UNDERGRADUATE
PROGRAM
HANDBOOK
Revised Version
April 1, 2019
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UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM HANDBOOK
DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND ARCHITECTURE
HOWARD UNIVERSITY
WASHINGTON, DC 20059
Revised April 1, 2019
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From the Department............
Welcome to Howard University and the Department of Mechanical Engineering. I am pleased that
you chose to enroll and work towards a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering.
Our undergraduate program in mechanical engineering is accredited by The Accreditation Board
for Engineering and Technology (ABET). You should know that the department also offers the
Master of Engineering and PhD degrees and you are encouraged to set your academic goals high
enough to obtain advanced degrees in mechanical engineering.
Over the years, the department has produced a large number of outstanding graduates who have
continued to excel in their chosen fields of work. Our graduates work with engineers and
professionals from other disciplines to provide the fuel that drives this nation’s industries and
government operations. They are also employed as leaders in academic institutions and other
varied professions in the United States and across the world. With a good preparation in the
fundamentals of mechanical engineering you should be in a position to take full advantage of the
opportunities available in technology and enjoy a fascinating and rewarding career.
You will find in this Handbook a listing of courses designed for a four-year curriculum and a few
other resources that you should find very useful. This Handbook does not provide a complete guide
to information you need for your day-to-day stay here at Howard. You should consult other
university and college publications such as the H-Book, The Student Reference Manual and
Directory of Classes or other university publications that may become available in print or on line at the
Howard University web site for additional detailed information. You will be assigned an academic
advisor shortly after registration and you should make a point to visit with your advisor from time
to time for academic matters relating to your courses and career objectives. You should feel free
to visit the Office of the Department of Mechanical Engineering in Room 2032 LKD Building,
and the Office of Student Services in Room 1114 LKD Building and acquaint yourself with other
academic and non-academic resources that are available in the College. Many other resources that
are available at the University are described in the H-Book.
The Department of Mechanical Engineering faculty and staff are committed to continuous
improvements of our programs and we encourage your questions and comments on all aspects of
our programs. We are particularly interested in your comments regarding program educational
objectives, learning outcomes and the curriculum.
Again, welcome to the Mechanical Engineering Department and we invite your questions and
comments.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
VISION ......................................................................................................................................................................... 1
MISSION ...................................................................................................................................................................... 1
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES ................................................................... 1
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES .............................................................................. 1
ACADEMIC POLICIES, HONORS AND DEGREE REQUIREMENTS ............................................................. 2
FACULTY ADVISORS ...................................................................................................................................................................... 2
TRANSFER CREDIT ......................................................................................................................................................................... 2
CONSORTIUM COURSES.................................................................................................................................................................. 3
DEAN'S HONOR ROLL .................................................................................................................................................................... 3
ATTENDANCE REGULATIONS ......................................................................................................................................................... 3
ACADEMIC SUSPENSION AND READMISSION ................................................................................................................................... 3
GRADUATION ................................................................................................................................................................................ 3
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................................................................................................ 4
ACCREDITATION REQUIREMENTS REGARDING COURSE PREREQUISITES .......................................................................................... 4
SOCIAL SCIENCE AND HUMANITIES ELECTIVES .............................................................................................................................. 4
Table 1: Humanities Elective Options ................................................................................................................... 5
Table 2: Social Science Elective Options .............................................................................................................. 6
Table 3: University's African-American Course Options ...................................................................................... 7
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING CURRICULUM ................................................................................................ 8
FRESHMAN .................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
SOPHOMORE .................................................................................................................................................................................. 8
JUNIOR .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
SENIOR .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
PREREQUISITES AND CO-REQUISITES ................................................................................................................................ 9
TECHNICAL OPTIONS ............................................................................................................................................................ 12
Design & Manufacturing ..................................................................................................................................... 12
Energy.................................................................................................................................................................. 12
Applied Mechanics/Aerospace ............................................................................................................................. 12
FREE ELECTIVE .......................................................................................................................................................................... 13
ACADEMIC PROGRESS CHECKSHEET............................................................................................................ 14
FACULTY & STAFF DIRECTORY ....................................................................................................................... 15
DEPARTMENT BULLETIN BOARD .................................................................................................................... 16
STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS ............................................................................................................................... 16
OFFICE OF STUDENT SERVICES ....................................................................................................................... 16
NOTES: ...................................................................................................................................................................... 16
ASME CODE OF ETHICS OF ENGINEERS ........................................................................................................ 17
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MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
VISION
To be a leading program in providing undergraduate and graduate mechanical engineering
education and to graduate outstanding engineers that are prepared to assume leadership roles in
government, industry and academia.
