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2014-2015 Academic Catalogue 
    
2014-2015 Academic Catalogue [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Mechanical Engineering, B.S.


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Synopsis of the B.S. Curriculum in Mechanical Engineering


Fourth (Freshman) Class


Third (Sophomore) Class


Second (Junior) Class


Total Semester Hrs: 18.5


Total Semester Hrs: 18.5


First (Senior) Class


Total Semester Hrs: 17


Total Semester Hrs: 17.5


Total Hours: minimum 140


Electives are chosen from the distribution requirements shown below.

For all Mechanical Engineering and Technical Elective courses taken or attempted in this curriculum, a minimum 2.0 average must be maintained.

* Minimum grade of C required
** To facilitate scheduling in the department half of the cadets majoring in ME will take PS 344  and half will take EE 351 .

Mechanical Engineering Curriculum Distribution Requirements for Electives


Electives are chosen by the cadet in consultation with the faculty adviser and subject to the distribution shown below.

Technical Electives


Nine (9) hours minimum course work selected from ME, CE, EE, CIS, MA, PY, CH, or BI which contribute to the quality of the cadet’s program. Selection of appropriate courses must be approved by the adviser in consultation with the mechanical engineering department head.

Civilizations and Cultures Electives


Six (6) hours must be selected from the approved list of Civilizations and Cultures courses.

Elective


A three (3) credit-hour course selected from 200-level or higher. Courses in the 100-level may be selected in Modern Languages.

Math/Science Elective


A three (3) credit-hour course selected from 200 level or higher mathematics (except MA 330WXX ) or an approved science course from BI, CH, or PY

Concentration:


The following concentrations are available to cadets who major in Mechanical Engineering.

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