Bachelor of Science in
Mechanical Engineering

Access to state-of-the-art analysis, design and research, along with extensive practical experience, helps prepare students to succeed as engineers and innovators.

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, https://www.abet.org/.

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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.
Robotics and Autonomous 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.

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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 (EC 225 required)		3
Lower or Upper-Level Humanities or Social Sciences ^*		3
Upper-Level Humanities or Social Sciences ^*		3
Computer Science (EGR 115)		3
Mathematics (MA 241 & MA 242)		8
Physical and Life Sciences - (PS 150, PS 160 & PS 253)		7
Total Credits		39

UNIV 101	College Success	1
Mathematics
MA 243	Calculus and Analytical Geometry III	4
MA 345	Differential Equations and Matrix Methods	4
Physical Science
CHM 110	General Chemistry I	3
CHM 110L	General Chemistry I Laboratory	1
PS 250	Physics for Engineers III	3
Engineering Sciences Core
EE 327	Electrical Engineering Fundamentals	3
EGR 101	Introduction to Engineering	2
EGR 120	Graphical Communications	3
ES 201	Statics	3
ES 202	Solid Mechanics	3
ES 204	Dynamics	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
Mechanical Engineering Core
ME 208	Manufacturing Laboratory	1
ME 325	Modeling and Simulation of Complex Engineering Problems	2
ME 326	Modeling and Simulation of Complex Engineering Problems Lab	1
ME 304	Introduction to Machine Design	3
ME 313	Instrumentation and Data Acquisition	2
ME 314	Instrumentation and Data Acquisition Laboratory	1
ME 400	Vibration and Acoustics	3
ME 436	Advanced Machine Design	3
ME 438	Model-Based Control System Design	2
ME 438L	Model-Based Control System Design Laboratory	1
Professional Development Elective ^***		3
Technical Elective ^****		6
Total Credits		73

***: CEME 396 or AF 402/MSL 402/NSC 402 or ME 540 will satisfy this requirement.
****: 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 in Biomedical Systems	4
ME 458	Senior Design in Biomedical Systems	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 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	Longitudinal and Vertical Vehicle Dynamics	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
ME 439	Combined Vehicle Dynamics	3
Total Credits		17

Robotics and Autonomous 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

Total Degree Credits

129

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 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.

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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.

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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, COM 221, EGR, EP, ES, ME, and SYS courses.

Program Requirements

General Education

Embry-Riddle degree programs require students to complete a minimum of 36 hours of General Education coursework. For a full description of Embry-Riddle General Education guidelines, please see the General Education section of this catalog.

Students may choose other classes outside of their requirements, but doing so can result in the student having to complete more than the degree's 128 credit hours. This will result in additional time and cost to the student.

Communication Theory and Skills		9
Computer Science/Information Technology		3
Mathematics		6
Physical and Life Sciences (Natural Sciences)		6
Humanities and Social Sciences		12
3 hours of Lower-Level Humanities
3 hours of Lower-Level Social Science
3 hours of Lower-Level or Upper-Level Humanities or Social Science
3 hours of Upper Level Humanities or Social Science
Total Credits		36

Mechanical Engineering Core (94 Credits)

The following course of study outlines the quickest and most cost-efficient route for students to earn their B.S. in Mechanical Engineering. Students are encouraged to follow the course of study to ensure they complete all program required courses and their prerequisites within four years.

Courses in the core with a # will satisfy your general education requirements.

