The Mechanics of Materials Laboratory
This laboratory provides both general and special purpose equipment. Experiments are conducted which use a number of specialized laboratory test setups including deformation of cantilever and simply-supported beams, column deflection, stress distributions and stress concentration in beams, combined loading, impact loading, measurement of modulus of elasticity and Poisson’s ratio, photoelastic stress analysis and brittle coating analysis. Lab instrumentation includes strain indicators with simulators and switch-and-balance units, storage scope with strain gage modules and computer interface, computer-interfaced height gage, weight scale, XY recorders, signal conditioners, and load cells. Data are collected for complete analysis using computers (PC’s).
The Thermosciences Laboratory
This laboratory houses equipment for experiments in thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer. Rigs measure the thermodynamic performance of air conditioning systems and cooling towers. There are also test setups for investigating the solid body rotation of liquids, the performance of centrifugal pumps and fans and various characteristics of duct flows. Special test equipment is used to measure heat condition in solids, free and forced convection, radiation heat transfer and the performance of fins. A dynanometer for measuring engine performance is available.
Instrumentation includes digital thermometers, signal conditioners, AD interfaces, psychomets, barometer, thermal anemometer, infrared radiometer, two channel function recorder with thermal module, matching network, thermal to AC converter, various manometers, pressure gauges, and pressure transducers. Data is analyzed using PC’s and Lab Tech Notebook software.
The Engineering Vehicles Laboratory
This laboratory provides workspace for student projects such as the Mini Baja off- road vehicle. Available equipment includes welders, air compressor, drill press, band and chop saws, various hand tools and supplies.
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The Computer Laboratory
This computing facility is shared by students enrolled in Mechanical Engineering and Electrical Engineering. It contains twenty-one up-to-date PC’s and printers. Five of the computers are set up as work stations for high-level design in a unique Engineering Design Lab. Software includes Micro Cap Circuit, Microsoft Reference, Microsoft Visual C++, Office 2000, TK Solver, ABAQUS, ANSYS, Auto CAD, Mechanical Desktop, Microsoft Visual Basic, and MAT lab.
Bachelor of Science Degree Requirements
To graduate, students must complete 127 credit hours, in addition to the University’s physical education requirement (up to 4 hours). They must also demonstrate written English competency. Depending on the student’s SAT II Writing Subject Test, SAT Verbal, or ACT English score (whichever is available) up to eight credits of work may be waived in this area.
Mechanical Engineering Curriculum Freshman Year
Semester I
CH 105 Chemistry I 4
EGL 101 Writing I* 4
EGR 111 Introduction to Engineering 2
EGR 112 Computer Aided Design 2
EGR 171 Seminar I 0
MAT 119 Calculus I 4
Total credit hours 16
Semester 2
CH 106 Chemistry II 4
EGR 113 Introduction to Software Engineering 2
EGR 114 Computer Aided Engineering 2
EGR 172 Seminar II 0
MAT 120 Calculus II 4
PHY 125 Physics I 4
Total credit hours 16
Sophomore Year Semester 3
EGL 102 Writing II 4
EGR 271 Seminar III 0
MAT 121 Calculus III 3
MED 211 Statics 3
MED 233 Engineering Materials 3
PHY 126 Physics II 4
Total credit hours 17
Semester 4
COM 101 Introduction to Communication Studies 4
EGR 212 Dynamics 3
EGR 220 Circuit Theory I 4
EGR 272 Seminar IV 0
MAT 322 Differential Equations 3
MED 221 Mechanics of Materials 3
Total credit hours 17
Junior Year Semester 5
EGR 260 Engineering Economy 3
EGR 291 Thermodynamics I 3
EGR 371 Seminar V 0
MED 312 Fluid Mechanics 3
MED 341 Kinematics & Dynamics of Machines 3
Humanities Elective 4
Total credit hours 16
Semester 6
EGR 372 Seminar VI 0
MAT 426 Advanced Engineering Math 4
MED 310 Heat Transfer 3
MED 344 Machine Design 3
MED 350 Mechanics of Materials Lab 2
MED 391 Thermodynamics II 3
Humanities Elective 4
Total credit hours 19
Senior Year Semester 7
EGR 315 Engineering Statistics 3
EGR 471 Seminar VII 0
MED 330 Thermal Sciences Lab 2
MED 421 Senior Design I 3
MED Elective 3
Humanities Elective 4
PE Physical Education Activity Course 2
Total credit hours 17
Semester 8
EGR 472 Seminar VIII 0
MED 422 Senior Design II 3
MED 434 Manufacturing 3
MED Elective 3
Humanities Elective 4
Technical Elective 3
PE Physical Education Activity Course 2
Total credit hours 18
Summary of Requirements
Engineering Courses, Required 61
Engineering Courses, Elective 9
Humanities and Communication 23+(4)*
Mathematics, Science 34
Physical Education (4)**
Total credit hours 127 +(4)*+(4)**
The minimum cumulative grade point average for all engineering courses is 2.00.
No engineering course with a grade of D+ or lower will count toward completion of degree requirements.
Transfer students must earn at least the last 30 credits hours at Alfred University.
* See Writing Requirements
** See University Requirements
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The 4+1 BSME/MBA Option
The Mechanical Engineering Division, in cooperation with the College of Business, offers a program culminating in the Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and the Master of Business Administration. The “4+1” program requires 31 credit hours of business courses at the undergraduate level to satisfy the College of Business MBA foundation requirements. Many of the total requirements can be substituted for courses required in Mechanical Engineering, with the result that an engineering student has to take only an additional 12 credit hours of coursework.
The program allows the student to complete the BSME in four years, and the MBA in one additional year. Students choosing this option will also obtain a minor in Business Administration.
The Manufacturing Option
The Mechanical Engineering Division offers a program culminating in a BSME with a concentration in manufacturing. This option is available for those considering advanced study and/or careers in manufacturing industries. Courses are selected from such areas as business, economics, and mechanical engineering. The BSME with a concentration in manufacturing may be completed in four years.
The Bioengineering Option
The Mechanical Engineering Division, in cooperation with the Biology Division, offers a program culminating in a BSME with a concentration in Biology. This option is available for those considering advanced study and/or careers in bioengineering or medicine. Courses are selected from such areas as biology and organic chemistry. Typically, an additional semester of coursework is required to complete all the requirements.