Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor of Science

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Program Overview

How Does It All Work?

Mechanical Engineering is one of the oldest and broadest engineering specialties. It combines engineering physics, and mathematical principles with materials science to design, analyze, manufacture, and maintain mechanical systems. Mechanical engineers are essential in designing, creating, and optimizing machines and systems, ensuring everything from concept to execution runs smoothly in industries as manufacturing, automotive, and energy.

Why LTU?
  • Access state-of-the-art facilities and technologies through applied projects at a leading research center.
  • Benefit from personalized guidance from our expert faculty in small class sizes. 
  • Benefit from LTU’s location in a major technology hub with excellent co-op, internship, and career opportunities.
  • Combine theoretical knowledge with practical, hands-on learning experiences.

Curriculum

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Fall Semester

Course Name

Course #

Credits

College Composition

College Composition develops students’ acquisition of the fundamental principles of academic writing. This course focuses on the development of writing thesis statements and main arguments, topic sentences, transitional words and phrases, supporting paragraphs, use of evidence, essay organization, and research skills. Extensive writing and research practice is required.

COM 1103

3

University Chemistry 1

An introduction to the fundamental issues shared by all design disciplines: design as process, visual literacy, how design communicates, ordering systems, principles of composition, global design cultures, and design ethics. Examples for study and discussion are drawn from a broad range of designed media: architecture, transportation, literature, graphics, games, music, cinema, common consumer objects, cultural artifacts, and dance.

CHM 1213

3

University Chemistry 1 Lab

Introduction to representational theory and practice within an architectural context. This coursework will introduce contemporary tools, application strategies, representational formats, and presentation methods with increasing complexity and consequence regarding design, technology, and practice. Students will utilize a precursory hybrid of digital and physical tools in the analytical representation of existing works of architecture. Course work visualizes architecture comprehensively as three-dimensional constructs and environments which become organized into two-dimensional visual information.

CHM 1221

1

Fundamentals of Engr. Design Projects

Course not found.

EGE 1001

1

Calculus 1

Topics include, limits and continuity, differentiation of algebraic and transcendental functions, mean value theorem, applications of differentiation, anti-derivatives, indefinite integrals, inverse trigonometric functions, substitutions, definite integrals, the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, applications of integration. Applications will be emphasized. In addition to regular class meetings, all students are required to participate in calculus lab sessions. The schedule, frequency, and modality of these labs may vary by section. Refer to the class schedule and course syllabus for details.

MCS1414

4

Mechanical Engineering Graphics

Course not found.

EME 2012

2

Total Credits:

14

Spring Semester

Course Name

Course #

Credits

Engaging Ancient Texts

A historical survey that develops students’ abilities to critically engage texts of the ancient global world, placing an emphasis on the way these texts reflect their context and human experience. Readings may draw from philosophy, history, literature, visual art, and more. Class activities include reading of primary sources, seminar discussion, and writing in various genres. May be taken concurrently with COM 1103.

HUM 1213

3

Engaging Modern Texts

A historical survey that develops students’ abilities to engage texts of the modern global world, placing an emphasis on the way these texts reflect their context and human experience. Readings may draw from philosophy, history, literature, visual art, photography, film, digital media, and more. Class activities include reading of primary sources, seminar discussion, and writing in various genres. May be taken concurrently with COM 1103.

HUM 1223

3

Calculus 2

Hyperbolic functions, L’Hospital’s rule, techniques of integration, application to arc length and surface area, polar coordinates, infinite series, Taylor Series. In addition to regular class meetings, all students are required to participate in calculus lab sessions. The schedule, frequency, and modality of these labs may vary by section. Refer to the class schedule and course syllabus for details.

MCS 1424

4

Engineering Materials

An advanced course in engineering materials including metals, ceramics, plastics, and composites. Thermodynamics of materials, phase transformations, solidification, elastic and plastic deformation, strengthening mechanisms, fracture, fatigue, and embrittlement. Case studies in engineering materials selections for manufacturing fabrication. Lecture 3 hrs.

EGE 1023

3

Foundations of Mechanical Engr.

Course not found.

EME 1011

1

University Physics 1

Calculus based kinematics and dynamics of particles, conservation of energy, momentum, rotational dynamics and statics, fluids, temperature and heat, and laws of thermodynamics. 3 Credit hours. Lecture 3 hrs., Studio 1 hr. The following course can be taken concurrently with this course: MCS1424.

PHY 2413

3

University Physics 1 Lab

Introductory laboratory experiments to complement University Physics 1. 1 Credit Hours. Lab 2 hrs.

PHY 2421

1

Total Credits:

18

Fall Semester

Course Name

Course #

Credits

Tech and Prof Communication

History and philosophy of architecture in a context of related arts, crafts, and designed setting, studied in significant periods of the western world of antiquity, the Middle Ages (including Byzantine and Islamic extensions), and the Renaissance and Baroque eras.

COM 2103

3

University Physics 2

Calculus based simple harmonic motion, waves and sound, geometric optics, interference and diffraction, electric charge and interaction, electric current, DC Circuits, magnetism, electromagnetic induction, and RC circuits. 3 Credit Hours. Lecture 3 hrs., Studio 1 hr. The following course can be taken concurrently with this course: MCS 2414.

PHY 2423

3

University Physics Lab 2

Course not found.

PHY 2431

1

Statics

A first course in engineering mechanics which covers the following topics: Vector Algebra, resultant of force systems; equilibrium of particles, rigid bodies using free-body diagrams; friction; centroids; moments of inertia.

EGE 2013

3

Entrepreneurial Engr. Design Studio

Course not found.

EGE 2123

3

Engineering Materials Lab

Course not found.

