Mechanical Engineering Student Handbook

The University of Texas at Tyler

College of Engineering and Computer Science

2007-2008 Revised

TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................ 1 MECHANICAL ENGINEERING MISSION STATEMENT .............................................. 1 ADVISORS ....................................................................................................... 1 Advising Procedure for Course Enrollment ......................................... 1 STUDENT RESPONSIBILITY ....................................................................... 2 MECHANICAL ENGINEERING PROGRAM OBJECTIVES ........................................... 2 Objective Evaluation ............................................................................ 3 MECHANICAL ENGINEERING PROGRAM OUTCOMES ............................................ 3 Outcome Assessment ......................................................................... 3 COURSE AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS ....................................................... 4 Graduation Requirements .................................................................... 4 Transfer Students Who Have Completed a Pre-Engineering Program 4 Technical Electives .............................................................................. 5 Core Curriculum .................................................................................. 5 CONDUCT AND ETHICS ..................................................................................... 5 NSPE Code of Ethics for Engineers .................................................... 5 ENGINEERING SOCIETIES .................................................................................. 6 American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) ........................... 6 Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) ...................... 6 Engineering Students Association (ESA) ............................................ 6 DEAN OF THE COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & COMPUTER SCIENCE ........................ 7 MECHANICAL ENGINEERING FACULTY ................................................................ 7 ENGINEERING STUDY SKILLS ............................................................................. 9 In Class ................................................................................................. 9 Studying ................................................................................................10 Test Time .............................................................................................. 10 Some Parting Wisdom .......................................................................... 11 APPENDIX ........................................................................................................ 12 Figure 1: Registration Advising Form ................................................... 13 Figure 2: Mechanical Engineering Course requirements ..................... 14 Figure 3: Prerequisite Flowchart ...........................................................15 Figure 4: Prerequisite Flowchart for Transfer Students ........................ 16 Figure 5: BSME Curriculum for Transfer Students ............................... 17 Figure 6: List of Approved Technical Electives .....................................18 Figure 7: Core Curriculum Courses ...................................................... 19 Figure 8: Code of Conduct for Engineering Majors .............................. 20

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INTRODUCTION
Welcome to the Mechanical Engineering (ME) Department at the University of Texas at Tyler. Within these pages you will find information that should help you complete a degree within our program. Specifically, you should find information on the mission, objectives and outcomes of the ME program, on advising, and on curriculum. In this handbook, we introduce you to the ethics expected of a professional engineer. We also provide an overview of societies and activities within the College. There is a section on how to develop study skills that are crucial for success in engineering. Finally, in order to get to know your faculty, weve provided a brief biographical sketch of each of us.

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING MISSION STATEMENT

The Mechanical Engineering Department of The University of Texas at Tyler is committed to producing graduates who are sought after by employers and graduate schools in the region, state, and nation. In both the undergraduate and graduate programs the department stresses the development of strong professional knowledge, critical thinking, and communication skills. The faculty seeks to create and disseminate new knowledge in engineering and engineering education, and to be a source of expertise for industry and government, while maintaining a balance between education, research, and service.

ADVISORS
The Engineering Recruiter/Advisor initially interviews and advises all new students, including transfers. After that initial meeting, during your first semester, you will be assigned a permanent advisor from the ME Department. At a minimum, you must visit your advisor before you enroll in courses for the following semester. You should feel free to visit your advisor as often as you need. Your advisor can provide advice and guidance in all matters affecting your academic performance. Your advisor is also very willing to provide career counseling. Advising Procedure for Course Enrollment Each currently enrolled ME major must be advised for the following semester or summer term by a Mechanical Engineering Advisor during a period set aside each semester for this purpose. Notices of the advising period will be announced in engineering classes and on bulletin boards in the Engineering Building. Please review the following before meeting with your advisor. Each student should:

Obtain a copy of the Registration Advising Form (RAF) from the department office. A sample RAF can be found in the Appendix, Figure 1. Make a preliminary list of

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the courses you wish to take after checking to see if the appropriate prerequisite courses have been (or will have been) completed and the courses are available. Meet with your advisor during the advising period to get your RAF approved. Please make your appointment at least 24 hours in advance by signing your name on the sheet posted on your advisor's office door.

Your advisor will review your course list and approve it or suggest changes as appropriate. Both you and your advisor will sign the form. The original copy of your RAF will be kept in your permanent file in the ME Academic Program Office. Your advisor will also review and update your Degree Plan form. Your advisor will then release the advising hold and you will be able to register in the courses agreed to and listed on your RAF. Student Responsibility The student, not the advisor, is responsible for meeting UT Tylers graduation requirements. If you do not meet the graduation requirements, you will not graduate, regardless of the advice you have received. It is your responsibility to know the degree requirements and to be actively involved in developing a plan of study to meet these requirements.

