Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering 3-Year Plan

This is a sample plan of study that shows all degree requirements and when they should be completed. There may be some flexibility on the sequencing of coursework, and you will work with an advisor each semester to make final selections. Full academic progress must be maintained each semester to complete the degree in three years.

Students will begin their first semester in the fall with Calc 1 credit and Foreign Language proficiency or other course credits. Availability of summer courses will vary from year to year.

Entering UE with additional course credits (AP scores, college courses, transfer credits, or proficiency placements) will add flexibility to your schedule. After enrolling at UE, students are limited to three courses (10 credit hours) of transfer credit from another institution. This limit does not apply to credits you bring in with you as a new student. If you are considering transferring credit from another institution, please see the information provided by the Office of the Registrar.

Summer Session Prior to Year 1 courses

Summer Session Prior to Year 1 

Course Number/Type

Course

Credit Hours

MATH 221 Calculus I 4
General Education* 3
General Education* 3

Total

 

10

Fall and Spring Year 1 courses
Year 1 Fall Year 1 Spring

Course Number/Type

Course

Credit Hours

Course Number/Type

Course

Credit Hours

MATH 222 Calculus II 4 MATH 324 Differential Equations 3
CHEM 118 Principles of Chemistry 4 PHYS 210 Calculus Physics I 4
ME 101 Introduction to Mechanical Engineering 3 ME 197 Integrated Design I 2
FYS 112 First Year Seminar 3 ENGR 232 Mechanics of Materials 3
ENGR 212 Statistics 3 ENGR 213 Dynamics 3
EXED 090 Building your Professional Image 0 ENGR 390 Applied Engineering Mathematics 3
Total   17 Total   18
Year 2 Summer Session courses
Year 2 Summer Session

Course Number/Type

Course

Credit Hours

General Education 3
General Education 3
Total 6
Fall and Spring Year 2 courses
Year 2 Fall Year 2 Spring

Course Number/Type

Course

Credit Hours

Course Number/Type

Course

Credit Hours

ME 362 Thermodynamics 4 ENGR 366 Fluid Mechanics 3
PHYS 211 Calculus Physics 4 MATH 323 Calculus III 4
EE 210 Circuits 3 EE 215 Circuits II 3
ME 344 Design of Machine Elements 3 ME 345 Computer Aided Mechanical Design 3
ME 330 Materials Laboratory 2 ME 297 Integrated Design 2
Health and Wellness 1 ME 360 Thermo-Fuids Lab 2
Total   17 Total   17
Year 3 Summer Session courses
Year 3 Summer Session

Course Number/Type

Course

Credit Hours

General Education 3
General Education 3
Total 6
Fall Year 3 courses
Year 3 Fall Year 3 Spring

Course Number/Type

Course

Credit Hours

Course Number/Type

Course

Credit Hours

ME 368 Heat Transfer 3 ME 397 Integrated Design III 3
ME 452 System Modeling and Control 3 ME 497 Professional Practice II 3
ME 495 Professional Practice I 3 ME 4XX Elective 3
ME 4XX Elective 3 Technical Elective 3
Technical Elective 3 Technical Elective 3
General Education 3 General Education 3
Total   18 Total   18

*Note: Only if necessary to meet University foreign language requirements.

4-Year Plan with Co-Op Program

By participating in the co-op program, Mechanical Engineering students can graduate in four years, where one full year is dedicated to gaining engineering experience with a single employer.

Summer Session Prior to Year 1 courses

Summer Session Prior to Year 1

Course Number/Type

Course

Credit Hours

MATH 221 Calculus I 4
General Education* 3
General Education* 3

Total

 

10

Fall and Spring Year 1 courses
Year 1 Fall Year 1 Spring

Course Number/Type

Course

Credit Hours

Course Number/Type

Course

Credit Hours

MATH 222 Calculus II 4 MATH 324 Differential Equations 3
CHEM 118 Principles of Chemistry 4 PHYS 210 Calculus Physics I 4
ME 101 Introduction to Mechanical Engineering 3 ME 197 Integrated Design I 2
FYS 112 First Year Seminar 3 ENGR 232 Mechanics of Materials 3
ENGR 212 Statistics 3 ENGR 213 Dynamics 3
EXED 090 Building your Professional Image 0 ENGR 390 Applied Engineering Mathematics 3
Total   17 Total   18
Year 2 Summer Session courses
Year 2 Summer Session

Course Number/Type

Course

Credit Hours

General Education 3
General Education 3
Total 6
Fall and Spring Year 2 courses
Year 2 Fall Year 2 Spring

Course Number/Type

Course

Credit Hours

Course Number/Type

Course

Credit Hours

ME 362 Thermodynamics 4 CO-OP YEAR
PHYS 211 Calculus Physics 4
EE 210 Circuits 3
ME 344 Design of Machine Elements 3
ME 330 Materials Laboratory 2
Health and Wellness 1
Total   17
Year 3 Summer Session courses
Year 3 Summer Session

Course Number/Type

Course

Credit Hours

CO-OP YEAR
Fall Year 3 courses
Year 3 Fall Year 3 Spring

Course Number/Type

Course

Credit Hours

Course Number/Type

Course

Credit Hours

CO-OP YEAR ENGR 366 Fluid Mechanics 3
MATH 323 Calculus III 4
EE 215 Circuits II 3
ME 345 Computer Aided Mechanical Design 3
ME 297 Integrated Design 2
ME 360 Thermo-Fluids Lab 2
Total   17
Year 3 Summer Session courses
Year 4 Summer Session

Course Number/Type

Course

Credit Hours

General Education 3
General Education 3
Total 6
Fall and Spring Year 4 courses
Year 4 Fall Year 4 Spring

Course Number/Type

Course

Credit Hours

Course Number/Type

Course

Credit Hours

ME 368 Heat Transfer 3 ME 397 Integrated Design III 3
ME 452 System Modeling and Control 3 ME 497 Professional Practice II 3
ME 495 Professional Practice I 3 ME 4XX Elective 3
ME 4XX Elective 3 Technical Elective 3
Technical Elective 3 Technical Elective 3
General Education 3 General Education 3
Total   18 Total   18

*Note: Only if necessary to meet University foreign language requirements.

Notes

  • All plans of study are subject to course availability
  • These accelerated plans of study require Calculus I credit and FYS 112 placement upon entering the first fall semester.