Mechanical Engineering and Physics

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Major Requirements

Major: Mechanical Engineering & Physics

Degree Type: B.S.M.E.
Minimum Degree Credits to Graduate: 129

CHEM 121General Chemistry I3
CHEM 122General Chemistry II3
New ECE Course4
ENGL 321Writing in the Technical Professions3
ENGR 402Engineering Ethics and Social Responsibility1
IME 330Manufacturing Processes3
MATH 129Basic Linear Algebra3
MATH 165Calculus I4
MATH 166Calculus II4
MATH 265Calculus III4
MATH 266Introduction to Differential Equations3
ME Freshmen Experience2
ME 212Fundamentals of Visual Communication for Engineers3
ME 213Modeling of Engineering Systems3
ME 221Engineering Mechanics I3
ME 222Engineering Mechanics II3
ME 223Mechanics of Materials3
ME 331Materials Science and Engineering4
ME 352Fluid Dynamics3
ME 351Thermodynamics I3
ME 361Introduction to Mechanical Engineering Profession1
ME 412Engineering Measurements3
ME 421Theory of Vibrations3
ME 442Machine Design I3
ME 443Machine Design II3
ME 454Heat and Mass Transfer3
ME 457Thermal Systems Laboratory3
ME 461Design Project I3
ME 462Design Project II3
PHYS 171Introductory Projects in Physics1
PHYS 252University Physics II4
PHYS 252LUniversity Physics II Laboratory1
PHYS 350Modern Physics *3
PHYS 355Classical Mechanics *3
PHYS 361Electromagnetic Theory *3
PHYS 411Optics for Scientists & Engineers3
PHYS 411LOptics for Scientists and Engineers Lab1
PHYS 485Quantum Mechanics I3
PHYS Elective3
Total Credits112

Degree Notes:

  • No grade less than 'C' is accepted to fulfill any of the degree requirements.
  • Admission to the dual major requires a minimum 2.70 GPA
  • A 2.50 cumulative GPA is required for graduation.