Mechanical Engineering Guide
Mechanical Engineering Guide
Mechanical Engineering Guide
I R A A . F U LTO N C O L L E G E
Envisioned Future
The strength of our undergraduate program will be
fueled by opportunities for learning and knowledge
creation that flow out of a vibrant and vital graduate
research program.
STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES
• Building a robot
• Developing a control system for a satellite
• Transportation • Research
• Manufacturing • Design
• Communication • Analysis
• Power Generation • Testing
• Computer-aided Engineering • Operations (not necessarily the medical kind)
• Agriculture • Technical Sales
• Aerospace • Management
• Materials • Business
• Biomedical Engineering • Law (with more schooling, of course)
A traditional engineering career can be characterized as having three phases: entry level
engineer, established engineer and leading engineer. Not all engineers become CEOs of
companies, but all engineers have the opportunity to be agents of change for society.
Leading engineers benefit mankind through the application of their expertise or the
management of others. Established engineers are the “backbone” of the engineering
industry. They participate in product development and research programs that give them
experience and allow them to mature into leading roles. The career of an entry level engineer
usually begins under the direction of other engineers as he or she participates in product
development and research programs. The undergraduate university experience prepares you
for a successful engineering career. However, advancement from one level to another de-
pends on your own work, study, and commitment.
The department fully supports the Aims of a BYU Education and is committed to
the idea of integrating spiritual and secular learning.
To assure that the educational objectives are reached, the department has articulated
twelve Program Outcomes for the Bachelors Degree. Each student graduating from
this program is expected to have the following skills, abilities, and traits:
All courses in the curriculum are designed to help achieve these outcomes. For further
information regarding individual course outcomes, please see the University's Undergraduate
Catalog.
Freshman year:
• Take the prerequisite courses and get good grades.
• Apply to the program (even if you are going on a
mission—your spot will be held). Fill out the appli-
cation and turn it in to the mechanical engineering
department.
• Meet with the Undergraduate Advisor to plan your
graduation path, ask questions, and learn about
the mechanical engineering program outcomes
(this is required as part of ME EN 191).
Sophomore year:
• Start a portfolio. Keep your best work from your
ME classes. Include reflections on your learning
activities.
Junior year:
• Meet with your faculty advisor to plan your tech-
nical electives, discuss graduate school or career
options, and show your portfolio.
• Continue taking courses that will keep you on track
for your planned graduation.
• Add more items to your portfolio (engineering week
work, design/lab projects or write-ups from junior
courses).
• If you have had an internship or other professional
experience, include this in your portfolio.
• Apply for Capstone (usually this will happen in late
March or early April. Watch around the department
for advertisements).
Senior year:
• Do a final graduation check with the Undergradu-
ate Advisor.
• Apply for graduation (this is done online).
• Complete your Shop Clearance Form, Graduation
Survey, and Exit Interview (these are NOT optional).
• Finish Capstone.
What is Capstone?
Capstone is our two-semester senior design project
course (ME EN 475 and ME EN 476). All Mechanical
Engineering students are required to take it. It is
intended to be the culminating project of your under-
graduate experience, and you will take it during your
final year in the program. Please see the Capstone
website (capstone.byu.edu) for more information.
