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.

BS Mechanical Engineering Degree Plan (128 hours) ABET Accredited
Core Requirements (41 hours)
First Year Seminar3
First Year Seminar
Freshmen Composition I3
Rhetoric and Composition
EN 1313 for international students
Literature3
Any EN 23XX literature course
History3
Any 1000, 2000, or 3000-level HS course
Social Science6
Engineering and Society
Engineering Economy
Mathematics4
Calculus I
Natural or Physical Sciences4
University Physics I
Fine Arts3
Graphics and Design
Philosophy - Self3
Intro to Philosophy
Philosophy - Ethics3
Foundations of Ethics
Theology - God3
Introduction to Theology
Intermediate Theology3
Any TH 33xx course
Mechanical Engineering Major Courses (78 hours)
CH 1401General Chemistry I4
EG 1141Mechanical Eng. Fund Workshop1
EG 1194Python Programming for EG Lab1
EG 1294Python Programming for Eng2
EG 2123Circuits and Systems Lab1
EG 2143Machining and Prototyping Lab1
EG 23233
EG 2343Statics3
EG 2344Dynamics3
EG 2346Strength of Materials3
EG 3101Eng. Design & Analysis Workshop I1
EG 3102Eng. Design & Analysis Workshop II1
EG 3141Materials Laboratory1
EG 3142Thermodynamics & Fluids Lab1
EG 3341Materials Engineering3
EG 3342Engineering Thermodynamics I3
EG 3343Fluid Mechanics3
EG 3346Dynamics and Controls3
EG 3347Mechanical Design I3
EG 3348Mechanical Design II3
EG 3349Computational Methods for Engineering3
EG 3395Industrial Statistics and Design of Experiments3
EG 4101Eng. Design & Analysis Workshop III1
EG 4141Measurements and Instrumentation Laboratory1
EG 4191Manufacturing Processes Laboratory1
EG 4291Manufacturing Processes2
EG 4301Senior Design Project I3
EG 4302Senior Design Project II3
EG 4342Heat Transfer3
MT 2332Advanced Math for Engineers I3
MT 2333Adv Math for Engineers II3
MT 2413Calculus II4
PY 2404University Physics II4
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 Hours128

This is a recommended degree plan subject to changes. Please meet with your advisor on a regular basis.

First Year
FallSemester HoursSpringSemester Hours
EG 11411
EG 13033MT 24134
EG 13413PY 24044
MT 24124EG 11941
PY 14044EG 12942
EN 13113FYE 13013
 18 14
Second Year
FallSemester HoursSpringSemester Hours
EG 21431TH 13013
CH 14014SET MT or SCI Selected Elective I3
MT 23323PL 13013
EG 23433MT 23333
EG 23233EG 23463
EG 21231EG 23443
History3 
 18 18
Third Year
FallSemester HoursSpringSemester Hours
EG 31011EG 31021
EG 31411EG 31421
EG 33413EG 33423
EG 33433PL 23013
EG 33953EG 33483
EG 33473EG 33463
EG 33493 
 17 14
Fourth Year
FallSemester HoursSpringSemester Hours
EG 41011EG 43023
EG 41411EG 43423
EG 43013EG Selected Elective II*3
EG 41911EG 23933
EG 42912 
Theology II3 
EG Selected Elective I*3 
 14 12
Total Semester Hours 125