Bachelor Mechanical Engineering
Ohio Northern University
Key Information
Campus location
Ada, USA
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
4 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
USD 37,200 / per year *
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Introduction
At the T.J. Smull College of Engineering, you’ll gain a solid foundation in the field, learning about material science, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, the design process and more. You’ll have the option of specializing in an area that you’re passionate about – like advanced energy, robotics, bioengineering or aerospace.
Our academic program is rigorous. Expect to work hard and be challenged. But there’s no need to stress, because we offer a supportive and collaborative environment. Your professors, fellow engineering students and ONU alumni will become your friends and family. They will help you succeed and open doors for you.
Upon graduation, you’ll be ready for whatever the future holds, whether it’s designing the next-generation automobile, building a robotic system for a manufacturer, developing alternative energy solutions or starting your own company!
Student Organizations
In the College of Engineering, we have a variety of active and award-winning student organizations. Through participation in one or more of these groups, you’ll have the opportunity to network, be a leader, make lifelong friends, gain knowledge about your chosen profession, volunteer, travel to regional and national conferences, and more.
Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)
This professional organization has more than 90,000 members worldwide who share information and exchange ideas for advancing the engineering of mobility systems. SAE is a one-stop resource for the latest information and expertise in self-propelled vehicles for use on land or sea, in air or space. SAE hosts the Baja SAE and SAE Aero Design competitions.
Society of Women Engineers (SWE)
This professional organization is open to male and female engineers who are dedicated to making known the need for more female engineers and for encouraging young women to consider majoring in engineering. ONU’s chapter provides support for its female students and hosts social activities.
Phi Sigma Rho
This group is a social sorority for women in engineering or engineering technology. Sisters develop the highest standard of personal integrity, strive for academic excellence and build friendships that last a lifetime.
Tau Beta Pi
This national honorary engineering association is for juniors who are in the upper 12.5 percent of their class and seniors who are in the upper 20 percent of their class.
Innovators of Ohio Northern (ION)
This new group is for innovative students interested in physical space and design. The group’s focus is on improving the physical environments in which students learn on campus.
Joint Engineering Council (JEC)
This group represents the study body of the College of Engineering. Members work closely with the dean of the College of Engineering, the faculty, and our student organizations. Its purpose is to cultivate greater cooperation and communication between all groups.
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) enables collaboration, knowledge sharing, career enrichment, and skills development across all engineering disciplines, toward a goal of helping the global engineering community develop solutions to benefit lives and livelihoods.
American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics
The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) is a professional society specializing in the aerospace field. ONU's on-campus chapter gives students many opportunities, including competing in the SAE Aero Design competition, where students design, build and fly a radio-controlled airplane against other universities at locations across the country.
Theta Tau
Theta Tau is the oldest, largest and foremost coed fraternity for engineers. ONU’s chapter helps members develop and maintain a high standard of professionalism while forming lasting friendships. All engineering majors are encouraged to join.
Curriculum
You’ll need 128 credit hours to earn your Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME). We encourage you to use your elective hours to pursue a minor of your choice or a concentration that will align with your interests and passions.
Make the world better
Your mechanical engineering education will blend challenging coursework with real-world learning. You’ll work on team projects and solve engineering challenges for actual clients. You’ll not only apply the knowledge you learn in class, but also hone skills in leadership, teamwork, creativity, and entrepreneurship. These skills are essential to every successful mechanical engineer.
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Program Outcome
Program Educational Objectives: Graduates of the mechanical engineering program will attain:
- Success in their chosen profession.
- Recognition for their ability to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences and to work with people of various backgrounds.
- Respect by working in a dedicated, competent, and ethical manner.
- Professional development through continued studies.
Student Outcomes: By the time of graduation, students majoring in mechanical engineering will have:
- An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
- 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
- An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
- 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
- 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
- An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
- An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.
Accreditation: The degree of Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET.
Career Opportunities
Get A High-Impact Head Start
We boast a 100 percent placement rate for students in co-op employment opportunities, which begin in the second semester of the junior year and continue for one year. Our mechanical engineering students co-op at Battelle Memorial Institute, Borg Warner Turbo Systems, Emerson Climate Technologies, Honda and other well-known companies.
Over the last five years, an average of 95 percent of our mechanical engineering majors found a full-time engineering job or enrolled in graduate school within six months of graduation.
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