeration and air conditioning, mechanical design, advanced mechanics, robotics, propulsion, computer-aided design, manufacturing, bio-engineering, alternative energy, thermal design, composite materials, and aerodynamics.

Graduates of this program are employed in design, manufacturing, contracting, operations, marketing, and management in virtually all segments of industry and government, including, but not limited to: aeronautics, aerospace & propulsion; automotive, internal combustion engines, fuel cells & transportation; propulsion systems; electronic utilities& power generation; heating, ventilation & air conditioning; structures & machinery design; mining & oil exploration; paper, textile, food, & petrochemical industries/processing/manufacturing; micro & nano materials and semiconductors; and biomaterials& bioengineering. There are abundant career opportunities in a wide range of industries because mechanical equipment is required in every aspect of modern industry.

Mission Statement

The Mission of the Mechanical Engineering Department is:

  1. to provide a quality undergraduate and graduate education for students entering the mechanical engineering profession or seeking careers in related fields;
  2. to advance scientific knowledge through basic and applied research;
  3. to disseminate technical information through scholarly publication, conferences and continuing education;
  4. to advance the profession through service within the associated societies and;
  5. to promote activities which serve global development.

Objectives

The Objectives of the Undergraduate Program in Mechanical Engineering are:

  1. to teach students to understand and to apply concepts of basic science, mathematics, computation, and engineering science essential to professional practice;
  2. to train students in the design of experiments and testing of systems, in proper instrumentation methods, in the techniques of modern data acquisition and in methods of data interpretation;
  3. to develop skills essential to the design process, including problem formulation, synthesis, analysis, construction, testing and evaluation;
  4. to develop skills necessary for effective professional interaction including multi-disciplinary collaboration and successful oral and written communication;
  5. to encourage an understanding of technology within a global and societal context, the need for continued professional development, the importance of professional responsibility and the ethics of professional practice.

Departmental Policies

In addition to the College’s graduation requirement, the department has the following policies:

  1. Mandatory academic advising of students for each term, and;
  2. Exit interviews as a graduation requirement.
  3. Students are strongly encouraged to take the FE Exam.

Four-Year Curriculum in Mechanical Engineering

Prerequisites (State Mandated Common Prerequisites) for Students Transferring from a Florida Community College: If a student wishes to transfer without an A.A. degree and has fewer than 60 semester hours of acceptable credit, the student must meet the university’s entering freshman requirements including ACT or SAT test scores, GPA, and course requirements.

Students should complete the following prerequisite courses listed below at the lower level prior to entering the University. If these courses are not taken at the community college, they must be completed before the degree is granted. Unless stated otherwise, a grade of “C” is the minimum acceptable grade.

Students qualify for direct entry to the department if they have completed the following courses at a Community College or University in the Florida State University System (SUS) and meet all other admissions requirements of the University and College.

Students qualify for direct entry to the department if they have completed the following courses at a Community College or University in the Florida State University System (SUS) and meet all other admissions requirements of the University and College.

Some courses required for the major may also meet General Education Requirements thereby transferring maximum hours to the university.

Communications:
ENC 1101/1102 English I and II (6)

Humanities & Social Sciences:
Humanities Courses (6)
Social Science Courses (6)
Humanities or Social Sciences (3)

Mathematics:
USF C/C
MAC 2281 MAC 2311* (4)
MAC 2282 MAC 2312* (4)
MAC 2283 MAC 2313* (4)
MAP 2302 MAP 2302 (3)

*or MAC 2281, MAC 2282, MAC 2283

Natural Sciences:
USF C/C
CHM 2045 CHM 1045* (3)
CHM 2045L CHM 1045L* (1)
PHY 2048 PHY 2048 (3)
PHY 2048L PHY 2048L (1)
PHY 2049 PHY 2049 (3)
PHY 2049L PHY 2049L (1)

*or CHS 1440 Chemistry for Engineers

Please be aware of the immunization, foreign language, continuous enrollment policies of the university, and qualitative standards required.

Mechanical Engineering Admissions Requirements

Students entering the Mechanical Engineering department must have completed the equivalent USF Engineering Calculus sequence, one year equivalent USF General Physics and one semester equivalent USF General Chemistry with a minimum of 2.3 GPA; and must have an overall and USF GPA of 2.0 or better.

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

The schedule that follows indicates how a diligent student who can devote full time to coursework can satisfy requirements in four academic years. Students without a solid foundation or those who cannot devote full time to academics should plan a slower pace. The following sequence is intended to facilitate registration planning and is subject to change based upon course availability. The sequence may also vary based upon individual considerations. Registration assistance will be provided by academic advisors.

Semester I
ENC 1101 Composition I 3
MAC 2281 Engineering Calculus I 4
CHM 2045 General Chemistry I 3
CHM 2045L General Chemistry I Lab 1
EGS 1113 Intro. to Design Graphics 3
EGN 3000 Foundations of Engineering   1
Total 15

Semester II
ENC 1102 Composition II 3
MAC 2282 Engineering Calculus II 4
PHY 2048 General Physics I 3
PHY 2048L General Physics I Lab 1
EGN 2080 Light & the Arts (or other Fine Arts Elective)   3
Total 14

Semester III
MAC 2283 Engineering Calculus III 4
PHY 2049 General Physics II 3
PHY 2049L General Physics II Lab 1
EGN 3311 Statics 3
EGN 3615 Engineering Economics with Social and Global Implications   3
Total 14

Semester IV
EGN 3321 Dynamics 3
EGN 3365 Materials Engineering I 3
EGN 3373 Electrical Systems I 3
EML 3035 Programming Concepts for Mechanical Engineers 1
MAP 2302 Differential Equations 3
Social Science Elective   3
Total 16

Summer Term
EGN 3343 Thermodynamics I 3
EGN 3443 Engineering Statistics I 3
EML 3500 Mechanics of Solids 3
EGN 2031 History of Technology (or other Historical Perspective Elective)   3
Total 12

Semester V
EML 3041 Computational Methods 3
EML 3701 Fluid Systems 3
EML 3262 Kinematics and Dynamics of Machinery 3
ENC 3211 Communication for Engineers (6A L&W) 3
EGN 4325 Mechanical Manufacturing Processes   3
Total 15

Semester VI
EML 4501 Machine Design 3
EML 3303 Mechanical Engineering Lab I 3
EML 4124 Heat Transfer 3
Approved Technical/Design/Science Elective 3
ALAMEA Elective   3
Total 15

Semester VII
EML 4106 Thermal Systems 3
EML 4302 Mechanical Engineering Lab II 3
EML 4220 Vibrations 3
Approved Technical/Design/Science Elective 3
EGN 2082 History of Electrotechnology (or other Historical Perspective Elective)   3
Total 15

Semester VIII
EML 4312 Mechanical Controls 3
EML 4551 Capstone Design (MW/MI) 3
Approved Technical/Design/Science Elective 3
Approved Technical/Design/Science Elective   3
Total 12

Gordon Rule (6A) is fully met through the mathematics courses above, ENC 1101, ENC 1102, ENC 3211 and by selecting one technical or general education elective that is an approved 6A communication course or by completing an AA degree at a Florida Community College. Exit Requirements in Major Works/Major Issues (MW/MI) and Literature & Writing (L&W) are fully met through ENC 3211 and EML 4551.

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