ME GUIDESHEET 2023-24 | Thomas J. Watson College of Engineering and Applied Science

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These suggested course tracks are based on undergraduate requirements from the class entering in the 2023-24 academic year. These are only suggestions, refer to the University Bulletin for the official requirements for each major.

For archived requirements refer to the University Bulletin Archives. Select the desired year, then click Link to Resource under the heading View Online.

For more information on graduate-level requirements go here.

Take note of Pre- or Co-requisites.

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Year 1

Engineering Design Division: The first year is common to all engineering majors.

Fall

EDD 103 - Engineering Communications I

Develops student's critical thinking skills through the completion of two team-based projects. Emphasis is on teaming skills, critical reading, technical writing, oral presentation skills, project management and professionalism. A technical report and two professional presentations are required. Corequisite: EDD 111 (linked). Offered in the Fall semester. 2 credits. Levels: Undergraduate
EDD 111 - Intro to Engineering Design

First course in a two-semester integrated introduction to the engineering profession. Emphasizes engineering problem-solving techniques; introduction to the engineering design process. Includes an introduction to machine shop use, engineering graphics, circuits, and computer-aided design. This course is assessed a $235 fee upon registration. Fees are refundable only within the first week of classes for students that withdraw and non-refundable thereafter. Corequisite: EDD 103 (linked). Course is offered in the Fall semester. 2 credits. Levels: Undergraduate
CHEM 111 - Chemical Principles

A one-semester introductory course in modern chemistry for potential science and engineering majors. Covers molecular structure and bonding, solids, organic chemistry and polymers, acid/base and redox chemistry, thermodynamics, electrochemistry and kinetics in both lecture and laboratory. Fulfills all requirements met by CHEM 107-108.Credits: 4. Format: 3 hour lecture; 2 hour discussion; 3 hour laboratory per week. Prerequisite: high school chemistry. Not open to students who have credit for CHEM 107 or CHEM 108 or CHEM 104 or CHEM 105 or CHEM 106. If taken as a part of a pre-health track an additional semester of inorganic chemistry must be taken to fulfill the requirement. Offered in the fall semesters only. Course fee applies. Refer to the Schedule of Classes. Levels: Graduate, Undergraduate
MATH 224 - Differential Calculus
MATH 225 - Integral Calculus

General Education Elective (G, D, A, N, H)

Spring

EDD 104 - Engineering Communications II

This class builds on the skills introduced in EDD 103. Critical reading, engineering research, and writing through a Conceptual team-based project is emphasized. Two formal presentations, two research papers using APA documentation style and a technical report are required. Prerequisite: EDD 103, EDD 111. Corequisite: EDD 112 (Linked). Offered in the Spring semester. 2 credits. Levels: Undergraduate
EDD 112 - Intro to Engineering Analysis

The conclusion of a two-semester introduction to the practice of engineering. Content is primarily focused on the application of mathematics in engineering. Content is reinforced in the EDD 104 engineering design projects. Course fee applies. Refer to the Schedule of Classes. Prerequisite: EDD 103, EDD 111. Corequisite: EDD 104 (linked). Course is offered in the Spring semester. 2 credits. Levels: Undergraduate
MATH 226 - Integration Tech & Application

This is a 2-credit course covering the calculus of transcendental & inverse functions, L’Hospital’s Rule, integral techniques, improper integrals, calculus of parametric curves, and polar coordinates. Prerequisites: Math 225 with a grade of at least a C- or consent of instructor. 2 credits. Levels: Undergraduate
MATH 227 - Infinite Series
PHYS 131 - Gen. Physics I(Calculus Based)

A calculus based introduction to the basic concepts underlying physical phenomena, including kinematics, dynamics, energy, momentum, forces found in nature, rotational motion, angular momentum, simple harmonic motion, fluids, thermodynamics and kinetic theory. Lectures, discussion, demonstration, and laboratory. Pre or Co-requisites: high school trigonometry and algebra; AP calculus or MATH 224/225. Offered spring semester. 4 credits. Levels: Graduate, Undergraduate

General Education Elective (G, D, A, N, H)

