The mechanical engineering program has the General Program and two concentrations:
the Manufacturing Systems Concentration and
the Propulsion Systems Concentration.
To meet graduation requirements the student must complete 129 credit hours as a minimum requirement for the satisfactory completion of studies leading to the B.S.M.E. Degree. Students must complete the program requirements with an overall cumulative grade point average of 2.00. A minimum of 2.00 grade point average is also required in all major courses. Prerequisites are required for approval of any subsequent courses. Students are encouraged to earn a grade of C or better in all prerequisites before proceeding to any advanced courses.
The University requires that all students take a one credit hour course in university orientation and two credit hours in an approved health course.
Transfer credits from other institutions are accepted conditionally, subject to departmental approval and approval by the Vice President for Academic Affairs. The department may require the completion of class projects through independent study. Transfer students must complete at least one-half of the ME courses and earn the final 30 hours of work towards their degree at AAMU
Student Outcomes
The student outcomes for the mechanical engineering program are:
an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering,
an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data,
an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability,
an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams,
an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems,
an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility,
an ability to communicate effectively,
the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context,
a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning,
a knowledge of contemporary issues, and
an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.