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING PROGRAM OBJECTIVES

Program Objectives are statements developed by the ME faculty based on input from the programs constituencies and reviewed by the College of Engineering and Computer Science, our alumni and the Executive Advisory Board. The statements describe the expected accomplishments of graduates during the first few years after graduation. After graduation, engineers from our program will 1. be able to formulate and solve complex practical and theoretical engineering problems, while at the same time understanding business objectives and appreciating the social, economic and ethical issues encountered in a modern global society 2. think critically and creatively, work effectively on interdisciplinary teams and communicate clearly in both technical and non-technical forums 3. be professionally employed, serving the rapidly changing technological needs of industry or governmental organizations regionally in East Texas or throughout the state and nation 4. continue to grow professionally through activities such as pursuing formal graduate study, research, or continuing education; achieving professional licensure; and participating in technical societies.

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Objective Evaluation After graduation from the ME program, we plan to contact you periodically to determine how well we are meeting our Program Objectives. We hope you will share with us how well you were prepared for your new job or graduate school and what you are doing to continue to learn and grow professionally. Your feedback will help us improve the program.

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING PROGRAM OUTCOMES

Program Outcomes are statements developed by the ME faculty and the College of Engineering and Computer Science based on recommendations by the programs constituencies. The statements describe what students are expected to know and are able to do by the time of graduation. Faculty use the Program Educational Outcomes to help develop the topics covered in each course as well as the assignments and grading procedures. By the time of graduation, our mechanical engineering students will 1. be able to apply science, mathematics, and modern engineering tools and techniques to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems 2. be able to design thermal/fluid, mechanical, and electro-mechanical components or systems, individually or on interdisciplinary teams, and effectively communicate those designs in both technical and non-technical forums 3. be able to collect, analyze, and interpret data from prescribed and self-designed experimental procedures and formally communicate the results 4. be able to apply a broad-based educational experience to understand the interaction of engineering solutions with contemporary business, economic, and social issues 5. recognize that ethical behavior and continuous acquisition of knowledge are fundamental attributes of successful mechanical engineering professionals 6. pass the Fundamentals of Engineering examination. Outcome Assessment As a student in the ME program you will be asked to perform self-evaluations on how well you feel you are meeting the learning objectives within each course. We will also ask you to participate in a self-evaluation interview at the conclusion of your junior year and upon graduation. We are interested in your evaluation as one means of providing feedback to us so we can strive to continually improve the quality of the program.

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COURSE AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

The instruction and experiences built into the Mechanical Engineering Curriculum are the means by which you achieve the six Program Educational Outcomes described above. Courses provide the foundation upon which the curriculum rests. Course descriptions can be found in the UT Tyler catalog available at www.uttyler.edu .The course requirements for a Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering are provided in the Appendix, Figure 2. The degree requires you complete the 128 hours of course work described in the course requirements document. In order to understand prerequisites, a flow chart of course requirements is presented in Figure 3 in the Appendix. Graduation Requirements To graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering you must 1. 2. 3. 4. earn a grade of C or better in any MENG, EENG, or ENGR course, complete the general baccalaureate degree requirements of the University, complete the ME curriculum requirements pass the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) Fundamentals of Engineering examination.

The NCEES Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination is offered twice each year, in April and October, and may be taken more than once. A student should take the examination at least one semester prior to the semester in which the student plans to graduate. Students expecting to complete their course work for an engineering degree in May or August should take the FE exam in October of the preceding year. Those expecting to complete their course work in December should take the exam the preceding April. Detailed information about the FE exam content, exam schedule, registration for the exam and review sessions is available through the Office of the Dean of Engineering and Computer Science. Transfer Students Who Have Completed a Pre-Engineering Program Students transferring to UT Tyler after completing a pre-engineering Associate degree program at a junior or community college should be able to complete their BSME degrees is two more years. Students should have completed such courses as twelve credits of calculus through multivariate, differential equations, introductory chemistry with lab, eight credits of university physics, a Statics course equivalent to UT Tyler ENGR 2301, a Dynamics course equivalent to ENGR 2302, and a Linear Circuits course equivalent to EENG 3304. Figure 5 in the Appendix shows the recommended courses that should be taken in the pre-engineering program, and the courses left to be taken at UT Tyler.

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Technical Electives In the senior year you are able to select a three-hour Technical Elective each semester for a total of 6 hours. In the Appendix, Figure 6, you will find a list of acceptable technical electives with the associated prerequisites. Core Curriculum Courses in social sciences, humanities, and related non-technical areas are an integral part of all engineering degree programs, so that engineering graduates will be aware of their social responsibilities, understand the impact of engineering in a global and societal context, and appreciate social and political constraints on viable engineering solutions. The courses also satisfy the core curriculum requirements of the University (see Figure 7 in the Appendix). All freshmen entering the University of Texas at Tyler must take a Freshman Seminar (UNIV 1300). The Seminar is a special opportunity for freshmen to participate in a small class of 20 students taught by UT Tyler's distinguished faculty. The seminar topics vary, but each one is designed with the first-year student in mind. Each seminar is a unique opportunity to broaden your academic horizons, to develop critical thinking, scholarship and communication skills, and to prepare you for life long learning.