Year 2 - Foundational Math, Science, and Engineering Courses

Fall

ME 212 - ME Programming
ME 273 - Statics

Equilibrium of particles and rigid bodies, equivalent force system, free-body diagrams, centroid of areas, mass moment of inertia, truss analysis, friction. Must be completed with a grade of C- or better to satisfy ME program requirements. Prerequisite: PHYS 131. Offered in the Fall and Spring semesters and the Summer session. 3 credits Levels: Graduate, Undergraduate
MATH 323 - Calculus III
PHYS 132 - Gen.Physics II(Calculus Based)

General Education Elective (G, D, A, N, H)

ME 273 must be completed with a C- or better to satisfy prerequisites.

Spring

MATH 324 - ODE's for Scientists/Engineers

Introduction to ordinary differential equations. Topics include first order equations (separable, linear, homogeneous, exact, substitutions); linear second order equations (method of undetermined coefficients, variation of parameters); applications (oscillations and resonance, circuits); Laplace transform; power series solutions. Only one of MATH 324 and MATH 371 can be counted towards Math minor. Prerequisites: C- or better in MATH 227 or MATH 230. Every semester. 4 credits. Levels: Undergraduate
ME 211 - Intro to Solid Mechanics

Basic principles of stress and strain of structural members subject to axial, shearing, bending, torsion and combined loads. Mechanical properties of engineering materials. Shear and moment diagrams. Deflection of beams. Must be completed with a grade of C- or better to satisfy ME program requirements. Prerequisite: ME 273 with a grade of C- or better. Offered in the Spring semester and the Summer session. 3 credits Levels: Undergraduate
ME 274 - Dynamics

Kinematics and kinetics of particles; kinematics and kinetics of rigid bodies (plane motion). Energy and momentum methods. Must be completed with a grade of C- or better to satisfy ME program requirements. Prerequisite: ME 273 with a grade of C- or better. Offered in the Spring semester and the Summer session. 3 credits Levels: Undergraduate
EECE 260 - Electric Circuits

Units and definitions. Ohm's Law and Kirchhoff's Laws. Analysis of resistive circuits. Circuit analysis using: Nodal and mesh methods, Norton and Thevenin theorems, and voltage divider. Transient and sinusoidal steady-state response of circuits containing resistors, capacitors, and inductors. Laboratory exercises. Prerequisite: PHYS 132. Offered every spring semester. 4 credits. Course fee applies. Refer to the Schedule of Classes. Levels: Undergraduate

Body/Wellness

ME 211 & 274 must be completed with a C- or better to satisfy prerequisites.

Years 3 and 4 - Advanced Mechanical Engineering Core Courses

ME 302 - Engineering Analysis
ME 303 - Eng Computational Methods

Application of computational methods to solve engineering and scientific problems. Topics covered include numerical methods (curve fitting, solution of linear and nonlinear equations, integration, ordinary and partial differential equations), graphical visualization and statistical analysis using MATLAB. Prerequisites: ME 212 and ME 302. Offered in the Spring semester and the Summer session. 3 credits Levels: Undergraduate
ME 331 - Thermodynamics

Properties of pure substances. Concepts of work and heat, fundamental laws of thermodynamics; closed and open systems. Entropy and entropy production. Basic gas and vapor cycles, basic refrigeration cycles. Prerequisites: PHYS 131. Offered in the Fall semester and in the Summer session. 3 credits Levels: Undergraduate
ME 351 - Fluid Mechanics

Hydrostatics, kinematics, pipe flow, momentum and energy relations. Bernoulli equation. Real fluid phenomena, laminar and turbulent motion, boundary layer, lift and drag. Prerequisites: ME 274 with a grade of C- or better and ME 302. Offered in the Spring semester and in the Summer session. 3 credits Levels: Undergraduate
ME 362 - Science of Engr. Materials

Introduction to the structures and structure-related properties of engineering materials: metals, ceramics, and polymers. Physical properties of matter. Prerequisites: CHEM 111 and PHYS 132, Prerequisite that can be taken concurrently: ME 363. Offered in the Fall semester. 3 credits Levels: Undergraduate
ME 363 - Engineering Materials Lab
ME 381 - Computer Aided Engr

