Engineering Science Degree, Mechanical Engineering Area of Concentration
Mechanical engineers design mechanisms—basically anything with lots of interconnected moving parts. They are also concerned with the engines and motors which power these mechanisms. Many mechanical engineers work in the areas of heating and air conditioning, automotive, industrial, or manufacturing engineering.
Program Outcomes
Upon completion of this program a student will be able to:
- Identify, formulate, and solve basic physics and engineering problems in mechanics and energy system.
- Analyze and design simple mechanical system using analytical method(s).
- Use appropriate computer application software in mechanical engineering.
Program Advising
Meet with your academic advisor regularly to make sure you are on track to graduate and/or transfer. The program advising guide outlines the degree requirements and is meant to supplement the advising process.
Transfer Opportunities
This track will prepare students to transfer to a four-year university with a major in mechanical engineering. See all engineering transfer agreements.
Careers
Career possibilities include energy auditor, security management specialist, wind energy project manager, compliance manager, and computer systems analyst. Some may require a bachelor's degree.
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Curriculum
A suggested course sequence for students follows.
- All students should review the advising guide and consult an advisor.
- Find out about related programs and course in the Fields of Study section.
- Most courses have either assessment levels that must be met or prerequisites (courses that must be taken first). Part-time students and those who need to meet assessment levels or take prerequisite courses will take longer to complete a degree. An advisor will help make sure you are taking your courses in the right order.
- All degree-seeking students must take a central group of General Education courses in English, mathematics, arts, behavioral and social sciences, humanities, and science. These courses are included in the suggested course sequence below.
Suggested Course Sequence
A suggested course sequence for full-time students follows. All students should review the Program Advising Guide and consult an advisor.
First Semester
- ENGL 102 - Critical Reading, Writing, and Research 3 semester hours (ENGF)
- MATH 181 - Calculus I 4 semester hours (MATF)
- CHEM 135 - General Chemistry for Engineers 4 semester hours
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- CHEM 132 - Principles of Chemistry II 4 semester hours (NSLD)
- ENES 100 - Introduction to Engineering Design 3 semester hours (NSND/GEEL)
Second Semester
- ENES 102 - Statics 3 semester hours
- MATH 182 - Calculus II 4 semester hours
- PHYS 161 - General Physics I: Mechanics and Heat 3 semester hours (NSND)
- Behavioral and Social Sciences Distribution 3 semester hours (BSSD) **
- Humanities Distribution 3 semester hours (HUMD)
Third Semester
- ENES 206 - MATLAB for Engineers 1 semester hour
- ENES 221 - Dynamics 3 semester hours
- ENES 272 - Introduction to Computer Aided Design 2 semester hours
- MATH 280 - Multivariable Calculus 4 semester hours
- PHYS 262 - General Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism 4 semester hours (NSLD)
- Behavioral and Social Sciences Distribution 3 semester hours (BSSD) **
Fourth Semester
- ENES 220 - Mechanics of Materials 3 semester hours
- ENES 232 - Thermodynamics 3 semester hours
- MATH 282 - Differential Equations 3 semester hours
- PHYS 263 - General Physics III: Waves, Optics, and Modern Physics 4 semester hours (NSLD)
- Arts Distribution 3 semester hours (ARTD)
** Behavioral and Social Science Distribution (BSSD) courses must come from different disciplines.
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