Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor of Science Degree at Texas A&M Univeristy-Corpus Christi
What is Mechanical Engineering? Mechanical Engineering is an engineering discipline that requires an understanding of mechanics, kinematics, thermodynamics and energy, and involves the application of principles of physics and mathematics to develop mechanical systems. The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) defines mechanical engineering as: the branch of engineering that serves society through the analysis, design, and manufacture of systems, at all size-scales that convert a source of energy to useful mechanical work.
The educational objectives of this program are to graduate students who will:
- Practice the mechanical engineering discipline successfully within community accepted standards
- Possess teamwork and communications skills to develop a successful career in mechanical engineering
- Fulfill professional and ethical responsibilities in the practice of mechanical engineering, including social, environmental and economic considerations
- Engage in professional service, such as participation in professional society and community service
- Engage in life-long learning activities, such as graduate studies or professional workshops, and
- Develop a professional career in the prevailing market that meets personal goals, objectives and desires.
These goals are consistent with the expectations of the accrediting organization ABET.
BS in Mechanical Engineering, Program Outcomes:
- Apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering in discerning methods.
- Design, perform, and analyze experiments for thermo- fluid and mechanical systems.
- Design thermo-fluid, energy, mechanical and control systems to meet specifications within environmental, safety, manufacturability constraints.
- Participate effectively in teams involving multi-disciplines.
- Identify, formulate, and solve thermo-fluid, and mechanical systems by applying basic principles, including open-ended problems.
- Develop practical solutions for mechanical engineering problems under professional limitations.
- Communicate effectively with written or oral using modern visual means in a technical setting.
- Understand contemporary issues in engineering.
- Understand the impact of engineering in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context.
- Be prepared for a lifelong of continuing education.
- Have an ability to use modern modeling techniques, and computing tools.
How to Apply for the Mechanical Engineering Program:
First Year Students: Submit application via the Office of Admissions (http://admissions.tamucc.edu/freshman/), following all established guidelines and selecting Mechanical Engineering (MEEN) as your declared major.
Admission to the major is competitive. Applications will be evaluated by a departmental selection committee for eligibility. Students will be notified by the program of their acceptance or denial. Students who are not selected by the committee for full acceptance into the Mechanical Engineering program, but who are deemed to be good prospects for success in the program with additional leveling work will be accepted as "Pre-Mechanical Engineering" students (PREM). These students will be assigned coursework for completion and subsequent re-evaluation by the MEEN selection committee.
Students who are not selected as MEEN majors will be asked to select another major to begin their academic careers.
Transfer Students: Students may transfer to Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi as either Freshmen Transfer students (less than 30 credit hours) or as standard transfer students (more than 30 credit hours). For admissions standards and instructions for these two groups please see the following websites:
- Less than 30 credit hours in transfer: http://admissions.tamucc.edu/freshman_transfer/
- 30 or more credit hours in transfer: http://admissions.tamucc.edu/transfer/
Transfer students should select Mechanical Engineering (MEEN) as their declared major. Admission to the major is competitive. Applications will be evaluated by a departmental selection committee for eligibility. Students will be notified by the program of their acceptance or denial.
Students who are not selected by the committee for full acceptance into the Mechanical Engineering program, but who are deemed to be good prospects for success in the program with additional leveling work will be accepted as "Pre-Mechanical Engineering" students (PREM). These students will be assigned coursework for completion and subsequent re-evaluation by the MEEN selection committee. Students who are not selected as MEEN majors will be asked to select another major to begin their academic careers.
Transfer students should also be aware that outside courses may not be applicable to the TAMUCC Mechanical Engineering degree plan. Transfer course work will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Please see the Academic Advisor for Mechanical Engineering for more information.
Current TAMUCC students: Current Texas A&M University- Corpus Christi students wishing to change their major to Mechanical Engineering (MEEN) should be aware that application to the major is competitive and a change of major application must be evaluated for eligibility. Current students will be evaluated based on the following criteria:
- Successful completion (grade of C or higher) or current eligibility for Math 2413
- Grades of C or better in all ENTC, ENGR or MATH coursework
- Science proficiency
Students will be notified by the Mechanical Engineering Academic Advisor of their acceptance or denial. Students who are not selected by the committee for full acceptance into the Mechanical Engineering program, but who are deemed to be good prospects for success in the program with additional leveling work will be accepted as "Pre-Mechanical Engineering" students (PREM). These students will be assigned coursework for completion and subsequent re-evaluation by the MEEN selection committee.
Students who are not approved to change their majors to MEEN will remain in their originally declared majors and their Change of Major request will be nullified.
Current students approved to change their major to MEEN should be aware that not all courses will be applicable towards the Mechanical Engineering degree plan. Transfer course work or work from another major will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Please see the Academic Advisor for Mechanical Engineering for more information.
Degree Plans: Official degree plans are available via the Academic Advisor for Mechanical Engineering. Degree Plans are a requirement for all first-year students, new transfer students, or new majors.
Holds will be placed on all students who fail to establish a degree plan within their first semester in the major. For a degree plan appointment, contact the College of Science & Technology Advising Center at 361-825-6094.
A sample degree plan is available here: CLICK HERE
Scholarships: Mechanical Engineering scholarships are available. For more information see the TAMUCC scholarship office website at http://scholarships.tamucc.edu.
Academic Advising: Mechanical Engineering has a designated Academic Advisor to assist you with questions about the major, registration issues and questions about your degree plan. Please contact Ida Olivarez at ida.olivarez@tamucc.edu or 361-825-6094. For more information, please see the College of Science & Technology Advising website at http://www.sci.tamucc.edu/advising/index.html.
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING PROGRAM
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi,
College of Science and Technology,
6300 Ocean Drive, Unit 5806,
Corpus Christi, TX 78412-5806
Phone: 361-825-5849
Website: http://entc.tamucc.edu/meen.htmlDr. Asad Salem, Program Coordinator for Mechanical Engineering
Office: ST 222E
Phone: 361-825-5899
Email: asad.salem@tamucc.eduIda Olivarez, Academic Advisor for Mechanical Engineering
Office: FC 168
Phone: 361-825-5797
Email: ida.olivarez@tamucc.eduAmanda Clawson, Program Specialist for Mechanical Engineering
Office: ST 222
Phone: 361-825-5849
Email: amanda.clawson@tamucc.edu
