Administered by the Department of Engineering and Technology, in the School of Business, the engineering programs, through its curricula, strives to educate and train engineers who have the desire to learn and the breadth of vision to formulate and solve the problems of today and tomorrow. It is expected that a student who applies himself or herself and successfully completes one of the engineering programs will not only be technically prepared but also broadly educated, and thus ready to make a significant contribution.
To a great extent, our current standard of living and high level of technology are due to the diligent and innovative efforts of engineers. Future accomplishments could help increase energy and food supplies, develop more contamination-free power plants, aid in medical science's fight against disease, and expand our computational and design skills beyond imagination. While scientists "explore what is," engineers "create what never has been."
Degree Requirements
The minimum total credits required for a BS degree in Engineering is 126.
General Education Core Courses - 46 credits
General Education Requirements are 44 semester credit hours as outlined in the U. T. Permian Basin Undergraduate Catalog. In meeting these requirements, students should meet the Mathematics requirement with courses MATH 2413, 2414. Students should meet the science requirement with physics and chemistry (PHYS 2325, 2125, and CHEM 1311, 1111).
They would include the following courses:
English Composition, 6 credits, ENGL 1301, 1302
Literature, 3 credits, ENGL 2322, 2323, 2327, or 2328
U.S. History, 6 credits, HIST 1301, 1302
U.S. and State Government, 6 credits, PLSC 2305, 2306
Lab Sciences, 8 credits, PHYS 2325, 2125, and CHEM 1311, 1111
Mathematics, 8 credits, MATH 2413, 2414
Oral Communication, 3 credits
Visual and Performing Arts, 3 credits
Social Sciences, 3 credits
Computer Use:
Engineering Majors obtain skills in using computers in BENG 1301, 1101, required lower division courses
Mechanical Engineering Program Description
The mechanical engineer may design a component, a machine, a system or a process. Mechanical engineers will analyze their design using the principles of motion, energy, and force to insure the product functions safely, efficiently, reliably, and can be manufactured at a competitive cost. Mechanical engineers work in the automotive, aerospace, chemical, computer, communication, paper, and power generation industries. Mechanical engineers will be found in virtually any manufacturing industry.
Mechanical Engineering Lower Division Required Courses - 20 Credits
MATH 3320 - Differential Equations
MATH 2415 - Calculus 3
PHYS 2326 - University Physics 2
PHYS 2126 - Univ Physics 2 Lab
BENG 1301 - Intro to Engineering
BENG 1101 - Intro to Eng Lab
BENG 1205 – Graphics
ECON 2301 - Macroeconomics
Mechanical Engineering Upper Division Required Courses - 55 Credits
BENG 3375 - Thermal/Fluid Systems
BENG 3377 - Electrical Circuits and Motors
BENG 3303 - Intro to Material Science
BENG 3326 - Eng. Econ
BENG 3434 - Mechanics 1
BENG 3338 - Mechanics II
BENG 3373 - Probability and Statistics
MENG 3324 - Manufacturing Processes
MENG 3376 - Thermodynamics*
MENG 3354 - Fluid Mechanics*
MENG 3205 - Heat Transfer/Fluid Mechanics Lab*
MENG 3206 – ME Lab 1*
MENG 4364 - Mechanical Design*
MENG 4311 - Automatic Control*
MENG 3351 - Heat Transfer*
MENG 3365 - Vibrations*
MENG 4306 - ME Lab 2*
MENG 4466 - Senior Design*
MENG 4195 - FE Exam Review*
Mechanical Engineering Upper Division Elective Courses - 6 Credits
MENG 4312 - High Temperature Materials*
MENG 4315 - Welding Processes and Metallurgy*
MENG 3350 - Energy Systems*
Mechanical Engineering - Nuclear Track Description
The nuclear engineering track under the mechanical engineering program is designed to combine broad engineering disciplines with knowledge of engineering principles specific to the nuclear industry. A degree in mechanical engineering with the nuclear engineering track should prepare graduates for work at power plants, fuel generation facilities, government regulatory agencies, and the design and manufacture of components and systems associated with handling nuclear materials. The program is further intended to adequately prepare students for graduate work in nuclear engineering.