MISSION
The mission of the department is to provide mechanical engineering majors a high-quality engineering
education and to contribute new knowledge through research in mechanical engineering and allied
disciplines. In addition, the department seeks to maintain recognition through scholarly work and service
to the college, the university and the external community.
To achieve the mission of the department of mechanical engineering, the faculty of the department, with
input from other constituents, established the following Undergraduate Program Educational Objectives:
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES
The Mechanical Engineering Undergraduate Program Educational Objectives (PEOs) are that our
graduates:
I. Establish careers in mechanical engineering or a related field
II. Successfully complete graduate school and/or obtain professional registration
III. Effectively lead other engineers in solving technical problems and developing products sought by
local and/or the global community
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES
Graduates of the Mechanical Engineering Program at Howard University have:
(a) an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
(b) an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data
(c) 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
(d) an ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams
(e) an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
(f) an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
(g) an ability to communicate effectively
(h) the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic,
environmental, and societal context
(i) a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning
(j) a knowledge of contemporary issues
(k) an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice
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ACADEMIC POLICIES, HONORS AND DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
This information has been prepared as a convenience for undergraduate Mechanical Engineering
students and their faculty advisors. It is not intended to replace official university publications such
as the Student Reference Manual
1
published by the Office of Enrollment Management, nor the H-
Book
2
, which serves as a general resource for all Howard University students, and is published by
the Office of Student Affairs. Students and their faculty advisors are encouraged to become familiar
with information contained in these documents and other university publications that may become
available in print form or on the Howard University web site
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1
Student Reference Manuel, http://www.howard.edu/enrollment/registration/default.htm # Student Reference Manual, Accessed
August 1, 2017
2
Howard University Student Handbook, http://www.howard.edu/students/hbook/H-book.pdf, Accessed August 1, 2017
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http://www.howard.edu
Faculty Advisors
Students in the Department of Mechanical Engineering are assigned a faculty advisor at the
beginning of their first semester in residence. Students should consult on a regular basis with their
faculty advisor on all academic matters and career objectives. Continuing students must report to
their faculty advisor to plan their program of study prior to the general registration period. After
the student and advisor plan a program of study, the advisor will issue a Personal Information
Number (PIN) that allows the student to register via the Bison Web. A new PIN will be issued each
semester.
Advanced Placement (AP) Credit
Students entering college for the first time may receive credit for work completed in high
(secondary) school through the advanced placement program administered by the College Board.
Upon submission of AP test results, the Department will review and grant credit if the score meets
the requirements set by the appropriate Howard University department offering a similar course.
Transfer Credit
Transfer credit is awarded
to students who are admitted as transfer students from an accredited
institution
after review of official transcripts from all of the student's previous institutions by the
Department of Mechanical Engineering. Courses for which transfer credit is given must be
equivalent to Howard University courses in content, prerequisites, co-requisites, and credit hours.
No credit will be transferred for courses that do not meet the prerequisites of courses in the
mechanical engineering curriculum at Howard University. Only courses in which a grade of "C" or
better was obtained at an accredited institution are transferable. Credits for some courses offered
by the College of Arts and Sciences are transferable from international institutions if those courses
have been evaluated by the University and are considered equivalent to courses offered at Howard
University. To apply for transfer credit, the student must provide official course descriptions and
other supporting documentation, i.e. a current University Catalog from all institutions in which
transfer credit is requested. Applications for transfer credit may be obtained from the office of the
Department of Mechanical Engineering.
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Consortium Courses
Howard University offers it’s qualified undergraduate and graduate degree students the opportunity
to enroll in courses in the Washington Metropolitan Area Consortium of Universities (WMACU).
Courses to be pursued through the Consortium must be courses not available at Howard University
during the given semester or year. Detailed eligibility requirements for enrolling in consortium
courses are contained in the Howard University Student Reference Manual published each
semester.
Dean's Honor Roll
Students with a grade point average of at least 3.0 based on a minimum load of 14 credits
for the semester will have their names placed on the Dean's Honor Roll.
Attendance Regulations
All students are expected to attend classes regularly and promptly. Students who are absent
from classes or laboratory periods are responsible for the entire work of the course.
Members of the faculty will hold students responsible for regular and prompt class
attendance.
Faculty members are responsible for reporting to the Chair of the Department the names of
students, whose repeated absences or tardiness are in their opinion, impairing the student's
work. In such cases, the Chair will take appropriate action, which may include
withdrawing the student from the course.
Academic Suspension and Readmission
The Department of Mechanical Engineering adheres to the policy published by the
university. Details concerning academic probation, suspension and readmission after
suspension are published in the Howard University H-Book and in the Student Reference
Manual.
