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Undergraduate
Academic Program Information
Program
Objectives for the Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Graduates from our program, within the first few years of their
career, will
either achieve professional employment in the broad field of mechanical
engineering or related disciplines or enroll in programs of advanced
study in
engineering, science, and other professions, including business
and law.
These objectives are consistent with the mission of the Watson
School which is
to provide instructional and research services in the broad field
of
engineering and applied science.
The
emphasis in the Mechanical Engineering curriculum is on the application
of engineering fundamentals rather than specialized areas within
mechanical engineering. Care has been taken to ensure a balanced
integration of theory, design and laboratory practice through
the selection and sequencing of courses within the syllabus. Computer
applications are an integral part of the total education program.
The
curriculum has been designed to provide strong technical preparation
in mechanical engineering. Students enter the BSME program either
as freshmen, as transfers from other schools such as community
colleges, as internal transfers from Harpur College of Arts and
Sciences or as part of a 3-2 program from the Department of Physics,
Applied Physics and Astronomy in Harpur College or from other
SUNY schools. Entering students to the program (as freshman) are
part of the Engineering Design Division. After the fundamental
concepts are studied, students advance to more specialized and
robust Mechanical Engineering topics in our upper division courses.
Exploration of individual interests is encouraged through the
use of technical and open electives. The primary goal of the curriculum
is to prepare the graduates for professional practice in mechanical
engineering or continued study at the graduate level, based on
a thorough grounding in the fundamentals and skills used by the
mechanical engineer.
Program
Educational Outcomes for the Bachelor of Science in
Mechanical
Engineering
Fast
Track BS-MBA
The Watson School and the School of Management
cooperate to offer a combined Fast Track BS-MBA program, which
allows Watson students to earn an MBA in one additional year beyond
the normal four-year BS degree in Mechanical Engineering. Interested
students should apply in their junior year, and can obtain more
information from the Watson
Fast-Track Masters in Business Administration Combined Degree
Program page. That page includes a sample Program
of Study for Mechanical Engineering.
The
department encourages students to earn an international studies
certificate in parallel with the BSME. Students interested in
this program should seek advice from the Watson
School Advising Office prior to initial registration.
Other program alternatives, such as combined degrees in mechanical
engineering and computer science, are available to qualified students.
A minor in computer science and other disciplines is also possible.
Qualified
students are able to participate in engineering practice through
internships that are available with a number of local companies.
- Applying
- The University's application forms are available online. Forms
can be printed and submitted via mail or applications can be
made online. If you have questions, feel free to contact the
Watson
School Advising Office (Phone 607-777-6203). Application
Codes - In completing the University's application forms, use
code 0268 (Mechanical Engineering) to indicate interest in Mechanical
Engineering.
- As
previously indicated, the program also welcomes transfer students.
Typically a two-year Associate of Science in Engineering science
degree, or equivalent work, will transfer in as 60 credit package
and junior-level status. Forms
for transfer applicants are also available online.
- There
is a dedicated staff in the Watson School to assist current
and potential future students with questions regarding program
planning issues.
- More
information on all Mechanical Engineering Programs (both undergraduate
and graduate)
can be obtained from the University
Bulletin. Graduate programs leading to the MEng, MS and
PhD degrees are offered in addition to
the BSME degree.
The
undergraduate program in mechanical engineering is accredited
by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation
Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).
The
Mechanical Engineering Department is committed to ensuring academic
integrity, and the department abides by the Watson School's Academic
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