Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
The Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering prepares students to design, analyze, manufacture, and improve mechanical systems through a curriculum emphasizing AI, Machine Learning, Industry 4.0, robotics, digital manufacturing, hands-on laboratories, and design experiences.
What Can You Do With a Mechanical Engineering Degree?
- Aerospace and Defense
- Manufacturing and Automation
- Product Design and Development
- Energy and HVAC Systems
- Robotics and Intelligent Systems
- Advanced Materials Engineering
- Engineering Consulting and Project Management
Our Mission
Provide a state-of-the-art, academically enriched environment that prepares students for entry-level engineering positions and graduate study while developing creative problem-solving abilities and social responsibility.
Program Objectives
- Enter professional engineering practice or graduate study
- Advance professionally through lifelong learning
- Serve as leaders in the profession and community
Degree Information
- Degree Awarded: Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Mechanical Engineering
- Program Length: Four Years
- Total Credits: 120
- Concentrations: Traditional, Robotics, Materials
- Minor Available: Materials Science and Engineering
Featured Areas of Study
Engineering Graphics, CAD, Mechanics, Strength of Materials, Thermodynamics, Fluid Dynamics, Heat Transfer, Controls, Digital Manufacturing, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Intelligent Systems
Quick Facts
- Degree: B.S. Mechanical Engineering
- Credits: 120
- Duration: 4 Years
- Concentrations: Traditional, Robotics, Materials
- Capstone Design Project: Required
- Internships/Co-ops: Encouraged
Program Curriculum
Traditional Concentration
| Freshman Year | 1st | 2nd |
| ENG 101-102 Written Communications I-II | 3 | 3 |
| MAT 151-152 Calculus I-II | 4 | 4 |
| EGR 201 Engineering Graphics | 3 | |
| PHY 203-204 Intro. to Physics I-II | 3 | 3 |
| PHY 215-216 Intro. to Physics Lab I-II | 1 | 1 |
| EGR 101 Intro. to Engineering | 2 | |
| EGR 102 Intro. Structured Programming | 3 | |
| HEA 200 Health Education/PE | 2 | |
| UNV 101 Individual and Life | 1 | |
| Total Credits: | 17 | 16 |
| Sophomore Year | 1st | 2nd |
| CHE 201 General Chemistry I | 4 | - |
| MAT 260 Diff. Equations | - | 3 |
| EGR 219 Mechanics | 3 | - |
| COM 103 Oral Communication | 3 | - |
| MGR 215 Strength of Materials | - | 3 |
| MAT 251 Calculus III | 4 | - |
| HUM 201 Humanities and Arts | 3 | - |
| HIS 106 World Civilization II | - | 3 |
| EGR 303 Engineering Materials | - | 3 |
| MGR Technical Elective | - | 3 |
| Total Credits: | 17 | 15 |
| Junior Year | 1st | 2nd |
| CME 307 Chem Eng. Thermodynamics | 4 | - |
| MGR 322 Fluid Dynamics | - | 3 |
| EGR 315 Engineering Economy | 3 | - |
| EGR 204 Engineering Ethics and Safety | - | 3 |
| MAT 305 Probability & Statistics | 3 | - |
| EGR 226 Basics of Electrical Engineering | 3 | - |
| MGR 311 Mech Solids and Materials Lab. | 1 | - |
| MGR 312 Mech Fluids and Heat Trans. Lab. | - | 1 |
| MGR 323 Heat Transfer | - | 3 |
| Technical Elective | - | 3 |
| MGR 390 Analytical Methods in Engineering | 3 | - |
| Total Credits: | 17 | 13 |
| Senior Year | 1st | 2nd |
| MGR 443-444 Mechanical Design I-II | 3 | 3 |
| MGR Technical Electives | 3 | 3 |
| ELN 408 Intro. to Control Systems | 3 | - |
| ELN 433 ECE Lab III | 1 | - |
| MGR 413 Applied Machine Learning for Design | 3 | - |
| MGR 412 Digital Manufacturing | - | 3 |
| MGR 450 Intelligent Systems | - | 3 |
Total Credits for Graduation: 120
Robotics Concentration
| Freshman Year | 1st | 2nd |
| ENG 101-102 Written Communications I-II | 3 | 3 |
| MAT 151-152 Calculus I-II | 4 | 4 |
| EGR 201 Engineering Graphics | 3 | - |
| PHY 203-204 Intro. to Physics I-II | 3 | 3 |