Graduation
Students must be recommended for graduation by the faculty of the College of Engineering
and Architecture. Formal applications for graduation are required. Application forms may
be obtained from the Office of CEA Student Services, Room 1114 LKD Building.
Application should be made approximately seven months in advance of the anticipated date
of graduation. A copy of this application must be submitted to the Mechanical Engineering
Department Office for filing. If a student does not graduate when expected, the student
must reapply.
All students should consult with the Office of the Mechanical Engineering Department
prior to the published deadline to add courses for the fall semester of the academic year
in which they plan to graduate to assure that their proposed program of study will allow
them to meet all academic requirements for graduation in that academic year.
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Degree Requirements
To become a candidate for a bachelor's degree, the student must satisfy all entrance
requirements; satisfactorily complete the course requirements of the department for the
degree; have a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 2.0 for all work in which
enrolled and at least a 2.0 GPA in the mechanical engineering major (all courses listed in
the undergraduate mechanical engineering program curriculum with an MEEG prefix in
the course number); achieve a grade of C or higher in at least five-sixths of the credits
offered for graduation; complete in residence the last 30 credits of mechanical engineering
courses in the curriculum which leads to the degree BSME, and be recommended for
graduation by the faculty of the College of Engineering and Architecture.
Accreditation Requirements Regarding Course Prerequisites
Students enrolled in the Mechanical Engineering Program must follow the curriculum
published by the department. The department must approve any deviation from the
published curriculum, and it must be consistent with current curriculum criteria set by the
Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc. (ABET).
The ABET curriculum criteria requires a systematic progression through the curriculum by
students enrolled in the program. This means that all students must complete lower level
courses and satisfy prerequisite course requirements prior to enrolling in upper level
courses. Prerequisites and co-requisites for courses in the mechanical engineering
curriculum are listed in this Handbook.
Social Science and Humanities Electives
Course work in the humanities and social sciences is required as an integral part of the
engineering curriculum. Social science and humanities electives are offered primarily
through the College of Arts and Sciences. Electives may also be selected from the course
offerings of the School of Education and the School of Business. In addition, students must
also satisfy the university’s African-American studies requirement.
Each student must complete at least 12 credits in the social science or humanities areas.
Thus all students must take a minimum of four courses in the humanities and social
sciences. These courses are listed in Tables 1 and 2 below. The requirements can be
fulfilled as follows:
a) one course from the humanities
b) Economics I (Required)
c) An African American studies course as specified by the university requirements
d) Any other course from the social science/humanities options listed in Tables 1 and
2 below
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Note: If the selected African American studies course is not designated as a social science or humanities
course, you will still be required to take a total of twelve (12) credits in the social science/humanities in
addition to the selected African American studies course. Also note, students can earn credit for only one
Intro to Humanities I and Intro to Humanities II course regardless of the course number.
Table 1: Humanities Elective Options
Table 1
Humanities Elective Options
ARTH-161
Art Appreciation
GERM-014
Intro to Humanities I
CLAS-101
Greek Literature
GERM-015
Intro to Humanities II
CLAS-102
Roman Literature
GERM-100
Individual and Society
CLAS-103
Classical Art
GERM-101
Literature of Love
CLAS-014
Intro to Humanities I
GERM-107
Women in Literature
CLAS-015
Intro to Humanities II
GERM-109
Slavic Mythology
CLAS-016
Ideas in Antiquity
GERM-111
Classic Films in English
CLAS-108
Greek Drama
HUMA-107
Women in Literature
CLAS-109
Classical Mythology
RUSS-014
Intro to Humanities
CLAS-111
Satire & Comedy in the Ancient
World
RUSS-100 Russian Short Stories
CLAS-113
Women in the Ancient World
RUSS-101
Literature in Revolution
CLAS-114
Love in Antiquity
RUSS-103
Love and Hate in Literature
ENGL-014
Intro to Humanities I
RUSS-109
Slavic Mythology
ENGL-015
Intro to Humanities II
SPAN-014
Intro to Humanities I