Math 112 4 Math 113 4 Math 302 4 Math 303 4 Stat 201 3 Engl 316 3 MeEn 475 3 MeEn 476 3
Calculus 1 Calculus 2 Engr Math 1 Engr Math 2 Statistics Tech Writing Capstone 1 Capstone 2
Math 110, 111 Math 112 Math 113 Math 302 Math 112 1st Yr Writing Preqs below Preqs below
*QR & LL *ADV WRI
ME Professional Program (Acceptance Required)
Major Requirements
Phscs 121 3 Chem 105 4 Phscs 123 3 ECEn 301 3 MeEn 321 3 MeEn 312 3 MeEn 340 3 Technical 3
Newtonian Mech General Chemistry Waves, Optics, Thermo Elem Elec Eng Thermodynamics Fluid Mech Heat Transfer Elective
Math 112 p or c Math 110 Phscs 121, Math 112 Math 113 Phscs 123, Chem 105 MeEn 321 MeEn 312
*Phy Sci *Phy Sci MeEn 362 2
Measurement
MeEn 191 0.5 MeEn 101 3 CEEn 203 3 MeEn 273 3 MeEn 330 3 MeEn 335, Stat 201; Technical 3 Technical 3
New Student Intro to ME/Statics Mech of Materials Computing Mechatronics Engl 316 p or c Elective Elective
Seminar Phscs 121, Math 112 MeEn 101 or CEeEn103 Math 302 or 314 p, c ECEn 301, MeEn 273
MeEn 335 3
Dyn Systems MeEn 372 3
Bio 100 3 CEEn 204 3 MeEn 273, CEEn 204 Mech Sys Des Technical 3
Princ of Biology Dynamics ME En 250 3 Math 303/334 CEEn 203, MeEn 250 Elective
*Bio Sci MeEn 101 or CeEn 103 Materials Science
*Phy Sci Chem 105
Credits 15.5 16.0 18.0 16.0 17.0 17.0 17.0 14.0 Total: 130.5
Applying to the Program Alternate Math Courses Envelope Classes Capstone Requirements
1. Complete designated courses above Math 313 - Linear Algebra These courses have to be registered *- Must be taken consecutive Fall/Winter semesters
or alternate courses listed on me.byu.edu Math 314 - Calc of Sev Variables together. *- No more than apx. 30 hours left in the Major
2. Following completion of courses, Math 334 - Differential Equations *- 475 pre-reqs: MeEn 382, MeEn 330/335, MeEn 372;
submit application at me.byu.edu Technical Elective Courses MeEn 312/362 p or c; MeEn 393 p or c
*- 4 courses (12 hrs) required *- 476 pre-reqs: MeEn 312/362, MeEn 393, MeEn 475;
*- At least 2 ME courses MeEn 340 p or c.
*- No duplicates of required courses
*- 3 Credit-hr max in project classes
*- List of approved TE's at me.byu.edu
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Technical Elective Requirements
2017-2018
a. At least twelve hours (4 courses) (Fall 2015 and later)
b. At least 6 hours (2 courses) in Mechanical Engineering
c. No courses below 300 level
d. Maximum of 3 hours of independent project credit (Me En 497R or equivalent)
e. Courses at the 500 level are available for advanced students
f. All courses must be selected from the following:
Mechanical Engineering: Any class 400 or higher
Civil and Environmental Engineering: Any class 300 or higher
Chemical Engineering: Any class 300 or higher
Chemistry: Any class 300 or higher
Computer Science: Any class 300 or higher
Electrical and Computer Engineering: Any class 300 or higher
Math: Any class 400 or higher
Physics: Any class 300 or higher
Statistics: Any class 300 or higher
BusM 430 Introduction to International Business (also Independent Study)
CFM 412 Construction Scheduling and Cost Control
ENG T 497R Global Engineering Outreach
Geol 440 Solid Earth Geophysics
IT 444 Instrumentation and Computers (not currently offered)
IT 548 Mechatronics
Mfg 331 Metals Processes
Mfg 340 Quality Systems in Manufacturing
Mfg 355 Plastics Materials and Processing
Mfg 431 Tool Design
Mfg 434 Introduction to Manufacturing Automation
Mfg 480 Process Planning and Systems
Mfg 531 Advanced CAM Programming
Mfg 532 Manufacturing Systems
Mfg 533 Manufacturing Information Systems
Mfg 555 Composite Materials and Processes
Mfg 574 Advanced Tool Design
Mfg 575 Packaging Technologies
Mfg 580 Manufacturing Simulation
Mfg 672 (not currently offered)
PDBio 305 Essentials of Human Physiology
Russ 490R Fundamentals of Science and Engineering in Russian
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Can I get an emphasis?
We offer a manufacturing emphasis. If you are inter-
ested in pursuing this emphasis, you may consult the
University’s Undergraduate Catalog to see which cours-
es you should take. If you are interested in pursuing a
different area of focus, choose your Technical Electives
to steer you in that direction.
