Mechanical Engineering and Physics

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Sample Program Guide

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To ensure proper program completion, enrolled students should utilize Degree Map and Schedule Planner in Campus Connection and consult regularly with their academic advisor to ensure requirements are being met.

Freshman
FallCreditsSpringCredits
MATH 1654MATH 1664
ENGL 110 (or placement)3ENGL 1203
CHEM 1213CHEM 1223
ME 1112ME 2123
PHYS 1711ME 2213
Humanities & Fine Arts Gen Ed3Wellness General Education2
 16 18
Sophomore
FallCreditsSpringCredits
MATH 1293MATH 2663
MATH 2654COMM 1103
IME 3303PHYS 2524
ME 2223PHYS 252L1
ME 2233ME 2133
 ME 3513
 16 17
Junior
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ENGL 3213ECE 3013
ME 3314ME 3613
ME 3523ME 4423
PHYS 355 (ME Tech Elective)3ME 4543
PHYS 4113PHYS 350 (ME Tech Elective)3
PHYS 411L1PHYS 361 (ME Tech Elective)3
 17 18
Senior
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ECE 3061ME 4123
ME 4433ME 4623
ME 4573ME 4213
ME 4613Physics Elective3
PHYS 4853Social & Behavioral Science Gen Ed3
Social & Behavioral Science Gen Ed/Global Perspectives3ENGR 3273
 16 18
Total Credits: 136

Degree Notes:

  • Students who transfer any 30 or more credits into the program are not required to take ME 111.
  • 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.