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2019-2020 USC Lancaster Bulletin 
    
 
  Nov 26, 2024
 
2019-2020 USC Lancaster Bulletin

Mechanical Engineering, BSE



Learning Outcomes

  • The graduates shall have the ability to identify, analyze, design and realize mechanical and thermal systems to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability.
  • The graduates shall have the ability to use contemporary computational techniques and tools.
  • The graduates shall have the competence in design of experiments, experimental practices and data interpretation and their use to identify and solve engineering problems.
  • The graduates shall have the ability to apply mathematics through linear algebra, multivariate calculus and differential equations to formulate and solve engineering problems.
  • The graduates shall have the ability to apply statistical methods to analyze and interpret data to identify, formulate and solve engineering problems.
  • The graduates shall have an understanding of the chemistry and physics that are fundamental to so they can identify, formulate and solve mechanical engineering.
  • The graduate shall have the ability to perform engineering economic analyses.
  • The graduates shall have the ability to plan, schedule, and execute engineering projects. 
  • The graduates shall have effective oral and written communication skills. 
  • The graduates shall have an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility.
  • The graduates shall have the ability to funciton on multi-disciplinary teams.
  • The graduates shall have an understanding of and the ability to engage in life-long learning. 
  • The graduates shall have an appreciation for the role of engineering in modern society. 
  • The graduates shall have an appreciation for literature, fine arts and humanities. 
  • The graduates shall have the ability in one foreign language to comprehend the topic and main ideas on familiar subjects. 

Academic Standards

Program GPA

Program GPA requirement policies are described in the College of Engineering and Computing section of this bulletin. For the purpose of these policies, the following courses are used to determine the Program GPA for the Mechanical Engineering B.S.E. program: All Lower Division Engineering courses, all Mechanical Engineering Major courses, and all courses used to satisfy a Mechanical Engineering Elective.

Major Map

A major map is a layout of required courses in a given program of study, including critical courses and suggested course sequences to ensure a clear path to graduation.

Major maps are only a suggested or recommended sequence of courses required in a program of study. Please contact your academic advisor for assistance in the application of specific coursework to a program of study and course selection and planning for upcoming semesters.

 

Mechanical Engineering, BSE

 


Degree Requirements (125 hours)

See College of Engineering and Computing  for entrance requirements, progression requirements, and special academic opportunities.

  1. Carolina Core (34-46 hours)
  2. College Requirements (0 hours)
  3. Program Requirements (48 hours)
  4. Major Requirements (43 hours)

1. Carolina Core (34-46 hours)


Effective, Engaged, and Persuasive Communication: Written — CMW (6 hours)

Analytical Reasoning and Problem Solving — ARP (8 hours) 

Must be passed with a grade of C or higher.

Scientific Literacy — SCI (8 hours)

Must be passed with a grade of C or higher.

Global Citizenship and Multicultural Understanding: Foreign Language — GFL (0-6 hours)

Score two or better on foreign language placement test; or complete the 109 and 110 courses in FREN, GERM, LATN or SPAN; or complete the 121 course in another foreign language.

​Global Citizenship and Multicultural Understanding: Historical Thinking — GHS (3 hours) 

Global Citizenship and Multicultural Understanding: Social Sciences — GSS (3 hours) 

Aesthetic and Interpretive Understanding —  AIU (3 hours)

Effective, Engaged, and Persuasive Communication: Spoken Component* — CMS (0-3 hours)

Select from the following:

  • PHIL 325 - Engineering Ethics  (CMS/VSR overlay)
  • any overlay or stand-alone CC-CMS course

Information Literacy* —  INF (0-3 hours)

Select from the following:

Values, Ethics, and Social Responsibility* — VSR (0-3 hours)

Select from the following:

  • PHIL 325 - Engineering Ethics  (CMS/VSR overlay)
  • any overlay or stand-alone CC-VSR course

*Carolina Core Stand Alone or Overlay Eligible Requirements — Overlay-approved courses offer students the option of meeting two Carolina Core components in a single course. A maximum of two overlays is allowed. The total Carolina Core credit hours for this program must add up to a minimum of 34 hours.

2. College Requirements (0 hours)


No college-required courses for this program.

3. Program Requirements (48 hours)


Supporting Courses (39 hours)

Foundational Courses (12 hours)

Lower Division Engineering (21 hours)

  • EMCH 101 - Introduction to Mechanical Engineering  OR ENCP 101 - Introduction to Engineering I  
  • EMCH 111 - Introduction to Engineering Graphics and Visualization  OR ENCP 102 - Introduction to Engineering II  
  • EMCH 200 - Statics  OR ENCP 200 - Statics  -must be passed with a grade of C or higher
  • EMCH 201 - Introduction to Applied Numerical Methods  OR ENCP 201 - Introduction to Applied Numerical Methods  
  • EMCH 260 - Introduction to the Mechanics of Solids  OR ENCP 260 - Introduction to the Mechanics of Solids  
  • EMCH 290 - Thermodynamic Fundamentals  OR ENCP 290 - Thermodynamic Fundamentals  
  • ELCT 220 - Electrical Engineering for Non-Majors  OR ELCT 221 - Circuits  

Mechanical Engineering Electives (6 hours): Select from the following:

  • EMCH 308 - Introduction to Finite Element Stress Analysis  
  • EMCH 441 - Automotive System Fundamentals  
  • EMCH 460 - Special Problems  
  • EMCH 497 - Design of Thermal Systems  
  • Any EMCH course numbered 500 or higher

Elective (9 hours)

  • Any course taken at the University or transferred in as a University course that does not essentially duplicate a course otherwise applied to the degree. A list of such courses that cannot be used as a free elective is maintained in the department office. This list includes: ENCP 101, 102, 200, 201, 210, 260, 290, 330, 360, 491, 492; ECHE 101, 310, 320, 321; ECIV 101, 111, 200, 201, 210, 220, 360; BMEN 101, 211, 260, ELCT 101.

4. Major Requirements (43 hours)


  • EMCH 310 - Dynamics  OR ENCP 210 - Dynamics   
  • EMCH 332 - Kinematics and Dynamics of Machines  
  • EMCH 354 - Heat Transfer  
  • EMCH 360 - Fluid Mechanics  OR ENCP 360 - Fluid Mechanics  
  • EMCH 361 - Mechanical Engineering Laboratory I  
  • EMCH 362 - Mechanical Engineering Laboratory II  
  • EMCH 367 - Microcontrollers in Mechanical Engineering  
  • EMCH 368 - Mechatronics
  • EMCH 371 - Engineering Materials  
  • EMCH 377 - Manufacturing Processes  
  • EMCH 380 - Project Management for Engineers
  • EMCH 427 - Mechanical Design I  
  • EMCH 428 - Mechanical Design II  
  • Mechanical Design Elective (3 hours) -Select one:
    • EMCH 327 - Design of Mechanical Elements  
    • EMCH 394 - Thermodynamic System Design and Analysis