Information for Students Enrolled 2018 and Before

This page contains information for undergraduate students enrolled in Mechanical Engineering in 2018 and before:

Program Map (2018 and before)

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Plan of Study (2018 and before)

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Technical Electives (2018 and before)

The Mechanical Engineering curriculum (program 284) includes 12 hours of technical electives as a requirement for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering. The technical elective program enables students to specialize their background in a technical area of special interest (e.g., automotive, aerospace, biotechnology, etc.)

The purpose of this document is to suggest specific courses that students may wish to consider for their technical elective program. Generally, courses can be selected from the broad classifications listed below.

  1. Non-required ME 300, 400 and 500 level courses.
  2. Physics courses of level higher than PHYS 241.
  3. Chemistry courses requiring CHM 116 or 124 as prerequisites.
  4. Advanced biology courses and veterinary science courses.
  5. Mathematics courses more advanced than MA 303.
  6. Technical Writing, ENGL 421 (may not be used for general education elective credit – ENGL 420 and ENGL 421 cannot both be used to satisfy degree requirements).
  7. 300, 400, or 500 level courses in any engineering school other than mechanical engineering that are not duplicates of other courses taken.
  8. NUCL 320/325 may not be used as a Tech Elective.

However, not all courses within these classifications are acceptable for technical elective credit. Before registering for a course, be sure it appears in the list of pre-approved technical electives provided below. If a course does not appear on the pre-approved list, a written request (or email) may be submitted to the Undergraduate Office to have a course considered for technical elective credit.

To assist students in their selection of technical electives, the list of pre-approved courses is divided into 47 topic areas. Neither the list of topic areas, nor the list of pre-approved courses within each area, is intended to be all-inclusive. Students should refer to the appropriate undergraduate catalog for course description and prerequisite information or click on any of the course links below for online course information.

Students are encouraged to discuss their career plans and technical elective program with faculty members whose expertise are in their area of special interest. Students may wish to consider 3-6 credits of ME 497 projects to study contemporary areas of research not covered by the standard curriculum. Undergraduate research is an excellent option for students considering graduate study in engineering.

TECHNICAL SELECTIVE TOPICS

TECHNICAL SELECTIVE LIST

Acoustics and Noise Control (also see Aerodynamics, Vibrations)

  • ME 413 Noise Control
  • ME 513 Engineering Acoustics
  • ME 563 Mechanical Vibrations
  • ME 579 Digital Signal Processing

Aerodynamics

  • AAE 334 Aerodynamics
  • AAE 340 Dynamics and Vibrations
  • AAE 372 Jet Propulsion Power Plants
  • AAE 416 Viscous Flows
  • AAE 512 Computational Aerodynamics
  • AAE 514 Intermediate Aerodynamics
  • AAE 515 Rotorcraft Aerodynamics
  • AAE 514 Unsteady Aerodynamics
  • AAE 532 Orbit Mechanics
  • AAE 550 Multidisciplinary Design Optimizations 

Applied Mathematics (also see Numerical Analysis)

  • ABE 450 Finite Element Method in Design and Optimization
  • MA 301 Introduction to Proof Through Real Analysis
  • MA 341 Foundations Through Analysis
  • MA 351 Elementary Linear Algebra
  • MA 375 Introduction to Discrete Mathematics
  • MA 425 Elements of Complex Analysis
  • MA 510 Vector Calculus
  • MA 511 Linear Algebra
  • MA 520 Boundary Value Problems of Differential Equations
  • MA 527 Advanced Mathematics for Engineers and Physicists I

Applied Thermal Sciences (also see Automotive Engineering, Combustion, Fluid Mechanics, Heat and Mass Transfer, Power Engineering, Propulsion, Thermodynamics)

  • ME 434 Gas Turbines for Power and Propulsion
  • ME 440 Automotive Prime Movers: Green Engines and Clean Fuel
  • ME 460 Power Engineering
  • ME 518 Analysis of Thermal Systems
  • ME 522 Indoor Environmental Analysis and Design 

Architectural Engineering

  • CE 311 Architectural Engineering
  • CE470 Structural Steele Design
  • CE 473 Reinforced Concrete Design
  • CE 479 Design of Building Components and Systems
  • CE 513 Lighting of Buildings
  • CE 51401 Building Controls
  • CE 51501 Building Energy Audits
  • CE 560 Public Mass Transportation
  • CE 563 Airport Design

Automotive Engineering (also see Acoustics and Noise Control, Control Systems, and Vibrations)

  • ME 440 Automotive Prime Movers: Green Engines and Clean Fuel
  • ME 455 Vehicle Design and Fabrication
  • ME 565 Vehicle Dynamics
  • ABE 435 Hydraulics Control Systems for Mobile Equipment
  • ABE 545 Design of Off-Highway Vehicles
  • ASM 345 Power Units and Power Trains
  • CE 463 Highway Transportation Characteristics
  • CE 557 Air Quality Management

Biomedical Engineering

  • ME 508 Heat Transfer in Biomedical Systems
  • ME 577 Human Motion Kinetics
  • BIOL 110 Fundamentals of Biology I
  • BIOL 111 Fundamentals of Biology II
  • BIOL 131-132 Biology II: Development, Structure, and Function of Organisims
  • BIOL 230 The Biology of the Living Cel
  • BIOL 231-232 Biology III: Cell Structure and Function
  • BIOL 241-242 Biology IV: Genetics and Molecular Biology
  • BIOL 301 Human Design: Anatomy and Physiology
  • BIOL 302 Human Design: Anatomy and Physiology
  • BME 201 Biomolecules: Structure, Function, and Engineering Applications
  • BME 204 Biomechanics of Hard and Soft Tissues
  • BME 540 Biomechanics
  • BME 551 Tissue Engineering
  • CHE 461 Biomedical Engineering
  • CHM 255 Organic Chemistry
  • CHM 25501 Organic Chemistry Lab
  • CHM 256 Organic Chemistry
  • CHM 25601 Organic Chemistry Lab
  • HSCI 312 Radiation Science Fundamentals

Combustion

  • ME 430 Power Engineering
  • ME 501 Statistical Thermodynamics
  • ME 525 Combustion
  • ME 540 Internal Combustion Engines

Computer Aided Design (also see Design)

