Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

The mission of the Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) program at North Carolina A&T State University is to prepare students for the broad practice of mechanical engineering and for graduate education in mechanical engineering and the many related fields such as materials engineering and aerospace engineering.  (Also refer to the Undergraduate Handbook)

Enrollment and Graduation Data

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Accreditation 

The program of study leading to the B.S. in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET (http://www.abet.org). 

ABET Program Educational Objectives 

Within a few years (3 to 5 years) of graduating from the Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Program, graduates will have:

1.  Achieved leadership roles in the professional practice of mechanical engineering or related fields, pursued advanced studies in engineering or related fields, or practiced Entrepreneurship.
2.  Participated in interdisciplinary and diverse teams while working effectively with professionals from other fields to address real-world challenges.
3.  Established effective communication with various audiences.
4.  Integrated ethical considerations and sustainable practices into engineering solutions which impact their community.
5.  Practiced a commitment to lifelong learning and stayed current with evolving technologies and methodologies in mechanical engineering.
6.  Executed a global perspective and addressed the challenges of a diverse and interconnected world.

ABET Student Outcomes 

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.

ASME Student Outcomes

• ME-A: An ability to apply multivariate calculus and/or differential equations included,
• ME-B: An ability to model, analyze and design physical systems, components, or processes,
• ME-C: An ability to realize physical systems, components, or processes,
• ME-D: An ability to cover a thermal system
• ME-E: An ability to cover a mechanical system
• ME-F1: An Ability to in-depth coverage of a thermal system
• ME-F2: An Ability to in-depth coverage of a mechanical systems