2009–2010 - Grove City College

Mechanical Engineering / 149
MATH 465. CLASSICAL ANALYSIS. This course is an introduction to real analysis and includes
a rigorous treatment of the structure of the real number system; sequences; limits; continuity; uniform
continuity; open and closed sets; compact sets; differentiation; the Riemann integral; infinite series;
sequences and series of functions; pointwise and uniform convergence; and possibly generalizations to
n-dimensional or metric spaces. Prerequisite: Mathematics 210 or 213 and Mathematics 261.
Semester course, three hours.
MATH 466. INTERMEDIATE ANALYSIS. A continuation of the study of real analysis through
rigorous treatment of material in several of the following areas: topology; metric spaces and continuity;
multivariable calculus; convergence and completeness; extensions of integration; and functional
analysis. Prerequisites: Math 222 and 465. Alternate Spring semesters, three hours.
MATH 470. INDEPENDENT RESEARCH. An opportunity to conduct supervised research in
Mathematics. Senior standing and permission of the department chair and a faculty sponsor are
required. Semester course, one, two or three hours.
MATH 488. SEMINAR IN MATHEMATICS. A course for seniors that includes independent reading
and research, student presentations, preparation for the Graduate Record Exam and Major field test
and faculty lectures on advanced topics in mathematics. This course, in part, satisfies the requirements
for a Writing Intensive (WI), Speaking Intensive (SI), and Information Literacy (IL) course for the
mathematics major. Prerequisite: Senior standing. Semester course, two hours.
MATH 499. HONORS IN MATHEMATICS. A course available to junior and senior students on
an individual basis. Prerequisite: Consent of the department chairman; Junior standing.
Semester course, one, two or three hours.
DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Dr. Allison, Chair; Dr. E. Anderson, Dr. Archibald, Dr. Bardy, Dr. S. Birmingham,
Dr. Clauss, Dr. Fair, Dr. Reuber, Dr. Ulrich.
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT MISSION STATEMENT,
OBJECTIVES, AND OUTCOMES
Mechanical Engineering (ME) is the analysis and design of devices and systems that
convert energy from one form to another and that perform useful work. It is an engineering
specialty that includes such diverse topics as materials science, thermodynamics, solid and
fluid mechanics, heat transfer, manufacturing processes, control theory, vibration analysis,
and project management. Mechanical engineers enjoy employment in a wide variety of
areas including research, design, manufacturing, sales, education, and management.
The ME Department at Grove City College offers a program leading to the Bachelor of
Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) degree. The program is accredited by the
Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of the Accreditation Board for Engineering
and Technology (ABET).
Mechanical engineers must be proficient at both oral and written communications to
communicate their solutions and designs with other engineers and society in general. Toward
that end, the ME curriculum incorporates Writing Intensive (WI), Speaking Intensive (SI),
and Information Literacy (IL) instruction within the core course requirements.
The mission of our program is to produce graduates who can pursue leadership roles in
the mechanical engineering profession. The following program educational objectives
enable GCC mechanical engineers to meet this mission in the years following graduation:
1. Graduates will be successfully employed in the mechanical engineering profession
or in an alternative field. Many of our graduates will assume leadership roles in
these positions and be recognized as effective communicators and team members.