| PHY 215-216 Intro. to Physics Lab I-II | 1 | 1 |
| EGR 101 Intro. to Engineering | 2 | - |
| EGR 102 Intro. Structured Programming | - | 3 |
| HEA 200 Health Education/PE | - | 2 |
| UNV 101 Individual and Life | 1 | - |
| Total: | 17 | 16 |
| Sophomore Year | 1st | 2nd |
| CHE 201 General Chemistry I | 4 | - |
| MAT 260 Diff. Equations | - | 3 |
| EGR 219 Mechanics | 3 | - |
| COM 103 Oral Communication | 3 | - |
| MGR 215 Strength of Materials | - | 3 |
| MAT 251 Calculus III | 4 | - |
| HUM 201 Humanities and Arts | 3 | - |
| HIS 106 World Civilization II | - | 3 |
| EGR 303 Engineering Materials | - | 3 |
| EGR 230 Introduction to Robotics | - | 3 |
| Total: | 17 | 16 |
| Junior Year | 1st | 2nd |
| CME 307 Chem Eng. Thermodynamics | 4 | - |
| MGR 322 Fluid Dynamics | - | 3 |
| EGR 315 Engineering Economy | 3 | - |
| EGR 204 Engineering Ethics and Safety | - | 3 |
| MAT 305 Probability & Statistics | 3 | - |
| EGR 226 Basics of Electrical Engineering | 3 | - |
| MGR 311 Mech Solids and Materials Lab. | 1 | - |
| MGR 312 Mech Fluids and Heat Trans Lab. | - | 1 |
| MGR 323 Heat Transfer | - | 3 |
| EGR 310 Introduction to Mechatronics | - | 3 |
| MGR 390 Analytical Methods in Engineering | 3 | - |
| Total: | 17 | 13 |
| Senior Year | 1st | 2nd |
| MGR 443-444 Mechanical Design I-II | 3 | 3 |
| EGR 320 Motion Planning with AI/ML | 3 | - |
| ELN 408 Intro. to Control Systems | 3 | - |
| ELN 433 ECE Lab III | 1 | - |
| EGR 430 Robotics Systems Engineering | - | 3 |
| MGR 412 Digital Manufacturing | - | 3 |
| MGR 450 Intelligent Systems | - | 3 |
| MGR 413 Applied ML for Eng. Design | 3 | - |
| Total: | 13 | 12 |
Total Credits for Graduation: 120
Materials Concentration
| Freshman Year | 1st | 2nd |
| ENG 101-102 Written Communications I-II | 3 | 3 |
| MAT 151-152 Calculus I-II | 4 | 4 |
| EGR 201 Engineering Graphics | 3 | - |
| PHY 203-204 Intro. to Physics I-II | 3 | 3 |
| PHY 215-216 Intro. to Physics Lab I-II | 1 | 1 |
| EGR 101 Intro. to Engineering | 2 | - |
| EGR 102 Intro. Structured Programming | - | 3 |
| HEA 200 Health Education/PE | - | 2 |
| UNV 101 Individual and Life | 1 | - |
| Total: | 17 | 16 |
| Sophomore Year | 1st | 2nd |
| CHE 201 General Chemistry I | 4 | - |
| MAT 260 Diff. Equations | - | 3 |
| EGR 219 Mechanics | 3 | - |
| COM 103 Oral Communication | 3 | - |
| MGR 215 Strength of Materials | - | 3 |
| MAT 251 Calculus III | 4 | - |
| HUM 201 Humanities and Arts | 3 | - |
| HIS 106 World Civilization II | - | 3 |
| EGR 303 Engineering Materials | - | 3 |
| EGR 330 Mechanics of Materials | - | 3 |
| Total: | 17 | 15 |
| Junior Year | 1st | 2nd |
| CME 307 Chem Eng. Thermodynamics | 4 | - |
| MGR 322 Fluid Dynamics | - | 3 |
| EGR 315 Engineering Economy | 3 | - |
| EGR 204 Engineering Ethics and Safety | - | 3 |
| MAT 305 Probability & Statistics | 3 | - |
| EGR 226 Basics of Electrical Engineering | 3 | - |
| MGR 311 Mech Solids and Materials Lab. | 1 | - |
| MGR 312 Mech Fluids and Heat Trans Lab. | - | 1 |
| MGR 323 Heat Transfer | - | 3 |
| EGR 340 Electromechanical Systems | - | 3 |
| MGR 390 Analytical Methods in Engineering | 3 | - |
| Total: | 17 | 13 |
| Senior Year | 1st | 2nd |
| MGR 443-444 Mechanical Design I-II | 3 | 3 |
| ELN 471 Electronics and Photonics | 3 | - |
| ELN 408 Intro. to Control Systems | 3 | - |
| ELN 433 ECE Lab III | 1 | - |
| EGR 406 Survey of Nanotechnology | - | 3 |
| ELN 471 Electronic and Photonic Devices | 3 | - |
| MGR 412 Digital Manufacturing | - | 3 |
| MGR 450 Intelligent Systems | - | 3 |
| Total: | 13 | 12 |
Total Credits for Graduation: 120
Contact Information
Nathan Q. Holland, Ph.D.
Coordinator, Mechanical Engineering | Assistant Professor
School of Engineering, Architecture and Aviation
Hampton University
Olin Engineering Building, Room 318-B
Hampton, VA 23668
Office: 757-727-5589
Email: nathan.holland@hamptonu.edu