Florida Polytechnic University

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

The Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering degree program is designed to provide a synergetic foundation in the discipline of Mechanical Engineering through broad educational experience. The program offers concentrations in Aerospace, Energy, Materials and Advanced Manufacturing, Robotics, Automotive, Operations Research, Simulations, and Advanced Topics. The program seeks to inoculate an understanding of the fundamental principles of science and engineering by providing students with experiences in our hallmark design sequence with project-based learning activities and applied research opportunities.

Professional Foundations Core (8)

• EGN 1006 - Career Design for STEM Disciplines (Credits: 1)
• IDS 1380 - Foundational Lessons in Applications of Mathematics (Credits: 3)
• IDS 4941 - Professional Experience Internship (Credits: 0)
• EGN 1007 - Concepts and Methods for Engineering and Computer Science (Credits: 1)
• COP 2271 - Introduction to Computation and Programming (Credits: 3)

Communication (6)

• ENC 1101 - English Composition 1: Expository and Argumentative Writing (Credits: 3)
• ENC 2210 - Technical Writing (Credits: 3)

Arts and Humanities (3-9)

Required, one of the following:

• ARH 2000 - Art Appreciation (Credits: 3)
• HUM 2020 - Introduction to the Humanities (Credits: 3)
• LIT 2000 - Introduction to Literature (Credits: 3)
• PHI 2010 - Introduction to Philosophy (Credits: 3)
• MUL 2010 - Music Appreciation (Credits: 3)

Optional, the following or one more from Arts and Humanities required or Social Sciences:

• IDS 2144 - Legal, Ethical, and Management Issues in Technology (Credits: 3)
• HUM 2022 - Explorations in the Humanities (Credits: 3)

Social Sciences (3-9)

Required, one of the following:

• AMH 2020 - American History Since 1877 (Credits: 3) Fulfills Civics Literacy Requirement
• POS 2041 - American Government (Credits: 3) Fulfills Civics Literacy Requirement
• ECO 2013 - Principles of Macroeconomics (Credits: 3)
• PSY 2012 - General Psychology (Credits: 3)

Optional, one from the following or one more from Social Science required or Arts and Humanities:

• AMH 2010 - American History to 1877 (Credits: 3)
• HIS 2930 - Special Topics (Credits: 3)
• ECO 2023 - Principles of Microeconomics (Credits: 3)

Mathematics (12)

• MAC 2311 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus 1 (Credits: 4)
• MAC 2312 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus 2 (Credits: 4)
• MAC 2313 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus 3 (Credits: 4)

Natural Sciences (8)

• CHM 2045 - Chemistry 1 (Credits: 3)
• CHM 2045L - Chemistry 1 Laboratory (Credits: 1)
• PHY 2048 - Physics 1 (Credits: 3)
• PHY 2048L - Physics 1 Laboratory (Credits: 1)

Advanced Math and Science (13)

• PHY 2049 - Physics 2 (Credits: 3)
• PHY 2049L - Physics 2 Laboratory (Credits: 1)
• MAP 2302 - Differential Equations (Credits: 3)
• STA 3032 - Probability and Statistics (Credits: 3)
• MAS 3114 - Computational Linear Algebra (Credits: 3)

Mechanical Engineering Core (30)

• EGN 3311 - Statics (Credits: 3)
• EGN 3321 - Dynamics (Credits: 3)
• EGN 3331 - Strength of Materials (Credits: 3)
• EGN 3365 - Structure and Properties of Materials (Credits: 3)
• EGN 3343 - Engineering Thermodynamics (Credits: 3)
• EEL 3110 - Principles of Electrical Engineering (Credits: 3)
• EML 3015 - Fluid Mechanics (Credits: 3)
• EML 3811 - Mechatronic Systems (Credits: 3)
• EML 4140 - Heat Transfer (Credits: 3)
• EML 4500 - Design and Analysis of Machine Components (Credits: 3)

ME CORE Electives (3)

Students choose one from the following as part of their ME CORE:

• EGN 4350C - Finite Element Analysis in Mechanical Engineering (Credits: 3)
• EML 4225 - Introduction to Vibrations and Controls (Credits: 3)

Design Foundations (10)

• EGN 2001C - Engineering Skills and Design (Credits: 2)
• EGN 2002C - Mechanical Engineering Skills and Design (Credits: 2)
• EGN 3015C - Mechanical Lab Design 1 (Credits: 3)
• EGN 3016C - Mechanical Lab Design 2 (Credits: 3)

Concentrations (12)

Students select one concentration for 12 hours of credit.

Advanced Topics

Students may select a combination of 12 hours of credit (4 - 3-credit courses) from any, Mechanical Engineering concentration courses, ME CORE electives (in addition to the required 1 ME Core elective), or Advanced Topics electives.

