Academics

College of Engineering

Major

  • Major of Mechanical System Engineering
  • Major of Mechanical Design Engineering
  • Major of Mechanical Advanced Engineering
  • Multidisciplinary Major in Nuclear Engineering

Introduction

Mechanical engineering is an academic discipline that studies the principles, design, production and performance of various devices based on physical principles in order to make them practical, and it is related to all fields of engineering.

Mechanical engineering is playing an important role in high-tech fields such as development of new energy resources, space and marine exploration, new materials, bionics, etc. In particular, subjects such as mechatronics, which include both mechanical and electronic technologies, computer aided design (CAD)/manufacturing (CAM) and plant automation are fields with bright prospects in the future.

In lower-level classes, students learn basic dynamics in order to train their abilities to practice principles in physics and develop unique research capacities. In higher-level classes, students take application courses and experience actual lab works. School of Mechanical Engineering is divided into three programs such as Mechanical System, Mechanical Design and Advanced Engineering in order to assist students with the career plans, while students also complete courses such as foreign language, which is needed in this time of globalization.

Faculty: 40 full-time professors and 8 foreign professors in various fields

Major Academic Club Activities: Supports club activities so that students can utilize knowledge of their major

Grounding in Engineering: Emphasizes computer science and provides opportunity to learn other related subjects

Engineering Projects: Provide students with opportunity to make designs and productions so that they can have a comprehensive understanding of mechanical engineering

Informationization Education: Include computer skills in all major courses and prepare with curriculum and lab facilities for CAD/CAM

Multimedia Education: Utilize multimedia in most lectures to maximize educational effect

Factory Exercise: Improved design and exercises using factories that are actually operating

Research Achievements: Continuously granted by industry-academic cooperation research with considerable amount of funds

Mechanical Technology Research Center: Promote and support industry-academic cooperation research within the School of Mechanical Engineering

Multidisciplinary major in Nuclear Engineering

This educational program began in March 2011.
The purpose of this program is to train multidisciplinary human resources for nuclear industries. Academic departments including Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Civil Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Chemical Engineering are participating in this program. The students of this program will receive two degrees, their major field and minor in Nuclear Engineering.

History

For the past years, large amount of government funds such as the College of Engineering National Support Project and the BK21 Outstanding Local University Promotion Project has been invested. Thus, we are prepared with various advanced testing materials and facilities such as the 13,200m2 mechanics hall, factory exercise center, industry-academic cooperation center, etc.
In 2001, it became the first in the nation to test ABEEK program. In 2005, students automatically receive ABEEK certification as soon as they graduate. In addition, in the national college assessment, it was chosen as the fifth best mechanical engineering school from 81 colleges.

Job Fields

Students have many career paths to choose from such as automobile, aviation, shipbuilding, electronics, chemical and metal industries. Recently, there has also been an increasing demand for students of mechanical engineering in the high-tech fields as well. Students also have many opportunities to go on to graduate school. With the help of various career paths and the accomplishments of many graduates, the employment rate for this major exceeds 80%.

