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
Common Engineering Courses
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
Second Semester
Sophomore Year
First Semester
NOTE: CIEN-224B is considered core course for mechanical engineering students.
Second Semester
Junior Year
First Semester
Second Semester
| MEEN-301B | Thermodynamics II | 3 |
| MEEN-356B | Measurements | 3 |
| MEEN-365B | Machine Design I | 3 |
| - | Materials Sci & Engr Elective | 3 |
| ENGR-320B | Probability and Statistics | 2 |
| - | History Elective | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 17 |
Senior Year
First Semester
| ENGR-400B | Engineering Seminar | 1 |
| MEEN-442B | Heat Transfer | 3 |
| MEEN-450B | Mech Eng Senior Design I | 2 |
| - | Thermal Science Elective | 3 |
| - | History Elective | 3 |
| - | Literature Elective | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Second Semester
| CIEN-310B | Engineering Economy | 3 |
| MEEN-456B | Eng Modeling Anal & Contr | 3 |
| MEEN-451B | Mech 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
Materials Science and Engineering
Engineering Design: Materials and Manufacturing