Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical engineering involves applying the physics of motion (force, energy, and kinematics) to design equipment, devices, and machines. Mechanical engineers have the ability to analyze and design objects and systems with motion. Mechanical engineers work in a variety of design and manufacturing industries, including aerospace, automotive, construction, energy, and robotics.

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

The Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering degree program is a 4-year program. The program was created in response to demand from local industries and an internal study conducted by Francis Marion University, which suggested a need for mechanical engineers in the Pee Dee Region of South Carolina. The program is housed in the Department of Physics and Engineering. Students complete a unique 123-credit hour curriculum that includes instruction in engineering, physics, and mathematics.

Course Requirements

Mechanical engineers apply the physics of motion (force, energy, and kinematics) to design equipment, devices, and machines.

Mechanical engineers work in a variety of design and manufacturing industries, including aerospace, automotive, construction, energy, and robotics.

A major in mechanical engineering requires completion of the following courses:

Engineering

ENGR 101 – Introduction to Engineering
ENGR 201 – Engineering Graphics
ENGR 220 – Materials Engineering
ENGR 250 – Mechanics of Materials
ENGR 301 – Engineering Mechanics
ENGR 310 – Electronics and Instrumentation
ENGR 320 – Statistics for Engineers
ENGR 330 – Engineering Economy
ENGR 350 – Manufacturing Processes
ENGR 370 – Fluid Mechanics
ENGR 400 – Thermodynamics and Heat and Mass Transfer
ENGR 401 – Design of Mechanisms
ENGR 402 – System Dynamics and Controls
ENGR 411 – Design for Manufacturing and Assembly
ENGR 468 – Production Planning
ENGR 482 – Mechanical Engineering Senior Design

Physics

PHYS 200 – Technical Physics I
PHYS 201 – Technical Physics II
PHYS 202 – Technical Physics III
PHYS 220 – Computational Methods

Mathematics

MATH 201 – Calculus I
MATH 202 – Calculus II
MATH 203 – Calculus III
MATH 301 – Ordinary Differential Equations
MATH 306 – Multivariable Calculus

Chemistry

CHEM 111/111L – General Chemistry I: General Concepts/Lab

English

ENGL 318 – Technical Communication

Economics

ECON 203 – Introduction to Microeconomics
ECON 204 – Introduction to Macroeconomics

Additional Information

In addition to the course requirements above, the student is encouraged to pursue a summer of supervised training at a professionally related site off campus.
No additional minor or collateral is required.
The minimum number of semester hours required in engineering courses is 52.
The minimum number of semester hours in all courses (major and non-major) required for the mechanical engineering degree is 123.
Upon earning credit toward graduation (grade of D or better) in ENGR 250, mechanical engineering majors receive the designation of “UpperLevel Engineering Student”.
- NOTE: Upper-level engineering students are subject to higher tuition for their remaining semesters of studies (normally their last 4 semesters) as detailed in the University’s Tuition & Fees publication.

Course Descriptions

Courses Found: 32

ENGR 397 - Undergrad Research in Engineering

Prerequisites/Corequisites: Take ENGR-320. (Required, Previous).
Credit Hours: Min: 1; Max: 3

Description: This course will be open to students...
ENGR 400 - Thermodynamics and Heat&Mass Transfer

Prerequisites/Corequisites: Take ENGR-250 ENGR-370 PHYS-200 MATH-301. (Required, Previous).
Credit Hours: Min: 4; Max:

Description: The course covers applications...
ENGR 401 - Design of Mechanisms

Prerequisites/Corequisites: Take ENGR-201 ENGR-250 ENGR-301 MATH-301. (Required, Previous).
Credit Hours: Min: 3; Max:

Description: The course focuses on...
ENGR 402 - System Dynamics and Controls

Prerequisites/Corequisites: Take ENGR-250 ENGR-301 ENGR-310 MATH-301. (Required, Previous).
Credit Hours: Min: 3; Max:

Description: The course covers dynamic...
ENGR 411 - Design for Manufacturing & Assembly

Prerequisites/Corequisites: Take ENGR-350. (Required, Previous). | Take ENGR-401. (Required, Previous or concurrent).
Credit Hours: Min: 3; Max:

Description:...
ENGR 468 – Production Planning

Prerequisites/Corequisites: Take ENGR-250 or ENGR-252. (Required, Previous).
Credit Hours: Min: 3; Max:

Description: This course provides an in-depth study...
ENGR 482 - Mechanical Engineering Senior Design

Prerequisites/Corequisites: Take ENGR-370 ENGR-411. (Required, Previous).
Credit Hours: Min: 4; Max:

Description: This course serves as the capstone...
MATH 201 - Calculus I

Prerequisites/Corequisites: Take 1 group (Take MATH-132; Minimum grade C /Take MATH-137; Minimum grade C /Take MATH-S570). (Required, Previous).
Credit...
MATH 201L - Calculus I Workshop

Prerequisites/Corequisites: Take MATH-201. (Required, Concurrent).
Credit Hours: Min: 1; Max:

Description: Intensive calculus workshop for students enrolled in...
MATH 202 - Calculus II

Prerequisites/Corequisites: Take MATH-201; Minimum grade C. (Required, Previous).
Credit Hours: Min: 3; Max:

Description: Continuation of Calculus I,...
MATH 203 - Calculus III

Prerequisites/Corequisites: Take MATH-202; Minimum grade C. (Required, Previous).
Credit Hours: Min: 3; Max:

Description: Continuation of Calculus II,...
MATH 301 - Ordinary Differential Equations

Prerequisites/Corequisites: Take MATH-202; Minimum grade C. (Required, Previous).
Credit Hours: Min: 3; Max:

Description: General first-order differential equations...
MATH 306 - Multivariable Calculus

Prerequisites/Corequisites: Take MATH-203; Minimum grade C. (Required, Previous).
Credit Hours: Min: 3; Max:

Description: Vectors and vector calculus;...
PHYS 200 - Technical Physics I

Prerequisites/Corequisites: Take MATH-132 or MATH-137. (Required, Previous or concurrent). | Take PHYS-200L. (Required, Concurrent).
Credit Hours: Min: 4; Max:...
PHYS 201 - Technical Physics II

Prerequisites/Corequisites: Take MATH-201. (Required, Previous or concurrent). | Take PHYS-201L. (Required, Concurrent).
Credit Hours: Min: 4; Max:

Description:...

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Mission

The mission of the mechanical engineering program is to prepare undergraduate students with the skills, capabilities, and knowledge to fulfill the local and regional needs of South Carolina. The program is dedicated to recruiting, educating, and retaining a diverse student population by offering a rigorous, comprehensive, and unique curriculum that enables students to learn current mechanical engineering concepts.

Facilities

The Mechanical Engineering program uses the educational facilities in the Leatherman Science Facility (LSF) and McNair Science Building (MSB) at Francis Marion.

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ABET Accreditation

The FMU Industrial Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org.

FMU’s Mechanical Engineering program will seek similar accreditation once prerequisites required by ABET have been met.