Energy System Engineering Option

The Energy Systems Engineering Option concentrates on the design and analysis of engineered systems that rely on thermodynamics, heat transport, and fluid mechanics to operate. This transcript-visible degree option educates students on the theoretical, computational, and experimental methods of thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid mechanics to design, analyze, and evaluate thermal-fluid systems. This option addresses industry demand for mechanical engineers with the ability to design devices, processes, and systems used to harvest, convert, distribute, and store energy and/or fluids.

Degree Requirements

A total of 181 quarter credits are required to graduate. Requirements include:

• Baccalaureate core: 25-31 credits
• Mechanical Engineering major: 132-133 credits
• Energy Systems Engineering Option: 24 credits

Degree Checklist and Guides

Mechanical Engineering Curriculum Checklist

Mechanical Engineering 4-Year Chart

Mechanical Engineering Sample 4-Year Academic Plan

COCC Transfer Guides - for students planning to transfer from COCC to OSU-Cascades in Mechanical Engineering major.

Oregon Community College Transfer Guides - College of Engineering majors

Academic Progression Model

Academic Progression Model requires students to maintain a 2.5 OSU GPA and earn 65% of the credits they attempt at OSU. College-specific progression standards apply to all students in the College of Engineering. These standards relate to staying in good academic standing within your major and are different from staying in good standing with OSU.

Undergraduate Academic Progression Model(Link is external)

Using the following course forecast information students will plan ahead and work with their advisor to create and update academic plans.

OSU Course Catalog

OSU Class Search

Mechanical Engineering Courses by Term

Upon successful completion of the program, students will meet the following learning outcomes:

• Identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
• Apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
• Communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
• Recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
• Function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
• Develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusion.
• Acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.
• Apply principles of engineering, basic science, and mathematics (including multivariate calculus and differential equations).
• Model, analyze, design, and realize physical systems, components or processes.
• Prepare students to work professionally in either thermal or mechanical systems areas.