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MECHANICAL ENGINEERING PROGRAM: FIRST AND SECOND YEARS
STANDARD TRACK
SEMESTER I SEMESTER II SEMESTER III SEMESTER IV
MATHEMATICS
MATH V1101 (3) MATH V1102 (3) MATH V1201 (3) MATH V1202 (3)
and APMA E2101 (3)
C1401 (3) C1402 (3) C1403 (3)
PHYSICS
3
(three tracks, choose one) C1601 (3.5) C1602 (3.5) C2601 (3.5) 3
C2801 (4.5) C2802 (4.5)
one semester lecture (3–4)
CHEMISTRY C1403 or C1404 or Lab C1500 (3) 1
C3045 or C1604
ENGLISH
C1010 (3)
COMPOSITION
Z1003 (0) C1010 (3)
(three tracks, choose one) Z0006 (0) Z1003 (0) C1010 (3)
HUMA C1001, C0CI C1101, HUMA C1002, C0CI C1102,
REQUIRED
or Major Cultures (3–4) or Major Cultures (3–4)
NONTECHNICAL
COURSES
HUMA W1121 or ECON W1105 (4) and
W1123 (3) W1155 recitation (0)
REQUIRED
(3) Student’s choice, see list of ENME-MECE E3105 (4) either semester
TECHNICAL
first- and second-year technical electives
COURSES
(professional-level courses; see page 12) 2
COMPUTER
Computer language: W1003 (3) or W1004 (3) any semester
SCIENCE
PHYSICAL
C1001 (1) C1002 (1)
EDUCATION
GATEWAY LAB
E1102 (4) either semester
1 May substitute Physics Lab C1493 (3), C1494 (3), or W3081 (2).
2 ELEN E1201 (see semester VI) satisfies this requirement. However, MECE E1001 is strongly encouraged.
3 May substitute BIOL W2001 or higher.
and development, and other creative
and innovative efforts in science, engineering,
and technology, as well as
other professional careers;
3.conduct themselves in a responsible,
professional, and ethical manner;
4.participate as leaders in their fields of
expertise and in activities that support
service and economic development
nationally and throughout the world.
Highly qualified students are permitted
to pursue an honors course consisting
of independent study under the
guidance of a member of the faculty.
Upon graduation the student may
wish to enter employment in industry or
government, or continue with graduate
study. Alternatively, training in mechanical
engineering may be viewed as a basis
for a career in business, patent law,
medicine, or management. Thus, the
department’s undergraduate program
provides a sound foundation for a variety
of professional endeavors.
The program in mechanical engineering
leading to the B.S. degree is accredited
by the Engineering Accreditation
Commission of the Accreditation Board
for Engineering and Technology (ABET).
Of the 21 points of elective content
in the third and fourth years, at least 12
points of technical courses, including at
least 6 points from the Department of
Mechanical Engineering, must be taken.
Those remaining points of electives are
intended primarily as an opportunity to
complete the four-year, 27-point nontechnical
requirement. Consistent with
professional accreditation standards,
courses in engineering science and
courses in design must have a combined
credit of 48 points. Students
should see their advisers for details.
SEAS 2008–2009