2013-2014 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog (without addenda)

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2013-2014 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog (without addenda) [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Mechanical Engineering with Aerospace Minor, B.S.

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Typical Course of Study for the Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering with Concentration in Aerospace Engineering

Freshman Year

Fall Semester: 16 Credits

EG 1001 Engineering and Technology Forum 1 Credits
EG 1003 Introduction to Engineering and Design 3 Credits
MA 1024 Calculus I 4 Credits
CM 1004 General Chemistry for Engineers 4 Credits
EXPOS-UA 1 Writing the Essay 4 Credits

Spring Semester: 16 Credits

MA 1124 Calculus II 4 Credits
PH 1013 Mechanics 3 Credits
ME 1012 Introduction to Mechanical Engineering 2 Credits
CS 1133 Engineering Problem Solving and Programming 3 Credits
EXPOS-UA 2 The Advanced College Essay 4 Credits

Sophomore Year

Fall Semester: 17.5 Credits

MA 2012 Elements of Linear Algebra I 2 Credits (½ semester)
MA 2132 Ordinary Differential Equations 2 Credits (½ semester)
PH 2023 Electricity, Magnetism and Fluids 3 Credits
PH 2021 Introductory Physics Laboratory I 0.5 Credits
MT 2811 Materials Science Laboratory 1 Credits
MT 2813 Introduction to Materials Science 3 Credits
ME 2112 Computer Aided Design 2 Credits
Humanities and Social Sciences Elective 4 Credits ¹

Spring Semester: 15.5 Credits

MA 2112 Multivariable Calculus A 2 Credits (½ semester)
MA 2122 Multivariable Calculus B 2 Credits (½ semester)
MA-UY 2224 Data Analysis 4 Credits
ME 2211 Statics Laboratory 1 Credits
ME 2213 Statics 3 Credits
PH 2031 Introductory Physics Laboratory II 0.5 Credits
PH 2033 Waves, Optics and Thermodynamics 3 Credits

Junior Year

Fall Semester: 18 Credits

ME 3333 Thermodynamics 3 Credits
ME 3211 Mechanics of Materials Laboratory 1 Credits
ME 3213 Mechanics of Materials 3 Credits
ME 3511 Measurement Systems Laboratory 1 Credits
ME 3513 Measurement Systems 3 Credits
ME 3223 Dynamics 3 Credits
Humanities and Social Sciences Elective 4 Credits ¹

Spring Semester: 15 Credits

ME 3233 Machine Design 3 Credits
ME 3311 Fluid Mechanics Laboratory 1 Credits
ME 3313 Fluid Mechanics 3 Credits
ME 3411 Automatic Control Laboratory 1 Credits
ME 3413 Automatic Control 3 Credits
Humanities and Social Sciences Elective 4 Credits ¹

Senior Year

Fall Semester: 16 Credits

ME 4112 Senior Design I 2 Credits
ME 4214 Finite Element Modeling, Design and Analysis 4 Credits
ME 4311 Heat Transfer Laboratory 1 Credits
ME 4313 Heat Transfer 3 Credits
AE 4603 Compressible Flow 3 Credits
AE 4653 Aircraft Flight Mechanics 3 Credits

Spring Semester: 16 Credits

ME 4113 Senior Design II 3 Credits
AE 4613 Aerodynamics 3 Credits
AE 4633 Aerospace Propulsion 3 Credits
Free Elective 3 Credits ²
Humanities and Social Sciences Elective 4 Credits ¹

Total credits required for the degree: 130 Credits

Footnotes

¹ Humanities and Social Sciences Electives are classes that must begin with one of the following prefixes: AH, AN, EC, EN, HI, MU, PL, PS, CAM, STS, SEG, URB. At least one of these courses must be Level 3 or Level 4 (3xxx or 4xxx). At least one of these courses must be writing intensive (xxxxW).

² A free elective is any course in any department of the University for which the stuent has the prerequisites.