Click here for information on the Engineering Combined Degree Program
Click here to view the Mechanical Engineering Program Outcomes
Click here to view information on the Aerospace Concentration in Mechanical Enigneering
Click here for a list of Mechanical Engineering Undergraduate Course Descriptions
Click here for a list of General Engineering Course Descriptions
Click here to view the four year Curriculum for Mechanical Engineering and the Aerospace Concentration in Mechanical Engineering
Click here for the Textbook List for Spring 2008
Click here for Transfer Agreements
Click here for information on how to apply to the SEM professional degree programs and for a list of foundation courses
The Mechanical Engineering Department prepares graduates to function effectively as mechanical engineers in a wide spectrum of industries. Mechanical engineers most often work in thermal sciences, mechanical design, or manufacturing processes. The required curriculum includes the fundamentals of each of these areas with opportunity to specialize in one area provided by technical electives. In all cases, however, the specific program outcomes are:
a) to develop depth in mathematics, science, and mechanical engineering topics
b) to develop experimental capabilities
c) to develop design skills
d) to develop teamwork experience and skill
e) to develop problem solving skills
f ) to develop an understanding of professional and ethical issues
g) to develop communications skills
h) to develop global and societal perspectives of engineering work
i ) to instill an ability and desire for lifelong learning
j) develop knowledge of contemporary mechanical engineering issues
k) to develop skill in application of modern engineering tools.
Beginning with the freshman year, teamwork, problem solving, and design exercises are interwoven throughout the curriculum; culminating in a two-semester capstone design project during the senior year. Several courses include laboratories which develop experimental, teamwork, and communications skills. Technical papers required by selected courses develop knowledge of contemporary issues as well as communications skills. State-of-the-art computer software is used extensively throughout the curriculum. Students are strongly encouraged to prepare for a professional license by taking the national fundamentals of engineering (FE) exam prior to graduation. Students who excel academically are also well qualified to pursue graduate work in mechanical engineering or a related field.
BSME with Aerospace Concentration
Students completing the mechanical engineering curriculum with the following modifications will be deemed to hold a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering with an Aerospace Concentration.
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Completion of Avit 102, Introduction to Aviation, 5 credits. This course includes earning a private pilot license and is recommended for the summer session between the freshman and sophomore years.** |
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The requirement of ME 418 will be replaced by a requirement for ME 429 (normally a technical elective). |
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Technical electives must be chosen from the aerospace group of electives as identified by a # in the above technical elective listing. An ME 490 or an ME 590 may also be included in the aerospace group at the discretion of the Mechanical Engineering Chair. |
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Students already holding a private pilot license may earn a commercial license or an acceptable advanced rating through UND as a substitute for Avit 102. |
Apply to SEM
A student is admitted to a professional engineering degree program through a formal admission process conducted when the student is completing the second year of engineering study and prior to being allowed to take upper division engineering courses. For the application to a professional degree program, click here. The foundation course listing is included on the application.
Any student desiring to apply for admission to one of the School of Engineering and Mines' Professional Degree Programs must complete or be in the process of completing foundation course work and earn at least a C grade in each of these courses. Students transferring to the School of Engineering and Mines from another college within the University or from another institution must have a Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 2.00. Only students admitted to a professional engineering degree program will be eligible to receive engineering degrees.
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