Faculty

sorted by the position and Korean name

Curriculum

Major Of Mechanical Engineering
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    GENERAL PHYSICS I
    Introduces classical mechanics. Space and time: straight-line kinematics; motion in a plane; forces and equilibrium; experimental basis of Newton's laws; particle dynamics; universal gravitation; collisions and conservation laws; work and potential energy; vibrational motion; conservative forces; inertial forces and non-inertial frames; central force motions; rigid bodies and rotational dynamics.
    1- 1
    GENERAL PHYSICS LABORATORY I
    This course is designed to introduce the basic experiments in general physics. This course includes physical experiments related to classical mechanics ; Projectile Motion, Free Fall, Borda's Pendulum, Air Track, Resonance Tube App, force Table, Centripetal Force, Torsional Rigidity Pendulum
    1- 1
    PRACTICAL ENGLISH
    The aim of the course is to help students develop basic English verbal skills in real life situations. The course will be co-taught by Korean and Native English instructors. Korean instructors will provide students with basic English structure, vocabulary, and expressions, and students will be encouraged to practice speaking English utilizing basic English structures. Students will further practice expressing themselves in English with native English instructors.
    1- 1
    PRE-CALCULUS
    This course contains basic properties of sequences, limit of functions, continuous functions, rational and irrational functions, transcendental functions, elementary calculus, 3-dimensional vectors, and matrices.
    1- 1
    PYTHON PROGRAMMING
    The core competencies required in the era of the Fourth Industrial Revolution is the ability to come up with idea for solving a given problem and realize it in software. In this course, as the first step this, we will learn Python programming language. This course aims to cultivate basic programming skills and problem-solving skills based on creative thinking. The topics covered in this course are as follows. - Python language grammar (basic and advanced levels) - Python library for GUI programming (tkinter) - Python library for image processing (pillow) - Python libraries for data analysis (Matplotlib, Numpy, and Pandas)
    1- 1
    SEMINAR FOR ACADEMIC LIFE
    1. Summary of the course This course is to assist university freshmen in CRM designing to adapt university life well through the instruction and counselling of supervising professor. (This course is composed of self analysis, personality type test, career research, instruction for the success of university life, career plan and direction setting, CRM designing method and CRM designing. The course should be teaching in classes of the students by supervising professor.) 2. Course objectives This course is to motivate the students before the mid term exam and provide students with self analysis, personality type test (MBTI or TCI) and career research (YAT test). Also, this course shall has a plan to instruct the students to enhance the efficiency of university life through career and time management. In addition, this course is to make a chance for the students to have practical assistance to university life by providing study method, report designing strategy and the information on academic system and various kinds of internal programs of the university. After the mid term exam, the students will be instructed to set the direction of career designing through continuous counselling of supervising professor and the students will be able to establish CRM designing and execution plan.
    1- 1
    SOCIAL CONTRIBUTION AND SERVICE
    This course is to cultivate community sense as members of society and the global village for students in order to develop the basic knowledge required as global citizens. Especially, this course is to foster the spirit of cooperation, sharing, service, and creativity and study the social contribution and leadership to solving the challenges the global community faces. As a liberal arts course, it is centered to nurture a leader having the global capability to contribute to community development through learning the knowledge and the case on the value & logic of social responsibility focused on environmental preservation, social contribution, and good governance(ESG). This course aims to foster a generous mind, learn knowledge and technology and build the capacity to contribute to building a society towards a safer and happier world through the study of theory and practice.
    1- 2
    CALCULUS I
    Calculus(1) covers the following: Sequences, limits and continuity of functions of single variable, derivatives, properties of derivatives, differentiation rules, higher order derivatives, applications of derivatives, definite integrals, indefinite integrals, properties of integrals, integration rules, applications of integrals, infinite series power series.
    1- 2
    SOFTWARE AND AI
    Software and AI (Artificial Intelligence) course aims to educate the basic concepts of software and computational thinking to use them in various applications. It allows students of various majors to experience the core technologies of the 4th industrial revolution, such as big data, machine learning, and AI. It also introduces various applications of AI so that students can easily apply these technologies to their field of study. This course classifies the lecture types into three categories, and adjust the lecture difficulty according to the student's academic ability.
