BS in Mechanical Engineering Curriculum
The Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering program requires 122 credits.
Within the policies of the School of Computing and Engineering, the Mechanical Engineering program enforces credit limits during the academic terms. Exceeding 18 credits in the Fall or Spring semester, 4 credits in the January term, or 10 credits in each Summer term requires the approval of the dean's office.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| University Curriculum | ||
| Foundations of Inquiry: | ||
| FYS 101 | First-Year Seminar | 3 |
| EN 101 | Introduction to Academic Reading and Writing | 3 |
| EN 102 | Academic Writing and Research | 3 |
| Quantitative Literacy: | ||
| MA 285 | Applied Statistics | 3 |
| Disciplinary Inquiry: | ||
| CHE 110 & 110L | General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Lab | 4 |
| EC 111 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| Humanities | 3 | |
| Fine Arts | 3 | |
| Personal Inquiry 1: | ||
| PHY 121 | University Physics | 4 |
| Humanities, Social Science, Fine Arts (2 classes; must be from two different areas) | 6 | |
| Personal Inquiry 2: | ||
| MER 110 | 3D Solid Modeling and Printing for Innovators | 3 |
| or | ||
| The World of an Engineer | ||
and | ||
| Introduction to Solidworks | ||
| MA 151 | Calculus I | 4 |
| PHY 122 | University Physics II | 4 |
| Integrative Capstone 1 | 3 | |
| Intercultural Understanding | ||
3 credits within the breadth component of the University Curriculum (everything other than foundations of inquiry) must be from classes marked as "I" (intercultural understanding). | ||
| In addition to the University Curriculum, students majoring in Mechanical Engineering must complete the following requirements: | ||
| Foundational Courses for Mechanical Engineering | ||
| CSC 105 | Computing: Multidisciplinary Approach | 3 |
| or | ||
| Introduction to Programming for Engineers | ||
| MA 153 | Calculus II: Part A | 2 |
| MA 154 | Calculus II: Part B | 2 |
| MA 251 | Calculus III | 4 |
| MA 265 | Matrix Algebra and Differential Equations | 4 |
| Common Engineering Curriculum | ||
| ENR 210 | Engineering Economics and Project Management | 3 |
| ENR 395 | Professional Development Seminar | 1 |
| Mechanical Engineering Courses | ||
| MER 210 | Fundamentals of Engineering Mechanics and Design | 3 |
| MER 240 | Introduction to Mechanical Engineering Design | 1 |
| MER 220 & 220L | Mechanics of Materials and Mechanics of Materials Lab | 4 |
| MER 221 | Dynamics | 3 |
| MER 230 & 230L | Engineering Materials and Engineering Materials Lab | 4 |
| MER 250 | Computer Aided Design | 3 |
| MER 310 | Fluid Mechanics | 3 |
| MER 320 | Thermodynamics | 3 |
| MER 330 & 330L | Introduction to Circuits and Introduction to Circuits Lab | 4 |
| MER 340 & 340L | Manufacturing/Machine Component Design and Manufacturing/Machine Component Design Lab | 4 |
| MER 350 | Mechanical Engineering Design | 3 |
| MER 360 | Heat Transfer | 3 |
| MER 470 & 470L | Dynamic Modeling and Control and Dynamic Modeling and Controls Lab | 4 |
| MER 490 | Engineering Professional Experience | 0 |
| MER 498 | ME Major Design Experience | 3 |
| Directed Study Electives | 9 | |
| Select one of the following options: | ||
Three technical electives (any MER elective or 200-level or higher CER, IER, SER, MA, BIO, CHE course) | ||
Three graduate courses toward 3+1 or 4+1 ME/MBA | ||
Three graduate courses toward 4+1 ME/Masters in Cybersecurity | ||
Three electives used toward completion of a minor | ||
Other options as approved by the ME program director | ||
| Total Credits | 122 | |
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Students majoring in Mechanical Engineering will complete their Integrative Capstone Requirement within the major with MER 498. In place of those credits, students will select an additional unrestricted course in the University Curriculum.