EME 2011

1

Calculus 3

Three-dimensional analytic geometry. Vectors, vector-valued functions, motions in space, functions of several variables, partial differentiation, multiple integration, integration of vector fields, Green’s Theorem and Divergence Theorem.

MCS 2414

4

Total Credits:

18

Spring Semester

Course Name

Course #

Credits

SSC Elective

SSC 2xx3

3

Differential Equations

History and philosophy of architecture and related design studied in significant periods in Asian, Pre-Columbian cultures and in the modern world from the 18th century. Lect. 3 hrs. Prerequisites: ARC 3613 (min. grade D-).

MCS 2423

3

Probability and Statistics

Representation of data, probability, random variables, discrete and continuous distributions, sampling theory, central limit theorem, confidence intervals, tests of statistical hypotheses, regression analysis. Lecture 3 hrs.

MCS 3403

3

Engr. Computer Applications Lab

Course not found.

EGE 1102

2

LLT Elective

Course not found.

LLT 2xx3

3

Mechanics of Materials

Course not found.

EME 3013

3

Total Credits:

17

Fall Semester

Course Name

Course #

Credits

Circuits and Electronics

Fundamental laws. Circuit parameters, elementary network theory. Forced and transient response, semi-conductor devices, electronic circuits, digital logic and counting circuits. The course includes hands-on experiments. The following courses can be taken concurrently with this course: MCS 2423, PHY 2423.

EEE 2123

3

Thermodynamics

Thermodynamic systems, the first law of thermodynamics, transient and steady flow processes, physical properties, the second law of thermodynamics, reversible and irreversible processes, the property entropy, vapor and gas power cycles.

EGE 3003

3

Dynamics

Kinematics and kinetics of particles, rigid bodies, and systems of particles and rigid bodies will be analyzed by the classical methods; vibrations of single degree of freedom systems. Lecture 3 hrs.

EME 3043

3

Linear Algebra

Systems of linear equations, matrices, determinants, eigenvalues, eigenvectors, Finite-dimensional vector spaces, linear transformations and their matrices, Gram-Schmidt orthogonalization, inner product spaces. Lecture 3 hrs.

MCS 3863

3

Manufacturing Processes

Relationship between product engineering and manufacturing engineering. Casting processes, bulk deformation processes, sheet metal processes, joining & welding processes, single-cutting-edge operations, multi-cutting-edge operations, random-cutting, edge operations, non-traditional machining, design for fabricability, the factory of the future.

EME 3023

3

Leadership and Prof Develop. for Eng.

Course not found.

EGE 3022

2

Total Credits:

17

Spring Semester

Course Name

Course #

Credits

Intro to Projects

Course not found.

EME 3112

3

Measurement Systems

This course introduces students to the use and design of measurement systems for engineering practice. Topics include components of measurement systems, calibration, data acquisition, commonly used sensors, time and frequency domain signal analysis, statistical analysis of data, and data processing and validation. The course concludes with group projects.

EME 3653

3

Fluid Mechanics

Topics include fluid statics; conservation of mass, momentum, and energy; dimensional analysis and similitude; and pipe flow. Laminar and turbulent boundary layers; lift and drag on immersed bodies, potential flow, compressible flow.

EME 3123

3

Kinematics and Dynamics of Machines

Course not found.

EME 3133

3

Design of Machine Elements

Application to the principles of solid mechanics and other engineering sciences to the efficient design of simple machine elements such as fasteners, gears, springs, and simple structures. Mechanical failure criteria and the effects of fatigue and impact loading on components and presented. Lecture 3 hrs.

EME 4003

3

Engineering Numerical Methods

This course is an introduction to the use of computers in solving engineering problems. Students will develop computer programs to implement numerical methods. Techniques discussed include solutions to linear systems of equations, eigenvalue problems, numerical integration and finite differences.

EME 3033

3

Engineering Cost Analysis

Basic development of the cost consequences of engineering decision-making. Interest calculations, cash flow equivalences, annual cash flows, rates of return, incremental analysis and other analytical approaches. Depreciation, income taxes and replacement analysis. The following course can be taken concurrently with this course: MCS 1414.

EGE 3012

2

Total Credits:

19

Fall Semester

Course Name

Course #

Credits

Comp Proj 1

EME 4212

2

Mechanics Lab

Course not found.

EME 4402

2

Heat Transfer

Steady and transient conductive heat transfer; radiative heat transfer, forced and free convention heat transfer, psychometrics. Design of heat exchangers. Lecture 3 hrs. The following course can be taken concurrently with this course: EME 3024.

EME 4013

3

Mechatronics

The course provides a focus, interdisciplinary approach to systems that combine mechanical and electrical components with controls and microprocessors. Topics include sensors, actuators, modeling and analysis of dynamic systems, PID controller design, and the use of software tools. A laboratory component complements the class with hands-on practice of lecture topics.

EME 4654

4

Technical Elective

Course not found.

EME/MRE 4/5xx3

3

Technical Elective

Course not found.

EME/MRE 4/5xx3

3

Total Credits:

17

Spring Semester

Course Name

Course #

Credits

Comp Proj 2

EME 4221

1

Thermal Science Lab

The study of heat transfer, fluid flow, thermodynamics, mechanical dynamics, data acquisition, and control. Experiments illustrate each topic and reports are written for each experiment.

EME 4412

2

Technical Elective

Course not found.

EME/MRE 4/5xx3

3

Technical Elective

Course not found.

EME/MRE 4/5xx3

3

Junior/Senior Humanities Elective

Course not found.

LLT/SSC/PHY 3/4xx3

3

Total Credits:

12

Awards + Accreditation

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The Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission(s) of ABET, https://www.abet.org , under the General Criteria and the Mechanical Engineering Program Criteria.

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