Bachelor of Science in
Mechanical Engineering
For someone whose strengths lie in math and science with special interests in materials, design, robotics, high performance vehicles, manufacturing, and mechanical operations, a career in mechanical engineering may be a good fit. The Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering at Embry-Riddle prepares graduates for a wide variety of engineering careers in fields such as aerospace, robotics, energy, automotive, biomedical, and manufacturing. There will always be a demand for those who can maintain, improve, adapt and redesign mechanical systems, which makes this the broadest field in engineering.
Because mechanical engineering is the broadest of engineering professions, a degree in this discipline opens a world of opportunity. The demand for mechanical engineers is high and demand typically remains stable — despite fluctuations in the global economy.
Pursuing a Mechanical Engineering degree at ERAU provides access to state-of-the-art labs solely for use in undergraduate education and student-centered research. Plus, students are part of a program that has become one of the top-ranked in the nation in just a few years.
The B.S. in Mechanical Engineering builds on the success of ERAU’s highly acclaimed Aerospace Engineering program, so students benefit from the same resources and professional networking opportunities.
Students will integrate their knowledge into a robotics, propulsion, or energy capstone design project — or choose an aircraft or spacecraft design project in cooperation with colleagues in the Aerospace Engineering major.
At ERAU, students have the opportunity to participate in engineering competitions, locally, nationally, and even globally through a number of different professional organizations represented on campus. These include the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. There are also organizations and clubs that are dedicated to specific projects, research and engineering related recreational pursuits.
The Mechanical Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET.
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This offering is available at the following campuses. Select a campus to learn more.
About Mechanical Engineering at the Daytona Beach, FL Campus
Part of the Department of Mechanical Engineering of the College of Engineering, the B.S. in Mechanical Engineering program at ERAU’s Daytona Beach Campus provides a strong foundation in all of the fundamental areas of mechanical engineering. With access to state-of-the-art engineering analysis, design and research, and extensive practical experience to supplement and enhance the theoretical foundation, students graduate with the tools they need to succeed as engineers and innovators in one of the most in-demand career fields.
Mechanical engineers work in almost every technical area and are employed in a wide variety of industries and organizations, including areas of rapid employment growth such as high-performance vehicles, robotics, bio-mechanical systems, and clean energy systems.
The Mechanical Engineering program offers four areas of emphasis, or tracks:
- Biomedical Systems: Prepares students to become knowledgeable and skilled mechanical engineers with an understanding of the fundamental principles that lead to scientific discovery and technological innovation in the bioengineering and biomedical fields.
- Energy Systems: For students looking for a career in the growing field of renewable energy with specific emphasis on kinetic energy systems (e.g., wind/water turbines) and thermal energy systems (e.g., solar thermal, combustion).
- High Performance Vehicles: Prepares students for employment in vehicle design and manufacturing, from competition vehicles to fuel-efficient and environmentally friendly vehicles.
- Robotic Systems (with an emphasis in Unmanned and Autonomous Vehicle Systems): For students interested in the rapidly expanding robotics field, including applications to the aerospace industry.
- Specialized labs and facilities prepare graduates for work in their chosen fields.
- Students begin this program by completing the College of Engineering’s Freshman Engineering Program. The program includes a General Education core of Speech and College Success, introductions to Engineering and Computing, plus courses in Calculus and Analytical Geometry and Physics for Engineers.
- The second year is the same as Aerospace Engineering, which gives the student great flexibility when deciding on a major field of study.
The curriculum includes a base of Engineering, Math, and Sciences, and culminates with a two-semester design project involving Mechanical Engineering, working in a team environment.
The Department of Mechanical Engineering offers an accelerated program that allows well-qualified students the chance to begin their graduate work for the Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering (MSME) while finishing their Bachelor of Science in Engineering at Embry-Riddle.
Mechanical Engineering is a well-established engineering discipline that involves state-of-the-art engineering analysis, design, and research. Mechanical engineers have been in demand for literally hundreds of years and remain one of the more sought-after degree holders.
The common freshman engineering year one is the first year of the Mechanical Engineering program. The second year is the same as Aerospace Engineering, which gives the student great flexibility when deciding on a major field of study.
