2007-2008 Undergraduate Catalog - Kettering University

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MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
K. Joel Berry, Ph.D., P.E.,
Department Head
Room 2-103 MC, 810-762-7833
jberry@kettering.edu
MISSION STATEMENT
The academic mission of Mechanical Engineering is to develop and prepare applied mechanical engineers, multidiscipline
leaders, and technical managers for a global and diverse market. This mission is accomplished through the
pursuit of distinction in fundamental and applied research for faculty and students in an academic and cooperative
environment that promotes scholastic performance, sound engineering fundamentals, strong design experiences, and
personal professional integrity. The Department of Mechanical Engineering encourages and fosters team participation,
creative thinking, a competitive spirit, and professional activities.
The degree program in Mechanical Engineering prepares students for a broad range of careers associated with the design and implementation
of mechanical systems involving the conversion, transmission, and utilization of energy. Mechanical engineering courses that provide
breadth in the discipline include design, dynamics, engineering materials, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, vibrations, systems
analysis, and associated laboratories. Large and well-equipped laboratories in experimental mechanics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics,
engines, vibrations, hydraulics, instrumentation, and automotive emissions support the mechanical engineering program.
Groupings of five courses provide an elective specialty in automotive engineering design, bioengineering applications, design for durability,
mechanical systems design, or plastic product design.
PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES
The Department of Mechanical Engineering strives to produce graduates who:
• Are knowledgeable in the effective use of modern problem solving and design methodologies.
• Understand the implications of design decisions in the engineering marketplace.
• Are effective engineers, i.e. ones who are able to formulate and analyze problems, think creatively, communicate
effectively, synthesize information, and work collaboratively.
• Have an appreciation and an enthusiasm for life-long learning.
• Perform effectively on teams engaged in continuous improvement activities in engineering and business processes.
• Practice professionally and ethically in the field of Mechanical Engineering.
• Are prepared for positions of leadership in business and industry.
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING CURRICULUM CONTENT
Area Courses Credit Hours
General Education Advanced Humanities Elective 4
Advanced Social Science Elective 4
Economic Principles 4
Introduction to the Humanities 4
Introduction to the Social Sciences 4
Senior Seminar 4
Written & Oral Communication I 4
Written & Oral Communication II 4
32
Basic Sciences Introductory Organic Chemistry and Lab 1 4
Physics I: Mechanics and Lab 4
Physics II: Electromagnetism and Lab 4
Principles of Chemistry and Lab 4
16
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Students pursuing a fuel cell minor take CHEM-237/238 in lieu of CHEM-145/146.