    1- 2
    STATICS
    Lecture on the principles of statics includes concepts of statics, force, moment, force and moment equilibrium, rigid body, internal force, friction, center of mass, moment of inertia and virtual work.
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    2- 1
    MATERIALS OF MACHINES
    Lectures on the material types, their structures and mechanical characteristics to provide the idea for design and manufacturing of machines, heat treatment and manufacturing processes of materials ; applications of various fabrication methods and thermal processing of metal alloys, ceramics, polymers; corrosion and degradation of materials.
    2- 1
    3D MODELING
    The class covers drafting & modeling of mechanical parts and assemblies through acquiring related theory and practicing. Students learn basic 2D drafting and 3D CAD theory, but also 3D design functions and applications, along with intensive practice of commercial CAD softwares.
    2- 1
    ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS I
    Basics and theory of ordinary differential equations: Fourier series, Fourier transformation, Laplace transformation, first order ODE's, higher-order ODE's, series solutions of ODE's, eigenfunction methods for differential equations.
    2- 1
    MECHANICS OF MATERIALS I
    Some basic concepts of equilibrium, stresses, strains, and their relationships of deformable bodies are considered. The theories of the stresses and deformations in members under simple tension/ compression or shear, a shaft under torsion and a beam subjected to bending are studied.
    2- 1
    THERMODYNAMICS I
    Lectures on the concepts of equilibrium and temperature, definition of work and heat and energy; first law and second law of thermodynamics, entropy and application of second law, principle and introductions of energy conversion cycles.
    2- 2
    CAD THEORY AND PRACTICE
    The aim of the subject is to acquire basic knowledge and experience on 3D modeling of mechanical part and assembly design. The class is composed of theory of geometric modeling and software practice, including following topics. - Basic mathematics - Solid modeling - Curve & surface modling - Assembly modeling - CAD data exchange
    2- 2
    ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS Ⅱ
    As a basis of engineering analysis for mechanics and transportation phenomena, ordinary and partial differential equations, and fundamentals of probability and statistics will be covered with solution methods for practical examples.
    2- 2
    DYNAMICS
    Lectures on kinematics and dynamics of a particle, work and energy principle, impulse and momentum principle, dynamics of a system of particles, and rigid body dynamics.
    2- 2
    FLUID MECHANICS I
    Lectures on the concept of continuum mechanics, the definition of fluid properties, hydrostatics, fluid dynamics, dimensional analysis, similarity, Navier-Stokes equations, momentum theory, pipe flow, inviscid flow, boundary layer, flow separation, and the airfoil theory.
    2- 2
    MANUFACTURING PROCESSES
    general introduction of manufacturing processes, recent trends, material properties, surface treatments, metrology, casting, plastic workings, machining processes, abrasive processes, welding etc.
    2- 2
    MECHANICS OF MATERIALS II
    Lectures on the elastic deflection of the beams, statically indeterminate beams, coordinate transformations of stresses and strains, combined loadings, structural instability of the columns, plastic behavior of materials, and energy methods are dealt in order to study the mechanics of materials.
    2- 2
    THERMODYNAMICS II
    Lectures on the analysis of thermodynamic cycles such as vapor cycles, gas cycles and refrigeration cycles, thermodynamic relations, mixtures and air conditioning, combustion and chemical equilibrium.
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    APPLIED CAD/CAM
    The aim of the subject is to acquire knowledge and practice on design & manufacturing process, including following topics. - DMU (digital mock-up) - Digital manufacturing - Computer-aided process planning - Tool-path generation - NC programming - Machining simulation & verification
    3- 1
    FLUID MECHANICS II
    This subject deals with the gasdynamics (compressible flow) and design of several fluid machinery systems. Students can understand the advanced fluid mechanics and design procedure of fluid machinery systems
    3- 1
    HEAT TRANSFER
    Fundamentals of heat transfer including steady conduction, transient conduction, forced and free convection, thermal radiation, boiling and condensation.
    3- 1
    KINEMATICS
    Both graphical and analytical methods for the analysis of planar linkage systems, cams and gears will be covered in depth. A brief introduction to the numerical methods for some simple planar mechanisms will be given. Also topics on the kinematic synthesis will be included.
    3- 1
    MECHANICAL ENGINEERING EXPERIMENT(1)
    Engineering laboratory to characterize the material's properties with beam, strain gauge and photoelastic method and to find the mechanical properties of strength and hardness with various testing machines.
    3- 1
    NUMERICAL ANALYSIS
    Numerical Analysis is a blend of mathematics and computer science that has produced powerful tools for solving intractable problems in science and engineering. This course covers error analysis, solution of equations of one variable, interpolation and polynomial approximation, numerical integration and differentiation, numerical solution of initial problems, direct & iterative methods for solving linear systems, solutions of systems of nonlinear equations, approximation theory and approximating eigenvalues, numerical methods for partial differential equations.
