MECHANICAL ENGINEERING (MEEG)
Joseph J. Renics
Head of the Department
204 Mechanical Engineering Bldg.
479-575-3153
Fax: 479-575-6982
E-mail: meeg-undergrad@engr.uark.edu
Visit our website at: http://comp.uark.edu/~meeg/
• Distinguished Professor Saxena
• Giffels Professor Bhat
• Professors Jong, Malshe, Rencis, Schmidt, West
• Associate Professors Couvillion, Gordon, Nutter, Roe,
Springer, Tung
• Assistant Professor Spearot, Zhang, Zou
• Instructor Davis
• Adjuncts Batzer, Cole, Hamilton
The mechanical engineering program is designed to offer a high-quality course of instruction involving classroom, laboratory, and extracurricular activities that results in graduates who are qualified and prepared to meet the demands of a professional career in the present and future work place and be able to assume a responsible place of leadership in a complex technological society.
The courses offered in mechanical engineering provide the student with a broad understanding of fundamental scientific principles that serve as a background for many fields of specialization. The undergraduate curriculum is designed to stress basic engineering principles and to assist in developing creative thinking. Emphasis is placed on the science and art of designing machines and systems, of converting energy into useful forms, and developing a basic understanding of engineering mechanics.
The undergraduate program leads to a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering; its educational objectives are to produce graduates who:
- effectively analyze and design mechanical systems and energy systems;
- contribute to the success of companies in Arkansas and the rest of the world through the practice of mechanical engineering;
- meet or exceed the needs and expectations of mechanical engineering employers in industry, government, and private practice;
- engage in professional activities that promote the mechanical engineering profession and provide continuing self-development;
- succeed in graduate study and research if pursued.
The Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering curriculum includes, in addition to the humanities/social science elective courses, a total of 12 hours of technical and science electives. A student must select these electives with the approval of his or her adviser. It is expected that electives will be chosen to provide a coherent program within one or more areas of specialization or options available to mechanical engineers. Areas of specialization are available in the nuclear, mechanical systems design, materials, thermal systems design, and engineering mechanics fields. Current options include pre-medical, management, business, and astronautics.
For a complete list of courses required for the Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering degree and a suggested sequence see the catalog of studies.
To download a PDF brochure regarding this program click here.
