Engineering (Bachelor of Science Engineering)
Mechanical Engineering Concentration
Students pursuing the Engineering (Bachelor of Science Engineering) degree take a common set of foundational courses in math and science in addition to engineering courses such as first-year design, senior design, statics & strength of materials, circuits, thermodynamics, fluids, and engineering economics. The Mechanical Engineering Concentration includes a focus on materials, dynamics, mechanics, advanced thermodynamics, machine design, heat transfer, system dynamics, and manufacturing. Paired with a solid engineering core and hands-on project-based approach, the Mechanical Engineering Concentration prepares graduates for a variety of job opportunities upon graduation.
First Year
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Sophomore Year
Sophomore Fall Semester
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
| Math 223 | Calculus II | 4 |
| PHYS 251 | Fundamentals of Physics I | 4 |
| ENGR 220 | Statics & Strength of Materials | 3 |
| ENGR 240 | Engineering Materials & Processes | 4 |
| ENGL 2xx | Literature | 3 |
| CUC 200 | Connections | 0.5 |
| Semester Total: | 18.5 |
Sophomore Spring Semester
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
| MATH 224 | Calculus III | 4 |
| ENGR 260 | Electrical Circuits | 4 |
| ENGR 330 | Dynamics | 3 |
| PHYS 252 | Fundamentals of Physics II | 4 |
| ECON 201 | Microeconomics | 3 |
| Semester Total: | 18.0 | |
Junior Year
Junior Fall Semester
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
| MATH 310 | Differential Equations and Linear Algebra | 4 |
| ENGR 300 | Engineering Economics | 3 |
| ENGR 310 | Thermodynamics | 3 |
| ENGL 305 | Technical Writing and Presentations | 3 |
| MECH 325 | Mechanics of Materials | 4 |
| Semester Total: | 17.0 | |
Junior Spring Semester
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
| ENGR 320 | Fluids | 3 |
| MECH 345 | Advanced Thermodynamic Systems | 3 |
| MECH 365 | Heat Transfer | 3 |
| MECH 375 | Machine Design | 3 |
| CHRS 125 | Introduction to Christianity | 3 |
| Semester Total: | 15.0 | |
Senior Year
Senior Fall Semester
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
| MECH 440 | System Dynamics | 3 |
| HUM/FINE ARTS | Elective | 3 |
| ENGR 491 | Senior Design I | 4 |
| ENGR 460 | Statistical Methods for Engineers | 3 |
| MECH 435 | Manufacturing Engineering | 3 |
| PE 185 | Lifetime Wellness | 2 |
| Semester Total: | 18.0 | |
Senior Spring Semester
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
| ENGR 492 | Senior Design II | 2 |
| MECH 480 | Lean Manufacturing & Quality Engineering | 3 |
| HUM/FINE ARTS or SOC/BEH SCI |
Elective | 3 |
| ART 131, MUSIC 131 or THEA 131 |
Fine Arts | 3 |
| HIST 111 or 112 | Western Civilization 1 or 2 | 3 |
| ENGR 498 | Special Topics in Engineering | 3 |
| Semester Total: | 17.0 | |
Total Degree Credit Hours: 132.0
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Note that the curriculum starts with MATH 115, Precalculus (which requires a Math ACT of 25 of higher or a Math RSAT of 590 or higher) and ENGR 120, Foundations of Engineering Design I, which has the following prerequisites:
Math ACT of 25 or higher/Math RSAT of 590 or higher
OR
Math ACT of 22-24/Math RSAT of 540-580 AND a grade of “C” or higher in MATH 111, College Algebra, AND a grade of “C” or higher in ENGR 110, Introductory Engineering Applications
OR
Math ACT of 21 or below/Math RSAT 530 or less AND a grade of “C” or higher in MATH 110, Fundamentals of Math, AND a grade of “C” or higher in MATH 111, College Algebra, AND a grade of “C” or higher in ENGR 110, Introductory Engineering Applications
Students not meeting the prerequisites for MATH 115 and/or ENGR 120 may declare engineering as major but must satisfactorily complete the appropriate prerequisites, listed above, before taking ENGR 120 and MATH 115.
Note that AP or Advanced Placement credit and transfer credit for math, science, English, history, etc., courses in the curriculum are accepted per the requirements of each corresponding department. Students who enter with credits for one or more of these courses are placed in the next course in the curriculum. Please contact the appropriate department for additional information on AP and transfer credit.
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Tier 1 Math ACT of 21 or below / Math RSAT of 530 or below
Tier 2 Math ACT of 22-24 / Math RSAT of 540-580
Tier 3 Math ACT of 25 or higher / Math RSAT of 590 or higher