Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

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In the Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering program, you’ll study robotics and automation, thermodynamics and heat transfer, fluids, solid mechanics, finite element analysis, and materials. With the degree, you’ll be prepared to work in fields such as biomechanics, aeronautics, structural applications, energy transfer and more. The Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and the Mechanical Engineering Program Criteria.

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Pre-Majors621241391367954
Graduates4753657181667751

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Applications to the Mechanical Engineering Program are generally accepted the first three weeks of each quarter to be admitted the following quarter. To be considered, complete the ME application and email it to MechEngineering@ewu.edu.

Curriculum & Requirements Learning OutcomesAcademic Plan

What You'll Learn

The following information comes from the official EWU catalog, which outlines all degree requirements and serves as the guide to earning a degree. Courses are designed to provide a well-rounded and versatile degree, covering a wide range of subject areas.

Mechanical Engineering Major, Bachelor of Science (BS)

Minimum required to apply for admission to the Mechanical Engineering Program

You must apply for admission to this program. The application is due during the first week of the quarter prior to the quarter you’d like to begin the program. Admission is based on your GPA in the core courses below, which must be completed no later than the quarter you’re applying. The application can be obtained by emailing MechEngineering@ewu.edu.

In order to ensure all EWU Mechanical Engineering graduates meet EWU ABET accreditation requirements, all mechanical engineering students are required to take MENG 300, MENG 353, MENG 385, MENG 405, MENG 412, and MENG 490A / MENG 490B from EWU. Exceptions to this policy will be reviewed on a case by case basis by the mechanical engineering curriculum review committee to ensure you have successfully met the EWU ABET performance indicators required for each course.

The first two years of the curriculum allow students to establish a solid foundation in mathematics, sciences and introduces foundation subjects in mechanical engineering. The third- and fourth-year curriculum explores further areas in mechanical engineering and a capstone is introduced in the fourth year. The senior year capstone course allows you to consolidate your education experience. The primary objective of the Mechanical Engineering Program is to prepare you to enter and progress in mechanical engineering positions in business, industry and government. Graduates are generally expected to work in the research and development of ideas, products and processes by applying engineering principles to the solution of practical problems in the mechanical engineering field.

Note: pre-program prerequisites include MATH 141, MATH 142, METC 102, METC 110.

You must have completed, or be scheduled to complete, the following courses by the end of the quarter in which you apply. Most of the following courses have minimum grade requirements and are prerequisites for engineering courses.

Grades ≥C in all of the following

Grade Requirements: in order to graduate, students majoring in the department must earn a GPA ≥2.5 in departmental coursework.

Required Supporting Outside Department Courses
CHEM 171
& 171L		GENERAL CHEMISTRY I
and GENERAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY I (equivalent to banked CHEM 151)		5
MATH/HONS 161CALCULUS I5
MATH 162CALCULUS II5
MATH 163CALCULUS III5
MATH 241CALCULUS IV5
MATH 347INTRODUCTORY DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS4
PHYS 151GENERAL PHYSICS I4
PHYS 152GENERAL PHYSICS II4
PHYS 153GENERAL PHYSICS III4
PHYS 161MECHANICS LABORATORY1
PHYS 162HEAT AND OPTICS LABORATORY1
PHYS 163ELECTRONICS LABORATORY I1
Required Departmental Courses
MENG 201MATLAB4-5
or CSCD 255 C PROGRAMMING FOR ENGINEERS
MENG 207ELECTRICITY3
MENG 2173D PARAMETRIC COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN4
MENG 240STATICS4
MENG 241STRENGTH OF MATERIALS4
MENG 242DYNAMICS4
MENG 300LABORATORY ANALYSIS AND REPORTS5
MENG 307INDUSTRIAL CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTATION5
MENG 353INDUSTRIAL MATERIALS5
MENG 380THERMODYNAMICS5
MENG 382FLUID MECHANICS5
MENG 385ROBOTICS AND AUTOMATION5
MENG 386ENGINEERING NUMERICAL ANALYSIS5
MENG 405DESIGN OF MACHINE ELEMENTS5
MENG 412FUNDAMENTALS OF ENGINEERING2
MENG 444HEAT TRANSFER5
MENG 452ENGINEERING ECONOMICS2
MENG 493SENIOR SEMINAR1
METC 456ENGINEERING ETHICS, CONTRACTS AND PATENTS2
MNTC 301METALLIC PROCESSES5
TECH/HONS 393TECHNOLOGY WORLD CIVILIZATION4
Senior Electives–choose a minimum of 20 credits from the following20
HEATING, VENTILATING AND AIR CONDITIONING
MATERIALS AND DESIGN
COMPOSITE MATERIALS
ADVANCED FLUID DYNAMICS
ADVANCED ROBOTICS AND AUTOMATION
PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC CONTROLLERS IN AUTOMATION
MECHATRONICS
FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS
ADVANCED PARAMETRIC DESIGN
QUALITY ASSURANCE AND INTRO TO LEAN
SENIOR THESIS
INTERNSHIP
Suggested focus areas for the Senior Electives are: Materials and Computational Mechanics—MENG 453, MENG 455, and MENG 492; Robotics and Automation—MENG 485, MENG 486, and MENG 487; Thermal and Fluid Sciences—MENG 407 and MENG 482
Required Senior Capstone
MENG 490ASENIOR CAPSTONE: DESIGN LABORATORY I2
MENG 490BSENIOR CAPSTONE: DESIGN LABORATORY II3
Total Credits153-154