ENGL-054
African- American Literature to
1940
SPAN -015 Intro to Humanities II
ENGL-055
African-American Literature since
1940
SPAN-100 Hispanic Literature in English
ENGL-056
Modern Caribbean Literature
SPAN-107
Women in Literature
ENGL-180
Third World Lit Myth & Archetype
THFD-010
Introduction to the Theatre
FREN-014
Intro to Humanities I
FREN-015
Intro to Humanities II
FREN-100
Francophone Literature in English
FREN-106
Africa Cinema
FREN-107
Women in Literature
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Table 2: Social Science Elective Options
Table 2
Social Science Elective Options
CLAS-104
Greek Civilization
HIST-030
Intro to African History I
AFRO-005
Afro-American Studies I
HIST-031
Intro to African History II
AFRO-006 Afro-American Studies II HIST-040
Intro to History of Latin Am
& Caribbean I
AFRO-131 Black Philosophy I HIST-041
Intro to History of Latin Am
& Caribbean II
AFRO-133
19
th
Century Black Social-Political
Thought
HIST-050 Intro to European History I
AFRO-191
Contemporary Slavery
HIST-051
Intro to European History II
AFST-101
Intro to Contemporary Africa
HIST-054
Intro to England
AFST-106 Intro to African Studies HIST-060
Intro to East Asian
Civilization I
ANTH-110 Intro to Cultural Anthropology HIST-061
Intro to East Asian
Civilization II
ANTH-120
Intro to Biological Anthropology
HIST-101
World Geography
CLAS-104
Greek Civilization
HIST-102
Economic Geography
CLAS-105 Roman Civilization HIST-176
Afro-American History to
1877
CLAS-110 Blacks in Antiquity HIST-177
Afro-American History since
1877
CLAS-112
Ancient Law and Politics
POLS-001
Intro to Political Science
CLAS-115
Slavery in the Greco-Roman World
POLS-003
Intro to Comparative Politics
ECON-001
Principles of Economics I
POLS-005
Intro to African Politics
ECON-002
Principles of Economics II
POLS-011
State and Local Government
ECON-199
Intro to Urban Economics
POLS-143
Black Electoral Politics
GERM-145
Cultural Life of Germany I
RUSS-145
Cultural Life of Russia
GERM-146
Cultural Life of Germany II
RUSS-150
Intro to Black Diaspora
HIST-001
Intro to Study of Civilization
SOCI-001
Into to Sociology
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HIST-003
Europe and the Wider World I
SOCI-198
Negro in America
HIST-004
Europe and the Wider World II
HIST-005
Intro to Black Diaspora I
HIST-006
Intro to Black Diaspora II
HIST-009
US History to 1877
HIST-010
US History since 1877
In addition to the courses listed in Table 3 below, students in the College of Engineering and
Architecture may receive African American elective credit for successful completion of any course
with an AFRO subject code.
Table 3: University's African-American Course Options
Undergraduate students are required to complete one course (one credit hour) in Physical
Education.
If in doubt about any information contained herein, students should consult the Department
Office or their Advisor when information is lacking. The final responsibility for the fulfillment
of all requirements for the degree lies with the student. Academic clearances for the degree BSME
will be issued by the Department of Mechanical Engineering if and only if the candidate for
graduation has satisfied all published requirements for the degree. The Department of Mechanical
Engineering will not consider exceptions to these requirements.
The Mechanical Engineering Curriculum contained in this Handbook is designed for students to
complete the program in four years.
Table 3
University's African-American Course Options
AFRO-005
Introduction to Afro-American Studies I (SS)
AFRO-006
Introduction to Afro-American Studies II (SS)
AFST-101
Intro to Contemporary Africa (SS)
ARTH 193
Black Body Dress and Culture
ENGL-054
African- American Literature to 1940 (H)
ENGL-055
African-American Literature since 1940
FASH 102
African-American Dress
HIST-005
Intro to Black Diaspora I (SS)
HIST-006
Intro to Black Diaspora II (SS)
MUTP-100
Blacks in the Arts
POLS 006
Pan-Africanism
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MECHANICAL ENGINEERING CURRICULUM
HOWARD UNIVERSITY
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS IN THE MECHANICAL ENGINEERING CURRICULUM: 120
Freshman – Semester 1
Freshman – Semester 2
Course
Course Title
Lec
Lab
Total
Course
Course Title
Lec
Lab
Total
*ENGW-
101/102/104
English I Writing
& Literacy
3 0 3
*ENGW-
103/105
English II
Writing &
Research
3 0 3
MATH-156 Calculus I 4 0 4
MATH-
157
Calculus II 4 0 4
CHEM-003
Chemistry I
4
0
4
PHYS-013
Physics I
3
0
3
EGPP-101
Introduction to
Engineering I
2 0 2 PHYS-023 Physics I Lab 0 1 1
HHPP-xxx
Physical
Education
0 1 1 MEEG-103
Intro to Computer
Aided Design
2 0 2
ECON-001
Economics 1
3
0
3
TOTAL
13
1
14
TOTAL
15
1
16
Sophomore – Semester 1
Sophomore – Semester 2
Course
Course Title
Lec
Lab
Total
Course
Course Title
Lec
Lab
Total
XXXX-xxx
Social Science/
Humanities Elect.
