Undergraduate Programs in Mechanical Engineering

At Purdue University Calumet, mechanical engineering is a four-year program of full-time study leading to a degree of Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME). The course of study is preparation for a career in a constantly changing field and provides a basis for lifelong learning. Students may pursue a general program, or may choose a specialization in areas such as Thermal and Fluid Sciences, Solid Mechanics, or Mechatronics (the later leading to a minor). The BSME degree is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012 - telephone: (410) 347-7700.

Why Mechanical Engineering at Purdue University Calumet?

• Engineering classes are small and are taught by faculty members dedicated to teaching or adjunct faculty who have many years of experience.
• Most faculty members also engage in research, consulting, or other professional activities, and participate in professional engineering societies.
• The state of the art laboratory facilities provide a mechanism for students to gain hands-on experience that will aid their understanding of the engineering and scientific theories taught in the lectures.
• Courses are provided both days and evenings on a publicized schedule to meet the needs of both full-time and part-time students.
• Incoming students are assigned to an advisor familiar with the problems and special needs of new students.
• After choosing a major the student receives an experienced engineering faculty advisor.
• The program prepares graduates for life and for the engineering profession.
• A capstone, one-year project for all seniors provides the opportunity to work in multi-disciplinary teams to pursue an engineering idea from conception to design, fabrication, and testing. The senior projects provide a transition from university study to the real world of engineering work.
• Cooperative Education and Professional Experience Programs are available. Both provide students the opportunity to work in the engineering profession while obtaining their degree, and to earn money to pay for their education. The work experience makes the education more meaningful, and makes the students more attractive to employers when they graduate.

Program Objectives

The Mechanical Engineering curriculum provides a broad education in the fundamentals of Mechanical Engineering.  Students may pursue a general program or may choose a specialization in areas such as Thermal and Fluid Sciences, solid Mechanics, or Mechatronics.

The educational objectives of this program are to provide each graduate with:

• Engineering Competence - Graduates are competent and engaged professionals in their field
• Continuous Learning - Graduates continue developing professionally
• Professional Skills - Graduates demonstrate teamwork and leadership skills and are contributors in their profession
• Societal Awareness - Graduates recognize the societal, ethical, and global impacts of their work

The flexibility of the engineering program allows students interested in other engineering disciplines not offered at Purdue University Calumet, such as aerospace, chemical, etc. to complete one to two years of study for transfer to another university. The Interdisciplinary Engineering Option allows student to design their own programs to meet their career needs; it provides excellent preparation for a career in law or medicine.

Curriculum

Shown below is the new curriculum for students starting in Summer 2006 or later. Current students should check with the Departmental office for their degree requirements.

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering , Minor in Mechatronics
Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Interdisciplinary Engineering Option

Electives for Engineering Curricula

Suggested Plan of Study for students starting Summer 2006 or later
Suggested Plan of Study for students starting prior to Summer 2006

Prerequisite Flowchart for Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (127 credits)
EAC/ABET Accredited