Mechanical Engineering Program

Chair: H. Dwayne Jerro

Professors: Edgar Blevins, Karen Crosby, Samuel Ibekwe, Amitava Jana, H. Dwayne Jerro, Guoqiang Li, Patrick Mensah

Associate Professor: Michael Stubblefield

Assistant Professors: Stephen Akwaboa, Fareed Dawan, Mohammad Khondoker

Technician: Sanjay Kodiyalam

Administrative Assistant: Whitney Jones-Holland

The Department of Mechanical Engineering offers a four-year program leading to a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering. The program is designed to prepare students capable of facing the complex professional challenges of the future with pride and confidence. Emphasis of the program, therefore, is on the understanding and application of fundamental laws of science to mechanical systems and design, creative thinking, and ethical and economical decision making. Elective concentrations in aerospace and materials engineering provide additional flexibility to students whose future interests may lie in the pursuit of graduate studies in mechanical engineering or related disciplines. The mechanical engineering curriculum consists of a total of 128 credit hours.

The department’s commitment to prepare students for the 21st century is reflected in the provision of state-of-the-art laboratories with emphasis on hands-on and computer applications in all basic, analytical, and advanced design courses. The mechanical engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of ABET, 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012, Telephone: (410)347-7700.

Mechanical Engineering Program Educational Objectives (PEO)

The mechanical engineering curriculum at Southern University is dedicated to preparing students for productive careers in the state, nation, and the world. Within a few years after graduation, graduates of the mechanical engineering program will have:

PEO-1: Utilized a foundation in engineering and science using modern tools to improve lives and livelihoods through a successful career in mechanical engineering or other fields.
PEO-2: Become effective collaborators and innovators, leading or participating in efforts to address social, technical and business challenges in a professional and ethical manner.
PEO-3: Pursued in life-long learning and professional development through self-study, continuing education or graduate and professional studies to address societal needs.

Core and Common Courses

Mechanical Engineering students are required to earn a grade of “C” or higher in the following CORE and COMMON courses.

Core Mathematics and Science Requirements for Mechanical Engineering Majors

SMAT-211BAnal Geometry & Calculus I

4

SMAT-212BAnal Geometry Calculus II

4

MATH-364BAnal Geometry & Calculus III

4

ENGR-340BEngineering Mathematics

3

-

SPHY-213BGeneral Physics

3

-
And

SPHY-213LBGeneral Physics

1

-

SPHY-215BGeneral Physics

3

-
And

SPHY-214LBGeneral Physics

1

-

SCHE-132BGeneral Chemistry

3

-
And

SCHE-132LBGeneral Chemistry Laboratory

1

Common Engineering Courses

ENGR-120BFreshman Engineering I

2

ENGR-130BFreshman Engineering II

2

ENGR-230BTechnical Communications

2

ENGR-320BProbability and Statistics

2

ENGR-400BEngineering Seminar

1

Degree Requirements

Students enrolled in the mechanical engineering program must successfully complete an approved program of study of 128 credit hours.

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Freshman Year

First Semester

ENGR-120BFreshman Engineering I

2

SENL-101BFreshman Composition

3

SMAT-211BAnal Geometry & Calculus I

4

SCHE-132BGeneral Chemistry

3

SCHE-132LBGeneral Chemistry Laboratory

1

BIOL-
Life Science Elective

3

Total Credit Hours:16

Second Semester

ENGR-130BFreshman Engineering II

2

SENL-102BFreshman Composition

3

SMAT-212BAnal Geometry Calculus II

4

SPHY-213BGeneral Physics

3

SPHY-213LBGeneral Physics

1

SECO-211BPrinciples of Economics

3

Total Credit Hours:16

Sophomore Year

First Semester

CIEN-224BStatics

3

MATH-364BAnal Geometry & Calculus III

4

ENGR-230BTechnical Communications

2

SPHY-215BGeneral Physics

3

SPHY-214LBGeneral Physics

1

-
Social Science Elective

3

Total Credit Hours:16

NOTE: CIEN-224B is considered core course for mechanical engineering students.

Second Semester

MEEN-221BEngr Use of Computers II

3

MEEN-225BDynamics

3

MEEN-227BMechanics of Materials

3

MEEN-235BMaterial Science & Engineering

3

MEEN-252BIntroduction to Cadd

2

ELEN-352BFundamentals of Elect Engr

3

Total Credit Hours:17

Junior Year

First Semester

MEEN-300BThermodynamics I

3

ENGR-340BEngineering Mathematics

3

MEEN-312BFluid Mechanics

3

MEEN-335BMaterials Processing

3

MEEN-350BMechanics of Machines

3

-
Health/PE Activity

2

Total Credit Hours:17

Second Semester

MEEN-301BThermodynamics II

3

MEEN-356BMeasurements

3

MEEN-365BMachine Design I

3

-
Materials Sci & Engr Elective

3

ENGR-320BProbability and Statistics

2

-
History Elective

3

Total Credit Hours:17

Senior Year

First Semester

ENGR-400BEngineering Seminar

1

MEEN-442BHeat Transfer

3

MEEN-450BMech Eng Senior Design I

2

-
Thermal Science Elective

3

-
History Elective

3

-
Literature Elective

3

Total Credit Hours:15

Second Semester

CIEN-310BEngineering Economy

3

MEEN-456BEng Modeling Anal & Contr

3

MEEN-451BMech Eng Senior Design II

2

-
General Tech. Elective

3

-
Arts Elective

3

Total Credit Hours:14

General Tech. Elective: The courses listed under Thermal Science and Materials Science & Engineering may also count as one of the general technical elective courses.

Mechanical Engineering Technical Elective Groups

Thermal Science

MEEN-313BFluid dynamics

3

MEEN-421BHeat/Air Condition II

3

MEEN-460BMechanical Eng System

1

MEEN-482BThermal System Anaylsis

3

Materials Science and Engineering

MEEN-337BEng Materials & Select

3

MEEN-336BComposite Materials

3

MEEN-430BIntro To finite Elements

3

Engineering Design: Materials and Manufacturing

MEEN-462BManufacturing

3

MEEN-464BMechatronics

3

MEEN-343BMechanical Vibration

3

MEEN-471BComp-Integrated Manufactur I

3

MEEN-338BFracture Mechanics

3

MEEN-439BAdv Manfacturing Processes

3

ENGR-499BEngineering Practice CO-OP Edu

3

-

MEEN-467BTopics In Mechanical Engineer

3

-
Or

MEEN-468BTopics In Mechanical Engineer

3

-

MEEN-497BSenior Projects

3

-
Or

MEEN-498BSenior Projects

3

-

MGMT-300BPrinciples of Management

3