3 0 3
MATH-
159
Differential
Equations
4 0 4
MATH-158
Calculus III
4
0
4
CIEG-302
Dynamics
3
0
3
PHYS-014
Physics II
3
0
3
MEEG-204
Solid Mechanics
3
0
3
PHYS-024 Physics II Lab 0 1 1 EECE-310
Principles of
Electronics
2 0 2
MEEG-207
Intro to Engr
Computations
3 0 3 MEEG-206
Solid Mechanics
Lab
0 1 1
CIEG-202
Statics
3
0
3
MEEG-209
Materials Science
3
0
3
TOTAL
16
1
17
TOTAL
15
1
16
Junior – Semester 1
Junior – Semester 2
Course
Course Title
Lec
Lab
Total
Course
Course Title
Lec
Lab
Total
MEEG-305 Thermodynamics 3 0 3 MEEG-301
System
Dynamics
3 0 3
MEEG-307 Fluid Mechanics 3 0 3 MEEG-306
Applied
Thermodynamics
3 0 3
MEEG-310
Mechanical
Design I
3 0 3 MEEG-311
Mechanical
Design II
3 0 3
MEEG-319
Manufacturing 3 0 3 MEEG-316
Instrumentation&
Experimentation
1 1 2
MATH-
189
Probability &
Statistics
3 0 3 MEEG-320
Fluid Mechanics
II
3 0 3
MEEG-350
Computer Aided
Engineering
3 0 3
TOTAL
15
0
15
TOTAL
16
1
17
Senior – Semester 1
Senior – Semester 2
Course
Course Title
Lec
Lab
Total
Course
Course Title
Lec
Lab
Total
MEEG-403
Heat Transfer
3 0 3
XXXX-
xxx
Free Elective 3 0 3
MEEG-423
Thermal/Fluid
Science Lab
0 1 1
XXXX-
xxx
Social Science/
Humanities Elect.
3 0 3
MEEG-441
Senior Project I
0
3
3
MEEG-442
Senior Project II
0
3
3
MEEG-xxx
Technical Elective 3 0 3 MEEG-xxx
Technical
Elective
3 0 3
XXXX-xxx
Required Afro
American Course
3 0 3
TOTAL
9
4
13
TOTAL
9
3
12
*A student who successfully completes ENGW 101 or 102 with a final grade of “C” or better in fall should enroll in ENGW 103
in spring. A student who successfully completes ENGW 104 with a final grade of “C” or better in fall should enroll in ENGW
105 in spring.
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PREREQUISITES AND CO-REQUISITES
FOR COURSES LISTED IN THE
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING CURRICULUM
Freshman – Semester 1
Course
Course Title
PREREQUISITES
CO-REQUISITES
ENGW-
101/102/104
English I
SAT or Other
Placement Exam
Scores
MATH-156
Calculus I
SAT or Other
Placement Exam
Scores
CHEM-003
Chemistry I
ACAD-015 Basic
Math II
EGPP-101
Introduction to
Engineering I
Admission to Howard
University
HHPL-xxx
Physical Education
None
Freshman – Semester 2
Course
Course Title
PREREQUISITES
CO-REQUISITES
ENGW-
103/105
English II
ENGW-101/102/104
English I
MATH-157
Calculus II
MATH-156 Calculus I
PHYS-013
Physics I
MATH-156 Calculus I
PHYS-023
Physics I Lab
MATH-156 Calculus I
MEEG-103
Intro to Computer Aided
Design
Admission to Howard
University
EGPP-101 Intro to Eng.
I
ECON-001
Economics I
Sophomore – Semester 1
Course
Course Title
PREREQUISITES
CO-REQUISITES
xxxx-xxx
Social Science/
Humanities Elect.
MATH-158
Calculus III
MATH 157 Cal. II
PHYS-014
Physics II
PHYS-013 Physics I;
MATH-157 Cal. II
PHYS-024
Physics II Lab
PHYS-013 Physics I
Lab; MATH -157
Calculus II
MEEG-207
Intro to Engineering
Computations
PHYS-013 Physics I
CIEG-202
Statics
PHYS-013; MATH-
157 Cal. II
Sophomore – Semester 2
Course
Course Title
PREREQUISITES
CO-REQUISITES
MATH-159
Differential Equations
MATH-157 Cal. II
CIEG-302
Dynamics
CIEG-202 Statics
MEEG-204
Solid Mechanics
CIEG-202 Statics
10
EECE-310
Principles of Electronics
MATH-159 Diff.