Nuclear Engineering Track Lower Division Required Courses - 20 Credits
MATH 3320 - Differential Equations
MATH 2415 - Calculus 3
PHYS 2326 - University Physics 2
PHYS 2126 - Univ Physics 2 Lab
BENG 1301 - Intro to Engineering
BENG 1101 - Intro to Eng Lab
BENG 1205 – Graphics
ECON 2301 – Macroeconomics
Nuclear Engineering Track Upper Division Required Courses - 55 Credits
BENG 3375 - Thermal/Fluid Systems
BENG 3377 - Electrical Circuits and Motors
BENG 3303 - Intro to Material Science
BENG 3326 - Eng. Econ
BENG 3434 - Mechanics 1
BENG 3338 - Mechanics II
BENG 3373 - Probability and Statistics
MENG 3354 - Fluid Mechanics*
MENG 3205 - Heat Transfer/Fluid Mechanics Lab*
MENG 4311 - Automatic Control*
MENG 3351 - Heat Transfer*
MENG 4364 – Mechanical Design*
PHYS 3310 - Intro to Nuclear Physics*
NENG 3301 - Intro to Nuclear Power Systems*
NENG 3311 - Radiation and Radiation Protection*
NENG 3111 - Radiation and Radiation Protection Lab*
NENG 4311 - Radioactive Material Processing and Waste Management*
NENG 4321 - Nuclear Reactor Engineering*
NENG 4351 - Senior Project*
Nuclear Engineering Track Upper Division Elective Courses - 6 Credits
MENG 3324 - Manufacturing Processes
MENG 3351 - Vibrations*
MENG 4312 - High Temperature Materials*
MENG 3350 - Energy Systems*
Course Listing
Basic Engineering (BENG):
BENG 1101 Introduction to Engineering Lab (0-3)
Students will learn and practice team skills, data analysis techniques, written and oral communication skills, engineering math applications, and problem solving. Introduction to computational methods and algorithm development. Corequisites: BENG 1301, MATH 2413 and ENGL 1301. Crosslisting: BE 1101.
BENG 1205 Graphic Fundamentals in Engineering Design (1-3)
Fundamentals of multiview projections, auxiliaries, sections, pictorial drawings, dimensioning; introduction to CAD, decision process, and geographical information systems. Crosslisting: BE 1205, and ITEC 2200.
BENG 1301 Introduction to Engineering (3-0)
This course will introduce the student to effective methods for solving engineering problems using mathematics, fundamental engineering concepts, data analysis techniques, and computational tools. The course will also introduce the student to the engineering profession, including the role and responsibilities of the engineer in today's society and engineering ethics. Corequisites: BENG 1101, MATH 2413 and ENGL 1301. Crosslisting: BE 1301.
BENG 3303 Introduction to Materials Science and Engineering (3-0)
Introduction to properties of engineering materials and relationships to their structure, behavior, and processing; materials testing and measurement of properties. Selection of materials for engineering applications considering interrelationships between structure, properties, processing, and performance. Prerequisite: CHEM 1311 with a grade of "C" or better. Crosslisting: BE 2303, and ITEC 2303.
BENG 3326 Engineering Economy (2-3)
Application of economics to engineering and industrial problems which require a knowledge of engineering for their solution. Prerequisite: MATH 2413 with a grade of "C" or better. Crosslisting: BE 2326
BENG 3338 Mechanics II (2-3)
A second course in Newtonian mechanics; dynamics (kinematics and kinetics) of particles and rigid bodies; work and energy; impulse and momentum. Prerequisites: MATH 2413 and BENG 3434, each with a grade of "C" or better. Crosslisting: BE 2338.
BENG 3373 Engineering Probability and Statistics (2-3)
Fundamental concepts of discrete and continuous random variables. The creation and proper utilization of statistical decision models for engineering analysis and design. Prerequisite: MATH 3323 with a grade “C” or better.
BENG 3375 Introduction to Thermal-Fluid Science (2-3)
An introduction to the basic concepts of thermodynamics and fluid mechanics to include properties, property relationships, states and fields. Presentation of the basic equations of thermal-fluid science, continuity, first and second laws of thermodynamics and momentum. Corequisites: BENG 3338 and MATH 3320. Crosslisting: BE 2375.
BENG 3377 Electrical Circuits and Motors (2-3)
Principles of electrical circuits, generator, and motors. Introduction to electronics and introduction to microprocessors for data acquisition. Prerequisite: PHYS 2326 with a grade of "C" or better. Crosslisting: BE 2337, ITEC 2301.
