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Fall 2025 Undergraduate Catalog

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Fall 2025 Undergraduate Catalog

Sample Course Sequence for the Major in Mechanical Engineering

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FRESHMAN

FALL

First Year Seminar 101 Credits: 1 credit
WRT 102 - Intermediate Writing Workshop 3 credits, (WRT)
MEC 101 - Freshman Design Innovation 3 credits
MAT 131 - Calculus I 4 credits (QPS)
PHY 131 - Classical Physics I 3 credits (SNW)
PHY 133 - Classical Physics Laboratory I 1 credit (SNW)
SBC Credits: 3 credits

Total: 18 Credits

SPRING

First Year Seminar 102 Credits: 1 credit
MAT 211 - Introduction to Linear Algebra 3 credits
OR
AMS 210 - Applied Linear Algebra 3 credits
MEC 102 - Engineering Computing and Problem Solving 2 credits
MAT 132 - Calculus II 4 credits
PHY 132 - Classical Physics II 3 credits (SNW) AND
PHY 134 - Classical Physics Laboratory II 1 credit (SNW)
SBC Credits: 3 credits

Total: 17 Credits

SOPHOMORE

FALL

MAT 203 - Calculus III with Applications 4 credits
ESG 198 Credits: 3-4 credits
OR
CHE 131 - General Chemistry IB 4 credits
OR
CHE 152 - Molecular Science I 4 credits
MEC 203 - Engineering Graphics and CAD 3 credits
MEC 220 - Practical Electronics for Mechanical Engineers 3 credits
MEC 260 - Engineering Statics 3 credits

Total: 16-17 Credits

SPRING

MAT 303 - Calculus IV with Applications 4 credits
Basic Science Elective Credits: 3 credits **
MEC 262 - Engineering Dynamics 3 credits
MEC 363 - Mechanics of Solids 3 credits
EST 392 - Engineering Economics 3 credits (SBS)

Total: 16 Credits

JUNIOR

FALL

ESG 332 Credits: 3 credits
MEC 225 - Fundamentals of Machining Practices 1 credit
MEC 301 - Thermodynamics 3 credits
MEC 310 - Introduction to Machine Design 3 credits
MEC 316 - Instrumentation and Solid Mechanics Laboratory 2 credits (TECH)
MEC 364 - Introduction to Fluid Mechanics 3 credits
MEC 300 - Professional Conduct for Engineers 2 credits (STAS)

Total: 17 Credits

SPRING

SBC Credits: 3 credits
MEC 305 - Heat and Mass Transfer 3 credits
MEC 317 - Thermal Sciences and Fluid Mechanics Laboratory 2 credits (TECH)
MEC 320 - Numerical Methods in Engineering Design and Analysis 3 credits
MEC 325 - Manufacturing Processes 3 credits
MEC 410 - Design of Machine Elements 3 credits

Total: 17 Credits

SENIOR

FALL

MEC 411 - Control System Analysis and Design 4 credits
MEC 422 - Thermal System Design 3 credits
MEC 440 - Mechanical Engineering Design I 3 credits * *
Technical elective #1 Credits: 3 credits
SBC Credits: 3 credits

Total: 16 Credits

SPRING

MEC 441 - Mechanical Engineering Design II 3 credits *
Technical elective #2 Credits: 3 credits
Technical elective #3 Credits: 3 credits
SBC Credits: 3 credits
SBC Credits: 3 credits

Total: 15 Credits

Notes:

*This course partially satisfies the following: ESI, CER, SPK, WRTD, SBS+, STEM+, EXP+. For more information contact the CEAS Undergraduate Student Office.

**Basic science elective options: PHY 251 Modern Physics /PHY 252 Modern Physics Laboratory ; ESG 281, Engineering Introduction to the Solid State; PHY 300 Waves and Optics ; CHE 132 General Chemistry II ; BIO 202 Fundamentals of Biology: Molecular and Cellular Biology ; BIO 203 Fundamentals of Biology: Cellular and Organ Physiology ; GEO 310 Introduction to Geophysics ; GEO 312, Structure and Properties of Materials; AST 203 Astronomy ; AST 205 Introduction to Planetary Sciences ; ATM 205 Introduction to Atmospheric Sciences