2013-2014 Undergraduate Bulletin [Archived Catalog]
Mechanical Engineering (B.S.M.E.)
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 Return to: Part 5: Program Descriptions
Program: B.S.M.E.
Department of Engineering
College of Engineering, Technology, and Computer Science
Engineering, Technology, and Computer Science Building 327 ~ 260-481-6362 ~ www.engr.ipfw.edu
Educational Objectives
As a framework for the continuous improvement policy, the Mechanical Engineering program has adopted a set of program educational objectives (PEOs) that describe the anticipated accomplishments of our graduates 3-5 years after graduation.
The Mechanical Engineering program’s educational objectives are to produce graduates who:
- Function and communicate effectively both as individuals and in multidisciplinary teams to solve technical problems.
- Advance professionally to roles of greater mechanical engineering responsibilities, and/or by transitioning into leadership position in business, government, and/or education.
- Participate in life-long learning through the successful completion of advanced degree(s), professional development, and/or engineering certification(s)/licensure.
- Demonstrate a commitment to community by applying technical skills and knowledge to support various service activities.
The student learning outcomes for the mechanical degree are as follows:
- Graduates will demonstrate an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering.
- Graduates will demonstrate an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data.
- Graduates will demonstrate an ability to design both thermal and mechanical systems, components, or processes to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, ethical, safety, manufacturability, and sustainability.
- Graduates will demonstrate an ability to function on engineering and science laboratory and project teams as well as multi-disciplinary teams.
- Graduates will demonstrate an ability to identify, formulate, and solve mechanical engineering problems.
- Graduates will have an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility.
- Graduates will demonstrate an ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written forms.
- Graduates will have the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context.
- Graduates will have a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning.
- Graduates will have a knowledge of and exposure to contemporary issues.
- Graduates will demonstrate an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice, including analysis and design.
Mechanical engineers deal with the design, analysis, testing, production, and utilization of all types of mechanical equipment. They are also involved in solving problems brought about by ever increasing demands from a growing world population. For example, mechanical engineers are developing technologies related to alternate energy systems, vehicles for efficient, safe, environmentally-friendly transportation, and robotic devices to perform delicate operations. They design medical implants and aids such as stents and artificial knees. IPFW offers state of-the-art education in all areas of mechanical engineering such as thermal sciences, mechanics, dynamic systems, and controls. In addition to traditional classes, our curriculum includes an innovative set of common first-year courses, integrated design experiences, hands-on laboratories, and a two-semester capstone project in which students design, build, and test a device as part of a team.
To earn the B.S.M.E. at IPFW, you must satisfy the requirements of IPFW (see Part 8 ) and the College of Engineering, Technology, and Computer Science (see Part 4 ); you must also complete the following courses:
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