Mechanical Engineering Undergraduate Major (BS, HBS) < Oregon State University (2024)

This program is available at the following locations:

• Corvallis
• Ecampus
• OSU-Cascades (hybrid)

Options available:

• Aerospace Engineering
• Computational Engineering
• Energy and Fluid Systems
• Energy Systems Engineering
• Materials Design and Manufacturing
• Mechanical Engineering Science
• Product Design and Manufacturing
• Robotic Control

The Bachelor of Science and Honors Bachelor of Science degrees in Mechanical Engineering are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.ABET.org.

At Oregon State University, the mechanical engineering focal areas include design, manufacturing, materials, mechanics, robotics & control, and thermal–fluid sciences.

Students can select options within the degree that focus on Robotic Control, Product Design and Manufacturing, Aerospace, Energy and Fluids Systems, or Materials Design and Manufacturing.

A degree option in Computational Engineering is available to Ecampus students.

Program Educational Objectives—Mechanical Engineering

Note: The Bachelor of Science and Honors Bachelor of Science degrees in Mechanical Engineering are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.ABET.org. ABET accreditation, which is voluntary and achieved through a peer review process, provides assurance that a college or university program meets the quality standards established by the profession for which the program prepares its students.

OSU Mechanical Engineering graduates receive an innovative education, and within 3 to 5 years of graduation will have:

1. Created value to organizations through the analysis, evaluation, and improvement of engineered systems and processes using appropriate mechanical engineering methods and tools.
2. Communicated effectively across disciplines and cultures to manage and/or lead activities in support of organizational goals and objectives.
3. Innovated systems and processes, in response to organizational challenges, though the application of structured and unstructured mechanical engineering methodologies, including engineering design and problem solving.

Major Code: 321

Upon successful completion of the program, students will meet the following learning outcomes:

• Identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
• 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.
• Communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
• 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.
• Function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
• Develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusion.
• Acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.
• Apply principles of engineering, basic science, and mathematics (including multivariate calculus and differential equations).
• Model, analyze, design, and realize physical systems, components or processes.
• Prepare students to work professionally in either thermal or mechanical systems areas.

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Baccalaureate Core Course (BCC)

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Writing Intensive Course (WIC)

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Core Education course. Applies only to students admitted to an OSU undergraduate degree from Summer 2025 onwards

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Prerequisite for upper-division courses

Major Code: 321

Degree plans are subject to change and the following is only an example of how students may complete their degree in four years. Students should consult their advisor to determine the best degree plan for them. Contact details for advisors can be found on theAcademic Advisingpage.