Emphasis - Manufacturing

• B.S.M.E. in Mechanical Engineering
• Emphasis - Manufacturing
• Degree Requirements

B.S.M.E. in Mechanical Engineering

Description

The B.S.M.E. provides students with fundamentals in the field and a specialization in the following disciplines: mechanics, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, materials, design, and laboratory diagnostics. The preparation fosters an inquisitiveness and understanding that will preclude future obsolescence of the mechanical engineering graduate.

Minimum Total Credit Hours: 128

Goals/Mission Statement

The program educational objectives of the Department of Mechanical Engineering derive their foundation from the statement of purpose for The University of Mississippi's statement of purpose and vision statement. The academic mission of the Department of Mechanical Engineering (ME) is focused on broad, overarching goals that reflect both the academic purpose of the School of Engineering and the university. The stated university goals have been used to refine the goals and objectives of the department. The goals and objectives have been established from input by the faculty, students, and the Ole Miss Engineering School Advisory Board as constituency groups. These goals and objectives are listed as follows.

• Educate students in the broad scope of the mechanical engineering discipline so as to be successful in applying and advancing knowledge in industry, academia, and related fields;
• Conduct basic and applied research in fields related to mechanical engineering to maintain and enhance the quality and reputation of the faculty and the School of Engineering;
• Serve industry, the engineering community, and the community at large in the State of Mississippi, the nation, and the world;
• Teach students the influence of issues related to health, safety, economy, environment, and society while seeking engineering solutions.

This process and these goals have resulted in the development of the Department of Mechanical Engineering curriculum consisting of lecture, design, and laboratory courses that stress the departmental goals. The mechanical engineering faculty, advisory board, and students, as constituency groups, have established the following undergraduate program educational objectives:

1. Graduates will achieve a high level of technical expertise so that they are able to succeed in positions in mechanical engineering practice or in other related fields they choose to pursue.
2. Graduates will produce engineering designs that are based on sound principles and that consider functionality, safety, cost effectiveness, manufacturability, and sustainability.
3. Graduates will involve in community and/or professional organizations, communicate effectively, and exhibit leadership skills in their career.
4. Graduates will increase their own and others' awareness of environmental, social and ethical responsibilities of the engineering profession.

Students of the Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering program will demonstrate achievement of the following student outcomes:

• an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
• an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data
• an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability
• an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams
• an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
• an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
• an ability to communicate effectively
• the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context
• a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning
• a knowledge of contemporary issues
• an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.

General Education Requirements

In addition to the courses specified by the School of Engineering general education requirements, the following are required: Math 263- 264, 353, and 375; laboratory science to be fulfilled by Chem 105, 106, 115, 116 and Phys 211, 212, 221, 222. Students must complete 18 hours of general education requirements as specified by the School of Engineering.

Course Requirements

Specific requirements for the B.S.M.E. include Csci 251; Econ 310; Engr 207, 309, 310, 312, 313, 314, 321, 322, 330, 362, 363, 553; M E 324, 325, 401, 402, 404, 416, 419, 427, 428, 438.

One technical elective must be chosen from Engineering Elective A (includes 1 hour of design): M E 405, 417, 418, 422, 523, 524, 526, 527, 531, 534, 535, 538, 540, 541, 555.

A second technical elective must be chosen from any of the Engineering Elective A courses or from Engineering Elective B courses, including M E 421, 521, 522, 530, 532, 533, Engr 410, 515, 558, 559, 585, 590, 593.

Emphasis - Manufacturing

Description

The B.S.M.E. provides students with fundamentals in the field and a specialization in the following disciplines: mechanics, materials, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, design, and laboratory diagnostics. The preparation fosters an inquisitiveness and understanding that will preclude future obsolescence of the mechanical engineering graduate. An emphasis in manufacturing is also available under the B.S.M.E. degree in cooperation with the Center for Manufacturing Excellence. The B.S.M.E. with emphasis in manufacturing provides broad training in the basic and engineering sciences along with a cross-disciplinary account and business focus on manufacturing.

General Education Requirements

In addition to the courses specified by the School of Engineering general education requirements, the following are required: Math 263- 264 and Math 353; laboratory science to be fulfilled by Chem 105, 115 and Phys 211, 212, 221, 222. The required 18 hours of humanities/behavioral and social science/fine arts are as specified by the School of Engineering general education requirements but must include Bus 250 and Econ 310.

Course Requirements

Specific requirements for the B.S.M.E. with an emphasis in manufacturing include Csci 251; Engr 309, 312, 313, 314, 321, 322, 330, 362, 420, 553; M E 324, 325, 404, 416, 419, 427, 428; Manf 150, 250, 251, 252, 253, 254, 350, 351, 450, 451.

Two electives are required. One elective may be chosen from Mechanical Engineering Elective A (includes 1 hour of design): M E 417, 418, 422, 523, 524, 526, 527, 531, 534, 535, 538, 540, 541, 555.

A second elective may be chosen from any of the Mechanical Engineering Elective A courses or from Mechanical Engineering Elective B courses, including M E 421, 521, 522, 530, 532, 533; Engr 410, 515, 558, 559, 585, 590, 593.

Or, both electives may be chosen from Accy 201, Bus 321, Fin 331, Mgmt 372, Mgmt 383, Mktg 351.

Degree Requirements

The academic regulations for this degree program, as entered in the University of Mississippi Catalog, are in effect for the current or selected academic year and semester. The University of Mississippi reserves the right to 1) change or withdraw courses; 2) change rules for registration, instruction, and graduation; and 3) change other regulations affecting the student body at any time.