Fundamentals of computer-aided design, modeling, analysis and optimization. Introduction to finite element method and use of standard packages for design problems. Mechanism simulation. Includes laboratory section. Prerequisite: ME 211 with a grade of C- or better, Prerequisite that can be taken concurrently: ME 212. Offered in the Fall semester. 3 credits Levels: Undergraduate
ME 391 - Measmnt & Instrumentation

Modular laboratory course in which the topics of thermodynamics, fluids, heat transfer, vibrations, and solid mechanics are the subjects for the experimental modules. Includes laboratory. Prerequisite: ME 211 with a grade of C- or better, ME 212, and EECE 260. Offered in the Fall and the Spring semesters. 3 credits Levels: Undergraduate
ME 392 - Mechanical Engineering Design

Application of fundamental principles of mechanics and strength of materials to mechanical engineering design problems. Topics include fatigue, stress concentrations, and failure theories. Decision making and engineering judgment for open-ended problems are emphasized. Prerequisites: ME 362 and ME 381. Offered in the Spring semester. 3 credits Levels: Undergraduate
ME 421 - Mechanical Vibrations

Free vibration of mechanical systems, damping, forced harmonic vibration, support motion, vibration isolation, response due to arbitrary excitation, systems with multiple degrees of freedom, normal modes, free and forced vibrations, vibration absorber, application of matrix methods, numerical techniques, computer applications. Prerequisites: ME 274 with a grade of C- or better and ME 302. Offered in the Spring semester and the summer session. 3 credits Levels: Undergraduate
ME 424 - Control Sys in Mechanical Engr

Introduction to classical and modern control systems as they relate to mechanical engineering. Modeling, analysis and design of control systems. State space techniques are introduced. Prerequisite: ME 303, Prerequisite that can be taken concurrently: ME 421. Offered in the Fall semester and the summer session. 3 credits Levels: Undergraduate
ME 441 - Heat Transfer

Introduction to fundamentals of heat transfer. Topics in conduction, forced and free convection, mixed modes (e.g., extended surfaces), heat exchangers, radiation. Development and use of analytic and empirical expressions in terms of dimensionless parameters. Prerequisites: ME 331 and ME 351. Offered in the Fall semester. 3 credits Levels: Undergraduate
ME 491 - Mechanical Engineering Lab

Conduct experiments in the core areas of mechanical engineering. There will be lectures and online modules to provide background and theory to accompany the experiments that cover complex mechanical systems. Topics will include controls, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics and dynamical systems. The course will also involve report writing and team building. Prerequisite: ME 391. Prerequisites that can be taken concurrently: ME 421, ME 424 and ME 441. Offered in the Fall and Spring semesters. 3 credits Levels: Undergraduate
ME 493 - Senior Project I

Group project emphasizing definition and planning for solution of an industrial problem. Achievement of prototype or interim design in preparation for final design or product/process realization in ME 494. Course fee applies. Refer to the Schedule of Classes. Prerequisite: ME 392. Prerequisites that can be taken concurrently: ME 421, ME 424 and ME 441. Co-requisite: ME 498. Offered in the Fall semester. 2 credits Levels: Undergraduate
ME 498 - Senior Project I lab
ME 494 - Senior Project II

Coordination of group project with unique industrial problem. Analysis, design, experimentation may be brought to bear on solution. Realization of results from final design of product or process with critical evaluation by judging panel. Course fee applies. Refer to the Schedule of Classes. Prerequisite: ME 391 and ME 493. Corequisite: ME 499. Offered in the Spring semester. 2 credits Levels: Undergraduate
ME 499 - Senior Project II lab

ME 331 Thermodynamics can be taken in Year 2

ME 381, ME 391, ME 424, ME 491, ME 493, and ME 498 have some prerequistes that can be taken concurrently

Years 3 and 4 - General Education, Technical & Mechanical Engineering Electives

2 additional General Education electives (G, D, A, N, H) – 4 credits each
2 Technical Electives – minimum 3 credits each
2 Mechanical Engineering electives (400-level or above, non-required courses) – 3 credits each

Please see the ME Tech Elective Requirements document.