Dynamics and Vibration MeEn 415 Applied Aerodynamics and Flight Mechanics
(Mechanics) MeEn 437 Kinematics
MeEn 508 Structural Vibrations
MeEn 534 Dynamics of Mechanical Systems
MeEn 535 Mechanical Vibrations
MeEn 537 Advanced Mechanisms: Robotics
Stress Analysis & Structures MeEn 501 Stress Analysis and Design of Mechanical
Structures
MeEn 503 Plasticity and Fracture
MeEn 504 Computer Structural Analysis and Optimiza-
tion
MeEn 506 Continuum Mechanics and Finite Element
Analysis
MeEn 523 Aircraft Structures
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21 Student Opportunities
Student Clubs and Societies
BYU, the College, and the Department provide many
interesting and exciting programs. These programs
provide valuable opportunities for learning and growth,
and will help you learn leadership skills, gain technical
experience, and distinguish yourself as an emerging
professional.
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Fulton College of Engineering and
Getting involved in a
student chapter of a Technology Sponsored Societies
professional society is 1. Tau Beta Pi (Engineering Honor Society)—founded
an important part of in 1885 to mark in a fitting manner those who have
the whole educational conferred honor upon their alma mater by distin-
experience. guished scholarship and exemplary character as
undergraduates in the field of engineering, or by
their attainments as alumni in the field of engineer-
ing, and to foster a spirit of liberal culture in the
engineering colleges.
2. Society of Women Engineers (SWE)—a national
educational and service organization founded in
1950. SWE is the driving force that establishes en-
gineering as a highly desirable career aspiration for
women. SWE empowers women to succeed and
advance in those aspirations and be recognized for
their life-changing contributions and achievements
as engineers and leaders.
3. Global Engineering Outreach (GEO)—this group
works to solve global needs by creating commu-
nity-driven development through the design and
implementation of sustainable engineering proj-
ects. They work to train and involve internationally
responsible engineering students.
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Summer Internships
Another important opportunity is an internship. The
Mechanical Engineering Department does not require
students to obtain an internship, but we strongly
encourage it. You do not have to wait until you are a
junior or senior— sophomores and even freshmen can
get an internship.
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3. Use BYU Bridge. This is an online resource that connects BYU students to
employers and allows users to search job listings, apply for jobs, communicate
with recruiters, and schedule on-campus interviews. Log in to bridge.byu.edu.
5. Attend the BYU STEM Career Fair. Each Fall and Winter semester, leading
companies come to our campus to advertise and recruit. This is an oppor-
tunity for you to talk to a representative in person, and many will accept
resumes for internships. Come prepared.
6. Talk to people, network with friends and relatives, and find out what jobs are
available. Send out resumes. Make appointments for interviews. The more
effort you make, the more likely you are to get an internship.
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Advisement Overview Questionnaire
(Bring this completed form to the Advisement Overview)
Name__________________________Student ID___________________Email__________________
The purpose of the Overview is to provide an opportunity for students to visit the Department of
Mechanical Engineering Suite, meet the academic advisor, become familiar with the Suggested
Graduation Plan, learn how to plan courses and register in MyMap, and how to prepare for admission into
the ME Professional Program. Please read over the Undergraduate Guide before the Overview and
answer the following questions. The Academic Advisor will sign it at the Overview, following which the
student must upload it to Learning Suite for credit.
2. What classes in Mechanical Engineering sound most interesting to you? (Browse classes on Flowchart,
p. 14)
3. What activities are you interested in, to help prepare you to be a mechanical engineer? ( See p.
22-25)
4. Look over the Educational Objectives and Program Outcomes for Mechanical Engineering and
list what outcomes best match your goals and interests. (See p. 6)
5. Summarize the process for applying to the ME Professional Program. (See p. 12)
6. What do you see as your role in accomplishing the Big Inspired Goal and Envisioned Future for the
Department of Mechanical Engineering? (See inside cover)
7. What concerns do you have about coursework and other preparation for the degree?
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