AE 430	Control System Analysis and Design	3
CHM 113	General Chemistry for Engineering ^#	3
COM 122	English Composition ^#	3
COM 221	Technical Report Writing (Must Earn a C or better to pass COM 221) ^#	3
COM 420	Advanced Technical Communication I ^#	1
COM 430	Advanced Technical Communication II ^#	2
EC 225	Engineering Economics ^#	3
EE 335	Electrical Engineering I	2
EE 336	Electrical Engineering I Laboratory	1
EGR 101	Introduction to Engineering	2
EGR 115	Introduction to Computing for Engineers ^#	3
EGR 201	Computer Aided Conceptual Design of Mechanical Systems	3
ES 201	Statics	3
ES 202	Solid Mechanics	3
ES 204	Dynamics	3
ES 206	Fluid Mechanics	3
ES 208	Thermodynamics	3
ES 320	Engineering Materials Science	2
ES 321	Engineering Materials Science Laboratory	1
ES 403	Heat Transfer	3
General Education - Humanities or Social Science Lower-Level or Upper-Level Elective ^#		3
General Education - Humanities Lower-Level Elective ^#		3
HU 330	Values and Ethics (OR Directed Study, Study Abroad) ^#	3
MA 241	Calculus and Analytical Geometry I ^#	4
MA 242	Calculus and Analytical Geometry II ^#	4
MA 243	Calculus and Analytical Geometry III	4
MA 335	Introduction to Linear and Abstract Algebra (For Robotics Option) Other Options can take: Math or Natural Science Upper-Level Elective ) ^{ ^}	3
MA 345	Differential Equations and Matrix Methods	4
PS 161	Physics I & II for Engineers	4
PS 250	Physics for Engineers III ^#	3
PS 253	Physics Laboratory for Engineers ^#	1
ME 200	Machine Shop Laboratory	1
ME 304	Introduction to Machine Design ^*	3
ME 305	Machine Design Laboratory ^*	1
ME 400	Vibration and Acoustics ^**	3

Options

Energy Option (20 Credits)

EE 334	Electrical Engineering for Mechanical Engineers ^*	3
Energy Electives		6
ES 324	Measurements and Instrumentation	2
ES 325	Measurements and Instrumentation Lab	1
ME 312	Alternative Energy I ^**	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 Option (20 Credits)

EE 334	Electrical Engineering for Mechanical Engineers ^*	3
ES 324	Measurements and Instrumentation	2
ES 325	Measurements and Instrumentation Lab	1
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 Electives		6

Robotics Option (20 Credits)

CEC 220	Digital Circuit Design	3
CEC 222	Digital Circuit Design Laboratory	1
CS 125	Computer Science I	4
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

Capstone Design Sequence, Preliminary and Detail Design

ME students have five possible sequences for their capstone sequence:

Aeronautics (8 Credits)

AE 420	Aircraft Preliminary Design	4
AE 421	Aircraft Detail Design	4

Astronautics (8 Credits)

AE 427	Spacecraft Preliminary Design	4
AE 445	Spacecraft Detail Design	4

Energy (8 Credits)

ME 435	Energy Engineering Preliminary Design ^*	4
ME 440	Energy Engineering Detail Design ^**	4

Propulsion (8 Credits)

ME 429	Propulsion System Preliminary Design ^*	4
ME 431	Propulsion System Detail Design ^**	4

Robotics (8 Credits)

ME 407	Preliminary Design for Robotic Systems with Laboratory ^*	4
ME 420	Detail Design of Robotic Systems with Laboratory ^**	4

Technical Electives (6 Credits)

Technical Electives

Total Credits

128

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.

AE
Upper-level, except Directed Studies
Cooperative Education courses
With prior approval of the Aerospace Engineering dept. See Career Advisor for more information
CEC
Upper-Level, except Directed Studies ^****
CS
CS 325	Programming in ADA
CS 420	Operating Systems ^*
EE
Upper-Level, except Directed Studies
EGR
Upper-Level
EP
Upper-Level, except Directed Studies
ES
Upper-Level, except Directed Studies
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 Directed Studies
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

*: Offered in Fall Only
**: Offered in Spring Only
***: UNIV 101 is taken in excess of degree requirements or meets open elective credit
****: Must be approved by the Aerospace Engineering Department before taking this course
^: This course could be filled by any 300/400 level MA/PS/CHM/BIO/WX course (or approved by the department chair).
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Energy Option