  • ME 444 Computer Aided Design and Prototyping
  • ME 576 Computer Control of Manufacturing Processes
  • ME 586 Microprocessors in Electromechanical Systems 

Computer Science

  • CNIT 280 Systems Analysis and Design Methods
  • CNIT 300+ level or higher courses
  • CNIT 315 Systems Programming
  • CNIT 320 Policy, Regulation and Globalization in Information Technology
  • CNIT 325 Object-Oriented Application Development
  • CNIT 372 Database Programming
  • CNIT 392 Enterprise Data Management
  • CNIT 480 Managing Information Technology Projects
  • CS 240 Programming in C
  • CS 250 Computer Architecture
  • CS 251 Data Structures and Algorithms
  • CS 252 Systems Programming
  • CS 307 Software Engineering I
  • CS 314 Numerical Methods
  • CS 334 Fundamentals of Computer Graphics
  • CS 352 Compilers: Principles and Practice
  • CS 354 Operating Systems
  • CS 381 Introduction to the Analysis of Algorithms
  • CS 471 Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
  • CS 565 Programming Languages

Construction Engineering

  • CE 222 Lifecycle Engineering and Management of Constructed Facilities
  • CE 322 Introduction to Construction Engineering
  • CE 32201 Project Control and Life Cycle Execution of Constructed Facilities
  • CE 355 Engineering Environmental Sustainability
  • CE 361 Transportation Engineering
  • CE 424 Human Resource Management in Construction
  • CE 426 Construction Cost Control Concepts
  • CE 485 Legal Aspects in Engineering Practice

Control Systems (also see Robotics)

  • ME 575 Theory and Design of Control Systems
  • ME 576 Computer Control of Manufacturing Processes
  • ME 578 Digital Control
  • ME 579 Digital Signal Processing
  • ME 586 Microprocessors in Electromechanical Systems
  • AAE 301 Signal Analysis for Aerospace Engineering
  • AAE 361 Introduction to Random Variables in Engineering
  • AAE 364 Control System Analysis
  • AAE 421 Flight Dynamics and Controls
  • AAE 564 Systems Analysis and Synthesis
  • ABE 435 Hydraulic Control Systems for Mobile Equipment
  • ABE 460 Sensors and Process Control
  • ECE 301 Signals and Systems
  • ECE 321 Electromechanical Motion Devices
  • ECE 483 Digital Control Systems – Analysis and Design 

Design – Mechanical (also see Computer Aided Design, Control Systems, Dynamics, Materials, Stress Analysis, Vibrations)

  • ME 489 Finite Element Analysis
  • ME 553 Product and Process Design
  • ME 554 Intellectual Property (1 credit)
  • ME 556 Lubrication, Friction, and War
  • ME 557 Design for Manufacturability
  • ME 565 Vehicle Dynamics
  • ME 570 Machine Design
  • ME 572 Analysis and Design of Robotic Manipulators
  • AAE 251 Introduction to Aerospace Design
  • AAE 35103 Aerospace Systems Design
  • AAE 450 Spacecraft Design
  • AAE 451 Aircraft Design
  • ABE 330 Design of Machine Components
  • ABE 336 All-Terrain Vehicle Design
  • ABE 501 Welding Engineering
  • CE 414 Building Mechanical and Electrical System Design
  • ENTR 310 Marketing and Management for New Ventures
  • EPCS 301 Jr. Participation in Engineering Projects in Community Service (EPICS) - 1 Credit
  • EPCS 302 Jr. Participation in Engineering Projects in Community Service (EPICS) - 2 Credits
  • EPCS 401 Sr. Participation in Engineering Projects in Community Service (EPICS) - 1 Credit
  • EPCS 402 Sr. Participation in Engineering Projects in Community Service (EPICS) - 2 Credits

Dynamics (also see Control Systems, Robotics, Vibrations)

  • ME 562 Advanced Dynamics
  • ME 565 Vehicle Dynamics
  • ME 580 Nonlinear Engineering Systems
  • AAE 340 Dynamics and Vibrations

Earth and Atmospherics Sciences

  • ASTR 363 The Solar System
  • ASTR 364 Stars and Galaxies
  • ASTR 370 Cosmology
  • EAPS 403 Physical Oceanography
  • EAPS 421 Atmospheric Thermodynamics I
  • EAPS 422 Atmospheric Dynamics I
  • EAPS 423 Atmospheric Dynamics II

Electrical Engineering

  • ME 588 Mechatronics
  • ECE 202 Linear Circuit Analysis II
  • ECE 255 Introduction to Electronics Analysis and Design
  • ECE 264 Advanced C Programming
  • ECE 266 Digital Logic Design
  • ECE 270 Introduction to Digital System Design
  • ECE 30010 Introduction to Machine Learning and Pattern Recognition
  • ECE 301 Signals and Systems
  • ECE 302 Probabilistic Methods in Electrical Engineering
  • ECE 311 Electric and Magnetic Fields
  • ECE 362 Microprocessors
  • ECE 365 Introduction to Design of Digital Computers
  • ECE 368 Data Structures
  • ECE 423 Electromechanical Motion Control
  • ECE 425 Electric Machines
  • ECE 433 Power Electronics
  • PHYS 330 Intermediate Electricity and Magnetism

Energy Systems

  • ME 430 Power Engineering
  • ME 440 Automotive Prime Movers: Green Engines and Clean Fuel
  • ME 518 Analysis of Thermal Systems
  • NUCL 402 Engineering of Nuclear Power Plants

Engineering Professionalism

  • ME 492 Technology and Values
  • CE 524 Legal Aspects in Engineering Practice
  • EEE 530 LCA: Principles and Applications
  • ENGL 421 Technical Writing (may not be used for general education elective credit – ENGL 420 and ENGL 421 cannot both be used to satisfy degree requirements)
  • IE 558 Safety Engineering
  • IE 577 Human Factors in Engineering
  • OBHR 330 Introduction to Organizational Behavior

Environment

  • ME 413 Noise Control
  • BIOL 121-122 Biology I: Diversity, Ecology, and Behavior
  • BIOL 585 Ecology
  • CE/EEE 350 Introduction to Environmental and Ecological Engineering
  • CE/EEE 456 Water and Wastewater Treatment
  • CE 457 Air Pollution Control and Design
  • CE 485 Environmental Law and Public Policy (Not PWL; Regional Campus Only)
  • CE 557 Air Quality Management
  • EEE 430 Industrial Ecology and Life Cycle Analysis
  • EEE 530 LCA: Principles and Applications
  • FNR 598 Urban Ecology

