The BS in Mechanical Engineering program requires a minimum of 122 credits for degree completion.
Within the policies of the School of Computing & 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.
Please see footnotes for additional information.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| University Curriculum | 49 | |
| Required program courses for the University Curriculum | ||
| Principles of Microeconomics | ||
| 3D Solid Modeling and Printing for Innovators 1 | ||
| Foundational Courses for Mechanical Engineering | ||
| Computer Science Course | ||
| CSC 105 | Computing: Multidisciplinary Approach | 3 |
| or CSC 106 | Introduction to Programming for Engineers | |
| Math and Science Requirement (30 total credits counted in program and university curriculum) | ||
| Calculus I 2 | ||
| 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 |
| Applied Statistics 2 | ||
| General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Lab 2 | ||
| University Physics 2 | ||
| University Physics II 2 | ||
| Common Engineering Curriculum | ||
| ENR 210 | Engineering Economics and Project Management | 3 |
| ENR 395 | Professional Development Seminar | 1 |
| Mechanical Engineering Courses | ||
| MER 210 | Statics | 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 | 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 | |