Eqns; PHYS-014
Physics II
MEEG-206
Solid Mechanics Lab
CIEG-202 Statics;
PHYS-013 Physics
Lec; PHYS-023
Physics Lab
MEEG-209
Materials Science
CHEM-003 Chemistry
I; PHYS-014 Physics
II; MATH 158 Cal. III
Junior – Semester 1
Course
Course Title
PREREQUISITES
CO-REQUISITES
MEEG-305
Thermodynamics
PHYS-014 Physics II,
MATH-158 Cal. III
MEEG-307
Fluid Mechanics
MATH-158 Calculus
III, MATH-159 Diff.
Eqns; CIEG-302
Dynamics
MEEG-310
Mechanical Design I
MEEG-204 Solid
Mechanics; MEEG-
209 Material Science
MEEG-319
Manufacturing
MEEG-204 Solid
Mechanics; MEEG-
209 Materials Science
XXXX-xxx
Required Afro American
Course
MATH-189
Probability & Statistics
MATH-158 Cal. III
Junior – Semester 2
Course
Course Title
PREREQUISITES
CO-REQUISITES
MEEG-301
System Dynamics
CIEG-302 Dynamics;
MATH-159 Diff.
Eqns; MEEG-207
Intro. To Eng. Comp.
MEEG-306
Applied
Thermodynamics
MEEG-305 Thermo;
MEEG-307 Fluid
Mechanics
MEEG-311
Mechanical Design II
MEEG-310
Mechanical Design I
MEEG-316
Instrumentation &
Experimentation Lab
EECE-310 Principles
of Electronics;
MATH-159-Diff.
Eqns.
MEEG-320
Fluid Mechanics II
MEEG-307 Fluid
Mechanics
MEEG-350
Computer Aided
Engineering
MEEG-103 Intro to
Computer Aided
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Design; MEEG 204
Solid Mechanics;
MEEG 307 Fluid
Mechanics I
Senior – Semester 1
Course
Course Title
PREREQUISITES
CO-REQUISITES
MEEG-403
Heat Transfer
MEEG-305
Thermodynamics;
MEEG 307 Fluid
Mechanics
MEEG-423
Thermal/Fluid Science
Lab
MEEG-307 Fluid
Mechanics
MEEG-403 Heat
Transfer
MEEG-441
Senior Project I
MEEG-311
Mechanical Design II
MEEG-xxx
Technical Elective
Senior – Semester 2
Course
Course Title
PREREQUISITES
CO-REQUISITES
XXXX-xxx
Free Elective
XXXX-xxx
Social Science/
Humanities Elect.
MEEG-442
Senior Project II
MEEG-441 Senior
Project I
MEEG-xxx
Technical Elective
Technical Electives
MEEG- 421
Product Data
Management
MEEG-310
Mechanical Design I;
MEEG-103 Intro to
CAD
MEEG- 443
CAD/CAM
MEEG-207 Intro to
Engrg. Comp.;
MEEG-310 Mech.
Design I; MEEG-301
System Dyn.
MEEG- 444
Robotics
MEEG-207 Intro to
Engrg. Comp.;
MEEG-301 System
Dyn.
MEEG-461
Energy Engrg. I
MEEG-306 Applied
Thermodynamics
MEEG-462
Energy Engrg. II
MEEG-461 Energy I
MEEG-438
Environmental Control
MEEG-306 Applied
Thermodynamics;
MEEG-403 Heat
Transfer
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MEEG-308
Aerofluid Dynamics
MEEG-305
Thermodynamics;
MEEG-307 Fluid
Mechanics
MEEG-318
Jet Propulsion
MEEG-306 Applied
Thermodynamics;
MEEG 320 Fluid
Mechanics II
MEEG-416
Aerostructures
MEEG-204 Solid
Mechanics; MATH-
159 Differential
Equations
MEEG-418
Vibration Analysis
MEEG-301 System
Dyn.
MEEG-447
Computational
Fluid Dynamics
MEEG-320 Fluid
Mechanics II; MEEG-
403 Heat Transfer
MEEG-445
Undergraduate Research
Consent of Instructor
MEEG-450
MEMS
PHY-013 Physics I;
PHYS-014 Physics II;
MEEG-209 Materials
Science
TECHNICAL OPTIONS
Select two of the following mechanical engineering courses from the desired option per consultations
with your faculty advisor.
Design & Manufacturing
MEEG- 421 Product Data Management
MEEG- 443 Computer Aided Design/ Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAD/CAM)
MEEG- 444 Robotics
MEEG- 445 Undergraduate Research
MEEG- 450 MEMS
Energy
MEEG- 461 Energy Engrg. I
MEEG- 462 Energy Engrg. II
MEEG- 438 Environmental Control
MEEG- 445
Undergraduate Research
Applied Mechanics/Aerospace
MEEG-308 Aero Fluid Dynamics
MEEG-318 Jet Propulsion
MEEG-416 Aerostructures
MEEG-418 Vibration Analysis
MEEG-447 Computational Fluid Dynamics
MEEG-445
Undergraduate Research
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Free Elective
Free electives may be selected at will provided the student meets the prerequisites for them; they
are at least three credits; and they are designated by the offering department as junior level or
higher. Students are encouraged to choose a free elective that will enhance the degree program.
