Mechanical Engineering is concerned with motion of particles and bodies, fabrication processes, conversion of energy from one form to another and  focuses on designing and development of engines, machines, robots, space crafts, power plants, daily used appliances, and host of other items necessary for a modern society.  The mechanical engineering program is designed to provide the students with the knowledge of the areas mentioned above and to allow them to make preparation for entering into a wide variety of careers involving research, design, operation, production or management of production facilities.

PROGRAM OF STUDY

The program of study leading to the Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) has been designed to meet the requirements for entry into professional practice of mechanical engineering on the one hand and that of general educational requirements on the other. The program emphasizes preparatory education and foundation courses in the initial years and professional courses in the third and fourth years.  Being a specialized discipline, Mechanical engineering requires rigorous preparation for entry into profession. The academic program is broad and includes courses from basic sciences and other engineering disciplines. The curriculum requires completion of 158 credit hours of study including a practicum.

BSME is 10 semester program on a normal load of 15/16 credit hours per semester.  However, most students will require 12 semesters to complete the requirements of the program. The curriculum is designed to give students general education background, foundation courses, exposure to basic sciences and engineering and specialization in mechanical engineering. The first year courses are designed to develop the student's language ability, mathematical ability and reasoning ability. The second year covers background courses of engineering and courses required to develop the knowledge about the need of the society and utilize these to fix personal goals. The third and fourth year courses are designed to expose students to engineering discipline and specialize in mechanical engineering.

The curriculum for Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) prepares a student for a career in mechanical engineering with an emphasis on the technical areas of thermal energy systems, mechanical systems and machines, and the design and control of these systems. The curriculum provides a number of technical electives to provide knowledge in at least one of the major branches of mechanical engineering.

COURSE OFFERINGS

The curriculum calls for course and practical work of 158 credit hours involving the following courses with some options:
 

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HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES :

ENG 101 Basic English Composition [4]
ENG 102 English Comprehension and  Speaking [3]
ENG 203 Advanced English Composition [3]
PHI 114 Introduction to Philosophy [3]
PSY 105 General Psychology [3]
ECO 101 Principles of Microeconomics [3]
ECO 102 Principles of Macroeconomics [3]

PHYSICAL SCIENCES:

PHY 103 General Physics [3]
PHY 115 Physics Lab [1]
CHM 105 Chemical Sciences for Engineers I [4]
CHM 106 Chemical Science for Engineers II [3]
MAT 101 Mathematics [4]
MAT 160 Applied Calculus [3]
MAT 161 Calculus I [3]
MAT 162 Calculus II [3]
MAT 163 Calculus III [3]
***MAT 200 Differential Equation [3]
MAT 261 Linear Algebra [3]
MSE 345 Introduction to Engineering Materials [3]

ENGINEERING CORE:

CSC 101 Fundamentals of Computers and Applications [3+1]
EEN 111 Introduction to Digital Computer [3]
EEN 210 Circuit Analysis [3]
EEN 217 Electronic Measurement Techniques [1]
EEN 260 Electricity and Optics (4)
EEN 265 Electronic Analysis and Design I [3]
EEN 307 Feedback System Analysis and  Design [3]
CEN 273 Mechanics of Materials (3)
MEC 160 Mechanical Engineering Drawing [1.5]
MEC 201 Thermodynamics I (3)
MEC 260 Basic Mechanics I [3]
MEC 274 Basic Mechanics II [3]
MEC 302 Thermodynamics II [3]
MEC 310 Fluid Mechanics [4]
MEC 315 Heat and Mass Transfer [4]
MEC 331 Production Processes [3]
MEC 332 Production Processes Practice [1]
MEC 360 Mechanism Design [4]
MEC 361 Instrumentation and Measurement [3]
MEC 362 Instrumentation and Measurement Practice [1.5]

SPECIALIZATION:

MEC 330 Design of Engineering Experiments [2]
MEC 344 Engineering Cost Analysis  [2]
MEC 375 Modeling and Analysis of Physical Systems [3]
MEC 401 Internal Combustion Engines  [3]
MEC 402 Heat Engine Practice [1]
MEC 403 Power Plant Engineering [3]
MEC 404 Steam Engine Practice [1]
MEC 421 Heating and Air conditioning  [3]
MEC 431 Machine Tools [3]
MEC 432 Machine Tools Practice [1]
MEC 433 Principles of Turbo machinery [3]
MEC 460 Design for Strength and Reliability [4]
MEC 463 Engineering Design [3]
MEC 469 Advanced Mechanics and Behavior of Materials [3]
MEC 474 Vibration Analysis [3]
MEC 490 Practicum [9]

PRACTICUM

CEAT places great emphasis on the value of practical work experience in all professional degree programs.  Besides the hands-on experience gained in laboratories and workshops, BSME students are required to work as internees in real life organizations.  In the fourth year of study, after successful completion of the required credit hours, the students are  placed as internees with suitable organizations.  This internship is an integral component of BSME program and is  worth 9 credit hours.
 

COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION

The comprehensive examination is conducted for students who have satisfactorily completed all the courses of the program.  The objective of the comprehensive examination is to test the student's capability to comprehend the entire program.  It consists of a written test of three hours and an oral examination which is conducted by a board consisting of academics and practitioners.  The examination is graded and the students must obtain a passing grade to qualify.  The students must take this examination to fulfill the requirements of the program.  The examination is a pre-requisite to practicum.

The BSME degree will be conferred only to the student who has fully complied with the graduation requirements and has applied for it. The requirements are that the student has:

1. completed all the prescribed courses with a minimum of 158 credit hours.
2. earned at least "C" grades in each of the core and specialization courses.
3. earned at least passing grade (D) in each of the remaining courses.
4. earned a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 2.5.
5. earned passing grade in the practicum.
6. earned at least a passing grade in the comprehensive examination.
7. satisfactory behavior and  discipline.
8. library and financial clearance from the college and university.

DEGREE AGREEMENT BETWEEN PURDUE UNIVERSITY AND IUBAT

Under the provision of an Articulation Agreement with Purdue University, USA, on successful completion of the requisite number of  (64) credit hours at IUBAT a student  may move on to Purdue University and complete his/her BSME degree from there.  The degree will be Purdue University Degree.  To become eligible for such transfer, the intending student has to complete at Purdue University a minimum of  66  credit hours from the courses prescribed by Purdue University.   Information on the general requirements for admission and other aspects are given at the end of  BSEE  program description. For Further details on the agreement, click here.

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