怀俄明大学

Mechanical Engineering is the broadest area of study in engineering. In contrast to other engineering disciplines, mechanical engineers are employed in significant percentages in almost all industrial and governmental organizations that employ engineers. The spectrum of activities in which mechanical engineers are engaged continues to expand. The curriculum has in turn become flexible to allow for the education of mechanical engineering students in many diverse and allied areas, or for graduate school preparation.

The undergraduate program includes a foundation in mathematics, science, and engineering sciences. The two key elements of the mechanical engineering undergraduate program are laboratory experience and design experience. The program is directed toward developing the student's design skill and experience, culminating in the senior design course sequence.

The mechanical engineering curriculum affords students the flexibility to pursue specific professional goals within the discipline. Such an opportunity needs to be carefully considered by each student, so that courses are chosen with these goals in mind. During the junior and senior years, the student selects courses to make up an 18 semester-hour block of technical electives.
The elective hours also represent the potential for students to consider a minor or a second (dual) degree. Mechanical engineering degree candidates must meet the academic requirements of the college and in addition must have an average GPA of 2.0 (C) in mechanical engineering courses at UW. A grade of (C-) or better must be earned in all engineering science and required mathematics courses.

International Engineering Option

The International Engineering Option offered by the Mechanical Engineering Department provides students with an opportunity to spend one or two semesters abroad. They will have the benefit of studying the language and culture of another country while completing their engineering degree at UW. Students in the program may take classes at a number of foreign institutions or participate in an internship.

Educational Objectives:

• Successfully practice the profession of engineering
• Demonstrate career growth (e.g. increasing complexity of job assignment, career promotions, professional registration, patents, publications, and completion of advanced degrees).

Student Outcomes

The Department’s Student Outcomes are:

• An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
• 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
• An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
• An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgements, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental and societal contexts