The Bachelor of Science (BS) in mechanical engineering curriculum begins with a strong emphasis on mathematics, physics and chemistry. It continues with a concentration in engineering sciences, including solid and fluid mechanics; thermodynamics, heat and mass transport; materials; and systems analysis and control. It concludes with laboratory and design courses which demonstrate the ways in which scientific knowledge is applied in the design and development of useful devices and manufacturing processes. The mechanical engineering program may be roughly sub-divided into two-year groupings. In the first two years, the program emphasizes the fundamentals of mathematics and basic science that are essential for an understanding of most branches of engineering. In the last two years of the program, the department emphasizes engineering science and design and provides technical electives in the following areas: Air Conditioning Theory and Design Bioengineering Dynamics and Control Systems Fluid Mechanics and Solid Mechanics Energy Systems and Thermal Design Material Science and Composites Mechanical Systems Design and Manufacturing Motorsports Engineering Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer

The mechanical engineering BSME program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org. BSME Program Educational Objectives The program offered by the Department of Mechanical Engineering of the University of Colorado Denver can be completed in the afternoon and evening hours to accommodate both working and traditional students. The department seeks to graduate a diverse population of students with a bachelors degree, who within a few years of graduation are able to: (1) be employed by a diverse group of industries, research laboratories and educational institutions (2) pursue careers in traditional engineering, interdisciplinary areas, research and education (3) pursue post-graduate education and advanced degrees. BSME Student Educational Outcomes an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data an ability to design a system component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability an ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility an ability to communicate effectively the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning a knowledge of contemporary issues an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice