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Bachelor of Science-Mechanical Engineering
https://www.tamut.edu/academic-programs/mechanical-engineering/index.html
A mechanical engineering education develops student skills in designing product and processes. Mechanical engineers use analytical tools and problem solving skills to achieve their design and overcome processing barriers and constraints. Students learn to design products and processes for functionality, aesthetics, and durability, and are taught using a hands-on approach, while working with area employers to learn the best manufacturing methods that result in successful industrial implementations. In addition to physics and mathematics, it encompasses key elements of dynamics, statics, vibrations, and controls.
Mechanical engineers play key roles in such industries as forest products, automotive, tire manufacturing, plastics, aerospace, computers, electronics, electromechanical systems, energy, robotics, automation, and manufacturing. The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) currently lists 36 technical divisions, ranging from advanced energy systems to aerospace engineering.
Degree Requirements
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| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Major Requirements | ||
| General Education Requirements | 42 | |
| MATH 2413 | Calculus I Satisfies Core Curriculum | 4 |
| MATH 2414 | Calculus II | 4 |
| MATH 2415 | Calculus III | 4 |
| MATH 2320 | Differential Equations | 3 |
| ENGR 1201 | Introduction to Engineering | 2 |
| ENGR 2305 | Electric Circuits I | 3 |
| ENGR 2304 | Programming for Engineers | 3 |
| MEEN 301 | Engineering Mechanics I- Statics | 3 |
| MEEN 302 | Engineering Mechanics II- Dynamics | 3 |
| MEEN 305 | Materials Science & Engineering | 3 |
| MEEN 333 | Principles of Thermodynamics | 3 |
| MEEN 340 | Fluid Mechanics | 3 |
| MEEN 341 | Fluid Mechanics Laboratory | 1 |
| MEEN 343 | Mechanics of Materials | 3 |
| MEEN 357 | Engineering Analysis for Mechanical Engineers | 3 |
| MEEN 360 | Manufacturing and Materials Selection in Design | 3 |
| MEEN 361 | Manufacturing and Materials in Design Laboratory | 1 |
| MEEN 364 | Control Systems | 3 |
| MEEN 363 | Dynamics and Vibrations | 3 |
| MEEN 368 | Solid Mechanics in Mechanical Design | 3 |
| MEEN 404 | Project Management and Engineering Operations | 3 |
| MEEN 461 | Heat Transfer | 3 |
| MEEN 462 | Heat Transfer Laboratory | 1 |
| MEEN 490 | Senior Design I | 3 |
| MEEN 491 | Senior Design II | 3 |
| ENGR 440 | Computer Aided Design of Mechanical Components | 3 |
| Select 9sch from any upper division (300-400 level) Mechanical Engineering (MEEN) or Engineering (ENGR) Electives except ENGR 315 | 9 | |
| Other Requirements: | ||
| CHEM 1311 | General Chemistry I Satisfies Core Curriculum | 3 |
| or CHEM 1307 | General Chemistry for Engineering Students | |
| CHEM 1111 | General Chemistry I (Lab) | 1 |
| or CHEM 1117 | General Chemistry for Engineering Students Lab | |
| PHYS 2325 & PHYS 2125 | University Physics I and University Physics I Lab Satisfies Core Curriculum | 4 |
| PHYS 2326 & PHYS 2126 | University Physics II and University Physics II Lab Satisfies Core Curriculum | 4 |
| ECON 2301 | Principles of Macroeconomics Satisfies Core Curriculum | 3 |
| Minimum Hours for Degree | 125 | |
NOTE: A minimum of 45 upper division hours (300 and 400 level courses) are required for this degree. Resident credit totaling 25% of the hours is required for the degree. A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required in 3 areas for graduation: Overall GPA, Institutional GPA, and Major GPA.
Four Year Plan
Students should refer to their DegreeWorks degree audit in their Web for Students account for more information regarding their degree requirements.
