Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering

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Hamid R. Hamidzadeh, Ph.D., Department Chair
ET 136 A. P. Torrance Hall
(615) 963-5391

Faculty: M. Akbar, W. Joe, L. Onyebueke, A. Shirkhodaie.

General Statement: The Mechanical Engineering program systemically builds upon the knowledge acquired in the study of the physical sciences, mathematics, and engineering sciences to provide the student with a broad base in the various areas of mechanical and manufacturing engineering, and prepares them for careers in the private and public sectors and/or to pursue graduate study. Students may orient their program toward the mechanical design or manufacturing engineering or thermal-fluid systems design.

Mission Statement

The Department is committed to provide the students with a dynamic academic and professional foundation enabling them to shape the future advancement of knowledge in the areas of mechanical and manufacturing engineering and to contribute to the economic growth and well-being of both the state and the nation.

The educational objectives for the department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering are as follows:

1. The graduate, as a practicing engineer, has the proficiency in the implications of design decisions for mechanical, as well as thermal components and systems.
2. The graduate is prepared for positions of leadership in the industry with proven records of functioning independently, and in multicultural and interdisciplinary teams.
3. The graduate demonstrates a higher professional engineering aptitude by means of career advancement and/or positions with increasing responsibilities.
4. The graduate demonstrates professionalism and ethical conduct with an understanding of the engineer’s responsibility to society and environment.
5. The graduate demonstrates an understanding of the need for life-long learning by making progress toward professional development: industrial training courses, achieving an advanced degree or engineering certification.
6. The graduate is an effective engineer with a strong ability to model, synthesize and analyze problems, think creatively, and communicate effectively.
7. The graduate can demonstrate adaptability to rapid engineering changes in the workplace with an awareness of global influences on engineering practices and business acumen.

The outcomes of the program require that the graduating students demonstrate the following abilities:

1. Ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
2. Ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as, to analyze and interpret data
3. 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, manufacturing, and sustainability
4. Ability to function in multidisciplinary teams
5. Ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
6. Understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities
7. Ability to communicate effectively
8. The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context
9. Recognition of the need for, and ability to engage in life-long learning
10. Knowledge of contemporary issues
11. Ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice

Programs

• Mechanical Engineering, B.S.

Courses

• ASTR 1010 - Astronomy I (4)
• ASTR 1020 - Astronomy II (4)
• ASTR 3010 - Observational Astronomy (4)
• ASTR 3330 - Astrophysics (3)
• ASTR 3800 - Astronomy Seminar (3-6)
• ASTR 4900 - Research in Astronomy (3-6)
• MEEN 3100 - Materials Processing (2)
• MEEN 3210 - Mechanism Design (3)
• MEEN 3220 - Design of Machine Elements (3)
• MEEN 3250 - Computer Aided Design (3)
• MEEN 3511 - Measurements and Instrumentation Laboratory (1)
• MEEN 3521 - Manufacturing Processes Laboratory (1)
• MEEN 4011 - Mechatronics Laboratory (1)
• MEEN 4021 - Thermal Fluid Systems Laboratory (1)
• MEEN 4100 - Modeling, Simulation and Automatic Controls (3)
• MEEN 4120 - Mechanical Metallurgy (3)
• MEEN 4150 - Heat Transfer (3)
• MEEN 4200 - Heating and Air Conditioning (3)
• MEEN 4230 - Machine Design (3)
• MEEN 4250 - Thermal Fluid Systems Design (3)
• MEEN 4300 - Mechanical Energy Conversion (3)
• MEEN 4400 - Manufacturing Engineering (3)
• MEEN 4600 - Fluid Dynamics (3)
• MEEN 4700 - Mechanical Vibration (3)
• MEEN 4800 - Advanced Machine Design (3)

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