Mechanical Engineering, BSME

Requirements

In order to earn the bachelor of science in mechanical engineering degree with a major in mechanical engineering, students must complete a minimum of 180 credits including at least 45 credits in the core curriculum. A cumulative 2.50 grade point average is required, in addition to a science and engineering grade point average of 2.50, including the following:

I. Core Curriculum Requirements

45 credits in the core curriculum, including:

ENGL 110 - College Writing: Inquiry and Argument 5
PHIL 110 - Introduction to Philosophy and Critical Thinking 5
HIST 120 or HIST 121 5
ENGL 120 - Introduction to Literature 5
PHIL 220 - Philosophy of the Human Person 5
Social Science I (not economics) 5
Social Science II satisfied by CEEGR 302
Theology and Religious Studies Phase II (200-299 ) 5
Ethics (upper division) 5
Theology and Religious Studies Phase III (300-399 ) 5
Interdisciplinary satisfied within major.
Senior Synthesis filled by MEGR 487 , 488 , & 489 .

II. Major Program Requirements

74 credits in mechanical engineering, including:

MEGR 105 - Engineering Graphics and Design 3
MEGR 106 - Machine Shop 1
MEGR 181 - Innovative Design 2
MEGR 210 - Statics 4
MEGR 230 - Dynamics 4
MEGR 281 - Engineering Methods 4
MEGR 304 - Data Acquisition and Instrumentation 4
MEGR 321 - Thermodynamics 5
MEGR 324 - Heat Transfer 5
MEGR 350 - Materials Science 5
MEGR 371 - Machine Elements 5
MEGR 435 - Dynamic Systems 5
MEGR 438 - Control Systems 4
MEGR 487 - Engineering Design I 3
MEGR 488 - Engineering Design II 4
MEGR 489 - Engineering Design III 3
Engineering Electives (approved by department) (9)

Choose one of the following two courses:

III. Other Major Department Requirements

61 credits in math, science and engineering, including:

NOTE:

1. A minimum of 45 credits in core curriculum courses is required for graduation. 2. The Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination is required for graduation.