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Mechanical Engineering (BS)

The Bachelor of Science Program in Mechanical Engineering includes the study of transforming energy into a form that can be controlled and used for the production of goods and services. Emphasis is given to the analysis, design, instruction and control of equipment, instruments and mechanical systems. The Program aims to prepare students to practice mechanical engineering at the professional level. This Program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET)” (www.abet.org).

The Bayamón Campus is authorized to offer this Program.

Competencies Profile of Graduates

This Program is designed to develop the following student outcomes:

Knowledge

  1. An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering.
  2. A knowledge of contemporary issues.
  3. An understanding of professional ethical responsibility.
  4. The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental and societal context.

Skills

  1. An ability to identify, formulate and solve engineering problems.
  2. An ability to design and conduct experiments as well as analyze and interpret data.
  3. An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability and sustainability.
  4. An ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
  5. An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.

Attitudes

  1. An ability to function on disciplinary teams.
  2. A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning.

Retention Requirements

  1. Meet all Academic Progress Requirements established in the General Catalog.
  2. Pass all major and prescribed distributive courses with a minimum grade of C.
  3. Have passed all prerequisite courses before taking continuation courses.

Academic Progress Requirements

  1. Meet all Academic Progress Requirements established in the General Catalog.
  2. Pass all major and prescribed distributive courses with a minimum grade of C.
  3. Have passed all prerequisite courses before taking continuation courses.

Requirements for the Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering

General Education Requirements 27 credits
Core Course Requirements 41 credits
Related Requirements 15 credits
Major Requirements 49 credits
Prescribed Distributive Requirements 6-12 credits
Elective Courses 3 credits
Total 141-147 credits

General Education Requirements - 27 credits

Twenty-seven (27) credits are required as explained below. Students of this Program are exempt from taking the GEMA 1200 course in the category of Basic Skills in Mathematics. GEIC 1010 Information and Computing and the course GEEC 2000 Entrepreneurial Culture in the Entrepreneurial Culture Category. They will only take the GEPE 4040 course in the Philosophical and Aesthetic Thought Category. In the Historical and Social Context Category, one of the following courses will be taken: GEHS 2010, 3020, 3050, or 4030. No courses will be taken in the Scientific and Technological Context Category or in the Category of Health and Quality of Life.

Core Requirements - 41 credits

ENGR 1100Introduction to Engineering

3
ENGR 1200Introduction to Sustainable Engineering

3
ENGR 2130Introduction to Engineering Computing

3
ENGR 3300Engineering Economics

3
CHEM 2115General Chemistry for Engineers

4
MATH 1500Precalculus

5
MATH 2251Calculus I

5
MATH 2252Calculus II

4
MATH 3350Linear Algebra

3
PHYS 3311Physics for Engineers I

4
PHYS 3312Physics for Engineers II

4

Related Requirements - 3 credits

ENGR 2220Computerized Engineering Graphics

3
ENGR 3365Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering

3
MATH 3250Calculus III

3
MATH 3400Differential Equations

3
MECN 3500Numerical Methods for Engineering

3

Major Requirements - 49 credits

MECN 3005Vectorial Mechanics for Engineers: Statics

3
MECN 3010Vectorial Mechanics for Engineers: Dynamics

3
MECN 3115Fluid Mechanics and its Applications

3
MECN 3165Solid Mechanics

3
MECN 3250Manufacturing Process Laboratory

1
MECN 4105Mechanical Vibrations

3
MECN 4110Mechanisms Design

3
MECN 4121Design of Machine Elements I

3
MECN 4122Design of Machine Elements II

3
MECN 4201Thermodynamics I

3
MECN 4202Thermodynamics II

3
MECN 4210Heat Transfer

3
MECN 4305Engineering Materials

4
MECN 4405Analysis in Computer Assisted Engineering

3
MECN 4610Automatic Control Systems

3
MECN 4710Fluid Mechanics and Thermal Science Laboratory

1
MECN 4720Engineering Materials Material and Solid Mechanics Laboratory

1
MECN 4730Instrumentation, Control and Vibrations Laboratory

1
MECN 4815Project Design in Mechanical Engineering

3

Prescribed Distributive Requirements - 6-12 credits

A minimum of 6 credits are required from the following courses:

MECN 3140Power Systems of Fluids

3
MECN 3160Dynamics of Motor Vehicles

3
MECN 3200Mechatronics

3
MECN 3350Efficiency Airplane Design

3
MECN 3400Analysis and Design of Space Missions

3
MECN 3600Gas Turbines and Propulsion Systems

3
MECN 4220Design of Thermal Systems

3
MECN 4230Air Conditioning and Refrigeration

3
MECN 4235Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Systems Design

3
MECN 4240Applied Solar Energy

3
MECN 4350Aerospace Structures and Materials

3
MECN 4620Dynamics and Control of Aerospace Vehicles

3
MECN 4820Aerospace Experience

3

Experience Outside the Classroom

Those students interested in expanding their knowledge in the area, obtaining practical and research experiences or preparing for the fundamental engineering revalidation exam, may take up to a maximum of six (6) additional credits among the group of previous courses or those of the following courses:

MECN 4910Practice in Mechanical Engineering

3
MECN 4921Undergraduate Research in Mechanical Engineering I

3
MECN 4922Undergraduate Research in Mechanical Engineering II

3
MECN 4930EIT Exam Seminar

2