Welcome to YSU's Mechanical Engineering program. We offer Bachelor of Engineering (BE) and Master of Science in Engineering (MSE) degrees in Mechanical Engineering. The undergraduate program provides a strong background in mathematics, the sciences, and fundamentals of engineering, as well as tracks in the design and analysis of solid mechanics systems, thermal fluid flow systems, and dynamic systems. In addition to a quality education, most students participate in co-op or internship job assignments during their time with us, making them more marketable upon completion of their degrees. Graduates of the program enjoy placement in many areas of the diverse mechanical engineering job market.
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Hazel Marie, Ph.D., P.E.
Department of Mechanical, Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
Phone: (330) 941-3015
E-mail: hmarie@ysu.edu
Mechanical engineering is the branch of the engineering profession that is concerned with harnessing the power of machines to accomplish tasks and goals faster, safer, and more efficiently. Within the broad field of mechanical engineering, this can vary greatly in complexity and magnitude, from athletic equipment for enhancing performance to household items for living comfort to cars that get us where we’re going to medical devices that keep us healthy.
The challenge of mechanical engineering is to weave together fundamental knowledge of not just mathematics, physics and chemistry, but also fluid and thermal sciences, kinetics and dynamics in order to approach problem solving creatively and design real-world solutions. Our curriculum prepares students for a wide variety of technical and professional careers areas that have their roots in mechanical engineering: aerospace, power generation, transportation, biotechnology, manufacturing, product design, robotics and controls, and many more.
Program Mission
The mission of the mechanical engineering program is to further the missions and objectives of the University and the College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics by providing an opportunity for a quality education in Mechanical Engineering to the people it serves, particularly those in northeast Ohio and western Pennsylvania. The program also strives to provide professional service to the local and regional industry and to the public. The program is committed to meeting regional and state-wide priorities in higher education by providing its students with a broad, general education and an up-to-date technological curriculum in a four-year undergraduate program, and an application-oriented evening graduate program, offering a Master of Science in Engineering degree to practicing engineers and recent engineering graduates. The program also strives to enhance quality research and scholarly activities to be integrated with teaching and meet the needs of the region by providing area schools, businesses, industries, and government agencies with technical expertise.
Program Educational Objectives
The program educational objectives of the mechanical engineering undergraduate program are to educate graduates who will be professional, productive, and ethical members of society. As they progress professionally after graduation, our alumni will do the following:
- Demonstrate successful application of mechanical engineering knowledge and skills through:
- employment in leadership roles in industry, academia, government, or other organizations
- engagement in research and development in graduate study or industry
- analytical problem solving in less traditional careers such as law, medicine, business, public policy, secondary education, service industries, etc.
- mentorship of younger engineers in careers involving management or entrepreneurship
- Demonstrate the commitment to lifelong learning through:
- active participation in professional development opportunities in their disciplines; such as conferences, short courses, graduate education
- development of new knowledge and skills necessary for new areas of expertise or careers
- adaption of their fundamental engineering knowledge for effectiveness in changing global markets and workforce trends
- Demonstrate active engagement in professional service through:
- application of their engineering knowledge to advance society and to help solve technical and societal problems
- engagement in activities that promote sustainable economic development that enhances the quality of life
- promotion of the engineering profession as a source of societal good
- participation in community activities where their engineering knowledge adds significantly to their contributions
These Program Educational Objectives describe long-term accomplishments for which we seek to prepare the graduates of Youngstown State University mechanical engineering program. It is expected that progress toward these objectives is measurable.
Student Outcomes
The YSU mechanical engineering program student outcomes ensure that our graduates have been given the skills to attain the program educational objectives after graduation. Student outcomes for direct assessment are ABET specified outcomes (1) through (7). Our students are expected to graduate with:
1. Engineering Expertise - an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
2. Design Expertise - an ability to 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
3. Communication Skills - an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
4. Professional Responsibility - an ability to 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
5. Teamwork Competency - an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives
6. Experimental Competency - an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
7. Life-long Learning - an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies
Accreditation
The Mechanical Engineering BE program has been accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org.
