Mechanical Engineering
Undergraduate Program
The undergraduate program in mechanical engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). The broad educational objectives of the BSME program are to produce graduates who have:
• knowledge in a broad range of engineering topics;
• a foundation in the fundamentals of both mechanical and thermal systems;
• preparation for professional practice and lifelong learning.
Program Educational Goals: Graduates from our program, within the first few years of their career, will either achieve professional employment in the broad field of mechanical engineering or related disciplines or enroll in programs of advanced study in engineering, science and other professions, including business and law.
The curriculum has been designed to provide strong technical preparation in mechanical engineering. Students enter the BSME program as either freshmen or sophomores, as transfers from other schools such as community colleges, as transfers from Harpur College of Arts and Sciences or as part of a 3-2 program from the Department of Physics, Applied Physics and Astronomy in Harpur College. The emphasis is on the application of engineering fundamentals rather than specialized areas within mechanical engineering. Care has been taken to ensure a balanced integration of theory, design and laboratory practice through the selection and sequencing of courses within the syllabus. Computer applications are an integral part of the total education program.
Some degree of specialization is permitted in the curriculum through the selection of elective courses, but the primary goal is to prepare the mechanical engineering bachelor of science graduate for a creative, lifelong engineering career, based on a thorough grounding in the fundamentals and skills used by the mechanical engineer, as well as motivation for continued self-education.
The department encourages students to earn an international studies certificate in parallel with the BSME. Students interested in this program should seek advice from the Watson School Office of Student Services prior to initial registration. Other program alternatives, such as combined degrees in mechanical engineering and computer science, are available to qualified students. A minor in computer science and other disciplines is also possible.
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
The BS degree in mechanical engineering consists of a four-year program. The first year is administered by the Division of Engineering Discovery and Design and is common to all engineering students. To earn the BSME, students must complete the requirements of the common first year and then complete a minimum of 99 additional credits of coursework, with the distribution of courses as outlined below.
Transfer students, with a prior earned degree of associate in engineering science, or its equivalent, as defined by the SUNY Two-Year Engineering Science Association (TYESA) must complete the junior and senior year’s course requirements. For these students, a minimum of 64 additional credits must be completed to earn the BSME.
All entering Binghamton University freshmen and transfer students must complete the General Education requirements. For more details, refer to the General Education section of this publication or consult with a faculty adviser or the Watson School Office of Student Services. Also required is an average of at least a C (2.0 GPA) in mechanical engineering.
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Sophomore Year/Fall |
cr. |
|
MATH 371. Differential Equations |
4 |
|
PHYS 132. General Physics II |
4 |
|
ME 271. Engineering Mechanics |
5 |
|
GenEd Elective |
4 |
|
TOTAL |
17 |
|
Sophomore Year/Spring |
cr. |
|
MATH 323. Calculus III |
4 |
|
ME 311. Mechanics of Deformable Bodies |
3 |
|
EE 260. Electrical Circuits |
4 |
|
ISE 212. Engineering Computing |
3 |
|
GenEd Elective |
4 |
|
TOTAL |
18 |
Junior Year/Fall |
|
|
ME 302. Engineering Analysis or |
|
|
MATH 471 |
3 |
|
ME 331. Thermodynamics |
3 |
|
ME 272. Science of Engineering Materials |
4 |
|
ME 481. Computer-Aided Engineering |
3 |
|
Elective* |
3 |
|
TOTAL |
16 |
Junior Year/Spring |
|
|
ME 303. Engineering Computational Methods |
3 |
|
ME 351. Fluid Mechanics |
3 |
|
ME 372. Engineering Project Management |
3 |
|
ME 392. Machine Design |
4 |
|
Elective* |
3 |
|
TOTAL |
16 |
Senior Year/Fall |
|
|
ME 421. Vibrations |
3 |
|
ME 441. Heat Transfer |
3 |
|
ME 491. Mechanical Engineering Lab |
3 |
|
ME 493. Senior Project I |
4 |
|
Technical Elective |
3 |
|
TOTAL |
16 |
Senior Year/Spring |
|
|
ME 424. Control Systems in |
|
|
Mechanical Engineering |
3 |
|
ME 494. Senior Project II |
4 |
|
Technical Elective |
3 |
|
Technical Elective |
3 |
|
Elective* |
3 |
|
TOTAL |
16 |
*Department-approved electives allow students to tailor their program to pursue individual interests.