Curriculum Requirements for Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
General Education
| Foundations |
Credits: |
| FCWR 101 |
Writing I: Foundations of College Composition1 |
3 |
| FCWR 151 |
Writing II: Foundations of Research Writing1 |
3 |
| FCWR 304 |
Communication for Technical Professions |
3 |
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Total: 9 Credits |
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[1] Intensive English as a second language is not an acceptable substitute for any of these requirements. The only permissible substitution is FCWR 111 and FCWR 161 in place of FCWR 101 and FCWR 151. |
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| Data Literacy |
Credits: |
| DATA 101 |
Making Sense of a Data-Oriented Society |
3 |
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| Social Science Core |
Credits: |
| IENG 400 |
Technology and Global Issues2 |
3 |
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[2] Cross-listed with ICSS 309. |
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| Seminars (select courses from three of the four areas) |
Credits: |
| ICBS 3XX |
Behavioral Science choice |
3 |
| ICLT 3XX |
Literature choice3 |
3 |
| ICPH 3XX |
Philosophy choice3 |
3 |
| ICSS 3XX |
Social Science choice |
3 |
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Total: 9 Credits |
Students must take three seminar courses from three different areas of study.
[3] Students are strongly encouraged to take at least one seminar course with an ethics component. Options are: ICLT 302, ICLT 303, ICPH 304, or ICPH 306. Depending on the choice, it will satisfy either the Literature or Philosophy core requirement. |
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| Math and Science |
Credits: |
| MATH 170 |
Calculus I |
4 |
| PHYS 170 |
General Physics I |
4 |
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Total: 8 Credits |
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Major Requirements
| Engineering Technology |
Credits: |
| ETCS 105 |
Career Discovery4 |
2 |
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[4] This course may be waived for students and transfers with sophomore or higher status. All course substitutions must be approved by the department chairperson. |
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| Mechanical Engineering |
Credits: |
| MENG 105 |
Engineering Graphics |
1 |
| MENG 211 |
Engineering Mechanics I (Statics) |
3 |
| MENG 212 |
Engineering Mechanics II (Dynamics) |
3 |
| MENG 221 |
Strength of Materials |
3 |
| MENG 240 |
Thermodynamics |
3 |
| MENG 310 |
Introduction to Materials Science |
3 |
| MENG 320 |
Materials Mechanics Laboratory |
1 |
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—OR— |
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| MENG 343 |
Thermofluids Laboratory |
1 |
| MENG 321 |
Introduction to Computer-Aided Design |
3 |
| MENG 324 |
Vibrations and System Dynamics |
3 |
| MENG 340 |
Fluid Mechanics |
3 |
| MENG 349 |
Heat Transfer |
3 |
| MENG 370 |
Machine Design |
3 |
| MENG 420 |
Modern Manufacturing |
4 |
| MENG 438 |
Engineering Analysis |
3 |
| MENG 470 |
Senior Mechanical Engineering Design |
4 |
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Total: 43 Credits |
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| Computer Science |
Credits: |
| MENG 201 |
Engineering Programming |
3 |
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Total: 3 Credits |
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| Design Requirements |
Credits: |
| MENG 450 |
Mechatronic System Design |
4 |
| MENG 460 |
Thermal System Design |
4 |
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Total: 8 Credits |
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| Electrical Engineering |
Credits: |
| EENG 211 |
Electrical Circuits I |
3 |
| EENG 275 |
Electronics Laboratory |
1 |
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Total: 4 Credits |
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| Engineering Management |
Credits: |
| IENG 240 |
Engineering Economics |
3 |
| IENG 245 |
Statistical Design I |
3 |
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Total: 6 Credits |
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| Mathematics and Sciences |
Credits: |
| MATH 180 |
Calculus II |
4 |
| MATH 260 |
Calculus III |
4 |
| MATH 320 |
Differential Equations |
3 |
| PHYS 180 |
General Physics II |
4 |
| PHYS 225 |
Introduction to Modern Physics |
3 |
| CHEM 107 |
Engineering Chemistry I |
4 |
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Total: 22 Credits |
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| Electives |
Credits: |
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Engineering Elective5 |
3 |
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STEM Elective6 |
3 |
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Liberal Arts Elective |
3 |
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Total: 9 Credits |
[5] Choose from non-required AENG, IENG, MENG, or graduate MENG courses, with approval of the academic department chairperson.
[6] Choose between 300- or 400-level MATH or PHYS course, or 300-level and above CoECS course. |
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| Co-op Option (students take both courses) |
Credits: |
| ETCS 300 |
Foundations for Success in CoECS Co-op |
0 |
| ETCS 301 |
CoECS Co-op |
0 |
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Total: 0 Credits |
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| Total Required Credits = 127–129 |