Mechanical Engineering (BS)
Degree Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements | 54 | |
| Major Requirements | ||
| Engineering Course Requirements | ||
| Complete the following: | ||
| EG 101 | Intro to Engineering & Design (& Lab) (or EG 201 for LINK students) | 2 |
| EG 220 | Electrical Circuits | 3 |
| EG 231 | Intro to Ethics and Economics | 3 |
| EG 270 | Engineering Thermodynamics | 3 |
| EG 283 | Statics | 3 |
| EG 284 | Dynamics | 3 |
| EG 315 | Mechanics of Materials | 3 |
| EG 360 | Fluid Mechanics | 3 |
| Mechanical Engineering Course Requirements | ||
| ME 135 | Engr Graphics and Comm (Only two attempts are permitted to earn grade C or better. Failure to meet this requirement will result in dismissal from the program.) | 3 |
| ME 228 | Computational Engineering | 3 |
| ME 312 | Mech Engr Thermodynamics | 3 |
| ME 314 | Machine Component Design | 3 |
| ME 316 | Instrumentatn & Exp Method | 3 |
| ME 317 | Heat Transfer | 3 |
| ME 326 | Materials Science | 3 |
| ME 328 | Numerical Methods | 3 |
| ME 336 | Material Science Lab-W | 1 |
| ME 410 | Principles of Eng Design-W | 3 |
| ME 426 | Dynamic Systems and Control | 3 |
| ME 429 | Controls & Instr. Lab | 1 |
| ME 472 | Vibration Analysis-Synthesis | 3 |
| ME 414 | Capstone Design | 1 |
| ME 416 | Capstone Design Project | 2 |
| Science Elective | ||
| Select one of the following (no Lab required): | 3 | |
| General Biology I | ||
| General Chemistry II | ||
| Physical Geology | ||
| Linear Algebra II | ||
| Comp Assist Math Modeling - W | ||
| Complex Variables | ||
| Applied Probability-Statistics | ||
| Modern Physics (Lab required) | ||
| Mechanical Elective | ||
| One course from ME or AE/BME 400 level Elective courses (excluding required courses but ME 490 or ME 494 may be taken only if approved by Chair) | 3 | |
| ME Technical Elective | ||
| Select six hours from the following: | 6 | |
| General Biology I | ||
| General Biology II | ||
| Organic Chemistry I | ||
| Organic Chemistry II | ||
| Intro to Systems Engineering | ||
| Geophysics (lab required) | ||
| Environmental Earth Science | ||
| Linear Algebra II | ||
| Differential Equations II | ||
| Advanced Calculus I | ||
| Advanced Calculus II | ||
| Comp Assist Math Modeling - W | ||
| Numerical Analysis | ||
| Complex Variables | ||
| Probability | ||
| Applied Probability-Statistics | ||
| Applied Stat Analysis | ||
| Modern Physics (Lab required) | ||
| FE Exam | ||
| All students must attempt the NCEES FE (Fundamentals of Engineering) examination. | ||
| Minor Requirements | ||
| A minor is not required for this degree program | 0 | |
| Total Hours | 127 | |
General Education Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Area I – Written Composition | ||
| Complete the following: | ||
| EH 101 | English Composition I (Students who earn an English ACT score of 27, or a written SAT score of 610, can opt out of EH 101.) | 3 |
| EH 102 | English Composition II | 3 |
| or EH 105 | Honors Composition - H | |
| Area II – Humanities & Fine Arts | ||
| A. Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Brit Lit before 1785 | ||
| Brit Lit after 1785 | ||
| Am Lit before 1865 | ||
| Am Lit after 1865 | ||
| World Lit before 1650 | ||
| World Lit after 1650 | ||
| B. Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Survey of Art | ||
| Art History I | ||
| Art History II | ||
| Art Appreciation | ||
| Introduction to Theatre | ||
| Introduction to Music | ||
| C. Complete the following: | ||
| CA 110 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| Area III – Natural Sciences & Mathematics | ||
| MA 125 | Calculus I | 4 |
| CH 131 & 131L | General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Lab | 4 |
| PH 201 & 201L | Calculus-Based Physics I and Calculus-Based Physics I Lab | 4 |
| Area IV – History, Social & Behavioral Sciences | ||
| A. Select 3 hours from the following: | 3 | |
| HY of Western Civilization I | ||
| HY of Western Civilization II | ||
| US History to 1877 | ||
| US History since 1877 | ||
| B. Select 3 hours from the following: | 3 | |
| Intro to Cultural Anthropology | ||
| Intro Archaeology-Bio Anthro | ||
| Intro to Communication | ||
| Interpersonal Comm | ||
| Prin of Microeconomics | ||
| Prin of Macroeconomics | ||
| People, Places, Environment | ||
| World Regional Geography | ||
| Intro to Gender Studies | ||
| Global Issues | ||
| Seasons of Life | ||
| Intro Native American Studies | ||
| Intro to US Government | ||
| Introduction to Psychology | ||
| Life Span Development | ||
| Introductory Sociology | ||
| Social Problems | ||
| C. Select an additional 3 hours from either List A or List B above in Area IV | 3 | |
| Area V - Pre-Professional, Major, Elective Courses | ||
| Complete the following: | ||
| MA 126 | Calculus II | 4 |
| MA 227 | Calculus III | 4 |
| MA 237 | Linear Algebra I | 3 |
| MA 238 | Differential Equations I | 3 |
| PH 202 & 202L | Calculus-Based Physics II and Calculus-Based Physics II Lab | 4 |
| Total Hours | 54 | |
Additional Information
It is important that students make adequate progress in the Mechanical Engineering program. Satisfactory completion of a set of fundamental courses is required before a student is allowed to take advanced courses. Professional Component Standing (PCS) is awarded by the Chair of the Department when the student completes the College of Engineering PCS requirements and the WBBJ MABE Departmental PCS requirements.