Annual Enrollment and Graduation Data
Term Enrollment
Fall 2012 154
Fall 2013 167
Fall 2014 194
Fall 2015 210
Fall 2016 253
Fall 2017 252
Fall 2018 239
Academic Year Degree Awarded
2012-2013 27
2013-2014 34
2014-2015 46
2015-2016 41
2016-2017 59
2017-2018 65
Vision Statement
Mechanical engineering and mechanical engineering education, in particular, face dramatic challenges in the future due to rapidly changing technologies and a new pattern of societal and industrial demands. The vision of the program is to meet these challenges and exceed the expectations of its constituents by focusing on the following primary strategies of the program:
- Continuous improvement of an educational environment for outstanding teaching and learning
- Development of a productive research program through a strategic focus on technology development in emerging areas such as green energy, computer simulation, and nanotechnology
- Successful co-op and internship programs that provides students with on-the-job training opportunities
- An assessment program and procedures in order to insure a high quality program focusing on the needs of the program's constituents (the students, alumni, employers, faculty, administrations, community and the general public)
- Healthy enrollment that facilitates diversification of curriculum and faculty research and professional development
In order to achieve its educational objectives and to further the missions and objectives of the University and the College, the program provides an educational environment, teeming with opportunities for students to learn and acquire essential knowledge and skills that are defined in the ABET Criteria 2000, through its curriculum and extra-curricular activities. The program maintains undergraduate and graduate curricula that are well balanced in engineering fundamentals, state-of-the-art technology, and real-world engineering applications, in the primary specialty areas of fluid thermal sciences, and mechanics of deformable bodies. The undergraduate curriculum also contains courses that foster:
- critical and independent thinking
- decision making
- development of interpersonal communication and a life-long learning attitude
- working within a team
- integration of knowledge, skills, ethics, and personal responsibility
Although the program intends to cultivate the capabilities of its students' problem solving, fundamental and advanced engineering analyses, design, research, and development, it also intends to provide the students with maximum exposure to hands-on, experimental skills to insure the high quality of its graduates. Through courses like stress analysis, thermal fluid applications, and finite element analysis, students will acquire strong tools for design and pertinent knowledge to solve real-world engineering problems. Our emphasis on engineering applications, computer simulation, and hands-on experience are complementary to each other and encourage students to apply analytical methods to engineering problems.
This approach enhances the effectiveness of teaching and also facilitates the students' understanding of abstract and difficult subjects. The ultimate goal of the program is to provide the society and industry with "whole person" mechanical engineers with superior technical capability.
Mechanical Engineering Laboratories
The mechanical engineering program maintains six physical experimental laboratories in Moser Hall. A wide array of modern equipment, instrumentation devices, and department-owned computers are housed in spacious rooms that support academic instruction and research activities in applied thermodynamics, heating and air conditioning, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, stress analysis, vibrations, and material property characterization. Other mechanical engineering laboratories are simulation and computing-related laboratories that include computer-aided design, machine design, kinematic and dynamic systems, and finite-element analysis. The College and the mechanical engineering program maintain modern computing facilities in Moser Hall and constantly upgrade hardware and software. The students and faculty also use the university computing facilities in Meshel Hall and Kilcawley Center.
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Cooperative Education
The mechanical engineering program strongly encourages its students to actively participate in the optional cooperative education program. The parallel co-op arrangement which combines work and study each semester is recommended. However, full time employment in the summer can also be included. Students must register for a co-op course and submit documentation as specified by professional practice office.
Advisement
The mechanical engineering program specifies mandatory advisement. Every student in the program is advised every semester before his or her registration. Students cannot finalize their registration without approval of the faculty advisor or chair.
Industrial Advisory Board
The Industrial Advisory Board is another valuable resource in ensuring a quality program. It is composed of members of various local industries, having a vital interest and purpose in the school and/or department. The industry advisory board members can also serve as mentors on an industry sponsored project, as well as to advise the department in the area of curriculum development and research. Our board members include:
David Drabison -- Board Chair
Design Engineer
Babcock & Wilcox Company, Nuclear Operations Group
John Divitto
Business Development Manager
Babcock & Wilcox Company, Power Generation Group
Tony Ghioldi
Vice President Sales
Quality Bridge & Fab, Inc.
Don Helle
Director – Global Process Engineering
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
Patrick Kiraly
Tooling Specialist
V&M Star
Mike Malito
Babcock & Wilcox Company (Retired)
Anthony J Nackino
Engineering Manager
Advanced Recycling Systems, Inc.