Fire Protection Engineering

  • ME 430 Power Engineering
  • ME 444 Computer Aided Design and Prototyping
  • ME 505 Intermediate Heath Transfer
  • ME 509 Intermediate Fluid Mechanics
  • ME 525 Combustion
  • ME 581 Numerical Methods in Mechanical Engineering
  • CE 355 Engineering Environmental Sustainability
  • CE 524 Legal Aspects in Engineering Practice
  • CE IE 558 Safety Engineering
  • NUCL 200 Introduction to Nuclear Engineering

Fluid Mechanics (see also Aerodynamics, Atmospheric Sciences, Hydraulics, Propulsion, Turbomachinery)

  • ME 506 Two-Phase Flow and Heat Transfer
  • ME 509 Intermediate Fluid Mechanics
  • ME 510 Gas Dynamics
  • ME 514 Fundamental of Wind Energy
  • ME 517 Micro/Nano Scale Physical Processes 
  • ME 526 Spray Applications and Theory
  • AAE 412 Introduction to Computational Fluid Dynamics
  • ASM 345 Power Units and Power Trains

Heat and Mass Transfer

  • ME 503 Micro/Nano Scale Physical Processes
  • ME 505 Intermediate Heath Transfer
  • ME 506 Intermediate Heat Transfer
  • ME 507 Laser Processing
  • ME 518 Analysis of Thermal Systems

Hydraulics

  • CE 340 Hydraulics
  • CE 418 Hydraulics Engineering
  • CE 440 Urban Hydraulics
  • CE 442 Introduction to Hydrology
  • CE 540 Open Channel Hydraulics
  • CE 542 Hydrology

Management

  • MGMT 201 Management Accounting I (pre-req MGMT 200)
  • MGMT 304 Introduction to Financial Management
  • MGMT 305 Business Statistics (Pre-req STAT 225)
  • MGMT 306 Management Sciences (Pre-req MGMT 305)
  • MGMT 310 Financial Management 
  • MGMT 323 Introduction to Market Analysis 
  • MGMT 324 Marketing Management (Pre-req ECON 252 and MGMT 201)
  • MGMT 350 Intermediate Accounting I (Pre-req MGMT 201)
  • MGMT 351 Intermediate Accounting 11 (Pre-req MGMT 350)
  • MGMT 354 Legal Foundations of Business I
  • MGMT 361 Operations Management (Pre-req STAT 255)
  • MGMT 382 Management Information Systems (pre-req CS 235)
  • MGMT 44301 Management of Human Resources
  • MGMT 455 Legal Background of Business I
  • MGMT 456 Legal Background of Business II (pre-req MGMT 455 or MGMT 354)
  • MGMT 488 Data Driven Decisions in Digital Markets
  • OBHR 330 Introduction to Organizational Behavior
  • OBHR 428 Human Resource Management (Pre-req OBHR 330 and MGMT 305)

Manufacturing (also see Control Systems)

  • ME 363 Principles and Practices of Manufacturing Processes (IE 370 and ME 363 cannot both be taken for Technical Elective credit)
  • ME 557 Design for Manufacturability
  • ME 576 Computer Control of Manufacturing Processes
  • ABE 501 Welding Engineering
  • IE 343 Engineering Economics
  • IE 370 Manufacturing Processes I (IE 370 and ME 363 cannot both be taken for Technical Elective Credit)
  • IE 470 Manufacturing Processes II
  • IE 530 Quality Control
  • IE 570 Manufacturing Process Engineering
  • IE 574 Industrial Robotics and Flexible Assembly
  • IE 575 Computer-Aided Manufacturing
  • MFET 300 Applications of Automation in Manufacturing
  • STAT 511 Statistical Methods

Materials (also see Stress Analysis)

  • ME 559 Micromechanics of Materials
  • AAE 554 Fatigue of Structures and Materials
  • AAE 555 Mechanics of Composite Materials
  • CE 333 Civil Engineering Materials
  • MSE 250 Physical Properties in Engineering Systems
  • MSE 260 Thermodynamics of Materials
  • MSE 270 Atomistic Materials Science
  • MSE 330 Processing and Properties of Materials
  • MSE 382 Mechanical Response of Materials
  • MSE 540 High Temperature Alloys

Mathematics

  • ECON 451 Gaming Theory (may not be used for general education elective credit)
  • MA 301 Introduction to Proof Through Real Analysis
  • MA 341 Foundations Through Analysis
  • MA 351 Elementary Linear Algebra
  • MA 353 Linear Algebra II with Applications
  • MA 362 Topics in Vector Calculus
  • MA 366 Ordinary Differential Equations
  • MA 375 Introduction to Discrete Mathematics
  • MA 416 Probability
  • MA 421 Linear Programming and Optimization Techniques
  • MA 425 Elements of Complex Analysis
  • MA 428 Introduction to Fourier Analysis
  • MA 440 Real Analysis (Honors)
  • MA 450 Algebra (Honors)
  • MA 453 Elements of Algebra I
  • MA 454 Galois Theory (Honors)
  • MA 460 Geometry
  • MA 462 Elementary Differential Equations
  • MA 474 Methods of Random Modeling
  • MA 523 Introduction to Partial Differential Equations

Measurement Systems

  • ME 579 Digital Signal Processing
  • ME 586 Microprocessors in Electromechanical Systems
  • ME 587 Engineering Optics
  • ECE 554 Electronic Instrumentation and Control Circuits

Mechatronics

  • ME 588 Mechatronics
  • ME 597 Integrated Design of Electro-Mechanical Systems
  • ECE 423 Electromechanical Motion Control
  • ECE 425 Electric Machines