The following plan of study is for a student with zero credits. Individual students may have different factors such as: credit through transfer work, Advanced Placement, Running Start, or any other type of college-level coursework that requires an individual plan.

Courses may be offered in different terms and not all courses are offered every term, checking the academic schedule is paramount in keeping an individual plan current. There may be some courses that have required prerequisites not listed in the plan, review the course descriptions for information. Students should connect with an advisor to ensure they are on track to graduate.

All Undergraduate students are required to meet the Undergraduate Degree Requirements.

First Year
Fall QuarterCreditsWinter QuarterCreditsSpring QuarterCredits
ENGL 1015MATH 1625ENGL 2015
MATH 1615PHYS 151
& PHYS 161 (Natural Science BACR 1)		5MATH 1635
MENG 2174Humanities & Arts BACR 115PHYS 152
& PHYS 162 (Natural Science BACR 2)		5
 14 15 15
Second Year
Fall QuarterCreditsWinter QuarterCreditsSpring QuarterCredits
MATH 2415MENG 201 or CSCD 2554-5CHEM 171
& 171L		5
MENG 2404MENG 2073MATH 3474
PHYS 153
& PHYS 163		5MENG 2414MENG 2424
 Diversity - graduation requirement15MENG 3075
 14 16-17 18
Third Year
Fall QuarterCreditsWinter QuarterCreditsSpring QuarterCredits
MENG 3005MENG 3805MENG 3535
MENG 3865MENG 3825MENG 3855
Humanities & Arts BACR 215Social Science BACR 115MNTC 3015
 15 15 15
Fourth Year
Fall QuarterCreditsWinter QuarterCreditsSpring QuarterCredits
MENG 4522MENG 4122MENG 4055
MENG 4931MENG 490A (Senior Capstone - graduation requirement)2MENG 4445
TECH 393 (Global Studies - graduation requirement)4METC 4562MENG 490B (Senior Capstone - graduation requirement)3
Mechanical Engineering Elective25Mechanical Engineering Elective25Mechanical Engineering Elective25
Mechanical Engineering Elective25Social Science BACR 215 
 17 16 18
Total Credits 188-189
1

University Graduation Requirements (UGR) and Breadth Area Course Requirements (BACR) courses may be less than 5 credits and additional credits may be required to reach the required 180 total credits needed to graduate.  Students should connect with an advisor to ensure they are on track to graduate.

2

Senior Electives–choose a minimum of 20 credits from the approved list.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students are expected to know and be able to do the following upon graduation from the EWU Mechanical Engineering Program:

  • PLO # 1: (ABET Outcome 1 and 2) Solve a wide range of engineering problems within specific constraints and standards by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
  • PLO # 2: (ABET Outcomes 3 and 5) Provide leadership to find engineering solutions by functioning in a team environment and communicating effectively with a wide range of audiences.
  • PLO # 3: (ABET Outcome 6) Develop and conduct appropriate experiments and analyze data to produce solutions based on engineering judgment.
  • PLO # 4: (ABET Outcomes 4 and 7) Recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and apply new knowledge as needed.

Program Educational Objectives

EWU Mechanical Engineering graduates should be able to do the following a few years after graduation:

  • Solve a wide range of engineering and project management problems using what they learned both in school and after graduation.
  • Find and research the information they need in order to design problem solutions.
  • Lead projects and small teams to solve problems.
  • Use their skills as an Engineering Professional to benefit society in whatever career path they choose.