Department website: https://www.uwplatt.edu/department/mechanical-industrial-engineering
Department Chair: John Obielodan
Office: 194 Sesquicentennial Hall
Phone: 608.342.7130
Email: obielodanj@uwplatt.edu
Assistant Department Chair : Anne-Marie Lerner
Office: 192 Sesquicentennial Hall
Phone: 608.342.1642
Email: lernera@uwplatt.edu
About the Department and Majors
The UW-Platteville Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering offers two Bachelor of Science degrees: Mechanical Engineering and Industrial and Systems Engineering. The two disciplines have complementary aspects and provide opportunities for close cooperation between them. The department’s mission is to provide an open, student-friendly environment with frequent student-faculty interaction that results in a high-quality undergraduate mechanical and industrial and systems engineering education and enables graduates to practice their profession with proficiency and integrity.
Majors
- Industrial and Systems Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering with Manufacturing & Design Emphasis
Minor
Industrial and Systems Engineering
https://www.uwplatt.edu/department/mechanical-industrial-engineering
University of Wisconsin Platteville’s B.S. program in Industrial and Systems Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the commission’s General Criteria and the Program Criteria for Industrial and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.
Industrial and systems engineering is concerned with the design, improvement and installation of integrated systems of people, materials and technology. Industrial and systems engineers combine the knowledge of mathematics, physical science and social science with the principles and methods of engineering analysis and design to predict system behavior and decision-making. They are employed by both manufacturing and services industries with many working in the domains of manufacturing, healthcare, energy, finance, logistics and transportation.
Industrial and systems engineers are generalists rather than specialists. Therefore, the Industrial and Systems Engineering curriculum at UW-Platteville covers a broad range of topics related to engineering practice. It includes study in engineering science topics as well as in the major areas within industrial and systems engineering. These areas include ergonomics, work design, systems design, facility design, inventory and production planning, quality, engineering management and continuous improvement. In addition, students are required to fulfill Core General Education Requirements and degree requirements. The main purpose of the Industrial and Systems Engineering curriculum is to prepare new engineers to practice at the frontiers of engineering knowledge and professional practice immediately after graduation.
Program Educational Objectives
Within four to six years after graduation, our graduates will
(1) add significant value to their organizations by implementing improvements through application of system, process and management methodologies and tools
(2) provide formal and informal project, administrative or technical leadership
(3) engage in professional growth through post-graduate education, certifications and professional societies
Student Outcomes
By graduation, students in our program are expected to attain the following student outcomes:
(1) an ability to identify, formulate and solve complex engineering problems by applying the principles of engineering, science and mathematics
(2) an ability to 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
(3) an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
(4) an ability to 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
(5) an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks and meet objectives
(6) an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
(7) an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.
Industrial and Systems Engineering Academic Standards
A 2.00 /4.00 GPA must be maintained in all professional engineering courses.
General Requirements Bachelor of Science Degree
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Total for graduation | 123-126 | |
| Major studies | 98-99 | |
Mechanical Engineering
https://www.uwplatt.edu/department/mechanical-industrial-engineering
University of Wisconsin Platteville’s B.S. program in Mechanical Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the commission’s General Criteria and the Program Criteria for Mechanical and similarly Named Engineering Programs.
Mechanical engineers meet the needs of society in many important ways, including the creative planning, development, and operation of mechanical systems considering sustainability factors such as cost and the environment; the commercial conversion of energy to provide heat, refrigeration, and power; and the design and manufacture of consumer products that fulfill societal needs. They work in a variety of areas such as manufacturing, design, development, research, sales, and management. The B.S. program in Mechanical Engineering also provides an excellent background for those seeking advanced degrees in biomedical engineering, aerospace engineering, and business administration.
The main purpose of the Mechanical Engineering curriculum is to develop in each student a thorough understanding of fundamental theory, augmented and illustrated by practical application. It provides a balance between engineering science and engineering design, complemented with a strong liberal arts education. Faculty members are dedicated to providing students with the personal attention needed for maximum development of skills.
UW-Platteville also delivers its mechanical or industrial and systems engineering program to students at a distance. Students take the mechanical or industrial and systems engineering courses taught by UW-Platteville faculty members through online asynchronous lectures combined with hands-on lab experiences where needed. Students obtain the same B.S. degree as students taking courses at Platteville.
Mechanical engineering promotes high-impact practices. Many students earn credit by engaging in undergraduate research under faculty mentorship, participating in internships, or completing cooperative education assignments. Study abroad programs and foreign exchanges are also encouraged. Students anywhere in the world may take certain professional engineering courses at UW-Platteville via distance learning technology, enabling them to progress more rapidly towards degree completion while away from campus.
The Minor in Biomedical Engineering is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the application of engineering principles to the medical and biological sciences. This program equips students with the skills needed to innovate in healthcare technologies and improve patient care through a blend of coursework in human biology, ethics, and advanced biomedical engineering topics.
Program Educational Objectives
Within five years after graduation, our graduates will
(1) build upon and adapt knowledge of science, mathematics and engineering to solve more complex problems and take on more expansive projects that require an increased level of technical expertise, business acumen, flexible team engagement and leadership
(2) incrementally leverage their work experiences to develop improved communication with appropriate modality, message, and timing; their messages will increasingly take into account the stakeholder’s culture, technical expertise, organizational role, values, and identity
(3) be capable and integrated, contributing team members, who: strategically provide leadership; are aware of stakeholders within and outside of their organization; and conduct themselves ethically and professionally.
Student Outcomes
By graduation, students in our program are expected to attain the following student outcomes:
(1) an ability to identify, formulate and solve complex engineering problems by applying the principles of engineering, science and mathematics
(2) an ability to 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
(3) an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
(4) an ability to 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
(5) an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks and meet objectives
(6) an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
(7) an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.
Mechanical Engineering Academic Standards
- Completion of all university and Core General Education Requirements.
- Completion of all degree requirements.
- Enrolled and in good standing in the Mechanical Engineering program
- Successful completion of all required courses for the Mechanical Engineering major.
- A grade point average of 2.00/4.00 in required courses for the Mechanical Engineering major and approved Mechanical Engineering Technical Electives. The method for computing this grade point average is identical to the method used to calculate the university grade point average.
General Requirements Bachelor of Science In Mechanical Engineering Degree
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Total for graduation | 124-126 | |
| Major studies | 98 | |
Faculty and Lecturers
Additional information about the Faculty and Lecturers below may be found in the Faculty and Academic Staff section of this catalog.
Bora, Kamil Can (Jon)
Camacho, Jorge
Chen, Yang
Cox, Bryce
Cyrus, Saman
Defterli, Gozde Sinem
Fick, Jessica P.
Gnaneswaran, Vettrivel
Horne, Kyle S.
Iselin, John P.
Katz, Kenneth J.
Lerner, Anne-Marie A.
Liu, Huan
Ljumanovic, Lea
Mohammadi, Saber
Murray, Lisa
Natarajan, Ganapathy
Obielodan, John O.
Paruchuri, Venkata Avinash
Roy, Bidhan
Singh, Saurabh
Sun, Mingman
Yu, Paulo V.
Zampaloni, Michael A.
Zolper, Thomas J.