CONDUCT AND ETHICS

Students at the University of Texas at Tyler are expected to conduct themselves as adults accountable for their own actions. The University has published guidelines for conduct on campus, entitled A Student Guide to Conduct and Discipline at the University of Texas at Tyler. This document can be found on the web at http://www.uttyler.edu/mainsite/ conduct.html . Additionally, there is a Code of Conduct established for Engineering Students. A copy is presented in Figure 8 of the Appendix, please review it carefully. As a professional engineer you will asked to uphold the National Society of Professional Engineers Code of Ethics. A complete listing of the Code can be found at the NSPE website: http://www.nspe.org/home.asp . Below we have listed the Fundamental Canons of a Professional Engineer, so you can become familiar with the obligations of your chosen profession. NSPE Code of Ethics for Engineers Preamble: Engineering is an important and learned profession. As members of this profession, engineers are expected to exhibit the highest standards of honesty and integrity. Engineering has a direct and vital impact on the quality of life for all people. Accordingly, the services provided by engineers require honesty, impartiality, fairness and equity, and must be dedicated to the protection of the public health, safety, and welfare.

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Engineers must perform under a standard of professional behavior that requires adherence to the highest principles of ethical conduct. Fundamental Canons: Engineers, in the fulfillment of their professional duties, shall 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Hold paramount the safety, health and welfare of the public. Perform services only in areas of their competence. Issue public statements only in an objective and truthful manner. Act for each employer or client as faithful agents or trustees. Avoid deceptive acts. Conduct themselves honorably, responsibly, ethically, and lawfully so as to enhance the honor, reputation, and usefulness of the profession.

ENGINEERING SOCIETIES
Consider joining one or more engineering societies. Society student chapters are lead by engineering students who plan activities and programs. Engineering societies provide an opportunity to network with professional engineers employed in the community and to learn about career opportunities. Student societies plan field trip and plant tours. Participating in an engineering society will permit you to meet your classmates and faculty members in a social environment. Upon graduation, you may become a full member of an engineering society and continue to develop professional connections and technical competencies through your involvement with the society. American Society of Mechanical Engineering (ASME) The mission of the UT Tyler student chapter of ASME shall be the advancement and dissemination of the theory and practice of mechanical engineering, the presentation of proper perspective of engineering work and the opportunity to become acquainted with the personnel and activities of the Society as well as to promote professional consciousness and fellowship. Membership is open to all engineering majors. Dr. Jeff Mountain is the faculty advisor for ASME. American Society of Heating Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) The mission of ASHRAE is to advance the arts and sciences of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration and related human factors to serve the evolving needs of the public. The society is a global leader in this field, and is the foremost, authoritative, most timely and responsive source of technical and educational information, standards and guidelines. The faculty advisor for ASHRAE is unassigned at this time. Engineering Students Association (ESA) The ESA functions as a social and service organization that binds together joint activities sponsored by engineering student professional societies. Membership in the ESA is automatic when a student joins one of the engineering society student chapters. Officers of

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the societies form the Executive Committee of the ESA, which is responsible for planning and coordinating such joint activities as field trips, speakers, fund raising events, and the annual ESA banquet. Dr. Lindsay Wells is the faculty advisor for the ESA.

DEAN OF THE COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND COMPUTER SCIENCE

James K. Nelson, P.E. Dean of the College of Engineering and Computer Science Brazzel Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering Ph.D., University of Huston RBS 2004, 903-566-7040 Dr. Nelson's research interests include Structural Engineering, Experimental Analysis, and Marine Structural Systems. He is a registered Professional Engineer in South Carolina, Texas, Louisiana, and California, and is a Chartered Engineer in the United Kingdom. His professional affiliations include the American Society of Civil Engineers, the Institute of Marine Engineering Science and Technology and the American Society for Engineering Education.

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING FACULTY

Fredericka Brown Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering Ph.D. University of Nevada at Las Vegas RBS 2031, 903-565-5828 Dr. Brown's research interests include thermal phenomena related to biomedical engineering, heat transfer in physiological systems, and fluid flow in biological systems. Her background includes the non-invasive measurement of perfusion (blood flow) in transplanted organs. Dr. Brown joined the Mechanical Engineering Faculty in April 2004. Thomas E. Crippen, P.E., Interim Chair Professor of Mechanical Engineering Ph.D., Texas A&M University RBS 1011, 903-566-7362 Professor Crippens interests are in theoretical and experimental mechanics, and in the new product development process. He has served as a research fellow in orthopedic biomechanics at the Mayo Clinic and as an R&D manager for thirteen years in orthopedic and ophthalmic surgical product companies. Dr. Crippen served on the faculty at UNC Charlotte for fifteen years. While at UT Tyler he has also served as Interim Dean of the College of Engineering and as Chair of the Mechanical Engineering Department.

