Mechanical Engineering (Minor)
A minor in mechanical engineering can be obtained after successfully completing no less than 12 credit hours in specific 300/400 level courses. There are two program emphases: thermal sciences or mechanics. This minor is open to all except students majoring in mechanical engineering.
Mechanical Engineering (Minor)
Description
What is Mechanical Engineering at ODU like?
A minor in mechanical engineering can be obtained after successfully completing no less than 12 credit hours in specific 300/400 level courses. There are two program emphases: thermal sciences or mechanics. This minor is open to all except students majoring in mechanical engineering.
Program Highlights
What makes Mechanical Engineering at ODU unique?
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Modern and well-equipped laboratories
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Nationally-recognized faculty
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Special opportunities to work on projects sponsored by industry
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Part of competitions sponsored by national engineering organizations
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Opportunity to work on funded research projects with faculty
Courses
What are some courses offered in Mechanical Engineering at ODU?
MAE 303:
Mechanics of Fluids
Fundamental concepts, fluid statics, basic equations in integral form, open-channel flow, Bernoulli's equation, dimensional analysis and similitude, incompressible viscous flow, pipe friction, boundary layers, introduction to differential analysis. Prerequisites: MATH 307, MATH 312, and a grade of C or better in MAE 205.
MAE 311:
Thermodynamics I
Essential definitions of thermodynamics, first law, physical properties, ideal and real gases, second law, reversibility, irreversibility and consequences of thermodynamic cycles. Prerequisites: MATH 312.
MAE 312:
Thermodynamics II
Concepts and principles dealing with thermodynamic cycles, relations and generalized charts, mixtures of fluids, chemical reactions, chemical and phase equilibrium, thermodynamic aspects of fluid flow; introduction to compressible flow, isentropic and normal shock wave relations. Prerequisites: MATH 307, and a grade of C or better in MAE 303, and a grade of C or better in MAE 311.
Requirements
What are the requirements to apply for Mechanical Engineering at ODU?
Students entering the Minor program in Mechanical Engineering should meet the minimum university admission requirements (Undergraduate Admission)
Cost
Tuition and Fees
Estimated rates for the 2022-23 academic year. Rates are subject to change. Anyone that is not a current Virginia resident will be charged non-resident rates. That includes international students.
Virginia Resident
Per Credit:
$ 374
Non-Resident
Per Credit:
$ 1,039
Active Duty Military Rate
Per Credit:
$ 250
Technology Delivered Courses Outside Virginia and/or the United States
Per Credit:
$ 407
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Email:
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International Admissions
Location:
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Phone Office:
757-683-3701
Fax:
757-683-3651
Email:
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