Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

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Transform Ideas Into Innovation

With 51福利社鈥檚 Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, you’ll gain the expertise and credentials to turn big ideas into real-world solutions.

Our provides valuable knowledge and skills that employers value, while also guiding you toward earning a Professional Engineer (PE) license.

In the first two years of the program, you鈥檒l study robotics, automation, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, materials, and more to build a solid foundation in math, science, and engineering principles. In your third and fourth years, you鈥檒l explore advanced topics and tackle a senior-year capstone project for practical experience.

By the time you graduate, you’ll be prepared for careers in aeronautics, biomechanics, energy, structural design, and various other fields. You can lead teams, solve complex problems, and make a significant impact in the world of engineering.

The Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of , under the General Criteria and the Mechanical Engineering Program Criteria.

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Majors176157140118859077178
Pre-Majors1241391367954503112
Graduates7181667751365427

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Get a hands-on education, real-world experience, and personalized support from faculty so you can launch your career with confidence.

Academic Excellence

Academic Excellence

We are a 2025-26 Engineering College of Distinction.

Top-Rated Robotics Program

Top-Rated Robotics Program

Gain cutting-edge skills in automation and robotics.

Career Connections

Career Connections

Tap into a network of top regional employers like Boeing and Lamb Weston.

Industry-Experienced Faculty

Industry-Experienced Faculty

Get real-world insights from experts who鈥檝e worked in the field.

Where Mechatronics Happens

Where Mechatronics Happens

Learn at the intersection of mechanics, electronics, and computing.

51福利社 Mechanical Engineering and Technology

"The supportive faculty, collaborative atmosphere, and exposure to cutting-edge technology makes 51福利社 an excellent place to develop the skills needed to be a successful engineer." 鈥� Lauren McCauley

What You'll Learn

The following information comes from the official , which outlines all degree requirements and serves as the guide to earning a degree. Courses are designed to provide a well-rounded and versatile degree, covering a wide range of subject areas.

Mechanical Engineering Major, Bachelor of Science (BS)

In order to ensure all 51福利社 Mechanical Engineering graduates meet 51福利社 ABET accreditation requirements, all mechanical engineering students are required to take ,听,听,听,听, and听听/听 from 51福利社. Exceptions to this policy will be reviewed on a case by case basis by the mechanical engineering curriculum review committee to ensure you have successfully met the 51福利社 ABET performance indicators required for each course.

The first two years of the curriculum allow students to establish a solid foundation in mathematics, sciences and introduces foundation subjects in mechanical engineering. The third- and fourth-year curriculum explores further areas in mechanical engineering and a capstone is introduced in the fourth year. The senior year capstone course allows you to consolidate your education experience. The primary objective of the Mechanical Engineering Program is to prepare you to enter and progress in mechanical engineering positions in business, industry and government. Graduates are generally expected to work in the research and development of ideas, products and processes by applying engineering principles to the solution of practical problems in the mechanical engineering field.

Note: pre-program prerequisites include听,听,听,听.

Most of the following courses have minimum grade requirements and are prerequisites for engineering courses.

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Grade Requirements:听in order to graduate, students majoring in the department must earn a GPA 鈮�2.5 in departmental coursework.

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Required Supporting Outside Department Courses

& 		GENERAL CHEMISTRY I
and GENERAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY I		5
CALCULUS I5
CALCULUS II5
CALCULUS III5
CALCULUS IV5
INTRODUCTORY DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS4
GENERAL PHYSICS I4
GENERAL PHYSICS II4
GENERAL PHYSICS III4
MECHANICS LABORATORY1
HEAT AND OPTICS LABORATORY1
ELECTRONICS LABORATORY I1
Required Departmental Courses

& 		INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING
and INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING LAB		5

& 		APPLIED COMPUTATIONAL METHODS FOR MECHANICAL SYSTEMS
and APPLIED COMPUTATIONAL METHODS FOR MECHANICAL SYSTEMS LAB		3

& 		ELECTRICITY
and ELECTRICITY LAB		4
3D PARAMETRIC COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN4
STATICS4
STRENGTH OF MATERIALS4

& 		DYNAMICS
and DYNAMICS LAB		4

& 		LABORATORY ANALYSIS AND REPORTS
and LABORATORY ANALYSIS AND REPORTS LAB		5
INDUSTRIAL CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTATION5

& 		INDUSTRIAL MATERIALS
and INDUSTRIAL MATERIALS LAB		5

& 		THERMODYNAMICS
and THERMODYNAMICS LAB		5

& 		FLUID MECHANICS
and FLUID MECHANICS LAB		5

& 		ROBOTICS AND AUTOMATION
and ROBOTICS AND AUTOMATION LAB		5
ENGINEERING NUMERICAL ANALYSIS5
DESIGN OF MACHINE ELEMENTS5
FUNDAMENTALS OF ENGINEERING2

