Program Overview
Mechanical Engineering
Overview
Mechanical engineering delves into the design, manufacture and maintenance of all types of machines, from medical prosthetics and robots to energy systems. Mechanical engineers are motion experts. They develop and improve airplanes and agricultural equipment, for example. They also aid in the mechanics of the most complex machine of all, the human body. Students achieving the Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering study physics and materials while homing in on particular interests: dynamics and controls, mechanical design, nanotechnology, solid and fluid mechanics, or thermal sciences. Research opportunities and design projects provide real-world experience during all four years of the undergraduate degree program. Mechanical engineering students can look forward to exciting careers in nearly every industry.
Program Details
Sample Courses
- AME 300: Instrumentation Laboratory
- AME 313: Machine Shop
- AME 352: Dynamics of Machines
Career Fields
- Automotive
- Marine
- Construction
- Health care
- Defense
Level of Math
- Substantial Knowledge
This strand involves skill and facility with calculus. The S-strand begins at one of two calculus options - MATH 122A/B (Functions for Calculus and First-Semester Calculus) or MATH 125 (Calculus I). Students who successfully complete the S-strand may continue on to MATH 129 (Calculus II), MATH 223 (Vector Calculus), or beyond. Those who choose but are not ready to begin the S-strand will be required to take preparatory work.
Level of Second Language
- None
Second language is not required.
Pre-major Required?
- No
Additional Admissions Requirements
This major has additional admission criteria. Please see the College of Engineering website for more information.
This Major's College
- College of Engineering
Degree
- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Sample Plans
2025, Mechanical Engineering
- 4-Year Sample Plan
- Map Transfer Coursework
- Plan Ahead with a Transfer Pathway
First Year
1st Semester
- ENGL 101 or 107 or 109H First-Year Composition (3)
- MATH 122A/B or MATH 125 Calculus I with Applications (3)
- ENGR 102 A/B Introduction to Engineering or ENGR 102 (3)
- CHEM 151 General Chemistry or CHEM 141/143 or CHEM 161/163 (4)
- Introduction to the General Education Experience (Entry Course) (1)
2nd Semester
- MATH 129 Calculus II (3)
- PHYS 141 Introductory Mechanics or PHYS 161H (4)
- ENGL 102 or 108 or 109H First Year Composition (3)
- GE Core: Exploring Perspectives or Building Connections (3)
- GE Core: Exploring Perspectives or Building Connection (3)
Second Year
3rd Semester
- CE 214 Statics (3)
- MATH 223 Vector Calculus (4)
- PHYS 241 Intro to Electricity and Magnetism or PHYS 261H (4)
- AME 209 Computer Programming in Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering (3)
- GE Core: Exploring Perspectives or Building Connections (3)
4th Semester
- AME 230 Thermodynamics (3)
- AME 250 Dynamics (3)
- ECE 207 Elements of Electrical Engineering or ECE 220 (3)
- MATH 254 Intro to Ordinary Differential Equations or MATH 355 (3)
- GE Core: Exploring Perspectives or Building Connections (3)
- AME 211 Computer Aided Drafting and Manufacturing (3)
Third Year
5th Semester
- AME 301 Engineering Analysis (3)
- AME 324A Mechanical Behavior of Engineering Materials (3)
- AME/BME 331 Introduction to Fluid Mechanics (3)
- AME 352 Dynamics of Machines (3)
- AME 313 Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering Laboratory (1)
- GE Core: Exploring Perspectives or Building Connections (3)
6th Semester
- AME 300 Instrumentation Lab (3)
- AME 302 Numerical Methods (3)
- AME 324B Engineering Component Design (3)
- AME 325 Materials Science in Aero. & Mech. Engineering (3)
- AME 324L Mechanics of Materials Laboratory (1)
- GE Core: Exploring Perspectives or Building Connections (3)
Fourth Year
7th Semester
- ENGR 498A Cross Disciplinary Design (3)
- AME 432 Heat Transfer (3)
- AME 495S Senior Colloquium (1)
- Technical Elective (3)
- Technical Elective (3)
- AME 400A Senior Mechanical Laboratory (1)
8th Semester
- ENGR 498B Cross Disciplinary Design (3)
- AME 455 Control System Design (3)
- Technical Elective (3)
- Technical Elective (3)
- Technical Elective (3)
- AME 400B Dynamics and Controls Laboratory (1)
- General Education Portfolio (Exit Course) (1)
Program Outline
Outline:
- Coursework:
- Physics and materials
- Dynamics and controls
- Mechanical design
- Nanotechnology
- Solid and fluid mechanics
- Thermal sciences
- Research opportunities and design projects:
- Provide real-world experience during all four years of the undergraduate degree program.
Careers:
- Career Fields:
- Automotive
- Marine
- Construction
- Health care
- Defense
Other:
- Sample Courses:
- AME 300: Instrumentation Laboratory
- AME 313: Machine Shop
- AME 352: Dynamics of Machines
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