The options below allow mechanical engineering students to focus their studies on specific subsets within the discipline Because options are visible on a student's transcript, they can show these specialized skills to potential employers. Each option requires 12 credits of required courses, and 12 credits of elective courses which provides flexibility and allows students to explore within their respective option.
Students who complete the Aerospace Engineering Option will be prepared to apply engineering principles to the design, testing, and production of aircraft, spacecraft, and related aerospace systems and equipment.
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INTRODUCTION TO AEROSPACE ENGINEERING |
4 |
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AEROSPACE APPLICATIONS IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING |
4 |
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SPACE SYSTEMS ENGINEERING |
4 |
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or AAE 413 |
AERO VEHICLES COMPONENTS DESIGN |
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Electives |
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Select 12 credits from the following courses: |
12 |
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SPACE SYSTEMS ENGINEERING (if not used above) |
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AERO VEHICLES COMPONENTS DESIGN (if not used above) |
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UAV ENGINEERING |
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APPLIED STRESS ANALYSIS |
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MECHANICAL VIBRATIONS |
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FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS OF MECHANICAL COMPONENTS |
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INTERMEDIATE FLUID MECHANICS |
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GAS DYNAMICS |
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MECHANICS OF COMPOSITE MATERIALS |
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COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN AND MANUFACTURING |
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COMPOSITES MANUFACTURING |
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Total Credits |
24 |
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For more info please see the schedule flowchart in the link below
Students who complete the Computational Engineering Option will be prepared to create algorithms and apply computational tools to the design, analysis, and validation of mechanical products and systems.
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Required Core |
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INTRODUCTION TO MECHATRONICS |
4 |
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FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS OF MECHANICAL COMPONENTS |
4 |
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COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN AND MANUFACTURING |
4 |
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Electives |
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Select 12 credits from the following courses: |
12 |
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SOFTWARE ENGINEERING I |
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SOFTWARE ENGINEERING II |
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DATA STRUCTURES |
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SYSTEM DYNAMICS MODELING FOR HUMANITARIAN ENGINEERING |
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LOGICAL CONTROL FOR MECHATRONICS SYSTEMS |
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ADVANCED SIGNAL PROCESSING FOR MECHATRONICS SYSTEMS |
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DIGITAL CONTROL OF MECHATRONICS SYSTEMS |
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Total Credits |
24 |
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For more info please see the schedule flowchart in the link below
Students who complete the Energy and Fluid Systems Option will be prepared to design and develop a wide range of energy and fluid systems that that rely upon thermodynamics, heat transport, and fluid mechanics for operation.
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Required Core |
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THERMODYNAMICS |
4 |
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INTRODUCTORY FLUID MECHANICS |
4 |
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HEAT TRANSFER |
4 |
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Electives |
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Select 12 credits from the following courses: |
12 |
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THERMAL SYSTEMS DESIGN AND ANALYSIS |
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INTRODUCTION TO COMBUSTION |
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APPLIED HEAT TRANSFER |
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THERMAL AND FLUIDS SCIENCES LABORATORY |
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INTERMEDIATE FLUID MECHANICS |
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GAS DYNAMICS |
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Total Credits |
24 |
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The Energy Systems Engineering Option provides students the opportunity to focus on the design, processes, and systems used to convert, distribute, and store energy.
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| ESE 355 | ENERGY REGULATION | 4 |
| ESE 430 | FEEDBACK CONTROL SYSTEMS (Engineering Science majors only) 1 | 4 |
| ESE 450 | ENERGY GENERATION SYSTEMS | 4 |
| ESE 470 | ELECTRICAL ENERGY DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS | 4 |
| ESE 471 | ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMS | 4 |
| IE 415 | SIMULATION AND DECISION SUPPORT SYSTEMS | 4 |
| IE 425 | INDUSTRIAL SYSTEMS OPTIMIZATION | 4 |
| Total Credits for Mechanical Engineering | 24 | |
| Total Credits for Engineering Science | 28 | |
For more info please see the schedule flowchart in the link below
Students who complete the Materials Design and Manufacturing Option will be prepared to apply their knowledge of material structure and properties to the creation, application, and manufacture of new or improved materials.