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Jeffrey R. Mountain, P.E. Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering Ph.D., University of Texas at Arlington RBS 1009, 903-565-5588 Dr. Mountains interests are in mechatronics, robotics, automation, solar energy applications and CAD/Graphics. He also has experience in the design and installation of mechanical building systems, specifically plumbing and HVAC systems. Instrumentation systems design and electrostatic powder coating system applications round out his areas expertise. He also holds a current State of Texas master plumbers license and is active in the area of K-12 outreach. Dr. Mountain served on the faculties of the University of Texas at Arlington, University of Arkansas at Little Rock and the University of Illinois at UrbanaChampaign prior to joining the UT-Tyler faculty in June of 1998.

Robert Lindsay Wells, P.E. Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering Ph.D., University of Florida RBS 1007, 903-565-5610 Dr. Wells' interests are in vibration analysis, control systems, dynamic systems testing and measurement, manufacturing processes and CAD/CAM and CIM. He is especially interested in the integration of sensors and computers with dynamic mechanical systems. Dr. Wells served on the Mechanical Engineering faculty at the University of Southwestern Louisiana in Lafayette before joining the UT-Tyler faculty in March of 1999. He has experience in private practice as a consultant (specializing in software and systems for vibration analysis and machine monitoring).

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Engineering Study Skills

Engineering is one of the more demanding disciplines to study in a university. However, we all know talented people who can seem to do the work without effort. The truth is, these people have a strong set of study skills helping them. Here are their secrets revealed. In Class The Professor Will Tell You How To Get An "A" o Listen to what the professor says. Take notes! o Follow directions given for assignments! o Write down all hints, tips, tricks the professor shares (especially stuff not in the text). Be a Sponge o Class time is Golden time - soak it up and get the most out of it (you're paying for it). o Come prepared (do the reading, even if you have to just skim). o Take notes! (even if the lecture is given using overheads). Writing things down helps fix the concepts in your mind. o Ask questions and participate. (Often professors put a grade value on participation) o If you need to tape record the lecture, ask! Most professors will not mind. Studying Assess the Courses o Each semester, decide on which courses will require special attention. o Assign priorities, and develop your time management plan. o Don't shoot for an "A" in a course with a very narrow "A" range and a very broad "B" range. o Never shoot for an "A" in one course at the expense of effort in other courses. One "A" and two "C's" makes less GPA than three "B's." Do the math! Use the Professors o Start assignments early enough so you can ask your professor for help on difficult problems. o The only stupid question is the one you don't ask. Homework o Do the homework! Virtually all learning in a course comes from the effort you put into understanding and completing homework assignments. o Work the example problems in the text yourself by hand -- don't just browse the solutions.

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o Make a written outline of chapter material as you work. Writing helps fix concepts in your mind. Study Group Etiquette o Identify a group of people whom you like and form a study group. o Work on assignments together, but come to your study group with every assignment attempted. o Discuss. Work together. Share solutions. But never just copy -- you won't be learning anything. The Study Stove o Weekly, or even daily, decide on which courses or assignments get put on the front burner, and which get put on the back burner. Front burner topics get top priority. Rotate assignments and courses from front to back burners as the situation demands. This is called multitasking, and you will do it throughout your career. o Sometimes, you might have to "eat" an assignment to get a more "valuable" one turned in. But always go back and finish the incomplete assignment (and hand it in for late credit if possible). Quality Time o Recognize quality study time and use it! If you find yourself reading a text, and can't remember what you just read, this is not quality time. Close the book and take a break. o Don't attempt to study when you're tired, hungry, frustrated or otherwise distracted. o Get proper sleep! Eat nutritious food! Exercise! Play! Don't try to operate below par physically or mentally. Test Time Cramming o Do NOT cram. Avoid studying the day of the test. This activity uses shortterm memory, and the information stored can vanish quickly ... even during the test for which you crammed. o Start studying for the exam a few days ahead of time. Review the material the day and evening before the test, and then get a good night's sleep. This requires discipline, but it allows the new information to get organized in your head. Preparing o The time to study for the next test is now! Approach all homework and reading assignments as if you are studying for the next test. o A test is the last place you want to encounter the material for the first time. Be prepared!

