Mechanical Engineering - B.S.
Engineers are problem solvers. Mechanical engineers deal with the physical interface between people and solutions. Our engineering curriculum rests on mathematics and basic science, including physics, chemistry, and computation. Mechanical engineers further continue to learn a broad array of topics dealing with objects in motion and the flow of heat and fluids. Mechanical engineers are regarded as the ‘general practitioner’ of the engineering field, with the ability to specialize across a wide array of fields that include energy, health, defense, transportation, manufacturing, robotics, and complex systems. The major also includes a broad study of foundational engineering topics such as mechanics, materials, circuits and options for more specialized topics such as robotics, bioinstrumentation, fluid flow, vibration analysis, and energy transformations.
The strength of Elon’s program is that it includes a strong foundation in the liberal arts. Elon mechanical engineering graduates will not only have the background to solve problems using their mathematical and scientific tools, but will have gained all the tools learned through their study: critical thinking, communication, and creativity. Due to the breadth of the degree, mechanical engineering graduates are poised to solve the problems of the future, no matter what they may be. Students will learn through a series of hands on experiences, culminating in a Senior Capstone, in which they will work on a real world problem, supported by professors, to get practical experience as an engineer.
A Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Mechanical Engineering requires the completion of the Elon Core Curriculum as well as the Major Requirements listed below.
Major Requirements
Math and Science required courses: 32 sh
Engineering Foundations and Design required courses: 25 sh
| EGR 1210 | Introduction to Engineering | 3 sh |
| EGR 1230 | Engineering Graphical Communication | 2 sh |
| CSC 1300 | Computer Science I | 4 sh |
| EGR 2060 | Engineering Mechanics - Statics | 3 sh |
| EGR 2080 | Engineering Mechanics - Dynamics | 3 sh |
| EGR 2210 | Engineering Design for Service | 4 sh |
| EGR 2260 | Structure and Properties of Materials | 4 sh |
| EGR 4970 | Senior Engineering Design I | 4 sh |
| EGR 4971 | Senior Engineering Design II | 4 sh |
| EGR 0070 | Senior Comprehensive Evaluation | 0 sh |
Social Science and Humanities courses: 8 sh
Choose one economics and one ethics course. These courses may count toward the Elon Core Curriculum requirements. Possible options include the following courses. For other courses in this category seek approval of the Chair of the Department of Engineering.
Mechanical Depth required courses: 24 sh
Mechanical Breadth: 4 sh
Choose four hours from the following:
Graduates should have an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors
an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts
an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives
an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies
Total Credit Hours: 97