Naval Sciences

  • NS 212 Naval Weapon Systems
  • NS 350 Naval Ship Systems

Nuclear Engineering

  • NUCL 200 Introduction to Nuclear Engineering
  • NUCL 300 Nuclear Structure of Radiation Interactions
  • NUCL 310 Introduction to Neutron Physics
  • NUCL 402 Engineering of Nuclear Power Plants
  • NUCL 460 Introduction to Controlled Thermonuclear Fusion
  • NUCL 470 Fuel Cell Engineering
  • NUCL 501 Nuclear Engineering Principles
  • NUCL 504 Nuclear Engineering Experiments
  • NUCL 510 Nuclear Reactor Theory I
  • NUCL 560 Introduction to Fusion Technology

Numerical Analysis

  • ME 581 Numerical Methods in Mechanical Engineering
  • AAE 453 Matrix Methods in Aerospace Structures
  • AAE 558 Finite Element Methods in Aerospace Structures
  • ABE 450 Finite Element Method in Design and Optimization
  • CS 414 Numerical Methods
  • CS 415 Computation Methods for Differential Equations
  • CS 514 Numerical Analysis
  • CS 515 Numerical Analysis of Linear Systems
  • IE 335 Operations Research – Optimization
  • IE 535 Linear Programming
  • IE 537 Discrete Optimization Models and Algorithms

Physics

  • PHYS 310 Intermediate Mechanics
  • PHYS 322 Intermediate Optics
  • PHYS 330 Intermediate Electricity and Magnetism
  • PHYS 342 Modern Physics
  • PHYS 344 Modern Physics
  • PHYS 360 Quantum Mechanics
  • PHYS 422 Waves and Oscillations
  • PHYS 515 Thermal and Statistical Physics
  • PHYS 560 Stellar Evolution

Plant Engineering (also see Process Engineering, Power Engineering, Applied Thermal Sciences, Stress Analysis)

  • ME 413 Noise Control
  • ME 518 Analysis of Thermal Systems
  • CE 520 Construction Project Control Systems
  • IE 343 Engineering Economics
  • IE 556 Job Design
  • IE 558 Safety Engineering

Power Engineering

  • ME 430 Power Engineering
  • ME 433 Principles of Turbomachinery
  • ME 518 Analysis of Thermal Systems
  • ECE 321 Electromechanical Motion Devices
  • ECE 432 Elements of Power System Engineering
  • ECE 532 Computational Methods for Power System Analysis
  • NUCL 402 Engineering of Nuclear Power Systems

Pre-Medical

  • BIOL 110 Fundamentals of Biology I
  • BIOL 111 Fundamentals of Biology II
  • BIOL 131-132 Biology II: Development, Structure, and Function of Organisms
  • BIOL 201 Human Anatomy and Physiology
  • BIOL 202 Human Anatomy and Physiology
  • BIOL 203 Human Anatomy and Physiology
  • BIOL 231-232 Biology III: Cell Structure and Function
  • BIOL 241-242 Biology IV: Genetics and Molecular Biology
  • CHM 255 Organic Chemistry
  • CHM 256 Organic Chemistry
  • CHM 261 Organic Chemistry

Process Engineering

  • ABE 555 Biological and Food Processing Unit Operations
  • ABE 556 Biological and Food Process Design
  • ABE 580 Process Engineering of Renewable Resources

Propulsion

  • ME 433 Principles of Turbomachinery
  • ME 434 Gas Turbines for Power and Propulsion
  • ME 510 Gas Dynamics
  • ME 533 Turbomachinery II
  • ME 538 Air Breathing Propulsion
  • AAE 339 Aerospace Propulsion
  • AAE 372 Jet Propulsion Power Plants
  • AAE 439 Rocket Propulsion
  • AAE 539 Advanced Rocket Propulsion

Robotics (also see Control Systems, Dynamics)

  • ME 572 Analysis and Design of Robotic Manipulators
  • ME 588 Mechatronics
  • ECE 321 Electromechanical Motion Devices
  • ECE 569 Introduction to Robotic Systems
  • IE 574 Industrial Robotics and Flexible Assembly

Software Engineering for Manufacturing Automation

  • ME 586 Microprocessors in Electromechanical Systems
  • CS 307 Software Engineering I
  • CS 565 Programming Languages
  • ECE 362 Microprocessors Systems and Interfacing
  • ECE373 Numerical Methods for Engineers
  • ECE 562 Artificial Intelligence
  • IE 559 Cognitive Engineering of Interactive Software

Special Topics/Research (*Must have approval from Undergraduate Office prior to registering for any special topics course)

  • CE 497 Civil Engineering Projects*
  • ME 497 Mechanical Engineering Projects*
  • ME 597 Advanced Mechanical Engineering Projects*
  • AAE 490 Special Problems in Aero Engineering*
  • EEE 495 Environmental and Ecological Engineering Projects*
  • EEE 595 Environmental and Ecological Engineering Projects*
  • IE 490 Special Topics in IE*

Statistics

  • STAT 350 Introduction to Statistics
  • STAT 416 Probability
  • STAT 417 Statistical Theory
  • STAT 512 Applied Regression Analysis
  • STAT 513 Statistical Quality Control
  • STAT 514 Design of Experiments

Stress Analysis (also see Materials, Structures, Vibrations)

  • ME 489 Finite Element Analysis
  • ME 582 Thermal Stress Analysis
  • AAE 453 Matrix Methods in Aerospace Structures
  • AAE 547 Experimental Stress Analysis
  • AAE 553 Elasticity in Aerospace Engineering
  • AAE 558 Finite Element Methods in Aerospace Structures
  • CE 595 Finite Elements in Elasticity

Structures (also see Materials, Stress Analysis, Vibrations)

  • ME 489 Finite Element Analysis
  • AAE 352 Structural Analysis
  • AAE 453 Matrix Methods in Aerospace Structures
  • AAE 556 Aeroelasticity
  • AAE 558 Finite Element Methods in Aerospace Structures
  • CE 371 Structural Analysis I
  • CE 474 Structural Analysis II
  • CE 570 Advanced Structural Mechanics
  • CE 573 Structural Dynamics

Thermodynamics (also see Applied Thermal Sciences, Combustion, Power Engineering)

  • ME 500 Advanced Thermodynamics
  • ME 501 Statistical Thermodynamics
  • AAE 519 Hypersonic Aerothermodynamics
  • CE 412 Building Envelope Design and Thermal Loads
  • CHE 205 Chemical Engineering Calculations
  • CHM 373 Physical Chemistry
  • PHYS 415 Heat and Thermodynamics
  • PHYS 417 Thermal and Statistical Physics
  • PHYS 515 Thermodynamics