    3- 1
    DESIGN OF MACHINE ELEMENTS I
    Design of shaft, shaft coupling, journal and bearing, brake, spring, fly wheel, belt, rope gearing, chain, cam, gear, and friction gearing, etc.
    3- 1
    MECHANICAL VIBRATION
    An introduction to the theory of mechanical vibrations including topics of harmonic motion, free and forced vibrations, influences of damping, resonance, transient excitation. Normal modes of multi-degree-of-freedom and continuous systems.
    3- 2
    COMPUTATIONAL FLUID DYNAMICS
    Lectures on fundamental information and practice by using C-MOLD software about plastic injection molding. All of student should build the homepage for the lecture, and link the report in the form of HTML documents.
    3- 2
    COMPUTATIONAL SOLID MECHANICS
    This course includes lectures on basic theories of Finite Element Method, instruction on how to use commercial FEM programs and applications to practical problems by term projects.
    3- 2
    COMPUTER-AIDED MEASUREMENT AND CONTROL
    Fundamental knowledge of the electrical and electronic engineering is becoming a must for an engineering students in many different majors. In this respect, the objective of this class is to give an introduction of the electrical and electronic engineering fundamentals to the students majoring in the chemical engineering and technology.
    3- 2
    DESIGN OF MACHINE ELEMENTS II
    Design of mechanical system means the design of things and systems ofa mechanical nature-machines, products, structures, devices, and instruments, and deals with the creation of machinery that works safely, reliably and well.
    3- 2
    DESIGN OF MANUFACTURING PROCESS FOR CHASSIS 1
    Design of Manufacturing process for chassis 1 is compulsory subject for the student who want to complete the coursed in the Sewon track. The field engineers from Sewon and a professor from school of mechanical engineering will teach together. This is a kind of University-Industry cooperation course. The car bodies called chassis are produced through several stages of manufacturing. Every stage needs to be understood by the designer. This subject is first step for the students who will study process of manufacturing the car bodies.
    3- 2
    MECHANICAL ENGINEERING EXPERIMENT(2)
    Basic principles of thermal engineering : thermocouple compensation, measurement of heating values, heat transfer, heat balance of boiler, gasoline engine, diesel engine, heat pump, refrigeration system performance test. Basic principles fluid engineering : measurement of viscosity, Bernoulli principle, impinging jets, Reynolds number, pipe friction, blower performance, drag and lift.
    3- 2
    TEACHING MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES FOR ENGINEERING EDUCATION
    Selected formulations of instruction and teaching-learning process applicable to technical high school and general high school based on curriculum for the subject of technical education. Also this lecture provides opportunity for the student to make teaching plan, teaching materials and evaluation, teaching method, and skills in the field to improve attainments as a teacher of high school.
    3- 2
    THERMO-FLUID SYSTEM DESIGN
    This course provides the fundamental background for the analysis and design of fluid thermal systems. Fundamentals of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics and heat transfer are reviewed. These fundamental principles are applied to fluid thermal systems such as power plant, gas turbine engines, refrigerator and air conditioning system, chemical plant, drying system,desalination plant, heat recovery system, waste treatment system. The fluid thermal systems are consisted of heat exchangers, piping networks, compressor and pumps, turbines, and boiler etc. The final design is visualized by using a CAD program.
    3- 2
    MECHANICAL ENGINEERING PROJECT I(CAPSTONE DESIGN)
    Design of an engineering system. Design factors include efficiency, economy, safety, reliability, and social impact. Final report of engineering specifications and drawings to be presented by design teams.
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    AUTOMATIC CONTROL
    The aim of the this course is to provide opportunity to study the basic of feedback control systems. This course deals with modeling of dynamic system, signal flow graph, state equation, characteristics and performances of the feedback control system, simple stability analysis of linear system using Routh-Hurwitz method, root-locus techniques, frequency response techniques, stability of frequency domain and design of feedback control system. And design controller using modern control theories - design of the linear quadratic optimal control in state space, pole placement control, robust control - will be introduced.
    4- 1
    DESIGN OF MANUFACTURING PROCESS FOR CHASSIS 2
    The students who pass the Design of Manufacturing process for chassis 1 can enroll in this course. This course is also compulsory for the students who are in Sewon track. Based on the basic design knowledge from the course 1, the advanced knowledge will be taught. The overall process for manufacturing process including robot, welding, automation, plasticity, and etc will be lectured.
    4- 1
    ENGINEERING EDUCATION THEORY