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o While studying, make a written outline of the material, regardless of whether it is a closed book or open book test. This will help you fix and organize the subject matter in your mind. o Review the Syllabus for specific Course Objectives. They might be keys to some exam problems. o Look for the "big picture," and try to see the concepts ... it makes calculating the details easier. Testing-Taking Skills o Don't discuss the exam with your friends before the exam starts. Their possibly mistaken ideas can shake your confidence in what you know. Your careful preparation has created a balloon of confidence -- don't allow your balloon to be deflated. o Read the entire test before you start - and work the easiest problems first (this builds confidence). o Divide your time among the problems according to the amount of points for each. Leave at least five minutes to review your work before handing the test in. o NEVER leave a problem blank! Try at least to set up a solution. Partial Credit has carried more than one student through engineering school. The Subconscious Mind o Do NOT beat on a problem during the test. If you can't arrive at an answer after a reasonable effort ... move on. Trust your subconscious mind to continue working on the problem. Often, the solution will come to you while working on a different problem, allowing you to go back and complete the difficult one before the test ends. Some Parting Wisdom In school, grades are the "coin." In the workplace, successful projects, customer satisfaction, professional advancement, etc. are the "coin." Employers know that students who go for the coin in school are more likely to go for the coin on the job. Grades are important, but ... don't obsess. Most employers feel that a student with a solid "B" average and good teamwork and participation skills will "mainstream" better than a straight "A" student who did nothing but study in school. Have a life!

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APPENDIX

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Departments of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering REGISTRATION ADVISING FORM

Directions: The student must complete this advising form each semester in consultation with his/her advisor before registering for classes. Any changes, except possibly section changes, must be discussed with the advisor. Student:

SS No: Fall Spring Other (explain): SS1 SS2 SS 10 Week Year:

Semester (check one): Advisor:

Courses Computer Call No. Course & Section Course Title

Prerequisite / Co-requisite * 9

Schedule Days Times

* Advisor must check for completion of all prerequisites with a grade of C or better before approving a course selection.

Student Comments:

Signature: Advisor Comments:

Date:

Signature:

Date:

Figure 1: Registration Advising Form

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BSME Curriculum Mechanical Engineering Department

Freshman Year First Semester CHEM 1311 CHEM 1111 ENGL 1301 MATH 2413 UNIV 1300 ENGR 1200 Second Semester PHYS 2325 University Physics I PHYS 2125 Physics I Lab ENGL 1302 Grammar & Comp. II MATH 2414 Calculus II MENG 1201 Mechanical Engr. I ( ) Fine Arts Elective Total Sophomore Year First Semester PHYS 2326 PHYS 2126 MATH 3404 MATH 3203 ENGR 2301 MENG 2201 Second Semester ECON 2302 Microeconomics 1 MATH 3305 Differential Equations EENG 3304 Linear Circuit Analysis ENGR 2302 Dynamics MENG 3319 Matls. Sci. & Mfg. Total

General Chemistry Chemistry I Lab Grammar & Comp. I Calculus I Freshman Seminar Engineering Methods Total

3 1 3 4 3 2 16

3 1 3 4 2 3 16

University Physics II Physics II Lab Multivariate Calculus 2 Matrix Methods Statics Mechanical Engr. II Total

3 1 4 2 3 2 15 Junior Year

3 3 3 3 3 15

First Semester ENGR 3301 MENG 3301 MENG 3303 MENG 3306 MENG 3310 MENG 3210

Prob. & Statistics Thermodynamics I Dyn. of Machinery Mechanics of Materials Fluid Mechanics Mech. Engr. Lab I Total

3 3 3 3 3 2 17 Senior Year

Second Semester ENGR 3314 Design Methodology MENG 3304 Thermodynamics II MENG 3309 Mech. Systems Design MENG 3316 Heat Transfer MENG 3211 Mech. Engr. Lab II ( ) Humanities Elective Total

3 3 3 3 2 3 17

First Semester ENGR 4109 MENG 4115 MENG 4311 MENG 4313 HIST 1301 POLS 2305 ( )

Senior Seminar Senior Design I Electro-Mech. Design Thermal/Fluid Design U.S. History I Intro. American Gov't. Technical Elective Total

1 1 3 3 3 3 3 17

Second Semester MENG 4315 Senior Design II ( ) Technical Elective HIST 1302 U.S. History II POLS 2306 Intro. Texas Politics ENGL ( ) World/European Lit. Total

3 3 3 3 3 15

Program Total: 128 Credits

1 2

ECON 2301 (Macroeconomics) can be substituted for ECON 2302. MATH 3315 (Linear Algebra and Matrix Theory) can be substituted for MATH 3203.