Turbomachinery

  • ME 433 Principles of Turbomachinery
  • ME 434 Gas Turbines for Power and Propulsion
  • ME 533 Turbomachinery II
  • ME 538 Air Breathing Propulsion
  • AAE 372 Jet Propulsion Power Plants

Vibrations

  • ME 513 Engineering Acoustics
  • ME 563 Mechanical Vibrations
  • ME 575 Theory and Design of Control Systems
  • ME 580 Nonlinear Engineering Systems
  • AAE 340 Dynamics and Vibrations
  • AAE 556 Aeroelasticity
  • CE 573 Structural Dynamics

Comprehensive List of Technical Electives

AAE 251 Introduction to Aerospace Design
AAE 301 Signal Analysis for Aerospace Engineering
AAE 334 Aerodynamics
AAE 338 Thermal Sciences
AAE 339 Aerospace Propulsion
AAE 340 Dynamics and Vibrations
AAE 35103 Aerospace Systems Design
AAE 352 Structural Analysis
AAE 361 Introduction to Random Variables in Engineering
AAE 364 Control System Analysis
AAE 372 Jet Propulsion Power Plants
AAE 412 Introduction to Computational Fluid Dynamics
AAE 416 Viscous Flows
AAE 421 Flight Dynamics and Control
AAE 439 Rocket Propulsion
AAE 450 Spacecraft Design
AAE 451 Aircraft Design
AAE 453 Matrix Methods in Aerospace Structures
AAE 490 Special Problems in Aero Engineering* Must have approval from Undergraduate Office prior to registering for course
AAE 512 Computational Aerodynamics
AAE 514 Intermediate Aerodynamics
AAE 515 Rotorcraft Aerodynamics
AAE 517 Unsteady Aerodynamics
AAE 519 Hypersonic Aerothermodynamics
AAE 520 Experimental Aerodynamics
AAE 532 Orbit Mechanics
AAE 539 Advanced Rocket Propulsion
AAE 547 Experimental Stress Analysis
AAE 550 Multidisciplinary Design Optimization
AAE 553 Elasticity in Aerospace Engineering
AAE 554 Fatigue of Structures and Materials
AAE 555 Mechanics of Composite Materials
AAE 556 Aeroelasticity
AAE 558 Finite Element Methods in Aerospace Structures
AAE 564 Systems Analysis and Synthesis
ABE 330 Design of Machine Components
ABE 336 All-Terrain Vehicle Design
ABE 435 Hydraulic Control Systems for Mobile Equipment
ABE 450 Finite Element Method in Design and Optimization
ABE 460 Sensors and process Control
ABE 501 Welding Engineering
ABE 545 Design of Off-Highway Vehicles
ABE 555 Biological and Food Processing Unit Operations
ABE 556 Biological and Food Process Design
ABE 580 Process Engineering of Renewable Resources
ASM 345 Power Units and Power Trains
ASTR 363 The Solar System
ASTR 364 Stars and Galaxies
ASTR 370 Cosmology
BIOL 110 Fundamentals of Biology I
BIOL 111 Fundamentals of Biology II
BIOL 121-122 Biology I: Diversity, Ecology, and Behavior
BIOL 131-132 Biology II: Development, Structure, and Function of Organisms
BIOL 201 Human Anatomy and Physiology
BIOL 202 Human Anatomy and Physiology
BIOL 203 Human Anatomy and Physiology
BIOL 230 The Biology of the Living Cel
BIOL 231-232 Biology II: Cell Structure and Function
BIOL 241-242 Biology IV: Genetics and Molecular Biology
BIOL 301 Human Design: Anatomy and Physiology
BIOL 302 Human Design: Anatomy and Physiology
BIOL 585 Ecology
BME 201 Biomolecules: Structure, Function, and Engineering Applications
BME 204 Biomechanics of Hard and Soft Tissues
BME 540 Biomechanics
BME 551 Tissue Engineering
CE 222 Lifecycle Engineering and Management of Constructed Facilities
CE 311 Architectural Engineering
CE 322 Introduction to Construction Engineering
CE 32201 Project Control and Life Cycle Execution of Constructed Facilities
CE 333 Civil Engineering Materials
CE 340 Hydraulics
CE/EEE 350 Introduction to Environmental and Ecological Engineering
CE 355 Engineering Environmental Sustainability
CE 361 Transportation Engineering
CE 371 Structural Analysis I
CE 413 Building Envelope Design and Thermal Loads
CE 414 Building Mechanical and Electrical System Design
CE 418 Hydraulics Engineering
CE 424 Human Resource Management in Construction
CE 426 Construction Cost Control Concepts
CE 440 Urban Hydraulics
CE 442 Introduction to Hydrology
CE/EEE 456 Water and Wastewater Treatment
CE 457 Air Pollution Control and Design
CE 463 Highway Transportation Characteristics
CE 470 Structural Steele Design
CE 473 Reinforced Concrete Design
CE 474 Structural Analysis II
CE 479 Design of Building Components and Systems
CE 485 Environmental Law and Public Policy
CE 497 Civil Engineering Projects*
CE 513 Lighting of Buildings
CE 51401 Building Controls
CE 51501 Building Energy Audits
CE 520 Construction Project Control Systems
CE 524 Legal Aspects in Engineering Practice
CE 540 Open Channel Hydraulics
CE 542 Hydrology
CE 557 Air Quality Management
CE 560 Public Mass Transportation
CE 563 Airport Design
CE 570 Advanced Structural Mechanics
CE 573 Structural Dynamics
CE 595 Finite Elements in Elasticity
CHE 205 Chemical Engineering Calculations
CHE 461 Biomedical Engineering
CHM 255 Organic Chemistry
CHM 25501 Organic Chemistry Lab
CHM 256 Organic Chemistry
CHM 25601 Organic Chemistry Lab
CHM 261 Organic Chemistry
CHM 373 Physical Chemistry
CNIT 280 Systems Analysis and Design Methods
CNIT 315 Systems Programming
CNIT 320 Policy Regulation and Globalization in Information Technology
CNIT 325 Object-Oriented Application Development
CNIT 480 Managing Information Technology Projects
CNIT 372 Database Programming
CNIT 392 Enterprise Data Managment
CS 240 Programming in C
CS 250 Computer Architecture
CS 251 Data Structures and Algorithms
CS 252 Systems Programming
CS 307 Software Engineering I
CS 314 Numerical Methods
CS 334 Fundamentals of Computer Graphics
CS 352 Compilers: Principles and Practice
CS 354 Operating Systems
CS 381 Introduction to the Analysis of Algorithms
CS 414 Numerical Methods
CS 415 Computational Methods for Differential Equations
CS 471 Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
CS 514 Numerical Analysis
CS 515 Numerical Analysis of Linear Systems
CS 565 Programming Languages
EAPS 403 Physical Oceanography
EAPS 421 Atmospheric Thermodynamics
EAPS 422 Atmospheric Dynamics I
EAPS 423 Atmospheric Dynamics II
ECE 202 Linear Circuit Analysis II
ECE 255 Introduction to Electronics Analysis and Design
ECE 264 Advanced C Programming
ECE 266 Digital Logic Design
ECE 270 Introduction to Digital System Design
ECE 30010 Introduction to Machine Learning and Pattern Recognition
ECE 301 Signals and Systems
ECE 302 Probabilistic Methods in Electrical Engineering
ECE 311 Electric and Magnetic Fields
ECE 321 Electromechanical Motion Devices
ECE 362 Microprocessor Systems and Interfacing
ECE 365 Introduction to the Design of Digital Computers
ECE 368 Data Structures
ECE 373 Numerical Methods for Engineers
ECE 423 Electromechanical Motion Control
ECE 425 Electric Machines
ECE 432 Elements of Power System Engineering
ECE 433 Power Electronics
ECE 483 Digital Control Systems - Analysis and Design
ECE 532 Computational Methods for Power System Analysis
ECE 554 Electronic Instrumentation and Control Circuits
ECE 562 Artificial Intelligence
ECE 569 Introduction to Robotic Systems
ECON 451 Gaming Theory (may not be used for general education elective credit)
ECON 461 Industrial Organization (may not be used for general education elective credit)
