Mechanical Engineering (BS)
The Bachelor of Science Program in Mechanical Engineering includes the study of transforming energy into a form that can be controlled and used for the production of goods and services. Emphasis is given to the analysis, design, instruction and control of equipment, instruments and mechanical systems. The Program aims to prepare students to practice mechanical engineering at the professional level. This Program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET)” (www.abet.org).
The Bayamón Campus is authorized to offer this Program.
Program objectives
Develop professionals who can:
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Perform successfully in the profession of mechanical engineering in the public or private sector applying engineering knowledge and technical skills with professionalism and ethical behavior.
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Participate adequately in teamwork environments, fostering collaborative leadership and using effective communication skills.
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Commit to the search for continuous learning.
Competencies Profile of Graduates
The program is designed to develop the competencies that allow the student the following abilities:
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Identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
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Apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specific needs with attention to public health, safety, and well-being, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
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Communicate effectively with a variety of audiences.
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Recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in the global, economic, environmental, and social context.
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Perform effectively in a team whose members together exercise leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, set goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
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Develop and carry out adequate experimentation for analysis, data interpretation and engineering judgment to reach conclusions.
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Acquire and apply new knowledge as necessary, through the use of appropriate learning strategies.
Retention Requirements
- Meet all Academic Progress Requirements established in the General Catalog.
- Pass all major and prescribed distributive courses with a minimum grade of C.
- Have passed all prerequisite courses before taking continuation courses.
Academic Progress Requirements
- Meet all Academic Progress Requirements established in the General Catalog.
- Pass all major and prescribed distributive courses with a minimum grade of C.
- Have passed all prerequisite courses before taking continuation courses.
Requirements for the Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering
| General Education Requirements |
27 credits |
| Core Course Requirements |
41 credits |
| Related Requirements |
12 credits |
| Major Requirements |
52 credits |
| Prescribed Distributive Requirements |
6-12 credits |
| Elective Courses |
3 credits |
| Total |
141-147 credits |
General Education Requirements - 27 credits
Twenty-seven (27) credits are required as explained below. Students of this Program are exempt from taking the GEMA 1200 course in the category of Basic Skills in Mathematics. GEIC 1010 Information and Computing and the course GEEC 2000 Entrepreneurial Culture in the Entrepreneurial Culture Category. They will only take the GEPE 4040 course in the Philosophical and Aesthetic Thought Category. In the Historical and Social Context Category, one of the following courses will be taken: GEHS 2010, 3020, 3050, or 4030. No courses will be taken in the Scientific and Technological Context Category or in the Category of Health and Quality of Life.
Core Requirements - 41 credits
Related Requirements - 12 credits
Major Requirements - 52 credits
Prescribed Distributive Requirements - 6-12 credits
A minimum of 6 credits are required from the following courses:
Experience Outside the Classroom
Those students interested in expanding their knowledge in the area, obtaining practical and research experiences or preparing for the fundamental engineering revalidation exam, may take up to a maximum of six (6) additional credits among the group of previous courses or those of the following courses:
| MECN 4911 | Practice in Mechanical Engineering | 3 |
| MECN 4921 | Undergraduate Research in Mechanical Engineering I | 3 |
| MECN 4922 | Undergraduate Research in Mechanical Engineering II | 3 |
| MECN 4930 | EIT Exam Seminar | 2 |