The Mechanical Engineering program offers four areas of emphasis, or tracks: Biomedical Systems, Energy Systems, High Performance Vehicles, and Robotic Systems (with an emphasis in Unmanned and Autonomous Vehicle Systems), which add to the breadth of topics in Mechanical Engineering, such as machine design, heat transfer, and vibrations. The Robotic Systems track prepares students for the rapidly expanding robotics field, including applications to the aerospace industry. Attention is paid to the systems nature of robotics to include the integration of mechanics and electronics. The High Performance Vehicles track prepares students for employment in vehicle design and manufacturing, from competition vehicles to fuel-efficient and environmentally friendly vehicles. Subjects include aerodynamics, structures, and safety. The Energy Systems track prepares students to design, develop and evaluate energy-related projects to reduce cost and improve energy efficiency. The Biomedical Systems track prepares students to become knowledgeable and skilled mechanical engineers with an understanding of the fundamental principles that lead to scientific discovery and technology innovation in the bioengineering and biomedical fields.
The Program Educational Objectives of the Mechanical Engineering program as offered at the Daytona Beach campus are that, in a few years of graduation, our graduates:
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Are established as engineers in the aerospace, aviation, automotive, biomedical, energy, robotics, or related fields or engaged in advanced studies
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Have demonstrated their ability to work effectively and responsibly as practical problem solvers, innovators and as members of diverse professional teams
The Mechanical Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org.
The curriculum is designed to accomplish these objectives with a base of engineering, math, and sciences that includes probability and statistics or numerical methods; engineering economics; advanced mathematics; electrical engineering; and engineering design. The culmination of the program is a two-semester design project that prepares the students for working in a team environment on projects involving mechanical engineering.
Degree Requirements
The Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering requires the successful completion of a minimum of 129 credit hours. A minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 is needed for all required ME, EE, EGR, and ES courses, including technical electives.
General Education Requirements
For a full description of Embry-Riddle General Education guidelines, please see the General Education section of this catalog. These minimum requirements are applicable to all degree programs.
| Communication Theory & Skills (COM 122, COM 219, COM 221) | 9 | |
| Lower-Level Humanities * | 3 | |
| Lower-Level Social Sciences * | 3 | |
| Lower or Upper-Level Humanities or Social Sciences * | 3 | |
| Upper-Level Humanities or Social Sciences * | 3 | |
| Computer Science (CS 223 or CS 225 or EGR 115) | 3 | |
| Mathematics | 8 | |
| Physical and Life Sciences - one course must include a lab | 7 | |
| Total Credits | 39 | |
Suggested Plan of Study
Students should be aware that several courses in each academic year may have prerequisites and/or corequisites. Please check the course descriptions at the back of this catalog before registering for classes to ensure requisite sequencing.
See the Common Year One outline in the Engineering Fundamentals Program Introduction.
| Year One | ||
|---|---|---|
| Credits | ||
| See the Common Year One outline in the College of Engineering introduction. | 33 | |
| Credits Subtotal | 33.0 | |
| Year Two | ||
| COM 221 | Technical Report Writing | 3 |
| ES 201 | Statics | 3 |
| ES 202 | Solid Mechanics | 3 |
| ES 204 | Dynamics | 3 |
| ME 208 | Manufacturing Laboratory | 1 |
| MA 243 | Calculus and Analytical Geometry III | 4 |
| MA 345 | Differential Equations and Matrix Methods | 4 |
| PS 160 | Physics for Engineers II | 3 |
| PS 250 | Physics for Engineers III | 3 |
| PS 253 | Physics Laboratory for Engineers | 1 |
| Social Science Lower Level Elective | 3 | |
| Credits Subtotal | 31.0 | |
| Year Three | ||
| EE 327 | Electrical Engineering Fundamentals | 3 |
| ES 305 | Thermodynamics | 3 |
| ES 309 | Fluid Dynamics | 3 |
| ES 320 | Engineering Materials Science | 2 |