EEE 430 Industrial Ecology and Life Cycle Analysis
EEE 495 Environmental and Ecological Engineering Projects* Must have approval from Undergraduate Office prior to registering for course
EEE 530 LCA: Principles and Applications
EEE 595 Environmental and Ecological Engineering Projects* Must have approval from Undergraduate Office prior to registering for course
ENGL 421 Technical Writing (may not be used for general-education elective credit)
ENTR 310 Marketing and Management for New Ventures
EPCS 301 Jr. Participation in Engineering Projects in Community Service (EPICS) - 1 Credit
EPCS 302 Jr. Participation in Engineering Projects in Community Service (EPICS) - 2 Credits
EPCS 401 Sr. Participation in Engineering Projects in Community Service (EPICS) - 1 Credit
EPCS 402 Sr. Participation in Engineering Projects in Community Service (EPICS) - 2 Credits
FNR 598 Urban Ecology
HSCI 312 Radiation Science Fundamentals
IE 335 Operations Research - Optimization
IE 343 Engineering Economics
IE 370 Manufacturing Processes I (IE 370 and ME 363 cannot both be taken for Technical Elective Credit)
IE 470 Manufacturing Processes II
IE 472 Imagine, Model, Make
IE 490 Special Topics in IE* Must have approval from Undergraduate Office prior to registering for course
IE 530 Quality Control
IE 535 Linear Programming
IE 537 Discrete Optimization Models and Algorithms
IE 556 Job Design
IE 558 Safety Engineering
IE 559 Cognitive Engineering of Interactive Software
IE 570 Manufacturing Process Engineering
IE 574 Industrial Robotics and Flexible Assembly
IE 575 Computer-Aided Manufacturing
IE 577 Human Factors in Engineering
MA 301 Introduction to Proof Through Real Analysis
MA 341 Foundations Through Analysis
MA 351 Elementary Linear Algebra
MA 353 Linear Algebra II with Applications
MA 362 Topics in Vector Calculus
MA 366 Ordinary Differential Equations
MA 375 Introduction to Discrete Mathematics
MA 416 Probability
MA 421 Linear Programming and Optimization Techniques
MA 425 Elements of Complex Analysis
MA 428 Introduction to Fourier Analysis
MA 440 Real Analysis (Honors)
MA 442 Multivariate Analysis (Honors)
MA 450 Algebra (Honors)
MA 453 Elements of Algebra I
MA 454 Galois Theory (Honors)
MA 460 Geometry
MA 462 Elementary Differential Equations
MA 474 Methods of Random Modeling
MA 510 Vector Calculus
MA 511 Linear Algebra
MA 520 Boundary Value Problems of Differential Equations
MA 523 Introduction to Partial Differential Equations
MA 527 Advanced Mathematics for Engineers and Physicists I
ME 363 Principles and Practices of Manufacturing Processes (IE 370 and ME 363 cannot both be taken for Technical Elective Credit)
ME 413 Noise Control
ME 430 Power Engineering
ME 433 Principles of Turbomachinery
ME 434 Gas Turbines for Power and Propulsion
ME 440 Automotive Prime Movers: Green Engines and Clean Fuel
ME 444 Computer Aided Design and Prototyping
ME 455 Vehicle Design and Fabrication
ME 460 Power Engineering
ME 489 Finite Element Analysis
ME 492 Technology and Values
ME 497 Mechanical Engineering Projects* Must have approval from Undergraduate Office prior to registering for course
ME 500 Advanced Thermodynamics
ME 501 Statistical Thermodynamics
ME 503 Micro-and-Nano Scale Energy Transfer Process
ME 505 Intermediate Heat Transfer
ME 506 Two-Phase Flow and Heat Transfer
ME 507 Laser Processing
ME 508 Heat Transfer in Biomedical Systems
ME 509 Intermediate Fluid Mechanics
ME 510 Gas Dynamics
ME 513 Engineering Acoustics
ME 514 Fundamentals of Wind Energy
ME 517 Micro/Nano Scale Physical Processes
ME 518 Analysis of Thermal Systems
ME 522 Indoor Environmental Analysis and Design
ME 525 Combustion
ME 526 Spray Applications and Theory
ME 533 Turbomachinery II
ME 538 Air Breathing Propulsion
ME 540 Internal Combustion Engines
ME 553 Product And Process Design
ME 554 Intellectual Property (1 credit)
ME 556 Lubrication, Friction, and Wear
ME 557 Design for Manufacturability
ME 559 Micromechanics of Materials
ME 562 Advanced Dynamics
ME 563 Mechanical Vibrations
ME 565 Vehicle Dynamics
ME 570 Machine Design
ME 572 Analysis and Design of Robotic Manipulators
ME 575 Theory and Design of Control Systems
ME 576 Computer Control of Manufacturing Processes
ME 577 Human Motion Kinetics
ME 578 Digital Control
ME 579 Digital Signal Processing
ME 580 Nonlinear Engineering Systems
ME 581 Numerical Methods in Mechanical Engineering
ME 582 Thermal Stress Analysis
ME 586 Microprocessors in Electromechanical Systems
ME 587 Engineering Optics
ME 588 Mechatronics
ME 592 Integrated Design of Electro-Mechanical Systems
ME 597 Advanced Mechanical Engineering Projects I* Must have approval from Undergraduate Office prior to registering for course
MFET 300 Applications of Automation in Manufacturing
MGMT 201 Management Accounting I
MGMT 304 Introduction to Financial Management
MGMT 305 Business Statistics
MGMT 306 Management Science
MGMT 310 Financial Management
MGMT 323 Introduction to Market Analysis
MGMT 324 Marketing Management
MGMT 350 Intermediate Accounting I
MGMT 351 Intermediate Accounting II
MGMT 354 Legal Foundations of Business I
MGMT 361 Operations Management
MGMT 382 Management Information Systems
MGMT 44301 Management of Human Resources
MGMT 455 Legal Background of Business I
MGMT 456 Legal Background of Business II
MGMT 488 Data Driven Decisions in Digital Markets
MSE 240 Processing and Properties of Materials
MSE 250 Physical Properties in Engineering Systems
MSE 260 Thermodynamics of Materials
MSE 270 Atomistic Materials Science
MSE 330 Processing and Properties of Materials
MSE 335 Materials Characterization Laboratory
MSE 370 Electrical, Optical, & Magnetic Properties of Materials
MSE 382 Mechanical Response of Materials
MSE 540 High Temperature Alloys
NS 212 Naval Weapon Systems
NS 350 Naval Ship Systems
NUCL 200 Introduction to Nuclear Engineering
NUCL 300 Nuclear Structure of Radiation Interactions
NUCL 310 Introduction to Neutron Physics
NUCL 320 Introduction to Materials for Nuclear Applications
NUCL 402 Engineering of Nuclear Power Plants
NUCL 460 Introduction to Controlled Thermonuclear Fusion
NUCL 470 Fuel Cell Engineering
NUCL 501 Nuclear Engineering Principles
NUCL 504 Nuclear Engineering Experiments
NUCL 510 Nuclear Reactor Theory I
NUCL 560 Introduction to Fusion Technology
OBHR 330 Introduction to Organizational Behavior
OBHR 428 Human Resource Management
PHYS 310 Intermediate Mechanics
PHYS 322 Intermediate Optics
PHYS 330 Intermediate Electricity and Magnetism
PHYS 342 Modern Physics
PHYS 344 Modern Physics
PHYS 360 Quantum Mechanics
PHYS 415 Heat and Thermodynamics
PHYS 417 Thermal and Statistical Physics
PHYS 422 Waves and Oscillations
PHYS 515 Thermal and Statistical Physics
PHYS 560 Stellar Evolution
STAT 350 Introduction to Statistics
STAT 416 Probability
STAT 417 Statistical Theory
STAT 511 Statistical Methods
STAT 512 Applied Regression Analysis
STAT 513 Statistical Quality Control
STAT 514 Design of Experiments
SYS 300 It's A Complex World - Addressing Global Challenges
SYS 350 Systems Theories and Approaches

