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Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Course Curriculum -- Solid Engineering Fundamentals
The mechanical engineering degree program requires the successful completion
of a minimum of 129 credit hours, including general
education and electives in humanities and social
sciences as well as technical electives.
The coursework required to complete
the Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering is as far reaching
and diverse as the field itself.
Building on
a thorough grounding in engineering fundamentals,
you will study robotics, structures, vehicles,
controls, materials, instrumentation, electrical
fundamentals, computer applications and design.
Freshman Year
| Course |
Title |
Credit |
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*COM 219 is required in every degree for graduation.
However, students are advised to postpone COM 219 during
the first year in favor of one of the following courses based on
the field of interest of the student:
Aerospace Engineering, Civil Engineering, or Mechanical
Engineering: EGR 120, Graphical Communications, 3 credits.
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| COM 122 |
English Composition and Literature I |
3 |
| COM 219* |
Speech |
3 |
| EGR 101 |
Introduction to Engineering |
2 |
| EGR 115 |
Introduction to Computing for Engineers |
3 |
| HU 14X |
Humanities |
3 |
| MA 241 |
Calculus I |
4 |
| MA 242 |
Calculus II |
4 |
| PS 150 |
Physics I |
3 |
| PS 160 |
Physics II |
3 |
| SS |
Lower-Level Social Sciences Elective |
3 |
| UNIV 101 |
College Success |
1 |
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Total Credits
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32
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Sophomore Year
| Course |
Title |
Credit |
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| COM 221 |
Technical Report Writing |
3 |
| COM 219 |
Speech |
3 |
| -OR- |
| EGR 120 |
Engineering Graphical |
3 |
| ES 201 |
Statics |
3 |
| ES 202 |
Solid Mechanics |
3 |
| ES 204 |
Dynamics |
3 |
| ES 206 |
Fluid Mechanics |
3 |
| MA 243 |
Calculus and Analytic Geometry III |
4 |
| MA 345 |
Differential Equations and Matrix Methods |
4 |
| PS 105 |
General Chemistry |
4 |
| PS 250 |
Physics III for Engineers |
3 |
| PS 253 |
Physics Laboratory for Engineers |
1 |
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Total Credits
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34
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Junior Year
| Course |
Title |
Credit |
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| EE 335 |
Electrical Engineering |
2 |
| EE 336 |
Electrical Engineering Laboratory |
1 |
| ES 305 |
Thermodynamics |
3 |
| ES 320 |
Engineering Materials |
2 |
| ES 321 |
Engineering Materials Laboratory |
1 |
| MA 412 |
Probability and Statistics |
3 |
| -OR- |
| MA 438 |
Numerical Analysis I |
3 |
| ME 304 |
Introduction to Machine Design |
3 |
| ME 305 |
Machine Design Laboratory |
1 |
| ME 303 |
Vehicle Dynamics (HPV) |
3 |
| -OR- |
| ME 306 |
Robotic Mechanisms (RS) |
3 |
| ME 401 |
Advanced Fluid Dynamics |
3 |
| ME 3/4XX |
MechanicalEngineering Elective |
3 |
| ME 400 |
Vibrations and Acoustics |
3 |
| ME 410 |
Advanced Machine Design |
2 |
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Total Credits
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30
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Senior Year (High Performance Vehicles)
| Course |
Title |
Credit |
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| EC 225 |
Engineering Economics |
3 |
| EE 401 |
Control Systems |
3 |
| ES 403 |
Heat Transfer |
3 |
| HU |
Upper-Level Humanities |
3 |
| ME 405 |
Vehicle Power Systems |
3 |
| ME 409 |
Vehicle Aerodynamics |
3 |
| ME 413 |
Preliminary Design of High Performance Vehicles w/ Laboratory |
4 |
| ME 423 |
Senior Design of High Performance Vehicles |
3 |
| ME/EE/AE |
Technical Electives |
6 |
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Total Credits
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31
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Senior Year (Robotics Systems)
| Course |
Title |
Credit |
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| EC 225 |
Engineering Economics |
3 |
| EE 401 |
Control Systems |
3 |
| ES 403 |
Heat Transfer |
3 |
| HU |
Upper-Level Humanities |
3 |
| ME 402 |
Robot Arms |
3 |
| ME 404 |
Mechatronics |
3 |
| ME 407 |
Preliminary Robotic Systems Design with laboratory |
4 |
| ME 427 |
Senior Robotic Systems Design |
3 |
| ME/EE/AE |
Technical Electives |
6 |
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Total Credits
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31
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Total Degree Credits
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127
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