BENG 3434 Mechanics I (3-3)
A first course in Newtonian mechanics using vectors. Equilibrium of particles and rigid bodies, forces in space, centroids, moments of mertia, study of stress and strain; use of stress-load equations to determine the state of stress in specific structural elements; study of combined stresses. Prerequisite: MATH 2414 and BENG 1301 with a grade of "C" or better. Crosslisting: BE 2434.
Mechanical Engineering (MENG):
MENG 3205 Heat Transfer and Fluid Mechanics Laboratory (1-3)
Laboratory practice and measurement of thermal properties and fluid mechanics. The application of measurement techniques to practical problems. Corequisites: MENG 3354 and MENG 3351
MENG 3206 Mechanical Engineering Laboratory I (1-3)
Theory and fundamentals of the measurement of mechanical and thermal properties and the application of these measurements to processes. This includes the study of various types of measurement devices from traditional gages to modern computer-based data acquisition systems. Prerequisites; MATH 3320, BENG 3205, each with a grade of "C" or better. Corequisite: BENG 3377
MENG 3324 Manufacturing Processes (3-0)
Study of modern manufacturing processes for metals, polymers, and ceramics. Casting, deformation, polymer molding, and machining. Prerequisites: BENG 2434 and BENG 3303
MENG 3351 Heat Transfer (3-0)
Convection, conduction, and radiation heat transfer. Heat flow in fluids and solids, Steady state and transitory heat flow. Design of heat transfer equipment and mathematical modeling and analysis of heat transfer. Prerequisites: BENG 3375 and MATH 3320, each with a grade of "C" or better. Corequisite: MENG 3206
MENG 3354 Fluid Mechanics (3-0)
Fluid properties, fluid statics, fluid flow concepts and basic equations, dimensional analysis and dynamics similitude, viscous effects, fluid resistance, laminar and turbulent boundary layers, flow through pipes. Prerequisites: BENG 3375 and MATH 3320, each with a grade of "C" or better. Corequisite: MENG 3205
MENG 3365 Vibrations (3-0)
Fundamentals of vibration theory and system response. Single and multiple degrees of freedom, damping, and isolation. Prerequisites; BENG 3338. and MATH 3320, each with a grade of "C" or better.
MENG 3376 Thermodynamics 2 (3-0)
Continuation of BENG 3375. Application of principles of cycles and reactive systems; energy relationships and equilibrium requirements. Prerequisites: Junior standing and BENG 3375 with a grade of "C" or better.
MENG 4306 Mechanical Engineering Lab II (2-3)
A continuation of the Mechanical Engineering Lab series, with practical measurement problems in mechanical engineering. Prerequisite: MENG 3206.
MENG 4195 FE Review (1-0)
Introduction to the Engineering profession with emphasis on job placement, professional ethics, and an engineering field examination. Corequisite: MENG 4466
MENG 4311 Automatic Controls (3-0)
A study of classical control theory including transfer functions, stability and time response, error analysis and sensitivity functions, root locus, Nyquist diagrams, and Bode Plots; the analog computer as a simulation tool particularly as pertains to non-linear control systems. Prerequisite: MENG 3365.
MENG 4351 Heat Transfer (3-0)
Introduction to heat transfer by conduction, convection, and radiation; steady and transient states; steady periodic states; heat transfer in engineering apparatus. Prerequisites: BENG 3375 with a grade of "C" or better. Corequisite: MENG 3354.
MENG 4364 Mechanical Design I (2-3)
Stress analysis; deflection analysis; strength of mechanical elements; design of screws, fasteners, and joints, clutches, brakes, and couplings, shafting. Prerequisite: BENG 2434 with a grade of "C" or better.
MENG 4466 Senior Design (4-0)
Project based capstone design course. Prerequisite: MENG 4306 and MENG 4364
MENG 4312 High Temperature Materials (3-0)
Study of materials designed to perform in high temperature environments. Failure mechanisms and failure prevention. Alloy design and selection. Prerequisite: BENG 3303, and MENG 3351, each with a grade of "C" or better.
MENG 4315 Welding Processes and Metallurgy (3-0)
Study of welding processes and process selection. Electric, gas, and beam welding. Changes in metallurgical structure and alloy selection. Prerequisite: BENG 3303 with a grade of "C" or better.
MENG 3350 Energy Systems (3-0)
Study of power production and distribution. Combustion reactions, mass and energy balances. Economics of
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