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Required Core |
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MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF MATERIALS |
4 |
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PRODUCTION ENGINEERING |
4 |
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MATERIALS AND MANUFACTURING PROCESSES |
4 |
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Electives |
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Select 12 credits from the following courses: |
12 |
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THERMODYNAMICS OF MATERIALS |
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PHYSICAL METALLURGY |
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WELDING METALLURGY |
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APPLIED STRESS ANALYSIS |
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MATERIALS SELECTION |
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FRACTURE OF MATERIALS |
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COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN AND MANUFACTURING |
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LEAN MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS ENGINEERING |
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COMPUTER CONTROL OF MANUFACTURING PROCESSES |
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COMPOSITES MANUFACTURING |
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Total Credits |
24 |
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For more info please see the schedule flowchart in the link below
Students who complete the Mechanical Engineering Science Option will obtain a broad education in the field of mechanical engineering, with application to a wide range of industries such as automotive, electronics, consumer goods, and many others.
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Required Core |
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MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF MATERIALS |
4 |
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THERMODYNAMICS |
4 |
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PRODUCTION ENGINEERING |
4 |
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Electives |
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Select 12 credits with your advisor from the following subjects: |
12 |
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Any 400-level AAE course |
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Any 400-level MATS course |
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Any 300-level ME course |
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Any 400-level ME course |
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Any 300-level MFGE course |
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Any 400-level MFGE course |
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Any 400-level ROB course |
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Total Credits |
24 |
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For more info please see the schedule flowchart in the link below
Mechanical Science Engineering Option Flowchart
Students who complete the Product Design and Manufacturing Option will be prepared to design new, innovative products as well as the integrated systems needed to produce high-quality, economically competitive products.
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Required Core |
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Design |
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DESIGN FOR MANUFACTURING |
4 |
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Manufacturing |
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PRODUCTION ENGINEERING |
4 |
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MATERIALS AND MANUFACTURING PROCESSES |
4 |
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Electives |
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Select 12 credits from the following courses |
12 |
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DESIGN OF MECHANISMS |
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APPLIED STRESS ANALYSIS |
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FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS OF MECHANICAL COMPONENTS |
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STRUCTURE AND MECHANICS LABORATORY |
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MATERIALS SELECTION |
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SPECIAL TOPICS (Mechanics of Composite Materials) |
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COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN AND MANUFACTURING |
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LEAN MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS ENGINEERING |
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COMPUTER CONTROL OF MANUFACTURING PROCESSES |
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COMPOSITES MANUFACTURING |
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Total Credits |
24 |
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For more info please see the schedule flowchart in the link below
Students who complete the Robotic Control Option will be prepared to apply engineering principles to a broad range of robotic applications, with consideration of robotic control, dynamics, locomotion, and human-robot interaction.
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Required Core |
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APPLIED ROBOTICS |
4 |
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ROBOTS AND GYROSCOPES |
4 |
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INTELLIGENT ROBOTS |
4 |
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Electives |
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Select 12 credits from the following courses: |
12 |
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UAV ENGINEERING |
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SPECIAL TOPICS (Introduction to Robot Programming) |
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DESIGN OF MECHANISMS |
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MECHANICAL VIBRATIONS |
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SPECIAL TOPICS (Computer Programming for Mechanical Engineering) |
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COMPUTER CONTROL OF MANUFACTURING PROCESSES |
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DIGITAL CONTROL OF MECHATRONICS SYSTEMS |
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ADVANCED SIGNAL PROCESSING FOR MECHATRONICS SYSTEMS |
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Total Credits |
24 |
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For more info please see the schedule flowchart in the link below
Robotic Control Option Flowchart