First Year
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Semester Credit Hours | |
| ENGL 1301 | Composition I requires minimum grade of 'C', Satisfies Core Curriculum | 3 |
| CHEM 1311 | General Chemistry I Satisfies Core Curriculum | 3 |
| or CHEM 1307 | General Chemistry for Engineering Students | |
| CHEM 1111 | General Chemistry I (Lab) | 1 |
| or CHEM 1117 | General Chemistry for Engineering Students Lab | |
| MATH 2413 | Calculus I Satisfies Core Curriculum | 4 |
| IS 1100 | University Foundations mandatory for FTIC students only | 1 |
| ENGR 1201 | Introduction to Engineering | 2 |
| Fall Total Semester Credit Hours | 13-14 | |
| Spring | Semester Credit Hours | |
| ENGL 1302 | Composition II Satisfies Core Curriculum | 3 |
| or ENGL 2311 | Technical Writing & Communication | |
| MATH 2414 | Calculus II | 4 |
| PHYS 2325 & PHYS 2125 | University Physics I and University Physics I Lab | 4 |
| ECON 2301 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| Language, Philosophy and Culture Core Curriculum Requirement | 3 | |
| Spring Total Semester Credit Hours | 17 | |
| Total First Year Semester Credit Hours | 30-31 | |
Second Year
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Semester Credit Hours | |
| ENGR 2305 | Electric Circuits I | 3 |
| MATH 2415 | Calculus III | 4 |
| PHYS 2326 & PHYS 2126 | University Physics II and University Physics II Lab | 4 |
| PSCI 2305 | U.S. Government and Politics | 3 |
| MEEN 301 | Engineering Mechanics I- Statics | 3 |
| Fall Total Semester Credit Hours | 17 | |
| Spring | Semester Credit Hours | |
| MATH 2320 | Differential Equations | 3 |
| ENGR 2304 | Programming for Engineers | 3 |
| PSCI 2306 | State and Local Government | 3 |
| MEEN 302 | Engineering Mechanics II- Dynamics | 3 |
| SPCH 1315 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| or COMM 1311 | Introduction to Communication Studies | |
| Spring Total Semester Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Total Second Year Semester Credit Hours | 32 | |
Third Year
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Semester Credit Hours | |
| MEEN 333 | Principles of Thermodynamics | 3 |
| MEEN 340 | Fluid Mechanics | 3 |
| MEEN 341 | Fluid Mechanics Laboratory | 1 |
| MEEN 343 | Mechanics of Materials | 3 |
| MEEN 357 | Engineering Analysis for Mechanical Engineers | 3 |
| ENGR 440 | Computer Aided Design of Mechanical Components | 3 |
| Fall Total Semester Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | Semester Credit Hours | |
| MEEN 305 | Materials Science & Engineering | 3 |
| MEEN 360 | Manufacturing and Materials Selection in Design | 3 |
| MEEN 361 | Manufacturing and Materials in Design Laboratory | 1 |
| MEEN 368 | Solid Mechanics in Mechanical Design | 3 |
| HIST 1301 | United States History I | 3 |
| MEEN 461 | Heat Transfer | 3 |
| MEEN 462 | Heat Transfer Laboratory | 1 |
| Spring Total Semester Credit Hours | 17 | |
| Total Third Year Semester Credit Hours | 33 | |
Fourth Year
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Semester Credit Hours | |
| MEEN 363 | Dynamics and Vibrations | 3 |
| HIST 1302 | United States History II | 3 |
| MEEN 404 | Project Management and Engineering Operations | 3 |
| MEEN 490 | Senior Design I | 3 |
| Upper Division Mechanical Engineering (MEEN)or Engineering (ENGR)Elective except for ENGR 315 | 3 | |
| Fall Total Semester Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | Semester Credit Hours | |
| MEEN 364 | Control Systems | 3 |
| MEEN 491 | Senior Design II | 3 |
| Upper Division Mechanical Engineering (MEEN)or Engineering (ENGR)Elective except for ENGR 315 | 3 | |
| Upper Division Mechanical Engineering (MEEN)or Engineering (ENGR)Elective except for ENGR 315 | 3 | |
| creative arts core curriculum requirement/ | 3 | |
| Spring Total Semester Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Total Fourth Year Semester Credit Hours | 30 | |
| Total Semester Credit Hours Required for Degree | 125-126 | |
NOTE: A minimum of 45 upper division hours (300 and 400 level courses) are required for this degree. Resident credit totaling 25% of the hours is required for the degree. A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required in 3 areas for graduation: Overall GPA, Institutional GPA, and Major GPA.
