Bachelor of Science with a Major in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Option

Mechanical engineering encompasses a vast range of industrial activities. Mechanical engineers conceive, plan, design, and direct the manufacture, distribution, and operation of complex systems. Applications include aerospace, energy conversion, computer-aided design and manufacturing, power and propulsion systems, robotics, and control systems. The bachelor of science with a major in mechanical engineering, aerospace option degree program prepares students to work in the aerospace industry or to pursue graduate study in aerospace engineering. It provides a strong foundation in aerodynamics, airplane performance, propulsion, aerospace structures, orbital mechanics, spacecraft dynamics, and aircraft and spacecraft design. The mechanical engineering (ME) program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET.

Double major

SEAS and non-SEAS students interested in pursuing the BS in mechanical engineering as a double major should see Double Major under SEAS Regulations in this Bulletin.

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² To satisfy the SEAS humanities and social science requirement, all mechanical engineering students must take one (1) humanities course and two (2) social sciences courses from the University General Education Requirement; PHIL 2135; and two (2) additional humanities, social science, or non-technical courses from the MAE Department’s pre-approved list of electives. Each course selected to satisfy this requirement must be taken for at least 3 credits. NOTE: Students in the patent law concentration must take MAE 2170 in lieu of one of the additional humanities or social science or non-technical course.

³ Space: Students take MAE 3145 in the fifth semester and MAE 6249 in the eighth semester.  

Aero: Students take MAE 4163 in the seventh semester and MAE 6247 in the eighth semester.

⁴ All technical electives must be approved by the undergraduate advisor. On a case-by-case basis, technical electives may be chosen from other departments if approved by both the undergraduate advisor and the department chair. Technical electives are chosen from MAE courses in the 3000, 4000, and 6000 series, excluding: MAE 3171, MAE 4172, MAE 6298, MAE 6998, and MAE 6999.

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