| ES 321 | Engineering Materials Science Laboratory | 1 |
| ES 403 | Heat Transfer | 3 |
| ME 304 | Introduction to Machine Design | 3 |
| ME 313 | Instrumentation and Data Acquisition | 2 |
| ME 314 | Instrumentation and Data Acquisition Laboratory | 1 |
| ME 325 | Modeling and Simulation of Complex Engineering Problems | 2 |
| ME 326 | Modeling and Simulation of Complex Engineering Problems Lab | 1 |
| Professional Development Elective ** | 3 | |
| Track Course | 3 | |
| Track Course | 3 | |
| Credits Subtotal | 33.0 | |
| Year Four | ||
| EC 225 | Engineering Economics | 3 |
| ME 436 | Advanced Machine Design | 3 |
| ME 400 | Vibration and Acoustics | 3 |
| ME 438 | Model-Based Control System Design | 2 |
| ME 438L | Model-Based Control System Design Laboratory | 1 |
| Upper-Level Humanities or Social Science Elective | 3 | |
| Technical Elective AE/CEC/CIV/CS/EE/EGR/EP/ME/SE/SYS or Track specific electives *** | 6 | |
| Track Course | 3 | |
| Preliminary Design Course (ME 413 or ME 407 or ME 414 or ME 448) | 4 | |
| Senior Design Course (ME 433 or ME 437 or ME 434 or ME 458) | 4 | |
| Credits Subtotal | 32.0 | |
| Credits Total: | 129.0 | |
| ** | CEME 396 or AF 402/MSL 402/NSC 402 or ME 540 will satisfy this requirement. |
| *** | AF/NSC/MSL UL may fulfill 3 credits of technical electives. There are a number of 300-500 level courses from other departments that are equivalent to existing required courses in the BSME curriculum and therefore cannot be used as Technical Electives. Please consult with the BSME Program Coordinator or Academic Advisor before enrolling in any Technical Elective course to make sure it will apply to your BSME program of study. |
Biomedical Systems Track Courses*
| ME 320 | Fundamentals of Biomechanics | 3 |
| ME 442 | Biofluid Mechanics | 3 |
| ME 460 | Biosolid Mechanics | 3 |
| ME 448 | Preliminary Design for Bio-Mechanical Systems with Laboratory | 4 |
| ME 458 | Senior Design for Bio-Mechanical Systems with Laboratory | 4 |
| Total Credits | 17 | |
| * | Students may also select from the following courses as upper level technical electives: CHM 310/CHM 310L, HF 312, HF 326, HF 440, BIO 305/BIO 305L, BIO 306/BIO 306L, BIO 340, BIO 405/405L, or BIO 440 |
Energy Systems Track Courses
| ME 316 | Thermodynamics II | 3 |
| ME 443 | Heating, Ventilation, and Air-Conditioning | 3 |
| ME 445 | Sustainable Design | 3 |
| ME 414 | Preliminary Design for Energy Systems | 4 |
| ME 434 | Senior Design for Energy Systems | 4 |
| Total Credits | 17 | |
High Performance Vehicles Track Courses
| ME 303 | Vehicle Dynamics | 3 |
| ME 405 | Vehicle Power Systems | 3 |
| ME 409 | Vehicle Aerodynamics | 3 |
| ME 413 | Preliminary Design for High Performance Vehicles with Laboratory | 4 |
| ME 433 | Senior Design for High Performance Vehicles with Laboratory | 4 |
| Total Credits | 17 | |
Robotic Systems Track Courses
| ME 311 | Robotics Technologies for Unmanned Systems | 3 |
| ME 402 | Robotic Arms | 3 |
| ME 404 | Mechatronics | 3 |
| ME 407 | Preliminary Design for Robotic Systems with Laboratory | 4 |
| ME 437 | Senior Design for Robotic Systems with Laboratory | 4 |
| Total Credits | 17 | |
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About Mechanical Engineering at the Prescott, AZ Campus
The Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering degree program at the Prescott Campus provides the strong foundation in basic engineering that enables students to explore advances in mechanical engineering, ranging from the small world of nanotechnology and micro-electromechanical systems to the vastness of space systems. Along with a basis in engineering fundamentals, the program gives students the opportunity to learn about robotics, controls, machine design, and numerical modeling.
The Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering degree is housed in the Department of Mechanical Engineering in the College of Engineering.
With curriculum tracks in robotics, propulsion or energy, students can focus on uninhabited aerial vehicles, planetary rovers and autonomous space vehicles, design propulsion systems like jet engines or develop new energy conversion systems.
Access to highly scientific and specialized labs prepares graduates to work in their chosen field.
The freshman year in Mechanical Engineering is common to the Aerospace Engineering degree program. The second year in ME builds fundamental skills in math and physics while introducing students to Engineering Mechanics and the Thermal Sciences.