College of Engineering PCS Courses
Minimum Grade C is required in all the following courses:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| EH 101 | English Composition I (if not exempt) | 3 |
| EH 102 | English Composition II | 3 |
| or EH 105 | Honors Composition - H | |
| CH 131 & 131L | General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Lab | 4 |
| MA 125 | Calculus I | 4 |
| MA 126 | Calculus II | 4 |
| PH 201 | Calculus-Based Physics I (+Lab) | 4 |
Mechanical Engineering PCS Courses
Minimum Grade C is required in all the following courses:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| EG 283 | Statics | 3 |
| MA 227 | Calculus III | 4 |
| MA 237 | Linear Algebra I | 3 |
| ME 135 | Engr Graphics and Comm | 3 |
| PH 202 | Calculus-Based Physics II | 4 |
Graduation Plan
(127 Total Hours)
The Sample 4-year plan is designed as a guide for students preparing for their course selections. This information provides only a suggested schedule. Actual course selections should be made in consultation with an advisor. Courses listed as Milestones are required to obtain Professional Component Standing (PCS). Two designated writing (W) courses are required with at least one course chosen from offerings in the student’s major or minor. Courses carrying this required credit are identified in the University Bulletin by a W after the course title.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | |
| EG 101 | Intro to Engineering & Design (and EG 101 Lab) | 2 |
| EH 101 | English Composition I 1,2 | 3 |
| MA 125 | Calculus I | 4 |
| CH 131 & 131L |
General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Lab |
4 |
| General Education | Area II or IV 1 | 3 |
| Milestone Notes | ||
Must complete at least 12 hours with a 2.0 or higher GPA |
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| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| EH 102 | English Composition II (or EH 105) 1 | 3 |
| MA 126 | Calculus II | 4 |
| PH 201 & 201L |
Calculus-Based Physics I and Calculus-Based Physics I Lab |
4 |
| ME 135 | Engr Graphics and Comm | 3 |
| CA 110 | Public Speaking 1 | 3 |
| Milestone Notes | ||
| Calculus I | ||
| General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Lab |
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| English Composition I (if not exempt) | ||
| Hours | 17 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| MA 227 | Calculus III | 4 |
| MA 237 | Linear Algebra I | 3 |
| PH 202 & 202L |
Calculus-Based Physics II and Calculus-Based Physics II Lab |
4 |
| EG 283 | Statics | 3 |
| General Education | Area II or IV 1 | 3 |
| Milestone Notes | ||
| Calculus-Based Physics I and Calculus-Based Physics I Lab |
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| Calculus II | ||
| English Composition II or Honors Composition - H |
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| Engr Graphics and Comm | ||
| Hours | 17 | |
| Spring | ||
| EG 270 | Engineering Thermodynamics | 3 |
| EG 284 | Dynamics | 3 |
| EG 315 | Mechanics of Materials | 3 |
| MA 238 | Differential Equations I | 3 |
| ME 228 | Computational Engineering | 3 |
| Milestone Notes | ||
| Calculus III | ||
| Calculus-Based Physics II and Calculus-Based Physics II Lab |
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| Statics | ||
| Linear Algebra I | ||
| Hours | 15 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| EG 220 | Electrical Circuits | 3 |
| EG 360 | Fluid Mechanics | 3 |
| ME 314 | Machine Component Design | 3 |
| ME 326 | Materials Science | 3 |
| ME 328 | Numerical Methods | 3 |
| Milestone Notes | ||
| Differential Equations I | ||
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| EG 231 | Intro to Ethics and Economics | 3 |
| ME 312 | Mech Engr Thermodynamics | 3 |
| ME 316 | Instrumentatn & Exp Method | 3 |
| ME 317 | Heat Transfer | 3 |
| ME 336 | Material Science Lab-W | 1 |
| General Education | Area II or IV 1 | 3 |
| Milestone Notes | ||
Apply for graduation |
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Apply to take FE Exam |
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| Hours | 16 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| ME 410 | Principles of Eng Design-W | 3 |
| ME 426 | Dynamic Systems and Control | 3 |
| ME 472 | Vibration Analysis-Synthesis | 3 |
| ME Elective | See Department List | 3 |
| Science Elective | See Department List | 3 |
| Milestone Notes | ||
FE Exam |
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| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| ME 414 | Capstone Design | 1 |
| ME 416 | Capstone Design Project | 2 |
| ME 429 | Controls & Instr. Lab | 1 |
| General Education | Area II or IV 1 | 3 |
| General Education | Area II or IV 1 | 3 |
| ME/Tech Elective I | See Department List | 3 |
| ME/Tech Elective II | See Department List | 3 |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Total Hours | 127 | |
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Courses meet general education requirements.
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Students who earn an English ACT score of 27, or a written SAT score of 610, can opt out of EH 101.
Note: Students not Term 1-Calculus I ready will exceed the 127 hours required for this degree. If math is not started prior to Fall-Year 1, the four-year graduation timetable is likely to be extended. Students with ACT Math scores 21 and below should begin math courses in the summer before Fall-Year 1.