Figure 2: Mechanical Engineering Course Requirements

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The University of Texas at Tyler Mechanical Engineering

SAT/ACT Scores or Math Placement KEY:
ENGR 1200 Engineering Methods MATH 2413 Calculus I CHEM 1311 & 1111 Gen. Chem. I & Lab

HS Algebra II or College Algebra

Prerequisite Can be Concurrent

UNIV 1300 Freshman Seminar

ENGL 1301 Grammar & Composition I

Freshman Fall (16)

All courses require a grade of C or better

MATH 2414 Calculus II PHYS 2325 & 2125 Physics I & Lab MENG 1201 Mechanical Engineering I FINE ARTS ELECTIVE X3XX ENGL 1302 Grammar & Composition II

Freshman Spring (16)

MATH 3404 Multivariate Calculus

PHYS 2326 & 2126 Physics II & Lab

ENGR 2301 Statics

MENG 2201 Mechanical Engineering II

MATH 3203 Matrix Methods Or MATH 3315

MATH 2414

..... Sophomore Fall (15)

MATH 3305 Ordinary Differential Equations

ENGR 2302 MATH 2414 Dynamics

EENG 3304 Linear Circuits Analysis I

MENG 3319 Materials Science & Manufacturing

ECON 2302 Or ECON 2301

. Sophomore Spring (15)

ENGR 3301 Probability And Statistics

MENG 3306 Mechanics of Materials

MENG 3303 Dynamics of Machinery

MENG 3210 Mechanical Engineering Lab I

MATH 3404

MENG 3310 Fluid Mechanics

MENG 3301 Thermodynamics I

.. Junior Fall (17)

MENG 3319

MENG 3309 Mechanical Syst. Design

MENG 3211 Mechanical Engineering Lab II

ENGR 3314 Design Methodology

MENG 3316 Heat Transfer

MENG 3304 Thermodynamics II

HUMANITIES ELECTIVE X3XX

Junior Spring (17)

EENG 3304

MENG 4311 ElectroMechanical Syst. Design

MENG 4115 Senior Design I

ENGR 4109 Senior Seminar

MENG 4313 Thermal/Fluid Syst. Design

TECHNICAL ELECTIVE 43XX

HIST 1301 United States History I Pre-1878

POLS 2305 American Government

Senior Fall (17)

MENG 4315 Senior Design II

TECHNICAL ELECTIVE 43XX

ENGL 2322 or 2323 World / European Lit.

HIST 1302 United States History II Post-1878

POLS 2306 Texas Politics

Senior Spring (15)

Figure 3: Prerequisite Flow Chart

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The University of Texas at Tyler Mechanical Engineering Program - For Transfer Students
12 Credits of Calculus ENGR 1101 Introduction to Engineering Structured Programming (3 credits) PHYS 2425 Physics I & Lab ENGR 2301 Statics ENGL 1301 English Composition I ENGL 1302 English Composition II HIST 1301 United States History I Pre-1878 POLS 2305 GOVT 2301 American Government ECON 2302 0r ECON 2301 FINE ARTS ELECTIVE X3XX

MATH 3305 Ordinary Differential Equations

CAD Drafting (3 credits)

CHEM 1411 Gen. Chem. I & Lab

PHYS 2426 Physics II & Lab

ENGR 2302 Dynamics

ENGR 2305 Linear Circuits Analysis I

ENGL 2311 Technical Report Writing

HIST 1302 United States History II Post-1878

POLS 2306 GOVT 2302 Texas Politics

SPCH 1321 Bus & Prof Speaking Or Equivalent

HUMANITIES ELECTIVE X3XX

Pre-Engineering Transfer Courses

Note: EENG 3304 (Circuits), and MENG 3319 (Materials Science and Manufacturing) may be available in the Summer semester before transferring to UT Tyler.

KEY: Calculus II

Prerequisite Can be Concurrent

MENG 3306 Mechanics of Materials

MENG 3303 Dynamics of Machinery

MENG 3210 Mechanical Engineering Lab I

ENGR 3301 Probability and Statistics

MENG 3301 Thermodynamics I

MENG 3310 Fluid Mechanics

All courses require a grade of C or better

. Junior Fall (17)

ENGR 3314 Design Methodology

MENG 3309 Mechanical Systems Design

MENG 3211 Mechanical Engineering Lab II

MENG 3319 Materials Science and Manufacturing

MENG 3304 Thermodynamics II

MENG 3316 Heat Transfer

. Junior Spring (17)

MENG 4311 ElectroMechanical Systems Design

MENG 4115 Senior Design I

MATH 3203 Matrix Methods Or MATH 3315

MENG 4313 Thermal / Fluid Systems Design

ENGR 4109 Senior Seminar

TECHNICAL ELECTIVE 43XX

........ Senior Fall (13)

MENG 4315 Senior Design II

Calculus II

TECHNICAL ELECTIVE 43XX

ENGL XXXX World / European Literature

UNIV 1300 (Not required if Core Complete)

. Senior Spring (9/12)