During the second semester of their sophomore year, Mechanical Engineering students in Embry-Riddle’s program in Prescott will start taking courses aligned within the focus areas of:
- Robotics: Emphasizes the design and analysis of autonomous vehicles that include unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), autonomous space vehicles, and planetary rovers.
- Propulsion: Emphasizes the thermal sciences and design and analysis of turbomachinery. Jet aircraft engines are the primary area in which coursework goes in-depth but piston and rocket propulsion are also studied.
- Energy: Emphasizes the design of renewable energy systems.
Mechanical Engineering became a degree offering in Fall 2007. When designing this degree program our faculty wanted to ensure that we created a Mechanical Engineering degree that embraced Embry-Riddle’s mission and recognized expertise in aerospace. Aerospace platforms, whether atmosphere or space based, require skills from a team of engineers that include Aerospace, Electrical, Computer, and, of course, Mechanical Engineering. Given this, our ME degree stays within that focus of the aerospace platform with the three primary options of robotics, propulsion, and energy.
With minor exceptions, the freshman year in Mechanical Engineering is common to the Aerospace Engineering degree program. The second year in Mechanical Engineering builds fundamental skills in math and physics while introducing students to Engineering Mechanics and the Thermal Sciences. During the second semester of their sophomore year, Mechanical Engineering students in Embry-Riddle’s program in Prescott will start taking courses aligned within the focus areas of robotics, propulsion, or energy. The robotics option emphasizes the design and analysis of autonomous vehicles that include uninhabited aerial vehicles (UAVs), autonomous space vehicles, and planetary rovers, as well as a variety of terrestrial robotic systems. The propulsion option emphasizes the thermal sciences and design and analysis of turbomachinery. Jet aircraft engines are the primary area of depth but piston and rocket propulsion are also studied. The energy option emphasizes the design of renewable energy systems. During the senior year, students will gain additional depth in their options and take capstone courses in designing an mechanical system aligned with their selected track.
Aerospace platforms are designed in teams and with that we provide interdisciplinary opportunities centered around our ME students. Senior ME students have the opportunity to choose between five capstone sequences as a culminating event focused on teams, integration, and synthesis of four years of education. Mechanical engineers can choose capstone sequences that include:
- Propulsion sequence centered on jet aircraft and rocket engines.
- Robotics sequence centered on robotic arms and autonomous vehicles
- Energy sequence centered on alternative energy systems
- Astronautics sequence centered on spacecraft
- Aeronautics sequence centered on aircraft
The overall objective of the Mechanical Engineering program at Prescott is to produce graduates who will be successful practitioners of mechanical engineering. The program objectives to measure our accomplishment of this goal are engineers who:
- Demonstrate achievements in their chosen profession
- Contribute to the profession and the university
- Demonstrate professional preparation
- Exhibit professional ethics and integrity
The Mechanical Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org.
Degree Requirements
The Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering program requires successful completion of a minimum of 128 credit hours. The program may be completed in eight semesters assuming appropriate background and full-time enrollment. A minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.00 is needed for all required AE, EGR, ES, and ME courses, excluding technical electives. The courses necessary to earn this degree are listed below.
Students should be aware that many courses have prerequisites and/or co-requisites. Students must have a C or better in all pre-requisites for all required AE, EGR, EP, ES, ME, and SYS courses.
Students should be aware that many courses have prerequisites and/or co-requisites. Students must have a C or better in all pre-requisites for all required AE, EGR, EP, ES, ME, and SYS courses.
