Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (B.S.M.E)

(127 credit hours)

Academic Major

Courses	Hours
Engineering Principles: Engineering 1201, 1304, 2301, 2302, 2305, 2318, 2332, 3305, 3331, 3404, 4201	32
Required Introductory Mechanical Engineering Discipline Courses: Mechanical Engineering 2311, 3351, 3411, 3441	14
Introductory Mechanical Engineering Elective: Mechanical Engineering 3352, 3353	3
Math/Science Elective: Biology 1306/1106, 1307/1107, 1308/1108, 1309/1109, Geology 1303/1103, Mathematics 3307, 3321, 4311, 4335	3
Programming Elective Engineering 2304, Computer Science 1314, 1336	3
Design Electives: Mechanical Engineering 4311, 4331, 4341, 4351 or Engineering 4364	6
Technical Electives Mechanical Engineering 4352, 4361, 4367, or Engineering 4367, or any of the courses listed above as design electives	3
Capstone Design: Mechanical Engineering 4279, 4380	5

Major Support Courses

Courses	Hours
Chemistry 1311/1111	4
General Studies 1181	1
Mathematics 2413, 2414, 3324, 3415	15
Physics 2325/2125, 2326/2126	8

Core Curriculum

Courses	Hours
Core Curriculum. Students should be aware that some majors specify particular courses to meet core-curriculum requirements when options are available.	42

Mechanical Engineering Fundamentals

Overall GPA of at least 2.50. Completion of the sequence below with a GPA of at least 2.50:

• Engineering 1201 - Introduction to Engineering
• Engineering 1304 - Engineering Graphics
• Engineering 2301* - Engineering Mechanics - Statics
• Engineering 2302* - Engineering Mechanics - Dynamics
• Engineering 2305 - Electrical Circuits
• Mathematics 2413* - Calculus I
• Mathematics 2414* - Calculus II
• Physics 2325/2125* - Fundamentals of Physics I
• Physics 2326/2126* - Fundamentals of Physics II

Successful completion of the advancement exam.

* A grade of “C” or better is required for these courses.