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  Aug 21, 2025
 
2011-2012 USC Sumter Bulletin 
    
2011-2012 USC Sumter Bulletin [Archived Catalog]

Mechanical Engineering, B.S.E.


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Learning Outcomes Department of Mechanical Engineering 
Curriculum College of Engineering and Computing 

Learning Outcomes


 

  • The graduates shall have the ability to analyze, design and realize mechanical and thermal systems.
  • The graduates shall have the ability to use contemporary computational techniques and tools.
  • The graduates shall have competence in design of experiments, experimental practices and data interpretation.
  • The graduates shall have the ability to apply mathematics through linear algebra, multivariate calculus and differential equations.
  • The graduates shall have the ability to apply statistical methods to analyze and interpret data.
  • The graduates shall have an understanding of the chemistry and physics that are fundamental to mechanical engineering.
  • The graduates shall have the ability to perform engineering economic analyses.
  • The graduates shall have the ability to plan, schedule, and execute engineering projects.
  • The graduates shall have effective oral and written communication skills.
  • The graduates shall have an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility.
  • The graduates shall have the ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams.
  • The graduates shall have an understanding of and the ability to engage in life-long.
  • The graduates shall have an appreciation for the role of engineering in modern society.
  • The graduates shall have an appreciation for literature, fine arts and humanities.
  • The graduates shall have the ability in one foreign language to comprehend the topic and main ideas on familiar subjects.

 


Curriculum


See College of Engineering and Computing  for entrance requirements, progression requirements, and special academic opportunities.

Degree Requirements (126 Hours)


Major Requirements (92 Hours)

(3 Hours)


    Freshman Elective (3 Hours)


    Ethics Elective (3 Hours)


    History Elective (3 Hours)


    Fine Arts Elective (3 Hours)


    Arts and Sciences (Curriculum I) Elective (3 Hours)


    Math and Science


    Engineering Topics


    (54 Hours)


      Engineering Electives (12 Hours)


      A listing of acceptable elective courses is maintained in the department office.

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