Suggested Program of Study
Propulsion Option
| Freshman Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Credits | ||
| CHM 113 | General Chemistry for Engineering | 3 |
| COM 122 | English Composition | 3 |
| EC 225 | Engineering Economics | 3 |
| EGR 101 | Introduction to Engineering | 2 |
| EGR 115 | Introduction to Computing for Engineers | 3 |
| EGR 201 | Computer Aided Conceptual Design of Mechanical Systems | 3 |
| Humanities or Social Sciences Lower-Level Elective * | 3 | |
| MA 241 | Calculus and Analytical Geometry I | 4 |
| MA 242 | Calculus and Analytical Geometry II | 4 |
| ME 200 | Machine Shop Laboratory | 1 |
| PS 161 | Physics I & II for Engineers | 4 |
| UNIV 101 | College Success ** | (1) |
| Credits Subtotal | 33.0 | |
| Sophomore Year | ||
| COM 221 | Technical Report Writing | 3 |
| EE 335 | Electrical Engineering I | 2 |
| EE 336 | Electrical Engineering I Laboratory | 1 |
| ES 201 | Statics | 3 |
| ES 202 | Solid Mechanics | 3 |
| ES 205 | Thermodynamics | 3 |
| ES 206 | Fluid Mechanics | 3 |
| Humanities Lower-Level Elective * | 3 | |
| MA 243 | Calculus and Analytical Geometry III | 4 |
| MA 345 | Differential Equations and Matrix Methods | 4 |
| PS 250 | Physics for Engineers III | 3 |
| PS 253 | Physics Laboratory for Engineers | 1 |
| Credits Subtotal | 33.0 | |
| Junior Year | ||
| AE 430 | Control System Analysis and Design | 3 |
| EE 334 | Electrical Engineering for Mechanical Engineers | 3 |
| ES 204 | Dynamics | 3 |
| ES 320 | Engineering Materials Science | 2 |
| ES 321 | Engineering Materials Science Laboratory | 1 |
| ES 324 | Measurements and Instrumentation | 2 |
| ES 325 | Measurements and Instrumentation Lab | 1 |
| ES 403 | Heat Transfer | 3 |
| ME 309 | Airbreathing and Rocket Propulsion | 3 |
| ME 403 | Thermal Power Systems | 3 |
| ME 446 | Thermal-Fluid Science and Energy Measurement | 1 |
| ME 446L | Thermal-Fluid Science and Energy Measurement Laboratory | 1 |
| Propulsion Elective | 3 | |
| Upper Level Math or Science Elective | 3 | |
| Credits Subtotal | 32.0 | |
| Senior Year | ||
| COM 420 | Advanced Technical Communication I | 1 |
| COM 430 | Advanced Technical Communication II | 2 |
| Detail Design | 4 | |
| Humanities or Social Sciences Upper-Level Elective * | 3 | |
| ME 304 | Introduction to Machine Design | 3 |
| ME 305 | Machine Design Laboratory | 1 |
| ME 400 | Vibration and Acoustics | 3 |
| Preliminary Design | 4 | |
| Propulsion Elective | 3 | |
| Technical Electives | 6 | |
| Credits Subtotal | 30.0 | |
| Credits Total: | 128.0 | |
Robotics Option
| Freshman Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Credits | ||
| CEC 220 | Digital Circuit Design | 3 |
| CEC 222 | Digital Circuit Design Laboratory | 1 |
| CHM 113 | General Chemistry for Engineering | 3 |
| COM 122 | English Composition | 3 |
| EGR 101 | Introduction to Engineering | 2 |
| EGR 201 | Computer Aided Conceptual Design of Mechanical Systems | 3 |
| Humanities or Social Sciences Lower-Level Elective * | 3 | |
| MA 241 | Calculus and Analytical Geometry I | 4 |
| MA 242 | Calculus and Analytical Geometry II | 4 |
| ME 200 | Machine Shop Laboratory | 1 |
| PS 161 | Physics I & II for Engineers | 4 |
| UNIV 101 | College Success ** | (1) |
| Credits Subtotal | 31.0 | |
| Sophomore Year | ||
| COM 221 | Technical Report Writing | 3 |
| EE 335 | Electrical Engineering I | 2 |
| EE 336 | Electrical Engineering I Laboratory | 1 |
| EGR 115 | Introduction to Computing for Engineers | 3 |
| ES 201 | Statics | 3 |
| ES 204 | Dynamics | 3 |
| ES 205 | Thermodynamics | 3 |
| MA 243 | Calculus and Analytical Geometry III | 4 |
| MA 335 | Introduction to Linear and Abstract Algebra | 3 |
| MA 345 | Differential Equations and Matrix Methods | 4 |
| PS 250 | Physics for Engineers III | 3 |
| PS 253 | Physics Laboratory for Engineers | 1 |