Figure 4: Prerequisite Flow Chart for Transfer Students (with a Pre-Engineering Degree)
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THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT TYLER BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING 1 SUGGESTED DEGREE PLAN FOR TRANSFER STUDENTS Junior College Courses CHEM 1411 ECON 2302 ENGL 1301 ENGL 2311 ENGR 1101 ENGR 1304 ENGR 2301 ENGR 2302 ENGR 2304 ENGR 2305 GOVT 2305 GOVT 2306 HIST 1301 HIST 1302 MATH 2413 MATH 2414 MATH 2415 MATH 2320 PHYS 2425 PHYS 2426 SPCH 1321 (................) (................) General Chemistry Microeconomics Grammar & Comp. I Technical Report Writing Introduction to Engineering Computer Aided Drafting Mechanics I (Statics) Mechanics II (Dynamics) Computing for Engineers Circuits I Intro. American Government Intro. Texas Politics U.S. History I U.S. History II Calculus I Calculus II Multivariate Calculus Differential Equations University Physics I University Physics II Bus. & Professional Speaking Fine Arts Elective Humanities Elective 4 3 3 3 1 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 3 4 4 3 3 3
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(CHEM 1311 & CHEM 1111) (Or ECON 2301) (Or ENGL 1302, and ENGR 1200 at UT Tyler) (CAD with Solid Modeling - MENG 1201)

(Structured Programming - MENG 2201) (Linear Circuits Analysis - EENG 3304)

(MATH 3404) (MATH 3305) (PHYS 2325 & PHYS 2125) (PHYS 2326 & PHYS 2126) (Communications Core Course) Total Credits: 73

Summer (UT Tyler) UT Tyler engineering courses are sometimes offered in the summer semester. Check with the Engineering Advisor for availability of the courses. Junior Year (UT Tyler) Second Semester ENGR 3314 MENG 3304 MENG 3309 MENG 3316 MENG 3319 MENG 3211

First Semester ENGR 3301 MENG 3301 MENG 3303 MENG 3306 MENG 3310 MENG 3210

Probability & Statistics Thermodynamics I Dyn. of Machinery Mechanics of Materials Fluid Mechanics Mech. Engr. Lab I Total

3 3 3 3 3 2 17

Design Methodology Thermodynamics II Mech. Systems Design Heat Transfer Materials Sci. & Mfg. Mech. Engr. Lab II Total

3 3 3 3 3 2 17

First Semester MATH 3203 ENGR 4109 MENG 4115 MENG 4311 MENG 4313 (.................)

Matrix Methods Senior Seminar Senior Design I Electro-Mech. Design Thermal/Fluid Design Technical Elective Total

2 1 1 3 3 3 13

Senior Year (UT-Tyler) Second Semester MENG 4315 Senior Design II (..................) Technical Elective ENGL (.......) World/European Lit Total

3 3 3 9

Combined Program Total: 129 Credits

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This degree plan is only for Transfer Students who have completed a Pre-Engineering Program and are transferring to UT Tyler Core Complete. 2 Specific course numbers and core requirements may vary with each Junior or Community College. 3 MATH 3315 (Linear Algebra and Matrix Theory) can be substituted for MATH 3203.

Figure 5. BSME Curriculum for Transfer Students

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TECHNICAL ELECTIVES FOR THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING MENG 4317 MENG 4318 MENG 4320 MENG 4321 MENG 4323 MENG 4324 MENG 4325 MENG 4326 MENG 4327 MENG 4328 MENG 4329 Vibrations (ENGR 2302, MATH 3203) Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (MENG 3304, MENG 3316) Design for Manufacturing (MENG 3219) Applications of Microprocessors (Coreq. MENG 4311) Introduction to Industrial Robotics (MENG 3303, MENG 3309, MATH 3203, MATH 3305) Computer Aided Manufacturing (MENG 3219, MENG 3309) Digital Control of Mechanical Systems (Coreq. MENG 4311) Finite Element Methods in Mechanical Engineering (MATH 3203, MENG 3306, MENG 3310, MENG 3316) Introduction to Turbomachinery (MENG 3304, MENG 3316) Fundamentals of Aerospace Sciences (MENG 3304, MENG 3310) Compressible Flow (MENG 3304, MENG 3310)

ENGR 4308 Automatic Controls (EENG 3305 or [EENG 3304, EENG 2301, MENG 3301], MATH 3305, or Consent of Instructor) ENGR 4310 Simulation and Optimization (MATH 3404, MATH 3305, Programming Language) ENGR 4311 Process Control and Automation (MENG 4311 or ENGR 4308) ENGR 4312 Transducer Design (EENG 3304) ENGR 4326 Numerical Methods (MATH 3305, Programming Language) ENGR 4X50 Topics in Engineering (3 Credits Max - Consent of Department Chair) ENGR 4370 Undergraduate Internship (Consent of Department Chair) ENGR 4395 Undergraduate Research (3 Credits Max - Consent of Department Chair) ENGR 4X99 Independent Study (3 Credits Max - Consent of Department Chair) EENG 3303* EENG 3307* EENG 4302* EENG 4310* EENG 4311* EENG 4312* EENG 4316* EENG 4317* EENG 4318* EENG 4319* EENG 4320* EENG 4321* Electromagnetic Fields (EENG 3304, MATH 3404, MATH 3305) Microprocessors (EENG 3302) Instrumentation and Measurement Systems (Coreq. EENG 4309) Electric Power Systems (EENG 3303, EENG 3305) Signals and Systems (EENG 3305) Communications Theory (EENG 4311, Coreq. MATH 4350) Digital Control Systems (ENGR 4308) Power Electronics Design and Applications (EENG 4309, EENG 4109, Coreq. EENG 4310) Applied Electromagnetic Theory (EENG 3303) Power Systems Analysis and Design (EENG 4310, MATH 3305) Computer Architecture and Design (EENG 3302, EENG 3307) Microchip Design (EENG 3306)

* Requires approval in advance by the student's Advisor and the Department Chair. - Prerequisites and other requirements are shown in parentheses.