Suggested areas include courses from mathematics, business, physical and life sciences,
engineering, research, styling and design in fine arts, and information technology.
For convenience, students should use the table below to maintain a record of their progress
through the mechanical engineering curriculum.
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ACADEMIC PROGRESS CHECKSHEET
Student Name I.D. No. Advisor
YEAR 1
YEAR 2
YEAR 3
YEAR 4
FIRST
SEMESTER
SECOND
SEMESTER
FIRST
SEMESTER
SECOND
SEMESTER
FIRST
SEMESTER
SECOND
SEMESTER
FIRST
SEMESTER
SECOND
SEMESTER
ENGL-002 FRES.
COMPOSITION I
ENGL-003 FRES.
COMPOSITION II
XXXX-XXX
SOCIAL SCI./
HUM. ELECTIVE
MATH-159 DIFF.
EQUATIONS
MEEG-305
THERMODYNAMICS
MEEG-301 SYSTEM
DYNAMICS
MEEG-403 HEAT
TRANSFER
MEEG-XXX
FREE ELECTIVE
SEM
GRADE
SEM
GRADE
SEM
GRADE
SEM
GRADE
SEM
GRADE
SEM
GRADE
SEM
GRADE
SEM
GRADE
MATH-156
CALCULUS I
MATH-157
CALCULUS II
MATH-158
CALCULUS III
CIEG-302
DYNAMICS
MEEG-307 FLUID
MECHANICS
MEEG-306 APPLIED
THERMODYNAMICS
MEEG-423
THERMAL/FLUID
SCIENCE LAB
XXXX-XXX
SOCIAL SCI./
HUM. ELECTIVE
SEM
GRADE
SEM
GRADE
SEM
GRADE
SEM
GRADE
SEM
GRADE
SEM
GRADE
SEM
GRADE
SEM
GRADE
CHEM-003 GEN.
CHEMISTRY
PHYS-013
PHYSICS I LEC.
PHYS-014
PHYSICS II LEC.
MEEG-204 SOLID
MECHANICS
MEEG-310
MECHANICAL
DESIGN I
MEEG-311
MECHANICAL
DESIGN II
MEEG-441
SENIOR PROJECT
I
MEEG-442
SENIOR PROJECT
II
SEM
GRADE
SEM
GRADE
SEM
GRADE
SEM
GRADE
SEM
GRADE
SEM
GRADE
SEM
GRADE
SEM
GRADE
EGPP-101 INTRO.
TO ENGR. I
PHYS-023
PHYSICS I LAB.
PHYS-024
PHYSICS II LAB.
MEEG-206 SOLID
MECHANICS LAB
MEEG-319
MANUFACTURING
MEEG-315 INSTR &
EXPERIMENTATIO
N LAB
MEEG-XXX
TECHNICAL
ELEC.
MEEG-XXX
TECHNICAL
ELEC.
SEM
GRADE
SEM
GRADE
SEM
GRADE
SEM
GRADE
SEM
GRADE
SEM
GRADE
SEM
GRADE
SEM
GRADE
HHPL-XXX
PHYSICAL
EDUCATION
MEEG-103
INTRO TO CAD
MEEG-207 INTRO
TO ENG
COMPUTATION
EECE-310
PRINCIPLES OF
ELECTRONICS
MATH-189
PROBABILITY &
STATISTICS
MEEG-320 FLUID
MECHANICS II
XXXX-XXX
REQUIRED AFRO
AMERICAN
COURSE
SEM
GRADE
SEM
GRADE
SEM
GRADE
GRADE
SEM
GRADE
SEM
GRADE
SEM
GRADE
ECON-001
ECONOMICS I
CIEG-202 STATICS
MEEG-209
MATERIALS
SCIENCE
MEEG-350
COMPUTER AIDED
ENGINEERING
SEM
GRADE
SEM
GRADE
SEM
GRADE
SEM
GRADE
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FACULTY & STAFF DIRECTORY
Full Time Faculty
Name
Room
Telephone Number
Email address
Dr. Hyung Bae
Assistant Professor
2024
202-806-2780
hyung.bae@howard.edu
Dr. Emmanuel K. Glakpe
Professor
3019
202-806-7741
eglakpe@howard.edu
Dr. Achille Messac
Professor, Dean
Mackey 100
202-806-6565
messac@howard.edu
Dr. Mohsen Mosleh
Professor
2022
202-806-6222
mmosleh@howard.edu
Dr. Moses Owolabi
Professor
3032
202-806-6594
gbadebo.owolabi@howard.edu
Dr. Sonya T. Smith
Professor
2020
202-806-4837
ssmi[email protected]
Dr. Naren Vira
Professor
3028B
202-806-6611
nvira@howard.edu
Dr. Grant Warner
Associate Professor
2036-A
202-806-6607
g_warner@howard.edu
Dr. H.A. Whitworth
Professor
2032
202-806-6610
hwhitwor[email protected]du
Dr. Nadir Yilmaz
Professor, Chair
2032C
202-806-6604
n[email protected]
Part Time & Emeritus Faculty
Dr. Kevin Greenaugh
Adjunct Assistant
Professor
2032
202-806-6600
Kevin.Greenaugh@nnsa.doe.gov
Dr. Peter M. Bainum
Distinguished Professor
Emeritus of Aerospace
Engineering
2032
202-806-6600
pbainum@howard.edu
Dr. Lewis Thigpen
Professor Emeritus
2032
202-806-6600
lthigpen@howard.edu
Staff
Administrative Assistant
Priscilla Pinkney
2032
202-806-6600
priscilla.pinkney@howard.edu
Mr. Damion Whyte
Machinist/Technician
G41/G46
202-806-2203
damion.whyte@howard.edu
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DEPARTMENT BULLETIN BOARD
The Department of Mechanical Engineering keeps a bulletin board in order to maintain contact with
students. On the bulletin board you will find the following:
• A listing of faculty advisors for all undergraduate students in the Mechanical Engineering
Department,
• Opportunities for graduate studies at Howard and other institutions,