| Credits Subtotal | 33.0 | |
| Junior Year | ||
| AE 430 | Control System Analysis and Design | 3 |
| CS 125 | Computer Science I | 4 |
| EC 225 | Engineering Economics | 3 |
| ES 202 | Solid Mechanics | 3 |
| ES 206 | Fluid Mechanics | 3 |
| ES 403 | Heat Transfer | 3 |
| Humanities Lower-Level Elective * | 3 | |
| ME 302 | Introduction to Robotics I | 3 |
| ME 302L | Introduction to Robotics I Laboratory | 1 |
| ME 404 | Mechatronics | 3 |
| ME 404L | Mechatronics Laboratory | 1 |
| ME 406 | Robotics II | 3 |
| ME 406L | Robotics II Laboratory | 1 |
| Credits Subtotal | 34.0 | |
| Senior Year | ||
| COM 420 | Advanced Technical Communication I | 1 |
| COM 430 | Advanced Technical Communication II | 2 |
| Detail Design | 4 | |
| ES 320 | Engineering Materials Science | 2 |
| ES 321 | Engineering Materials Science Laboratory | 1 |
| Humanities Upper-Level Elective | 3 | |
| ME 304 | Introduction to Machine Design | 3 |
| ME 305 | Machine Design Laboratory | 1 |
| ME 400 | Vibration and Acoustics | 3 |
| Preliminary Design | 4 | |
| Technical Electives | 6 | |
| Credits Subtotal | 30.0 | |
| Credits Total: | 128.0 | |
Energy Option
| Freshman Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Credits | ||
| CHM 113 | General Chemistry for Engineering | 3 |
| COM 122 | English Composition | 3 |
| EC 225 | Engineering Economics | 3 |
| EGR 101 | Introduction to Engineering | 2 |
| EGR 115 | Introduction to Computing for Engineers | 3 |
| EGR 201 | Computer Aided Conceptual Design of Mechanical Systems | 3 |
| Humanities or Social Sciences Lower-Level Elective * | 3 | |
| MA 241 | Calculus and Analytical Geometry I | 4 |
| MA 242 | Calculus and Analytical Geometry II | 4 |
| ME 200 | Machine Shop Laboratory | 1 |
| PS 161 | Physics I & II for Engineers | 4 |
| UNIV 101 | College Success ** | (1) |
| Credits Subtotal | 33.0 | |
| Sophomore Year | ||
| COM 221 | Technical Report Writing | 3 |
| EE 335 | Electrical Engineering I | 2 |
| EE 336 | Electrical Engineering I Laboratory | 1 |
| ES 201 | Statics | 3 |
| ES 202 | Solid Mechanics | 3 |
| ES 205 | Thermodynamics | 3 |
| ES 206 | Fluid Mechanics | 3 |
| MA 243 | Calculus and Analytical Geometry III | 4 |
| MA 345 | Differential Equations and Matrix Methods | 4 |
| PS 250 | Physics for Engineers III | 3 |
| PS 253 | Physics Laboratory for Engineers | 1 |
| Humanities Lower-Level Elective * | 3 | |
| Credits Subtotal | 33.0 | |
| Junior Year | ||
| AE 430 | Control System Analysis and Design | 3 |
| EE 334 | Electrical Engineering for Mechanical Engineers | 3 |
| ES 204 | Dynamics | 3 |
| ES 320 | Engineering Materials Science | 2 |
| ES 321 | Engineering Materials Science Laboratory | 1 |
| ES 403 | Heat Transfer | 3 |
| ME 312 | Alternative Energy I | 3 |
| ES 324 | Measurements and Instrumentation | 2 |
| ES 325 | Measurements and Instrumentation Lab | 1 |
| ME 403 | Thermal Power Systems | 3 |
| ME 446 | Thermal-Fluid Science and Energy Measurement | 1 |
| ME 446L | Thermal-Fluid Science and Energy Measurement Laboratory | 1 |
| Energy Elective | 3 | |
| Upper-Level Math or Science Elective | 3 | |
| Credits Subtotal | 32.0 | |
| Senior Year | ||
| COM 420 | Advanced Technical Communication I | 1 |
| COM 430 | Advanced Technical Communication II | 2 |
| Detail Design | 4 | |
| Humanities or Social Sciences Upper-Level Elective * | 3 | |
| ME 304 | Introduction to Machine Design | 3 |
| ME 305 | Machine Design Laboratory | 1 |
| ME 400 | Vibration and Acoustics | 3 |
| Preliminary Design | 4 | |
| Technical Electives | 6 | |
| Energy Elective | 3 | |
| Credits Subtotal | 30.0 | |
| Credits Total: | 128.0 | |
Capstone Design Sequence, Preliminary and Detail Design
ME students have five possible sequences for their capstone sequence:
Aeronautics
Students taking the Aircraft capstone sequence are required to take:
| AE 420 | Aircraft Preliminary Design | 4 |
| AE 421 | Aircraft Detail Design | 4 |
Astronautics
Students taking the Spacecraft capstone sequence are required to take:
| AE 427 | Spacecraft Preliminary Design | 4 |
| AE 445 | Spacecraft Detail Design | 4 |
Energy
Students taking the Energy capstone sequence are required to take:
| ME 435 | Energy Engineering Preliminary Design | 4 |
| ME 440 | Energy Engineering Detail Design | 4 |
Propulsion
Students taking the Propulsion capstone sequence are required to take:
| ME 429 | Propulsion System Preliminary Design | 4 |
| ME 431 | Propulsion System Detail Design | 4 |
Robotics
Students taking the Robotics capstone sequence are required to take:
| ME 407 | Preliminary Design for Robotic Systems with Laboratory | 4 |
| ME 420 | Detail Design of Robotic Systems with Laboratory | 4 |
Propulsion Electives
| AE 437 | Advanced Space Propulsion | 3 |
| ES 414 | High Temperature Turbine Materials | 3 |
| ME 417 | Advanced Propulsion | 3 |
Energy Electives
| ME 418 | Environment Control Systems | 3 |
| ME 432 | Alternative Energy II | 3 |
Technical Electives
Three credit hours of technical elective credit must be taken from available upper-level College of Engineering courses not specifically listed in the student’s degree requirements. The remaining three credit hours must be selected from the list below or an upper-level ROTC course may be substituted.
| AE | ||
Upper-level, except AE 399, AE 499 **** | ||
| Cooperative Education courses | ||
With prior approval of the Aerospace Engineering dept. See Career Advisor for more information | ||
| CEC | ||
Upper-Level, except CEC 399, CEC 499 **** | ||
| CS | ||
CS 325 | Programming in ADA | |
CS 420 | Operating Systems | |
| EE | ||
Upper-Level, except EE 399, EE 499 **** | ||
| EGR | ||
Upper-Level | ||
| EP | ||
Upper-Level, except EP 399, EP 499 **** | ||
| ES | ||
Upper-Level, except ES 399, ES 499 **** | ||
| MA | ||
MA 348 | Numerical Analysis I | |
MA 432 | Linear Algebra | |
MA 441 | Mathematical Methods for Engineering and Physics I | |
MA 442 | Mathematical Methods for Engineering and Physics II | |
MA 443 | Complex Variables | |
| ME | ||
Upper-Level, except ME 399, ME 499 **** | ||
| PS | ||
PS 303 | Modern Physics | |
PS 321 | Classical Mechanics I | |
PS 322 | Classical Mechanics II | |
PS 350 | Quantum Mechanics I | |
PS 375 | Planetary Science | |
PS 420 | Remote Sensing | |
| SE | ||
SE 300 | Software Engineering Practices | |
| SYS | ||
SYS 301 | Introduction to Systems Engineering | |
SYS 304 | Trade Studies, Risk and Decision Analysis | |
SYS 415 | Systems Engineering Practices: Specialty Engineering | |
Footnotes
| * | See General Education Electives section below |
| ** | UNIV 101 is taken in excess of degree requirements or meets open elective credit |
| *** | EE 223/EE 224 may be substituted for EE 335/EE 336 |
| **** | Must be approved by the Aerospace Engineering Department before taking this course. |
General Education Electives
Embry-Riddle courses in the general education categories of Humanities, Mathematics, and Social Sciences may be chosen as specified below, assuming prerequisite and corequisite requirements are met. Courses from other institutions are acceptable if they fall into these broad categories and are at the level specified above in the Aerospace Engineering vertical outline.
Prior approval by the Mechanical Engineering Department chair is required for any substitutions for general education electives.
| Humanities | ||
| Lower-Level | ||
Any HU course under 300 level | ||
Any Language course 300 level or above | ||
| Upper-Level | ||
Select one of the following: | ||
HU 330 | Values and Ethics | |
HU/SS399 Study Abroad only | ||
| Social Sciences | ||
| Lower-Level | ||
Any EC/SS/PSY/RS course under 300 level | ||
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