Gorman Ng
Regional Manager
O.E.M. and Government
Linde Hydraulics Corporation
David Peterson
Babcock & Wilcox Company (Retired)
Courtney A. Puhl
Delphi Corporation
Richard Ulam
Business Development Manager
ABB Power Systems Power Generation
Douglas Verenski
President and Chief Engineer
Hunter Lift
| COURSE | TITLE | S.H. |
|---|---|---|
| FIRST YEAR REQUIREMENT -STUDENT SUCCESS | ||
| YSU 1500 | Success Seminar | 1-2 |
| or YSU 1500S | Youngstown State University Success Seminar | |
| or HONR 1500 | Intro to Honors | |
| General Education Requirements | ||
| ENGL 1550 | Writing 1 | 3-4 |
| or ENGL 1549 | Writing 1 with Support | |
| ENGL 1551 | Writing 2 | 3 |
| Mathematics requirement (met with MATH in major) | ||
| Arts and Humanities (2 courses) | ||
| PHIL 2626 | Engineering Ethics | 3 |
| or PHIL 2625 | Introduction to Professional Ethics | |
| Arts and Humanities elective | 3 | |
| Social Sciences (2 courses) | ||
| ECON 2610 | Principles 1: Microeconomics | 3 |
| Social Science elective | 3 | |
| Natural Sciences (2 courses, 1 with lab) (6-7 s.h.) | ||
| Met with two of the following required courses: CHEM 1515, PHYS 2610, PHYS 2611 and one lab: PHYS 2610L or CHEM 1515L | ||
| General Education Elective (9 s.h. select 2 other courses) | 6 | |
| CMST 1545 | Communication Foundations | 3 |
| Mechanical Engineering Courses | ||
| MECH 1560 | Engineering Communication with CAD | 2 |
| MECH 2603 | Thermodynamics 1 | 3 |
| MECH 2604 | Thermodynamics 2 | 3 |
| MECH 2606 | Engineering Materials | 3 |
| MECH 2641 | Dynamics | 3 |
| MECH 3708 | Dynamic Systems Modeling | 4 |
| MECH 3720 | Fluid Dynamics | 3 |
| MECH 3720L | Fluid Dynamics Laboratory | 1 |
| MECH 3725 | Heat Transfer 1 | 3 |
| MECH 3742 | Kinematics of Machines | 3 |
| MECH 3751 | Stress and Strain Analysis 1 | 3 |
| MECH 3751L | Stress and Strain Analysis 1 Laboratory | 1 |
| MECH 3762 | Design of Machine Elements | 3 |
| MECH 3762L | Design of Machine Elements Laboratory | 1 |
| MECH 4808 | Mechanical Systems Design 1 | 2 |
| MECH 4808L | Mechanical Systems Design Laboratory | 1 |
| MECH 4809 | Mechanical Systems Design 2 | 3 |
| MECH 4809L | Mechanical Systems Design Laboratory 2 | 1 |
| MECH 4825L | Heat Transfer and Thermodynamics Laboratory | 1 |
| MECH 5881 | Mechanical Vibrations | 3 |
| MECH 5881L | Mechanical Vibrations Laboratory | 1 |
| MECH electives (3) | 9 | |
| Other Engineering Courses | ||
| ENGR 1500 | Engineering Orientation | 1 |
| ENGR 1550 | Engineering Concepts | 2 |
| ENGR 1560 | Engineering Computing | 2 |
| CEEN 2601 | Statics | 3 |
| CEEN 2602 | Strength of Materials | 3 |
| CEEN 2602L | Strength of Materials Lab | 1 |
| ECEN 2614 | Basics of Electrical Engineering | 3 |
| ISEN 2610 | Engineering Statistics | 3-4 |
| or STAT 3743 | Probability and Statistics | |
| Mathematics courses | ||
| MATH 1571 | Calculus 1 | 4 |
| MATH 1572 | Calculus 2 | 4 |
| MATH 2673 | Calculus 3 | 4 |
| MATH 3705 | Differential Equations | 3 |
| Chemistry and Physics courses | ||
| CHEM 1515 | General Chemistry 1 | 3 |
| PHYS 2610 | General Physics 1 | 4 |
| PHYS 2610L | General Physics Laboratory 1 | 1 |
| or CHEM 1515L | General Chemistry 1 Laboratory | |
| PHYS 2611 | General Physics 2 | 4 |
| Total Semester Hours | 130-133 | |
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | S.H. | |
| YSU 1500 | Success Seminar or Youngstown State University Success Seminar or Intro to Honors | 1-2 |
| ENGL 1550 or ENGL 1549 | Writing 1 or Writing 1 with Support | 3-4 |
| CHEM 1515 | General Chemistry 1 | 3 |
| MATH 1571 | Calculus 1 | 4 |
| ENGR 1500 | Engineering Orientation | 1 |
| ENGR 1550 | Engineering Concepts | 2 |
| GER Elective | 3 | |
| Semester Hours | 17-19 | |
| Spring | ||
| ENGL 1551 | Writing 2 | 3 |
| MATH 1572 | Calculus 2 | 4 |
| PHYS 2610 | General Physics 1 | 4 |
