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 | |
| Intro 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 (78 hours) | ||
| CH 1401 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| EG 1141 | Mechanical Eng. Fund Workshop | 1 |
| EG 1194 | Python Programming for EG Lab | 1 |
| EG 1294 | Python Programming for Eng | 2 |
| EG 2123 | Circuits and Systems Lab | 1 |
| EG 2143 | Machining and Prototyping Lab | 1 |
| EG 2323 | 3 | |
| EG 2343 | Statics | 3 |
| EG 2344 | Dynamics | 3 |
| EG 2346 | Strength of Materials | 3 |
| EG 3101 | Eng. Design & Analysis Workshop I | 1 |
| EG 3102 | Eng. Design & Analysis Workshop II | 1 |
| EG 3141 | Materials Laboratory | 1 |
| EG 3142 | Thermodynamics & Fluids Lab | 1 |
| EG 3341 | Materials Engineering | 3 |
| EG 3342 | Engineering Thermodynamics I | 3 |
| EG 3343 | Fluid Mechanics | 3 |
| EG 3346 | Dynamics and Controls | 3 |
| EG 3347 | Mechanical Design I | 3 |
| EG 3348 | Mechanical Design II | 3 |
| EG 3349 | Computational Methods for Engineering | 3 |
| EG 3395 | Industrial Statistics and Design of Experiments | 3 |
| EG 4101 | Eng. Design & Analysis Workshop III | 1 |
| EG 4141 | Measurements and Instrumentation Laboratory | 1 |
| EG 4191 | Manufacturing Processes Laboratory | 1 |
| EG 4291 | Manufacturing Processes | 2 |
| EG 4301 | Senior Design Project I | 3 |
| EG 4302 | Senior Design Project II | 3 |
| EG 4342 | Heat Transfer | 3 |
| MT 2332 | Advanced Math for Engineers I | 3 |
| MT 2333 | Adv Math for Engineers II | 3 |
| MT 2413 | Calculus II | 4 |
| PY 2404 | University Physics II | 4 |
| Mechanical Engineering Electives (9 hours) | ||
| SET MT or SCI Selected Elective I: Choose a minimum of 3 credit hours from the following: | 3 | |
| General Biology for Majors I | ||
| General Chemistry II | ||
| Intro to Organic & Biochemistry | ||
| Discrete Math Structures | ||
| Complex Variables | ||
| Boundary Value Problems | ||
| Probability Theory | ||
| Modern Physics | ||
| Mathematical Methods in Physics | ||
| Physical Optics | ||
| Quantum Mechanics | ||
| Biophysics | ||
| EG Selected Elective I & II: Choose a minimum of 6 credit hours from the following: | 6 | |
| Fundamentals of Logic Design | ||
| Human Factors, Ergonomics and Safety | ||
| Data Analytics and Information Engineering | ||
| Lean Production Systems | ||
| Six Sigma Quality | ||
| Optimization and Decision Analytics Lab | ||
| Special Topics I | ||
| Special Topics II | ||
| Special Topics III | ||
| Special Topics IV | ||
| Special Topics Vi | ||
| Special Topics VI | ||
| Special Topics VII | ||
| Optimization | ||
| Smart Manufacturing | ||
| Engineering Thermodynamics II | ||
| Introduction to Biomechanical Engineering | ||
| Aerospace and Wind Power Structures | ||
| Power Systems | ||
One or more EG63XX/EG73XX for students in combined BSME‐MS program (with EG Chair's approval) | ||
| Total Semester Hours | 128 | |
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 |
| EG 1141 | 1 | ||
| EG 1303 | 3 | MT 2413 | 4 |
| EG 1341 | 3 | PY 2404 | 4 |
| MT 2412 | 4 | EG 1194 | 1 |
| PY 1404 | 4 | EG 1294 | 2 |
| EN 1311 | 3 | FYE 1301 | 3 |
| 18 | 14 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Semester Hours | Spring | Semester Hours |
| EG 2143 | 1 | TH 1301 | 3 |
| CH 1401 | 4 | SET MT or SCI Selected Elective I | 3 |
| MT 2332 | 3 | PL 1301 | 3 |
| EG 2343 | 3 | MT 2333 | 3 |
| EG 2323 | 3 | EG 2346 | 3 |
| EG 2123 | 1 | EG 2344 | 3 |
| History | 3 | ||
| 18 | 18 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Semester Hours | Spring | Semester Hours |
| EG 3101 | 1 | EG 3102 | 1 |
| EG 3141 | 1 | EG 3142 | 1 |
| EG 3341 | 3 | EG 3342 | 3 |
| EG 3343 | 3 | PL 2301 | 3 |
| EG 3395 | 3 | EG 3348 | 3 |
| EG 3347 | 3 | EG 3346 | 3 |
| EG 3349 | 3 | ||
| 17 | 14 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Semester Hours | Spring | Semester Hours |
| EG 4101 | 1 | EG 4302 | 3 |
| EG 4141 | 1 | EG 4342 | 3 |
| EG 4301 | 3 | EG Selected Elective II* | 3 |
| EG 4191 | 1 | EG 2393 | 3 |
| EG 4291 | 2 | ||
| Theology II | 3 | ||
| EG Selected Elective I* | 3 | ||
| 14 | 12 | ||
| Total Semester Hours 125 | |||