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Gen Eds (2018 and before)

The Purdue University School of Mechanical Engineering curriculum includes a strong component in General Education to provide students an integrated and well-rounded program in the humanities, fine arts, and social sciences. Following completion of the required freshman year courses in written communications (ENGL 106 or other approved option) and oral communications (COM 114 or other approved option), each student, with the assistance of an academic advisor, selects six three-credit hour courses to satisfy the General Education component of the ME curriculum.

Program Requirements

  1. Credit Requirements - A minimum of 18 credit hours in approved humanities and social sciences selectives are required. (A list of preapproved courses is appended below).
  2. Required Selectives - Of the 18 credit hours total, 6 credit hours must satisfy the following required selective categories.
  3. Depth and Breadth Requirements – Within the 18 credit hours, both depth and breadth must be demonstrated.
    • Depth – A minimum of 6 credit hours must be taken in at least one department. This insures depth in at least one department.
    • Breadth – No more that 12 credit hours can be taken in one department. This insures exposure to at least two different departments.
  4. Upper Level Requirement - [Students starting in the School of Mechanical Engineering during the Spring 2017 semester or later] – At least 6 credit hours must come from Upper Level courses. Upper Level courses are considered to be at the 300 level or above or lower-division courses with a required prerequisite in the same department.
  5. Foreign Language Requirement – If a foreign language course is used to satisfy part of the requirements, at least 6 credit hours must be taken in the same language (e.g., to receive credit for SPAN 101 you must complete SPAN 102). Also, credit is not allowed for language courses in the student's native tongue(s), although literature, culture, drama and related courses are allowed.
  6. Integrated Program - To encourage an integrated program, no more than 6 credit hours of general education selectives can be taken in one semester.
  7. Consideration of Exceptions - The appended list of preapproved general education selectives, while extensive, is not exhaustive. To have an unlisted course considered for approval, a written request should be submitted to Professor Jim Jones: jonesjd@purdue.edu.

