Undergraduate Programs
Three degree programs are offered in this department and include mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, and biomedical engineering. During the first two years, the curricula are nearly identical and provide education in the basic sciences of physics, mathematics, chemistry, and engineering common to these fields. All curricula are designed in the upper-division years to prepare the student for professional practice or graduate study.
Accreditation
The ME, AE, and BME degree programs are accredited by Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET (http://www.abet.org/). ABET accreditation ensures that graduates of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, MABE Department are adequately prepared to enter and continue the practice of engineering. Accreditation criteria require that the programs design a curriculum and educational process that will achieve defined educational objectives consistent with ABET criteria and the mission of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
- Mechanical Engineering Objectives and Outcomes
- Aerospace Engineering Objectives and Outcomes
- Biomedical Engineering Objectives and Outcomes
Additional Information
- Admission Information
- Co-op Opportunites
- Department Advising
- Five-Year BS-MS Program
- Graduation Requirements
- Professional Engineer (PE) Licensure
- Progression to Upper Division
- Scholarships
- Student Organizations
- Undergraduate Catalog
Progression
The first two years of the curriculum are considered to be lower division and the two remaining years upper division. Students must apply for progression to departmental upper division courses, which depends on academic performance. Factors considered include overall grade point average, performance in selected lower division courses and evidence of orderly progression through the prescribed curriculum. To apply for admission to upper division after completing 42 semester hours of Lower Division course work, complete form for 2006 and earlier catalogs or form for the 2007 catalog; turn form in to MABE office (414 Dougherty) for approval.
Full Status
A lower division student may apply for progression to upper division after completing Chemistry 120, Engineering Fundmentals 202, Mathematics 231, Mechanical Engineering 231 and 321, and Physics 213, with a grade of C or better in each, and an overall GPS of at least 2.40. (back to top)
Provisional Status
Students who have completed Chemistry 120, Engineering Fundamentals 202, Mathematics 231, Mechanical Engineering 231 and 321, and Physics 231 with a grade of C or better and have an overall GPA between 2.00 and 2.40 may apply for provisional status. The granting of provisional status is based on the availability of space in departmental programs after full status students have been accommodated. Provisional status students are required to demontrate their ability to perform satisfactorily in upper division by attaining a minimum GPS of 2.00 in the firs 12 hours of 300-level requirement engineering courses. Award of upper division full status is dependent upon this performance. Students with an overall GPA less than 2.00 will not be admitted to upper division. Students who have not progressed to upper division will be dropped from departmental class rolls.
Transfer Students
Students transferring more than 26 hours from another institution are considered transfer students. Transfer students must meet the same criteria as non-transfer students using transfer grades for acceptable substitutions.
Loss of Full Status
Full status students are expected to maintain an overall GPA of 2.00 and a GPA of 2.00 in departmental courses. Failure to maintain these levels of performance will result in a review of the student's progress and possible loss of full status. (back to top)
Graduation Requirements
A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00 in all departmental courses taken at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, is required for graduation. This is in addition to the university's graduation requirements. (back to top)
Five-Year BS-MS Program
The department offers a 5-year BS-MS program for qualified students. The primary component of the program is that qualified students may take up to 9 hours of approved graduate courses for their senior undergraduate electives and have them count toward both their bachelor's and master's degrees. Significant components of the program are
- Students must have an overall GPA of at least 3.4 to be admitted to the program. Conditional admission may be granted after completing 64 hours of required coursework while full admission is granted after completing 96 hours of required coursework with a minimum overall GPA of 3.4 in required coursework.
- Students must at least have conditional admission before taking graduate courses for both their bachelor's and master's degrees. All courses taken for graduate credit must be approved by the chair of the program and the Graduate School.
- Admission of students into this program must be approved by the department, the College of Engineering, and the Graduate School.
- Students will not be eligible for assistantships until they complete their bachelor's degree.
This program may also be used by students entering our doctoral programs directly after receiving their bachelor's degree.
Scholarships
Scholarships are available in the department as well as the college and university. Questions concerning scholarships should be directed to the Dean of Student Affairs in the College of Engineering.