Program Overview

Mechanical Engineering, BS

The Mechanical Engineering, BS program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in mechanical engineering, preparing them for careers in industry, research, and academia.

Overview

The program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET and requires 121 credits for completion. Students learn about the design, development, and application of mechanical systems, including mechanical components, thermal systems, and mechanical systems.

Program Education Objectives

The program has three education objectives:

• Graduates have demonstrated success as a mechanical engineer or their chosen career field.
• Graduates have advanced their educational pursuits through graduate education, professional registration, or similar means.
• Graduates have advanced their careers by engaging in professional society participation and community service outreach.

Degree Requirements

The program requires 121 credits, distributed in three main areas: mechanical engineering, mathematics and basic science, and humanities and social sciences. Students must complete all math, science, and College of Engineering and Computing courses with a grade of C or better.

Engineering Requirements

The program requires the following engineering courses:

• ECE 330: Circuit Theory
• ME 151: Practicum in Engineering
• ME 211: Statics
• ME 212: Solid Mechanics
• ME 221: Thermodynamics
• ME 231: Dynamics
• ME 311: Mechanical Experimentation I
• ME 313: Material Science
• ME 321: Mechanical Experimentation II
• ME 322: Fluid Mechanics
• ME 323: Heat Transfer
• ME 331: Mechatronics
• ME 341: Design of Mechanical Elements
• ME 352: Entrepreneurship in Engineering
• ME 432: System Dynamics and Controls
• ME 443: Mechanical Design I
• ME 444: Mechanical Design II (Mason Core)
• ME 453: Developing the Societal Engineer

Electives

Students must select 12 upper-level elective credits from courses offered within the College of Engineering and Computing. Courses outside the College of Engineering and Computing may be applied toward this elective requirement with prior written approval of the Associate Chair for Undergraduate Programs.

Optional Concentrations

The program offers several optional concentrations, including:

• Aerospace Engineering (AENG)
• Engineering Mechanics (ENME)
• Microfabrication (MICF)
• Robotics (ROB)
• Specialized Facilities (SPFA)

Computer Science Requirements

Students must select one of the following computer science courses:

• CS 112: Introduction to Computer Programming (Mason Core)
• ENGR 125T: Introduction to Computer Programming for Engineers - Transfer (Mason Core)
• CS 108 & CS 109: Intro to Computer Programming, Part A (Mason Core) and Intro to Computer Programming, Part B

Mathematics and Science Requirements

Students must select one of the following mathematics and science courses:

• CHEM 211 & CHEM 213: General Chemistry I (Mason Core) and General Chemistry Laboratory I (Mason Core)
• CHEM 271 & CHEM 272: General Chemistry for Engineers Lecture (Mason Core) and General Chemistry for Engineers Lab (Mason Core)
• MATH 113: Analytic Geometry and Calculus I (Mason Core)
• MATH 123 & MATH 124: Calculus with Algebra/Trigonometry, Part A and Calculus with Algebra/Trigonometry, Part B (Mason Core)
• MATH 114: Analytic Geometry and Calculus II
• MATH 213: Analytic Geometry and Calculus III
• MATH 214: Elementary Differential Equations
• ME 351: Analytical Methods in Engineering
• PHYS 160: University Physics I (Mason Core)
• PHYS 161: University Physics I Laboratory (Mason Core)
• PHYS 260: University Physics II (Mason Core)
• PHYS 261: University Physics II Laboratory (Mason Core)

Communication and Economics Requirements

Students must select one of the following communication and economics courses:

• COMM 100: Public Speaking (Mason Core)
• COMM 101: Fundamentals of Communication (Mason Core)
• ECON 103: Contemporary Microeconomic Principles (Mason Core)

Additional Mason Core Requirements

Students must complete the following additional Mason Core requirements:

• Arts: 3 credits
• Global Contexts: 3 credits
• Literature: 3 credits
• Global History: 3 credits
• Written Communication: 6 credits

Accelerated Master's Programs

The program offers several accelerated master's programs, including:

• Mechanical Engineering, BS/Applied and Engineering Physics, Accelerated MS
• Mechanical Engineering, BS/Applied Information Technology, Accelerated MS
• Mechanical Engineering, BS/Bioengineering, Accelerated MS
• Mechanical Engineering, BS/Civil and Infrastructure Engineering, Accelerated MS
• Mechanical Engineering, BS/Computational Science, Accelerated MS
• Mechanical Engineering, BS/Data Analytics Engineering, Accelerated MS
• Mechanical Engineering, BS/Electrical Engineering, Accelerated MS
• Mechanical Engineering, BS/Operations Research, Accelerated MS
• Mechanical Engineering, BS/Systems Engineering, Accelerated MS

Minor in Mechanical Engineering

The program also offers a minor in mechanical engineering, which requires 18 credits of coursework in mechanical engineering.