    Selected theories of engineering education that have application to technological high school, cooperative education between industries and school, career guidance or vocational guidance and evaluation of engineering education are explored and evaluated in this course.
    4- 1
    FUTURE AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE AND ALTERNATIVE ENERGY
    This course studies on the future vehicles including natural gas vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle, hydrogen vehicle, ethanol vehicle, electric vehicle, fuel cell vehicle, etc., focusing on the working principles and their future prospect. In addition, alternative energies in the future is also called as regenerative energies and they include solar thermal energy, photovoltaic electricity generation, wind energy, biomass, fuel cell, ocean energy, etc. This lecture also studies about their characteristics and their future.
    4- 1
    NEXT GENERATION ENERGY SYSTEM (SENCONDARY BATTERY)
    This course covers the fundamental principles and applications of secondary batteries (rechargeable batteries). Secondary batteries play a critical role in various advanced industries such as electric vehicles, smartphones, and energy storage systems, and are regarded as key technologies for future energy systems. The course provides a comprehensive understanding of how secondary batteries work, their materials science, manufacturing processes, performance evaluation, and applications. Through this, students will gain a holistic view of energy systems and learn about the latest trends and research directions in secondary battery technology.
    4- 1
    SPECIAL LECTURES BY INDUSTRY LECTURERS
    This course is composed of scheduled seminars given by lecturers from industries. The objective of the course is to introduce the students with the specific job environments of and required abilities for the compnaies in the electro-mechanical fields. It is expected that this course will help students in preparing for their potential jobs in related fields.
    4- 1
    UNDERSTANDING AND APPLICATION OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
    Artificial intelligence (AI), which mimics human learning and decision-making processes, is increasingly being utilized in areas such as autonomous vehicles, robotics, and household appliances. This course aims to provide students with the theoretical foundations necessary to apply AI across various fields of mechanical engineering. Through systematic learning of AI's mathematical background, key algorithmic principles, and the workings of machine learning, students will acquire the knowledge required to tackle real-world problems. Furthermore, students will engage in practical exercises to apply these theories to engineering applications, enabling them to effectively use AI in solving mechanical engineering challenges.
    4- 1
    MECHANICAL ENGINEERING PROJECT II(CAPSTONE DESIGN)
    Continuing course of Mechanical Engineering Project Ⅰ. Fabrication of designed engineering system and assessment through exhibition. Final report is thesis of B.S.
    4- 2
    E-POWERTRAIN SYSTEM FOR FUTURE MOBILITY
    This course focuses on learning about the E-Powertrain system of future mobility. To understand the operating principles of the electric motor, which is the core of the E-Powertrain system, the course first covers the basic principles of electromagnetism, magnetic circuits, and magnetic materials. Based on this foundation, the course explores the principles of converting electrical energy into mechanical energy via magnetic energy and links this understanding to the operating principles of electric motors. Additionally, the course covers the various types of electric motors, their operating principles, and their unique characteristics. Furthermore, the course introduces the inverter, a power conversion device that transforms DC voltage from the battery into AC current to supply the electric motor.
    4- 2
    INTRODUCTION TO AUTOMOBILE ENGINEERING
    Lectures on the effects of automobile on the human society and environment, the structures, functions and fundamental knowledges for technical design of parts, maintenance and rightful usage.
    4- 2
    LOGICAL THINKING AND WRITING SKILLS IN ENGINEERING
    In this course, the students in educational study for engineering field will be trained about logical thinking and writing abilities.
    4- 2
    MICRO/NANO DEVICES FOR NEXT-GENERATION SUSTAINABLE MOBILITY
    Overview:This course aims to provide in-depth knowledge and practical experience in the design, fabrication, and application of micro/nano devices, which play a key role in next-generation mobility technologies. By combining theory with hands-on practice, students will be equipped with both the latest technological insights and practical skills necessary for the industry. Key Topics: Fundamentals of micro/nano technology and trends in mobility innovations Design methodologies for micro/nano devices Project-based design and application of devices for mobility solutions Teaching Methods: Blended learning (online lectures + offline practice) with team-based projects Expected Outcomes: Enhanced understanding of complex theories and practical applications Improved creative problem-solving skills Strengthened practical abilities aligned with industry needs
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    FIELD EDUCATION PRACTICE
    The objective of this program is to improve student's ability of industrial application through two-week field education practice during vacation.

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