Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering

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Mohammed Akbar, Ph.D., Interim Department Chair 
ET 136 A. P. Torrance Hall
(615) 963-5391

Faculty: M. Akbar, A. Fasoro, M. Habibi, H. Hamidzadeh, 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 mechanical design or manufacturing engineering or thermal-fluid systems design.

Mission Statement

The Department is committed to providing 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’s humanity.

The educational objectives for the graduates of the Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering program, some 4 to 6 years after graduation are as follows. 

1. Establish a proven record of successful engineering accomplishments and be prepared to assume responsible leadership positions to serve industries or government agencies or embark on entrepreneurship.
2. Demonstrate understanding of global engineering practices and the need for life-long by making progress toward professional development: industrial training, achieving an advanced degree or certification in engineering or related fields.                                         

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

1.     an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.

2.     an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.

3.     an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.

4.     an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.

5.     an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.

6.     an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.

7.     an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.    

Programs

• Mechanical Engineering, B.S.

Courses

• MEEN 3100 - Materials Processing (3)
• 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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