Mechanical Engineering, B.S.

Engineering Technology Building
Telephone: (203) 576-4575
Fax: (203) 576-4765

Curriculum and Program Requirements

Mechanical engineers apply the principles of motion, force, energy, and materials for the design, development, analysis, manufacturing, testing and maintenance of mechanical systems. Mechanical engineers are suited for employment in a wide range of industries, including aerospace, automotive, biomedical, chemical, electronics, robotics, power-generation, sports, and telecommunication.

The mechanical engineering program combines in depth studies with lab and project experience to help students acquire knowledge and skills needed for successful careers or graduate studies. Students develop competence or acquire knowledge in a many areas, including engineering fundamentals, com­puter aided engineering tools, communication skills, design of individual components and multicomponent systems, manufacturing processes, mechanical systems, professional ethics, laboratory exploration, and more.

The graduate of this program will obtain a foundation in mathematics and science for the mechanical engineering courses offered in the third and fourth years. In their senior year, students have the opportunity to broaden and deepen their technical background through three advanced elective courses and design projects in applied areas such as aerospace engineering, mechanical design, manufacturing and materials processing, thermal and fluid engineering, mechatronics and automation, and biomedical engineering. Engineering design experience using CAD/ CAM systems are integrated throughout the curriculum.

A total of 122 semester hours are required for graduation.

Program Objectives

Our Mechanical Engineering Graduates will:

1. Advance professionally with increasing leadership and responsibility in mechanical engineering or other fields.
2. Engage in life-long learning for adaptation to a continuously changing field through graduate work, professional development, and self-study.

Transfer Policy

All undergraduate ABET accredited programs students must complete all Engineering major coursework, Engineering and Technical Electives, and STEM coursework at the 300+ level; and Junior/Senior level (as per the program requirements) at the University of Bridgeport.

Students are able to transfer classes, if approved by the chair and dean, outside the University at lower (100-200) levels or Freshman/Sophomore level (as per the program requirements) only at the time of transferring into the program; and based on UB’s transfer policy as it pertains to evaluation of course descriptions, syllabi and examples of work done in transferred-in classes.

Course Substitution Policy

All undergraduate ABET accredited pro­grams students must complete all Engineering major coursework, Engineering and Technical Electives, and STEM coursework at the 300+ level; and Junior/Senior level (as per the program requirements) at the University of Bridgeport; and as per defined in the program requirements. There will be NO course substitutions allowed for these classes as defined in the program requirements.

Substitution courses may be allowed at lower (100-200) levels or Freshman/ Sophomore level (as per the program requirements) with the approval of the Department Chair and School Dean.

Learning Outcomes

Our Mechanical Engineering Graduates will have:

1. an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics;
2. an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors;
3. an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences;
4. an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engi­neering solutions in global, economic, en­vironmental, and societal contexts;
5. an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives;
6. an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions;
7. an ability to acquire and apply new knowl­edge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.