B.S. in Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
The Bachelor of Science degree program in Mechanical Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org
Mechanical Engineering is a broad and versatile field. Concerned with the principles of force, energy and motion, mechanical engineers use their knowledge of design, manufacturing and operational processes to advance the world around us.
Mechanical engineers enhance our safety, safeguard our economic vitality, and foster enjoyment for all mankind.
Virtually every aspect of life is affected by mechanical engineering. Mechanical engineers are involved in designing and manufacturing items such as athletic equipment, medical devices, power plants, computers, automobiles and engines, aircraft and space shuttles.
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| Code | Title | Semester Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BS Mechanical Engineering Degree Plan (128 hours) ABET Accredited | ||
| Core Requirements (41 hours) | ||
| First Year Seminar | 3 | |
| First Year Seminar | ||
| Freshmen Composition I | 3 | |
| Rhetoric and Composition | ||
EN 1313 for international students | ||
| Literature | 3 | |
Any EN 23XX literature course | ||
| History | 3 | |
Any 1000, 2000, or 3000-level HS course | ||
| Social Science | 6 | |
| Engineering and Society | ||
| Engineering Economy | ||
| Mathematics | 4 | |
| Calculus I | ||
| Natural or Physical Sciences | 4 | |
| University Physics I | ||
| Fine Arts | 3 | |
| Graphics and Design | ||
| Philosophy - Self | 3 | |
| Introduction to Philosophy | ||
| Philosophy - Ethics | 3 | |
| Foundations of Ethics | ||
| Theology - God | 3 | |
| Introduction to Theology | ||
| Intermediate Theology | 3 | |
Any TH 33xx course | ||
| Mechanical Engineering Major Courses | ||
| CH 1401 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| PY 2404 | University Physics II | 4 |
| MT 2413 | Calculus II | 4 |
| MT 2332 | Advanced Math for Engineers I | 3 |
| MT 2333 | Adv Math for Engineers II | 3 |
| MT 2323 | Discrete Math Structures | 3 |
| MT 3303 | Probability and Statistics for Engineers | 3 |
| Engineering Core Courses | ||
| EG 1194 | Python Programming for EG Lab | 1 |
| EG 1294 | Python Programming for Eng | 2 |
| EG 2323 | Circuits and Systems | 3 |
| EG 2123 | Circuits and Systems Lab | 1 |
| EG 2343 | Statics | 3 |
| EG 3101 | Engineering Design & Analysis Workshop I | 1 |
| EG 3102 | Engineering Design & Analysis Workshop II | 1 |
| EG 4101 | Eng. Design & Analysis Workshop III | 1 |
| EG 4301 | Senior Design Project I | 3 |
| EG 4302 | Senior Design Project II | 3 |
| Mechanical Engineering Courses | ||
| EG 1241 | Fundamentals of Mechanical Engineering | 2 |
| EG 2344 | Dynamics | 3 |
| EG 2346 | Strength of Materials | 3 |
| EG 3342 | Engineering Thermodynamics I | 3 |
| EG 3343 | Fluid Mechanics | 3 |
| EG 3341 | Materials Engineering | 3 |
| EG 3347 | Mechanical Design I | 3 |
| EG 3348 | Mechanical Design II | 3 |
| EG 3349 | Computational Methods for Engineering | 3 |
| EG 3141 | Materials Laboratory | 1 |
| EG 3142 | Thermodynamics & Fluids Lab | 1 |
| EG 4342 | Heat Transfer | 3 |
| EG 3346 | Dynamics and Controls | 3 |
| EG 4391 | Manufacturing Processes | 3 |
| EG 4141 | Measurements and Instrumentation Laboratory | 1 |
| Engineering Elective I * | 3 | |
| Engineering Elective II * | 3 | |
| Total Semester Hours | 128 | |
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Engineering Elective I & II: Choose at least six (6) credits of EG2000-level or above and not a duplication of a course already completed.
This is a recommended degree plan subject to changes. Please meet with your advisor on a regular basis.
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| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Semester Hours | Spring | Semester Hours |
| FYE 1301 | 3 | EN 1311 | 3 |
| MT 2412 | 4 | MT 2413 | 4 |
| PY 1404 | 4 | PY 2404 | 4 |
| EG 1303 | 3 | EG 1194 | 1 |
| EG 1341 | 3 | EG 1241 | 2 |
| EG 1294 | 2 | ||
| 17 | 16 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Semester Hours | Spring | Semester Hours |
| CH 1401 | 4 | PL 1301 | 3 |
| MT 2332 | 3 | MT 2333 | 3 |
| EG 2323 | 3 | MT 2323 | 3 |
| EG 2123 | 1 | EG 2346 | 3 |
| EG 2343 | 3 | EG 2344 | 3 |
| History | 3 | ||
| 17 | 15 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Semester Hours | Spring | Semester Hours |
| EG 3101 | 1 | EG 3102 | 1 |
| EG 3141 | 1 | EG 3348 | 3 |
| EG 3341 | 3 | EG 4342 | 3 |
| EG 3342 | 3 | EG 3142 | 1 |
| EG 3343 | 3 | EG 3346 | 3 |
| EG 3347 | 3 | PL 2301 | 3 |
| EG 3349 | 3 | TH 1301 | 3 |
| 17 | 17 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Semester Hours | Spring | Semester Hours |
| EG 4101 | 1 | EG 4302 | 3 |
| EG 4301 | 3 | EG 2393 | 3 |
| EG 4141 | 1 | Engineering Elective II | 3 |
| EG 4391 | 3 | Any TH33xx course | 3 |
| MT 3303 | 3 | Literature | 3 |
| Engineering Elective I | 3 | ||
| 14 | 15 | ||
| Total Semester Hours 128 | |||