Mechanical Engineering, BS, Four-Year Plan
Four-Year Plan for the Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Sample Plan for New Students
This is a sample and not the only way to complete this plan. Number of credits are in parentheses. Some classes have prerequisites.
Important Major Information
- Minimum Credits to Graduate: 180
- Credits in Major: 90
- Minimum Major GPA: 2.0
- Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.0
Four-Year Plan For New Students
Year 1
| Course | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | *MATH 1334 – Calculus I (5) | *MATH 1335 – Calculus II (5) | MATH 1336 – Calculus III* (5) |
| Course 2 | MEGR 1000 – Intro to Mechanical Engineering (1) |
*PHYS 1210 – Mechanics + *PHYS 1221 – Lab (4+1) |
*PHYS 1220 – Electricity & Magnetism + *PHYS 1221 – Lab (4+1) |
| Course 3 | MEGR 1070 – Introduction to Engineering Design & Manufacturing (4) | UCOR 1XXX – University Core (5) | *MEGR 1890 – Integrated Design I (4) |
| Course 4 | UCOR 1XXX – University Core (5) |
MEGR 1000 recommended, other 1000s courses acceptable.
*Course has prerequisites
Year 1 Steps for Success
- Meet with your academic advisor quarterly for registration approval
- Meet with ME professor for mentoring
- Apply for internships/research
- Attend networking events, seminars, and/or join a club
Year 2
| Course | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | *MATH 2320 – Linear Algebra (3) | *MATH 2330 – Multivariable Calculus (3) | *MATH 2340 – Differential Equations (4) |
| Course 2 | *PHYS 1230 – Waves, Optics & Heat + *PHYS 1231 – Lab (4+1) | *CHEM 1500 – General Chemistry I + *CHEM 1501 – Lab (4+1) | *CEEGR 2210 – Mechanics of Materials (4) |
| Course 3 | *MEGR 2100 – Statics (4) | *MEGR 2300 - Dynamics (4) | *MEGR 2810 – Engineering Methods (4) |
| Course 4 | UCOR 1XXX – University Core (5) | UCOR 1XXX – University Core (5) | UCOR 1XXX – University Core (5) |
*Course has prerequisites
Year 2 Steps for Success
- Meet with your academic advisor quarterly for registration approval
- Meet with ME professor for mentoring
- Apply for internships/research
- Attend networking events, seminars, and/or join a club
Year 3
| Course | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | *MEGR 3210 – Thermodynamics (4) | *MEGR 3360 – Data Acquisition I (4) | *MEGR 3240 – Heat Transfer (4) |
| Course 2 | *MEGR 3500 – Materials Science (4) | *MEGR 3710 – Machine Design I (4) | *MEGR 3370 – Data Acquisition II (4) |
| Course 3 | CEEGR 3020 - Global Engineering Economics (3) | *MEGR 3230 – Fluid Dynamics (4) | *MEGR 3890 – Integrated Design III (4) |
| Course 4 | *UCOR 2XXX – University Core (5) | *UCOR 2XXX – University Core (5) |
*Course has prerequisites
Year 3 Steps for Success
- Meet with your academic advisor quarterly for registration approval
- Meet with ME professor for mentoring
- Apply for internships/research
- Attend networking events, seminars, and/or join a club
Year 4
| Course | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | MEGR 4870 – Engineering Design I (3) | MEGR 4880 – Engineering Design II (4) | MEGR 4890 – Engineering Design III (3) |
| Course 2 | *MEGR 4350 – Dynamic Systems (4) | ME Elective (3) | ME Elective (3) |
| Course 3 | *MEGR Senior Elective (3) OR *MEGR 4720 – Machine Design II (4) | *MEGR Senior Elective (3) OR *MEGR 4210 – Thermodynamics II (4) | *UCOR 3XXX – University Core (5) |
| Course 4 | *UCOR 3XXX – University Core (5) | *MEGR 4380 – Control Systems (4) |
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*Course has prerequisites
Year 4 Steps for Success
- Meet with your academic advisor and ME professor for mentoring
- Take FE exam in fall or winter
- Submit graduation plan and apply for graduation
- Apply for jobs/internships