Freshman Year
Fall		Credits
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
MA 241	Calculus and Analytical Geometry I	4
ME 200	Machine Shop Laboratory	1
UNIV 101	College Success	(1)
	Credits Subtotal	16.0
Spring
EC 225	Engineering Economics	3
	Humanities or Social Science Lower-Level or Upper-Level Elective	3
EGR 115	Introduction to Computing for Engineers	3
MA 242	Calculus and Analytical Geometry II	4
PS 161	Physics I & II for Engineers	4
	Credits Subtotal	17.0
Sophomore Year
Fall
COM 221	Technical Report Writing (Must Earn a C or better to pass COM 221)	3
ES 201	Statics	3
ES 208	Thermodynamics	3
MA 243	Calculus and Analytical Geometry III	4
PS 250	Physics for Engineers III	3
PS 253	Physics Laboratory for Engineers	1
	Credits Subtotal	17.0
Spring
EE 335	Electrical Engineering I	2
EE 336	Electrical Engineering I Laboratory	1
ES 202	Solid Mechanics	3
ES 206	Fluid Mechanics	3
	Humanities Lower- Level Elective	3
MA 345	Differential Equations and Matrix Methods	4
	Credits Subtotal	16.0
Junior Year
Fall
EE 334	Electrical Engineering for Mechanical Engineers	3
ES 204	Dynamics	3
ES 324	Measurements and Instrumentation	2
ES 325	Measurements and Instrumentation Lab	1
ES 403	Heat Transfer	3
ME 403	Thermal Power Systems	3
	Credits Subtotal	15.0
Spring
AE 430	Control System Analysis and Design	3
	Energy Elective	3
ME 312	Alternative Energy I	3
ME 446	Thermal-Fluid Science and Energy Measurement	1
ME 446L	Thermal-Fluid Science and Energy Measurement Laboratory	1
ES 320	Engineering Materials Science	2
ES 321	Engineering Materials Science Laboratory	1
	Math or Natural Science Upper-Level Elective	3
	Credits Subtotal	17.0
Senior Year
Fall
COM 420	Advanced Technical Communication I	1
	Energy Elective	3
ME 304	Introduction to Machine Design	3
ME 305	Machine Design Laboratory	1
	Preliminary Design	4
	Technical Electives	3
	Credits Subtotal	15.0
Spring
COM 430	Advanced Technical Communication II	2
	Detail Design	4
HU 330	Values and Ethics (or HU 399, SS 399, Study Abroad)	3
ME 400	Vibration and Acoustics	3
	Technical Electives	3
	Credits Subtotal	15.0
	Credits Total:	128.0

Propulsion Option

Freshman Year
Fall		Credits
COM 122	English Composition	3
CHM 113	General Chemistry for Engineering	3
EGR 101	Introduction to Engineering	2
EGR 201	Computer Aided Conceptual Design of Mechanical Systems	3
MA 241	Calculus and Analytical Geometry I	4
ME 200	Machine Shop Laboratory	1
UNIV 101	College Success	(1)
	Credits Subtotal	16.0
Spring
EC 225	Engineering Economics	3
EGR 115	Introduction to Computing for Engineers	3
	Humanities or Social Science Lower-Level or Upper-Level Elective	3
MA 242	Calculus and Analytical Geometry II	4
PS 161	Physics I & II for Engineers	4
	Credits Subtotal	17.0
Sophomore Year
Fall
COM 221	Technical Report Writing (Must earn a C or better to pass COM 221)	3
ES 201	Statics	3
ES 208	Thermodynamics	3
MA 243	Calculus and Analytical Geometry III	4
PS 250	Physics for Engineers III	3
PS 253	Physics Laboratory for Engineers	1
	Credits Subtotal	17.0
Spring
EE 335	Electrical Engineering I	2
EE 336	Electrical Engineering I Laboratory	1
ES 202	Solid Mechanics	3
ES 206	Fluid Mechanics	3
	Humanities Lower-Level Elective	3
MA 345	Differential Equations and Matrix Methods	4
	Credits Subtotal	16.0
Junior Year
Fall
EE 334	Electrical Engineering for Mechanical Engineers	3
ES 204	Dynamics	3
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
	Credits Subtotal	15.0
Spring
AE 430	Control System Analysis and Design	3
ES 320	Engineering Materials Science	2
ES 321	Engineering Materials Science Laboratory	1
	Math or Natural Science Upper-Level Elective	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
	Credits Subtotal	17.0
Senior Year
Fall
COM 420	Advanced Technical Communication I	1
ME 304	Introduction to Machine Design	3
ME 305	Machine Design Laboratory	1
	Preliminary Design	4
	Propulsion Elective	3
	Technical Elective	3
	Credits Subtotal	15.0
Spring
COM 430	Advanced Technical Communication II	2
	Detail Design	4
HU 330	Values and Ethics (or HU 399, SS 399, Study Abroad)	3
ME 400	Vibration and Acoustics	3
	Technical Elective	3
	Credits Subtotal	15.0
	Credits Total:	128.0