Aerospace

Select 12 credits (4 courses) from the following electives:

• EAS 4010 - Flight Performance Mechanics (Credits: 3)
• EAS 3101 - Fundamentals of Aerodynamics (Credits: 3)
• EAS 4200 - Introduction to Aero Structures (Credits: 3)
• EAS 4505 - Orbital Mechanics (Credits: 3)
• EGN 4715 - Propulsion and Combustion Systems (Credits: 3)
• EML 3221 - Acoustics (Credits: 3)

Automotive

Select 12 credits (4 courses) from the following electives:

• EML 3262 - Kinematics and Dynamics of Machinery (Credits: 3)
• EML 4421 - Combustion-Engines and Fuel Cells (Credits: 3)
• EML 4264 - Vehicle Dynamics (Credits: 3)
• EEL 4312 - Electric and Hybrid Vehicles (Credits: 3)
• EEL 4332 - Intro to Autonomous Vehicles (Credits: 3)

Materials & Advanced Manufacturing

Select 12 credits (4 courses) from the following electives:

• EIN 3390 - Manufacturing Processes (Credits: 3)
• EML 4541 - Fatigue and Fracture Mechanics (Credits: 3)
• EML 4234 - Engineering Failure Analysis (Credits: 3)
• EML 4542 - Materials Selection in Design and Manufacturing (Credits: 3)
• EGN 4334 - Mechanics of Composite Materials (Credits: 3)
• EML 3221 - Acoustics (Credits: 3)

Energy

Select 12 credits (4 courses) from the following electives:

• EEL 4283 - Renewable Energy Systems (Credits: 3)
• EEL 4276 - Smart-Grid and Cyber-Physical Security (Credits: 3)
• EEL 3287 - Renewable Energy and Sustainability (Credits: 3)
• ENV 3049 - Life Cycle Assessment and Modeling (Credits: 3)
• EML 4600 - Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) (Credits: 3)
• EML 3401 - Principles of Turbomachinery (Credits: 3)

Operations Research

Required:

• EGN 3448 - Operations Research (Credits: 3)

Select three (3) courses:

• MAN 3504 - Introduction to Operations and Supply Chain Management (Credits: 3)
• EGS 3625 - Engineering & Technology Project Management (Credits: 3)
• EGN 3466 - Discrete Event Simulation (Credits: 3)
• MAN 3610 - Global Logistics Management (Credits: 3)
• MAN 4594 - Reverse Logistics (Credits: 3)
• MAN 4522 - Planning and Control Systems for Supply Chain Management (Credits: 3)
• MAN 3520 - Lean Six Sigma (Credits: 3)

Robotics

Select 12 credit hours (4 courses) from the following electives:

• EML 3535 - Computer Manufacturing and Control (Credits: 3)
• EML 4833 - Human Robotics (Credits: 3)
• EEL 4664 - Kinematics and Control of Robotic Systems (Credits: 3)
• EEL 4660 - Autonomous Robotic Systems (Credits: 3)
• EEL 4612 - Control System Design (Credits: 3)
• EEL 4652 - Control Theory (Credits: 3)
• EEL 4220 - Electronic Motor Control (Credits: 3)
• EEL 4665 - Autonomous Perception Systems (Credits: 3)

Simulation

Select 12 credits hours (4 courses) from the following electives:

Required (3 ME and 1 Mathematics):

• EGN 4350C - Finite Element Analysis in Mechanical Engineering (Credits: 3)
• EML 4701 - Applications in Computational Fluid Dynamics (Credits: 3)
• ENV 3049 - Life Cycle Assessment and Modeling (Credits: 3)

Select one (1) of the following:

• MAA 4402 - Complex Variables (Credits: 3)
• MAP 4341 - Applied Partial Differential Equations (Credits: 3)

Capstone Design Sequence (6)

• EML 4950C - Engineering Design Senior Capstone 1 (Credits: 3)
• EML 4951C - Engineering Design Senior Capstone 2 (Credits: 3)

Graduates are expected to be prepared with a solid academic foundation and professional skills that are essential in today’s workforce with the diversity and ever-evolving role of mechanical engineers. Graduates are expected to attain the following within a few years of graduation.

1. Apply the fundamental concepts of mathematics, science, technology, and mechanical engineering to solve real-life problems of societal, global, environmental, and economic consequences.
2. Achieve professional success by cultivating collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and constituencies through their technical knowledge, communication abilities, and leadership skills.
3. Demonstrate ongoing career development as adaptive and independent professionals pursuing opportunities in continuing professional education ranging from industry-related training to advanced degrees, with an entrepreneurial spirit, and ethical responsibility to self and society.

Upon completion of the mechanical engineering degree program, students will attain the following outcomes to be ready to enter the professional practice of engineering.

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 informal 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.

Nearly every change in business, science, and engineering involves mechanical engineers. The job is highly individualistic and flexible because it is so broad. That means job security and professional challenge for those willing to keep their knowledge and skills fresh and relevant.

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