Figure 6: List of Approved Technical Electives

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CORE CURRICULUM COURSES FOR ENGINEERING MAJORS

Communication (English 6 hrs.) ENGL 1301: Grammar and Composition I ENGL 1302: Grammar and Composition II Mathematics (6 hrs.) 1 MATH 2413: Calculus I MATH 2414: Calculus II Natural Sciences (Laboratory Sciences 8 hrs.) 1 CHEM 1311: General Chemistry I CHEM 1111: General Chemistry I Laboratory PHYS 2325: University Physics I PHYS 2125: University Physics I Laboratory Humanities and Visual & Performing Arts World or European Literature (3 hrs.) ENGL 2322: English Literature to the 1780's ENGL 2323: English Literature from the 1780's to the Present ENGL 2362: World Literature through Renaissance ENGL 2363: World Literature since The Renaissance Humanities (3 hrs.) ENGL 2322: English Literature to the 1780's ENGL 2323: English Literature from the 1780's to the Present ENGL 2362: World Literature through The Renaissance ENGL 2363: World Literature since The Renaissance ENGL 2310: Literary Appreciation ENGL 2350: American Literature Survey PHIL 1301: Introduction to Philosophy2 PHIL 2306: Introduction to Ethics2,3 SPCM 1315: Fundamentals of Speech Communication2 Visual and Performing Arts (3 hrs.) MUSI 1306: Music Appreciation MUSI 2301: Cultural Music of the Americas THTR 1301: The Theatre: Plays in Performance THTR 1356: The Cinema: Films and Performers ART 1301: Introduction to Art ART 2303: Art History Survey I ART 2304: Art History Survey II Social and Behavioral Sciences U.S. History (6 hrs.) HIST 1301: United States History I HIST 1302: United States History II Political Science (6 hrs.) POLS 2305: Introductory American Government POLS 2306: Introductory Texas Politics Social & Behavioral Science (3 hrs.) ECON 2302 (Microeconomics) or ECON 2301 (Macroeconomics) Institutional Option (Critical Thinking 3 hrs.) UNIV 1300: Freshman Seminar (for students entering with fewer than 30 hours) PSYC 1349: Critical Thinking, Logic & Reasoning or UNIV 1300 (for students entering with 30 hours or more) ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ 1 Additional courses are required for the major. 2 Recommended courses for Mechanical Engineering. 3 Civil Engineering students must take Introduction to Ethics to fulfill their Humanities requirement.

Figure 7: Core Curriculum Courses

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The University of Texas at Tyler Code of Conduct for Engineering Majors All students at The University of Texas at Tyler are required to conduct themselves in accordance with the Student Guide to Conduct and Discipline at UT Tyler. Students may obtain copies of this publication in the office of the Dean of Student Affairs. It is also published on the Student Affairs web site at http://www.uttyler.edu/mainsite/conduct.html. The goal of this Code of Conduct is to foster the atmosphere of professionalism, mutual respect, and open communication necessary to the fulfillment of the educational mission of the Departments of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering. Student contributions to maintaining this atmosphere include but are not limited to: attending the classes for which they are enrolled; coming to class prepared to learn and to contribute; avoiding behaviors that cause distraction (e.g., having private conversations with other class members, engaging in in-class cellular telephone conversations or text messaging, eating or sleeping in class); arriving on time and remaining in the classroom for the entire class period; avoiding academic misconduct as described in the Student Guide to Conduct and Discipline at UT Tyler (e.g., plagiarism, submitting the work of another as ones own, providing work to another student to submit as his or her own, use of crib sheets or other aids not allowed by the instructor during an examination); treating faculty, staff, and peers with respect.

A student whose behavior is detrimental to the learning environment in the classroom may be removed from the classroom at the discretion of the instructor. Repeated problems may result in disciplinary action, including possible dismissal from the class. The importance of attending classes cannot be overstated. Students who fail to attend class regularly are inviting scholastic difficulty. The Handbook of Operating Procedures of The University of Texas at Tyler states that an instructor may, with consent of his or her Dean, request that the Registrar drop a student from a course when the students absences have jeopardized his or her academic success. Instructors will inform their students if their courses have specific attendance requirements.

Figure 8: Code of Conduct for Engineering Majors

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