The program in Mechanical Engineering at AAMU has been developed to meet the challenges of today's engineering profession. Nowadays Engineering is more interdisciplinary, team oriented and environmentally sensitive than ever before. This program encompasses the traditional roles of Mechanical Engineering in areas of analysis, design, manufacturing, and testing of mechanical and thermal systems, (such as: boilers, steam plants, heat exchangers, hydraulic systems, refrigeration, etc.) and includes system integration, propulsion systems, concurrent engineering, and other competitive manufacturing practices. Design for manufacture considers elements such as consumer satisfaction, time to market, and others. The program in Mechanical Engineering at AAMU, is designed to provide a strong foundation in engineering analysis, design, manufacture and engineering sciences; leading to the Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering. The general program includes courses in fluid and solid mechanics, heat transfer, thermodynamics, energy systems, instrumentation, mechanical design, manufacturing, controls and system integration. Emphasis is placed in an appropriate combination of theoretical and experimental instruction to enable students to carry-out engineering projects in mechanical engineering that cover concurrent engineering design practices. Therefore each lab experiment contains elements of design and manufacture. Students' instruction will include use of modern computer simulation tools such as MatLab, CAD, Lab-View and others as appropriate in developing their designs. Additionally, students are required to take a two-semester capstone design course which addresses integration in design, manufacturing, reliability, economics, maintainability, and life-cycle disposal in their projects. Computer literacy is accomplished by a formal course in FORTRAN and communication and writing skills are developed. These skills are important part of lab reports evaluation and oral presentations. Students are required to develop skills to use different computer environments and application PC software like word processors, spreadsheets and databases. Mechanical engineering graduates can expect to work in government and in private or public corporations throughout the entire country. These range from automotive corporations to aerospace companies. Mechanical engineering graduates can continue their education by pursuing graduate studies. General Requirements Prospective students must qualify for admission to the University and must satisfy the following requirements prior to transfer from University College to the Mechanical Engineering Department:

1. Demonstrate competence in the basic areas of reading, writing, logical reasoning, and mathematics as measured by standardized assessment instruments.
2. Complete a minimum of 23 credit hours from the core curriculum and university requirement.
3. Meet all requirements for admission to the mechanical engineering program.

Students interested in the mechanical engineering program as a major are required to report to the department office and schedule an interview with the department chairperson at the earliest time possible. The interview will provide an opportunity to fill in appropriate documentation for the student file. To meet graduation requirements the student typically will complete one hundred and thirty two (132) credit hours as a minimum requirement for the satisfactory completion of studies leading to the B.S.M.E. degree. Alabama A&M University requires that all students take a one credit hour course in university orientation, and four credit hours in physical education.

Program Objectives:

1. Provide students with a solid preparation in mechanical engineering to pursue professional careers in this field and develop professional skills for life long learning.
2. Provide a strong, fundamental educational in areas of mechanical engineering, such as: thermal and mechanical sciences and system design.
3. Provide laboratory experiences to develop the students' skills in design of experiments, laboratory safety, data acquisition, instrumentation and laboratory report writing.
4. Develop computer competency and an intelligent use of computers as a tool for developing solutions to engineering problems.
5. Provide flexibility through the offering of technical electives so that students may acquire additional competence in current and emerging technologies that will allow them to pursue their individual career objectives while being prepared to participate and contribute in the technology-driven global economy.