TOTAL DEGREE HOURS: 120
Plans of Study
Students pursuing the Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering take coursework in thermodynamics, heat transfer, instrumentation, measurements, computer-aided design, solid and fluid mechanics, dynamics, machine analysis and design, mechanical design, manufacturing processes, vibrations and controls. This is supplemented by elective coursework in such areas as sustainability, internal combustion engines, refrigeration and air conditioning, mechanical design, robotics, propulsion, manufacturing, bio-engineering, alternative energy, thermal design, composite materials, and tribology. Laboratories are available for basic instrumentation, thermal and fluid sciences, solid mechanics, data acquisition, controls, CAD/CAE, and vibrations. Graduates of this major are employed in design, manufacturing, contracting, operations, marketing, and management in virtually all segments of industry and government, including, but not limited to: aeronautics, aerospace and propulsion; automotive, internal combustion engines, fuel cells and transportation; propulsion systems; power generation; heating, ventilation and air conditioning; structures and machinery design; mining and oil exploration; paper, textile, food, and petrochemical industries/processing/manufacturing; micro and nano materials and semiconductors; and biomaterials and bioengineering. There are abundant career opportunities in a wide range of industries because mechanical equipment is required in every aspect of modern industry.
Mission Statement
The Mission of the Department of Mechanical Engineering in the College of Engineering at the University of South Florida is to provide a quality undergraduate and graduate education for students entering the mechanical engineering profession or seeking careers in related fields: to advance scientific knowledge through basic and applied research; to disseminate technical information through scholarly publications, conferences and continuing education; to advance the profession through service within the associated societies, and to promote activities which serve global development.
Program Educational Objectives and ABET Student Outcomes
Program Educational Objectives
Our Graduates, within a few years after graduation, will successfully:
A. Apply mechanical engineering knowledge and skills to address the needs of society and organizations.
B. Pursue continued career development that may include postgraduate study in engineering or other fields.
C. Seek leadership positions, communicate effectively, participate in multidisciplinary collaborations and promote diversity, equity and inclusion.
D. Demonstrate professional and ethical responsibility in their careers.
ABET Student Outcomes
The graduates of the B.S. degree program in Mechanical Engineering at USF will demonstrate that they have an ability to:
- Identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
- 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.
- Communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
- 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.
- Function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
- Develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
- Acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.
The Program Criteria for Mechanical and Similarly Named Engineering Programs
Lead Society: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
- Curriculum
In preparation for professional practice, the curriculum must include:
a. principles of engineering, basic science, and mathematics (including multivariate calculus and differential equations);
b. applications of these topics to modeling, analysis, design, and realization of physical systems, components, or processes;
c. coverage of both thermal and mechanical systems; and
d. in-depth coverage of either thermal or mechanical systems.
- Faculty
The program must demonstrate that faculty members responsible for the upper-level professional courses maintain currency in their specialty area(s).
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