Selection of a suitable set of humanities and/or social science courses presents some students with a challenge. It is difficult to select 6 courses from among several hundred; a frequently used method is to pick a course which has a reputation for being easy, requiring minimal work, and guaranteeing a high grade. Selecting approximately 15 percent of the total credits required for graduation by this method is not wise. The guidelines listed below are intended to assist in planning an effective General Education program:

  1. Explore Areas of Interest - You should explore different areas in the humanities, fine arts, and social sciences.
  2. Develop a Coherent Program - The program should have a unified framework and constitute a coherent educational experience. You may want to consider getting a minor in one of the departments listed below. If you are interested in a minor, please see the offering department for details of the requirements.
  3. Non-Approved Subjects - Courses treating subjects such as accounting, management, personnel administration, band, and ROTC may be of value to mechanical engineering students but most do not fulfill the purpose of the General Education program.
  4. Grade Options - The pass/not pass option may not be used for any courses required for graduation. All courses counted toward any graduation requirement must be taken for a grade. However, any extra courses not being utilized for graduation may be taken pass/not pass.

PREAPPROVED GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES

Notes:

Introductory courses have an asterisk, Upper Level courses do not have an asterisk.

Appropriate 500 level courses may also be approved by the student’s advisor.

 

Aerospace Studies (AFT): 230*, 351, 361, 471

African American Studies (AAS): 271*, 277*, all 300+ level courses

Agricultural Economics (AGEC):  220, 250*, 340, 406, 410, 450

American Sign Language (ASL): 101*, 102, 201, 202, 280*

American Studies (AMST): 201*, 301

Anthropology (ANTH): 100*, 201*, 203*, 204*, 205*, 210*, 212*, 230*, 235*, 282*, all 300+ level courses

Arabic (ARAB): 101*, 102 111*, 112, 201, 202, 230*, 239*, 280*, 281*, all 300+ level courses

Art and Design (AD): 105*, 106, 113*, 114, 117*, 119*, 125*, 130, 146*, 200, 205, 206, 213, 215, 220*, 226*, 227*, 230, 233*, 235, 236*, 240, 242*, 246, 250, 251*, 255*, 256, 260, 262*, 265*, 266*, 267*, 270*, 271*, 275*, 285, all 300+ courses

Chinese (CHNS): 101*, 102, 201, 202, 241, 280*, 281, 285*, all 300+ level courses

Classics (CLCS): 181*, 23010*, 231*, 232*, 233*, 234*, 235*, 237*, 239*, 280*, all 300+ level courses (CLCS 231, CLCS 237, or CLCS 309 cannot be used as Gen Ed if used for Written Communication Selective)

Communication (COM): 102*, 204, 210, 212, 217, 224, 250, 251, 253, 256, all 300+ level courses (COM 217 cannot be used as Gen Ed if used for Oral Communication Selective)

Consumer Sciences and Retailing (CSR): 327, 331, 342

Dance (DANC): 101*, 102*, 103*, 130*, 140*, 144*, 201*, 202*, 203*, 230*, 240*, 250*, all 300+ level or above courses (note: most DANC courses are 1 or 2 credits)

Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences (EAPS): 301, 320, 375

Educational and Psychological Studies (EDPS): 235*, 300, 315 (EDPS 315 cannot be used as Gen Ed if used for Oral Communication Selective), 316, 317

Economics (ECON): 251*, 252*, 300+ level or above courses except for ECON 451 and 461

English (ENGL): 203*, 205, 227*, 230*, 231*, 232*, 234*, 235*, 237*, 238*, 240*, 241*, 250*, 257*, 258*, 262*, 264*, 266*, 267*, 276*, 279*, 286, all 300+ level or above courses except for ENGL 421 (ENGL 420 and ENGL 421 cannot both be used to satisfy ME degree requirements)

French (FR): 101*, 102, 112, 201, 202, 212, 241, all 300+ courses

General Studies (GS): 100*, 101*

German (GER): 101*, 102, 112, 201, 202, 212, 223, 224, 230*, 241, 280*, all 300+ level courses

Greek (GREK): 101*, 102, 201, 202, all 300+ level courses

Hebrew (HEBR): 101*, 102, 121*, 122, 201, 202, 221, 222, 284*, all 300+ level courses

History (HIST): 103*, 104*, 105*, 151*, 152*, 201*, 210*, 228*, 229*, 238*, 239*, 240*, 241*, 243*, 245*, 246*, 271*, 272*, all 300+ level courses

Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS): 201*, 210*, all 300+ level courses

Italian (ITAL): 101*, 102, 105*, 201, 202, 205, 212, 231*, 281*, all 300+ or higher courses

Japanese (JPNS): 101*, 102, 201, 202, 241, 280*, all 300+ or higher courses

Jewish Studies (JWST): 330

Latin (LATN): 101*, 102, 201, 202, all 300+ or higher courses

Linguistics (LING): 201*

Music History/Theory (MUSC): 250*, 261*, all 300+ or higher courses

Naval Science (NS): 213*, 214*, 413, 440

Organizational Leadership (OLS): 274*, 284*, 386

Philosophy (PHIL): 110*, 111*, 114*, 120*, 150*, 206*, 207*, 219*, 223*, 225*, 230*, 231*, 240*, 242*, 260*, 270*, 275*, 280*, 290*, 293*, all 300+ above courses (PHIL 260 cannot be used as Gen Ed if used for Written Communication Selective)

Political Science (POL): 101*, 120*, 130*, 141*, 222*, 223*, 229*, 230*, 231*, 235*, 237*, all 300+ level courses

Portuguese (PTGS): 101*, 102, 105*, 201, 202, all 300+ level courses

Psychology (PSY): 120*, 200, 201, 222, 235, 239, 240, 244, 272, 292, +300 level courses

Religious Studies (REL): 200*, 201*, 203*, 204*, 230*, 231*, 235*, 300+ level courses

Russian (RUSS): 101*, 102, 111*, 112, 201, 202, 211, 212, 300+ level courses

Sociology (SOC): 100*, 220*, 275*, all 300+ level courses

Spanish (SPAN):  101*, 102, 112*, 201, 202, 212, 235, 241, 280, all 300+ level or above courses (SPAN 330 cannot be used as Gen Ed if used for Written Communication Selective)T

Technology Leadership & Innovation (TLI): 152*, 213*, 253*, 254* 253* (both 213 and 253 are considered equivalent to OLS 284)

Theatre (THTR):  133*, 15001*, 15002*, 15003*, 160*, 161*, 162*, 201*, 213*, 233*, 235*, 253*, 256*, 263*, 270*, 290*, all 300+ level or above courses

Women's Gender and Sexuality Studies (WGSS):  280*, 281*, 282*, all 300+ level or above courses

 

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