• Job opportunities
• Research opportunities at Howard University and at other Institutions,
• Request for students to report to the Department office for important information, and
• Any other information that is important to students in the mechanical engineering department.
It is important that all students in the Department of Mechanical Engineering check the bulletin board
regularly.
STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
Student Chapter of the American Society of Mechanical Engineering (ASME) has a charter in the
Department of Mechanical Engineering at Howard. You are encouraged to participate in the activities
of this organization and take advantage of the opportunities provided to members. In addition, the
College supports other student organizations that you may consider. These include the Society of
Automotive Engineers (SAE), the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) and the National Society of
Black Engineers (NSBE).
OFFICE OF STUDENT SERVICES
The Office of Student Services (Room 1114 LKD) provides counseling, arranges for tutorial services,
coordinates special programs, assists with admission and registration, and maintains students records.
Financial aid assistance, the Cooperative Education Program and several special academic programs
are also administered by this office.
NOTES:
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ASME CODE OF ETHICS OF ENGINEERS
The ASME code requires ethical practice by each of its members and has adopted the following
Code of Ethics of Engineers as referenced in the ASME Constitution, Article C2.1.1.
The Fundamental Principles
Engineers uphold and advance the integrity, honor and dignity of the engineering profession by:
I. using their knowledge and skill for the enhancement of human welfare;
II. being honest and impartial, and serving with fidelity their clients (including their
employers) and the public; and
III. striving to increase the competence and prestige of the engineering profession.
The Fundamental Canons
1. Engineers shall hold paramount the safety, health and welfare of the public in the
performance of their professional duties.
2. Engineers shall perform services only in the areas of their competence; they shall
build their professional reputation on the merit of their services and shall not
compete unfairly with others.
3. Engineers shall continue their professional development throughout their careers
and shall provide opportunities for the professional and ethical development of
those engineers under their supervision.
4. Engineers shall act in professional matters for each employer or client as faithful
agents or trustees, and shall avoid conflicts of interest or the appearance of
conflicts of interest.
5. Engineers shall respect the proprietary information and intellectual property rights
of others, including charitable organizations and professional societies in the
engineering field.
6. Engineers shall associate only with reputable persons or organizations.
7. Engineers shall issue public statements only in an objective and truthful manner
and shall avoid any conduct which brings discredit upon the profession.
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8. Engineers shall consider environmental impact and sustainable development in
the performance of their professional duties.
9. Engineers shall not seek ethical sanction against another engineer unless there is
good reason to do so under the relevant codes, policies and procedures governing
that engineer’s ethical conduct.
10. Engineers who are members of the Society shall endeavor to abide by the
Constitution, By-Laws and Policies of the Society, and they shall disclose
knowledge of any matter involving another member’s alleged violation of this
Code of Ethics or the Society’s Conflicts of Interest Policy in a prompt, complete
and truthful manner to the chair of the Ethics Committee.