Robotics Option

Freshman Year
Fall		Credits
CHM 113	General Chemistry for Engineering	3
COM 122	English Composition	3
	Humanities or Social Science Lower-Level or Upper-Level Elective	3
EGR 101	Introduction to Engineering	2
MA 241	Calculus and Analytical Geometry I	4
UNIV 101	College Success	(1)
	Credits Subtotal	15.0
Spring
CEC 220	Digital Circuit Design	3
CEC 222	Digital Circuit Design Laboratory	1
EGR 201	Computer Aided Conceptual Design of Mechanical Systems	3
MA 242	Calculus and Analytical Geometry II	4
ME 200	Machine Shop Laboratory	1
PS 161	Physics I & II for Engineers	4
	Credits Subtotal	16.0
Sophomore Year
Fall
COM 221	Technical Report Writing (Must Earn a C or better to pass COM 221)	3
EGR 115	Introduction to Computing for Engineers	3
ES 201	Statics	3
MA 243	Calculus and Analytical Geometry III	4
PS 250	Physics for Engineers III	3
PS 253	Physics Laboratory for Engineers	1
	Credits Subtotal	17.0
Spring
CS 125	Computer Science I	4
EE 335	Electrical Engineering I	2
EE 336	Electrical Engineering I Laboratory	1
ES 204	Dynamics	3
MA 335	Introduction to Linear and Abstract Algebra	3
MA 345	Differential Equations and Matrix Methods	4
	Credits Subtotal	17.0
Junior Year
Fall
ES 202	Solid Mechanics	3
ES 208	Thermodynamics	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
	Credits Subtotal	17.0
Spring
AE 430	Control System Analysis and Design	3
EC 225	Engineering Economics	3
ES 206	Fluid Mechanics	3
ES 320	Engineering Materials Science	2
ES 321	Engineering Materials Science Laboratory	1
ME 406	Robotics II	3
ME 406L	Robotics II Laboratory	1
	Credits Subtotal	16.0
Senior Year
Fall
COM 420	Advanced Technical Communication I	1
ES 403	Heat Transfer	3
ME 304	Introduction to Machine Design	3
ME 305	Machine Design Laboratory	1
ME 407	Preliminary Design for Robotic Systems with Laboratory	4
	Technical Elective	3
	Credits Subtotal	15.0
Spring
COM 430	Advanced Technical Communication II	2
HU 330	Values and Ethics (or HU 399, SS 399, Study Abroad)	3
ME 400	Vibration and Acoustics	3
ME 420	Detail Design of Robotic Systems with Laboratory	4
	Technical Elective	3
	Credits Subtotal	15.0
	Credits Total:	128.0

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129 Credits

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Prescott, AZ Campus

Eagle Looks to Make Environmental Impact with Mechanical Engineering

Katie Rolle (‘24) looks to apply her knowledge in mechanical engineering to combat climate change.

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

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Daytona Beach, FL Campus

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Prescott, AZ Campus

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About Mechanical Engineering at the Daytona Beach, FL Campus

General Education Requirements

Biomedical Systems Track Courses*

Energy Systems Track Courses

High Performance Vehicles Track Courses

Robotics and Autonomous Systems Track Courses

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About Mechanical Engineering at the Prescott, AZ Campus

Degree Requirements

Program Requirements

General Education

Mechanical Engineering Core (94 Credits)

Options

Energy Option (20 Credits)

Propulsion Option (20 Credits)

Robotics Option (20 Credits)

Capstone Design Sequence, Preliminary and Detail Design

Aeronautics (8 Credits)

Astronautics (8 Credits)

Energy (8 Credits)

Propulsion (8 Credits)

Robotics (8 Credits)

Technical Electives (6 Credits)

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.

Energy Option

Propulsion Option

Robotics Option

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The Engineering Programs

Prescott, AZ Campus

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Eagle Looks to Make Environmental Impact with Mechanical Engineering

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