& 		HEAT TRANSFER
and HEAT TRANSFER LAB		5
ENGINEERING ECONOMICS2
SENIOR SEMINAR1
ENGINEERING ETHICS, CONTRACTS AND PATENTS2

& 		METALLIC PROCESSES
and METALLIC PROCESSES LAB		5
TECHNOLOGY WORLD CIVILIZATION4
Senior Electives–choose a minimum of 16 credits from the following16

& 
HEATING, VENTILATING AND AIR CONDITIONING
and HEATING, VENTILATING AND AIR CONDITIONING LAB

& 
MATERIALS AND DESIGN
and MATERIALS AND DESIGN LAB

& 
COMPOSITE MATERIALS
and COMPOSITE MATERIALS LAB

& 
ADVANCED FLUID DYNAMICS
and ADVANCED FLUID DYNAMICS LAB

& 
ADVANCED ROBOTICS AND AUTOMATION
and ADVANCED ROBOTICS AND AUTOMATION LAB
PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC CONTROLLERS IN AUTOMATION
MECHATRONICS
FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS
ADVANCED PARAMETRIC DESIGN
or 
& 
 QUALITY ASSURANCE AND INTRO TO LEAN
and QUALITY ASSURANCE AND INTRO TO LEAN LAB
or 
 SENIOR THESIS
or 
 INTERNSHIP
Suggested focus areas for the Senior Electives are: Materials and Computational Mechanics—, , and ; Robotics and Automation—, , and ; Thermal and Fluid Sciences— and
Required Senior Capstone

& 		SENIOR CAPSTONE: DESIGN LABORATORY I
and SENIOR CAPSTONE: DESIGN LABORATORY I LAB		2

& 		SENIOR CAPSTONE: DESIGN LABORATORY II
and SENIOR CAPSTONE: DESIGN LABORATORY II LAB		3
Total Credits154

The following plan of study is for a student with zero credits.听Individual students may have different factors such as: credit through transfer work, Advanced Placement, Running Start, or any other type of college-level coursework that requires an individual plan.

Courses could be offered in different terms, checking the academic schedule is paramount in keeping an individual plan current.听Students should connect with an advisor to ensure they are on track to graduate.

All Undergraduate students are required to meet the听.

First Year
Fall QuarterCreditsWinter QuarterCreditsSpring QuarterCredits
555
5
&听 (Natural Science BACR 1)		55
4Humanities & Arts BACR 115
&听 (Natural Science BACR 2)		5
听14听15听15
Second Year
Fall QuarterCreditsWinter QuarterCreditsSpring QuarterCredits
5
&听		3
&听		5
4
&听		44

&听		54
&听		4
听Diversity - graduation requirement155
听14听16听18
Third Year
Fall QuarterCreditsWinter QuarterCreditsSpring QuarterCredits

&听		5
&听		5
&听		5
5
&听		5
&听		5
Humanities & Arts BACR 215Social Science BACR 115
&听		5
听15听15听15
Fourth Year
Fall QuarterCreditsWinter QuarterCreditsSpring QuarterCredits
225
1
&听 (Senior Capstone - graduation requirement)		2
&听		5
(Global Studies - graduation requirement)42
&听 (Senior Capstone - graduation requirement)		3
Mechanical Engineering Elective25Mechanical Engineering Elective25Mechanical Engineering Elective21
Mechanical Engineering Elective25Social Science BACR 215听
听17听16听14
Total Credits 184
1

University Graduation Requirements (UGR) and Breadth Area Course Requirements (BACR) courses may be less than 5 credits and additional credits may be required to reach the required 180 total credits needed to graduate.听 Students should connect with an advisor to ensure they are on track to graduate.

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Senior Electives鈥揷hoose a minimum of 16 credits from the approved list.

Applied Learning Opportunities

  • Applied Laboratory Work:听Build practical, career-ready skills by working in labs that mirror professional lab environments.
  • Classroom-Based Applied Learning/Simulation:听Practice decision-making through simulations, case studies, and other hands-on activities in the classroom.
  • Internships:听Get real-world experience (and often credit or pay) by working in a professional setting connected to your career goals.
  • Service-Learning Experiences:听Work on critical issues鈥攕uch as food security, poverty, or climate change鈥攖hat connect community service with what you鈥檙e learning in class.
  • Undergraduate Research: Collaborate with professors on research projects where you ask questions, solve problems, and present what you discover.
Two students collaborate on a project in the Engineering Foundry

Student Outcomes

Upon graduation from the 51福利社 Mechanical Engineering Program, students are expected to have:

  • an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
  • an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
  • an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
  • an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
  • an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
  • an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
  • an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

Program Educational Objectives

51福利社 Mechanical Engineering graduates should be able to do the following a few years after graduation:

  • Solve a wide range of applied engineering problems using what they learned both in school and after graduation.
  • Find the information they need in order to develop problem solutions.
  • Lead projects and small teams by serving as a liaison between the more technical and applied aspects of engineering and manufacturing.
  • Use their skills as an Engineering Professional to benefit society in whatever career path they choose.
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