Bachelor of Science [B.S] [Mechanical Engineering] From University of South Alabama

Mechanical engineers are in the forefront of exciting new technological fields, including nano-engineering, biomedical engineering, and fuel cell research.

The basic fields of study for mechanical engineers include:

• Materials science, which is the study of the relationship between structure, properties, and processing of materials.

• Thermodynamics and heat transfer deal with basic concepts and applications of work, energy, and power. Applications include power generation from fossil fuels, from renewable sources (solar, wind energy) and fuel cells.

• Engineering mechanics is the study of static and dynamic effects of forces applied to rigid and flexible solid bodies.

• Fluid mechanics is the study of the forces and motions of liquids and gases. Included in this area of study are hydraulics, gas dynamics, aerodynamics, and design and application of pumps, compressors, and turbines.

• Control systems include studies of transient and steady-state response of systems to external inputs.

• Design synthesis integrates all fields of engineering in the production of safe, practical, efficient, and economically feasible solutions to real problems.

By the time of graduation from the BSM program, a student will have demonstrated attainment of the following outcomes:

• an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering

• an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data

• an ability to design a system, component or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability

• an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams

• an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems

• an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility

• an ability to communicate effectively

• the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context

• a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning

• a knowledge of contemporary issues

• an ability to use techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary engineering practice.