Mechanical Engineering

UE College of Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME)

Mechanical engineering deals with machine design, energy conversion, fuel and combustion technologies, heat transfer, materials, noise control and acoustics, manufacturing processes, rail transportation, automatic control, product safety and reliability, solar energy and technological impacts to society.

Mechanical engineering is one of the broadest and oldest branches of engineering and can require work that ranges from the design and manufacture of very fine and sensitive instruments to the design and fabrication of mammoth power plants. It deals with all aspects of the conversion of thermal energy into useful work and the machines that make this possible.

Mechanical engineering involves the creative design, manufacturing, testing, evaluation and distribution of such devices as automobiles, home appliances, spacecraft, rocket engines, air-conditioning equipment, nuclear and fossil fuel power plants, controls, robotics, and many types of instruments.

In order to prepare for such a broad field, mechanical engineers must have a solid foundation in physics, chemistry and mathematics. This field also includes studies in basic mechanics of solids and fluids, electricity and electronics, controls, dynamic analysis, mechanical design, thermodynamics, and heat transfer.

Program Educational Objectives

Three to five years after graduation, the Mechanical Engineering alumni shall:
1. have pursued advancement towards becoming globally competitive leaders in their chosen field of practice.
2. be contributors to the development of a progressive society, guided by the UE core values of Excellence, Integrity, Professionalism, Teamwork, Commitment, Transparency, Accountability and Social Responsibility.

Ability to apply knowledge of mathematics and science to solve engineering problems.
Ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data.
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, in accordance with standards.
Ability to function in multidisciplinary teams.
Ability to identify, formulate and solve engineering problems.
Understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental and societal contexts.
Recognition of the need for and an ability to engage in lifelong learning.
Knowledge of contemporary issues.
Ability to use techniques, skills and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.
Knowledge and understanding of engineering and management principles as a member and leader in a team, to manage projects in multidisciplinary environments.

The Mechanical Engineering Curriculum

After completing the Fundamentals of Engineering course and learning the mathematics and
science (physics, chemistry) foundation courses necessary for the study of engineering science, students
proceed with the materials science, solid and fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, heat transfer, machine
design, and system dynamics.

Elective courses in Mechanics and Material Sciences, Design and
Manufacturing, Mechatronics, and Energy Systems are pursued toward career goals. A team-based
senior project completes the technical education.

The Mechanical Engineering curriculum is constructed to include abundant experiential learning.
This is accomplished through the integration of laboratory experiences within the framework of the
theoretical courses in the basic curriculum, and by making use of well-equipped laboratories and
computing facilities.

Concentrations in manufacturing engineering, control systems and automation
engineering are available in this program, with a focus on robotics and automation, feedback and
product and process design, and manufacturing systems. A multidisciplinary field, it integrates

knowledge from the areas of science, mathematics, computers, mechanical engineering, electronics
engineering, and automation. Following courses in fundamental engineering knowledge, students learn
how to apply sound scientific principles to solve practical problems in industry in the area of
manufacturing engineering.

This concentration places an emphasis on the application of computer
systems to modern manufacturing by means of topics such as robotics, computer-aided design (CAD),
hydraulics and pneumatics systems (H&P), programmable logic controllers (PLC), computer-aided
manufacturing (CAM) and computer-integrated manufacturing (CIM).

The Mechanical Engineering offers the following specialized track:
Track 1: Energy Engineering and Management
Track 2: Mechanical Equipment for Buildings

Program Outcomes:

By the time of graduation, the students of the program shall have the ability to:
a. Apply knowledge of mathematics and science to solve complex mechanical engineering problems;
b. Design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data;
c. Design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints, in accordance with standards;
d. Function in multidisciplinary and multi-cultural teams;
e. Identify, formulate, and solve complex mechanical engineering problems;
f. Understand professional and ethical responsibility;
g. Communicate effectively;
h. Understand the impact of mechanical engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context;
i. Recognize the need for, and engage in life-long learning;
j. Know contemporary issues;
k. Use techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for mechanical engineering practice;
l. Know and understand engineering and management principles as a member and leader of a team, and to manage projects in a multidisciplinary environment.

Areas of Mechanical Engineering

• Aeroelasticity
• Air Pollution
• Biomechanics
• Biomedical Engineering
• Combustion
• Computer-aided Design
• Dynamics
• Turbomachinery
• Vibrations
• Rotocraft Dynamics
• Materials Science
• Materials Engineering

Career Opportunities

• Project Engineer
• Power Plant Supervisor/Manager
• Design Engineer for Manufacturing
• Fabrication Supervisor/Manager
• Automotive Engineer
• Safety Engineer
• Sales Engineer
• Entrepreneur
• Material Testing Engineer
• Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning (HVAC) Engineer
• Instrumentation and Control Engineer
• Educator and Researcher
• Robotics and Mechatronics Engineer
• Industrial Process Engineer
• Project Management Consultant

Mechanical engineers study the behaviour of solids, liquids and gases when forces are applied to
them and when they are heated and cooled. They learn how to convert energy efficiently from one form
to another. Using this knowledge base, mechanical engineers play key roles in the design of
transportation systems, including automobiles and space vehicles; environmental control systems and
processes, including robots; energy conversion technology, including engines and power plants;
biomedical devices; and so on. The tremendous breadth of Mechanical Engineering gives the mechanical
engineer access to employment in every major industry.
Mechanical engineers have traditionally been concerned with a great variety of technologies,
such as energy conversion, machine design, instrumentation and control of physical processes, and

control of the environment. Mechanical engineers fill essential roles in the entire spectrum of industrial
enterprises, including even apparently “non-mechanical” ones such as the aerospace, chemical,
computer and electrical power industries. Some new and exciting areas currently demanding mechanical
engineers’ expertise include the artificial organ (heart, lungs, kidneys) and prosthetic limb and joint
design, high-performance composite materials development, flexible manufacturing, mechanical design
automation, and the control of industrial environmental pollution.

UE’s M.E. Achievements

Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities Commission on Accreditation (PACUCOA), Level II
Candidate Status
UE’S ME licensure exam consistently attained a 100 percent passing percentage (March 2018 up to
September 2016, March 2015, March 2013) and also include topnotcher Engr. Allen Kristoffer A. Andres
(7th, September 2012).

Faculty

Edwin S. Bautista – BSME, UE (1991); Meng-ME, DLSU (units earned); MBA, UE (2010)
Diosdado C. Doctor – BSME, UE (1984); MS Envi. Eng’g, UP (1999)
Frederick G. Tadique – BSME, UE (1982)
Albert S. Makiramdam – BSME, UE (2015)
Roman Gabriel N. Sta. Cruz – BSME, UE (2015)

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