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Mechanical Engineering (ME)

Mechanical Engineering uses energy principles and mechanics to design machines such as engines and motors. Mechanical engineers work in the areas of automotive, robotics, manufacturing, and in the design of machines. They may develop robots for space exploration; use a computer to simulate freezing of human cells; improve devices to utilize alternative energy sources, such as fuel cells, wind turbines, and solar energy converters.

The B.S.E. in mechanical engineering requires a minimum of 128 s.h. The curriculum covers four major stems: mathematics and basic sciences, engineering topics, elective focus area, and general education (15 s.h. of humanities and social science courses). All students take 059:005-059:006 Engineering Problem Solving I-II and 010:003 Accelerated Rhetoric. General education component courses must be selected to satisfy the requirements of the College of Engineering. See "Curriculum Stems" and "General Education Component" under "Bachelor of Science in Engineering" in the College of Engineering section of the Catalog.

Elective focus area courses must be selected according to guidelines established by the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering.

 

Faculty Profile: Mechanical Systems Faculty OR Thermal Fluids Faculty

ME Curriculum Guide

General Education Component (GEC)

Elective Focus Areas (EFA)


Energy & Environment
Manufacturing & Materials Processing
Mechanical Engineering Design

Student Tailored EFA - Consult your advisor to discuss courses

Student may also tailor an EFA based on individual interests. The EFA must include 21 s.h. of courses and satisfy the criteria for classification as an EFA course. Students must consult with their faculty advisor prior to choosing a tailored EFA. Possible tailored EFAs includes but are not limited to: Management, Entrepreneurship, or Bio-Engineering.

 

ME EFA Plan of Study Form

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