| PHYS 2610L | General Physics Laboratory 1 | 1 |
| CMST 1545 | Communication Foundations | 3 |
| ENGR 1560 | Engineering Computing | 2 |
| Semester Hours | 17 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Fall | ||
| MECH 1560 | Engineering Communication with CAD | 2 |
| MECH 2606 | Engineering Materials | 3 |
| MATH 2673 | Calculus 3 | 4 |
| PHYS 2611 | General Physics 2 | 4 |
| CEEN 2601 | Statics | 3 |
| Semester Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| MECH 2603 | Thermodynamics 1 | 3 |
| MECH 2641 | Dynamics | 3 |
| MATH 3705 | Differential Equations | 3 |
| CEEN 2602 | Strength of Materials | 3 |
| CEEN 2602L | Strength of Materials Lab | 1 |
| ECEN 2614 | Basics of Electrical Engineering | 3 |
| Semester Hours | 16 | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Fall | ||
| MECH 2604 | Thermodynamics 2 | 3 |
| MECH 3720 | Fluid Dynamics | 3 |
| MECH 3742 | Kinematics of Machines | 3 |
| MECH 3751 | Stress and Strain Analysis 1 | 3 |
| MECH 3751L | Stress and Strain Analysis 1 Laboratory | 1 |
| ECON 2610 | Principles 1: Microeconomics | 3 |
| Semester Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| MECH 3708 | Dynamic Systems Modeling | 4 |
| MECH 3720L | Fluid Dynamics Laboratory | 1 |
| MECH 3725 | Heat Transfer 1 | 3 |
| MECH 3762 | Design of Machine Elements | 3 |
| MECH 3762L | Design of Machine Elements Laboratory | 1 |
| ISEN 2610 or STAT 3743 | Engineering Statistics or Probability and Statistics | 3-4 |
| Semester Hours | 15-16 | |
| Year 4 | ||
| Fall | ||
| MECH 4808 | Mechanical Systems Design 1 | 2 |
| MECH 4808L | Mechanical Systems Design Laboratory | 1 |
| MECH 4825L | Heat Transfer and Thermodynamics Laboratory | 1 |
| MECH 5881 | Mechanical Vibrations | 3 |
| MECH Elective | 3 | |
| PHIL 2626 | Engineering Ethics | 3 |
| GER Elective (SS) | 3 | |
| Semester Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| MECH 4809 | Mechanical Systems Design 2 | 3 |
| MECH 4809L | Mechanical Systems Design Laboratory 2 | 1 |
| MECH 5881L | Mechanical Vibrations Laboratory | 1 |
| MECH Elective | 3 | |
| MECH Elective | 3 | |
| GER Elective (AH) | 3 | |
| GER Elective | 3 | |
| Semester Hours | 17 | |
| Total Semester Hours | 130-133 | |
Mechanical Engineering Electives
| COURSE | TITLE | S.H. |
|---|---|---|
| Heat & Fluid Flow | ||
| MECH 4800 | Special Topics | 3 |
| MECH 4823 | Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning | 3 |
| MECH 4835 | Thermal Fluid Applications | 3 |
| MECH 5825 | Heat Transfer 2 | 3 |
| MECH 5836 | Fluid Power and Control | 3 |
| MECH 5885 | Computational Fluid Dynamics | 4 |
| Soild Mechanics | ||
| MECH 4800 | Special Topics | 3 |
| MECH 5842 | Kinetics of Machines | 3 |
| MECH 5852 | Stress and Strain Analysis 2 | 3 |
| MECH 5884 | Finite Element Analysis | 3 |
| MECH 5892 | Control of Mechanical Systems | 3 |
| MTEN 5868 | Failure Analysis Using the SEM | 3 |
Student Outcomes
The YSU mechanical engineering program student outcomes ensure that our graduates have been given the skills to attain the program educational objectives after graduation. Student outcomes for direct assessment are ABET specified outcomes (1) through (7). Our students are expected to graduate with:
1. Engineering Expertise - an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
2. Design Expertise - an ability to 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
3. Communication Skills - an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
4. Professional Responsibility - an ability to 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
5. Teamwork Competency - an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives
6. Experimental Competency - an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
7. Life-long Learning - an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies