B.S. in Mechanical Engineering
The Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering prepares students for engineering careers in fields such as aerospace, robotics, energy, automotive, biomedical, and manufacturing.
The Daytona Beach Campus provides students with a strong foundation in mechanical systems with extensive hands-on experience in our engineering labs. Students pursuing a Mechanical Engineering degree must complete one of four different tracks: Biomedical Systems, Energy Systems, High-Performance Vehicles, and Robotics and Autonomous Systems. The Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET , under the commission’s General Criteria and Program Criteria for Mechanical and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.
The Prescott Campus provides a solid foundation in basic engineering that enables students to explore advances in mechanical engineering, ranging from the small world of nanotechnology and micro-electromechanical systems to the vastness of space systems. Students will focus on a wide variety of automated machines, design propulsion systems like jet engines and rocket motors, or develop new energy conversion and storage systems. Students pursuing a Mechanical Engineering degree must complete one of three different tracks: Robotics, Propulsion Systems, and Energy Systems. The Mechanical Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET , under the commission’s General Criteria and Program Criteria for Mechanical and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.
The Worldwide Campus provides students with a strong foundation in the design and analysis of mechanical systems, preparing students to tackle complex engineering challenges in aerospace, energy, robotics, and advanced manufacturing. Through flexible online coursework supported by experienced faculty, students will explore subjects like robotics, energy systems, and aerospace applications. The program emphasizes real-world problem-solving and practical design skills, providing students with the knowledge and hands-on experience necessary to excel in a variety of technical engineering careers. Students pursuing a Mechanical Engineering degree must complete the Robotics track.
Program-Level Student Learning Outcomes
Students will:
Have an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences. Have an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives. Have an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors. Have an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics. Have an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts. Have an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions. Have an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.
Daytona Beach Program Requirements
42 52 29 6 Total Credits 129
Program Details The Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering program requires successful completion of a minimum of 129 semester hours. The program may be completed in eight regular semesters, assuming appropriate background and full-time enrollment. Students pursuing this undergraduate degree must earn a minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 2.00 for all work completed at the University.
General Education Requirements 9 English Composition Technical Communication Speech Advanced Technical Communication Iand Advanced Technical Communication II 3 3 Engineering Economics 3 3 3 Introduction to Computing for Engineers 8 Calculus and Analytical Geometry I Calculus and Analytical Geometry II 10 General Chemistry I General Chemistry for Engineering Physics with Calculus Iand Physics with Calculus II and General Chemistry I Laboratory Introduction to Linear and Abstract Algebraand Physics with Calculus I and II Total Credits 42
Core Requirements Area of Concentration Biomedical Systems COIN 396 Co-Operative Education 3 or AFAS 402 National Security/Commissioning Preparation II or MILS 402 The Army Officer II or NSCI 402 Naval Leadership and Ethics or MECH 496 Engineering Practice and Entrepreneurship ESCI 324 Measurements and Instrumentation 2 ESCI 324L Measurements and Instrumentation Laboratory 1 MECH 307 Modeling and Simulation of Complex Engineering Problems 2 MECH 307L Modeling and Simulation of Complex Engineering Problems Laboratory 1 MECH 330 Fundamentals of Biomechanics 3 MECH 404 Advanced Machine Design 3 MECH 430 Biofluid Mechanics 3 MECH 431 Biosolid Mechanics 3 MECH 438 Biomedical Systems Preliminary Design 4 MECH 439 Biomedical Systems Detail Design 4 Total Credits 29
Energy Systems COIN 396 Co-Operative Education 3 or AFAS 402 National Security/Commissioning Preparation II or MILS 402 The Army Officer II or NSCI 402 Naval Leadership and Ethics or MECH 496 Engineering Practice and Entrepreneurship ESCI 324 Measurements and Instrumentation 2 ESCI 324L Measurements and Instrumentation Laboratory 1 MECH 307 Modeling and Simulation of Complex Engineering Problems 2 MECH 307L Modeling and Simulation of Complex Engineering Problems Laboratory 1 MECH 404 Advanced Machine Design 3 MECH 440 Thermal Power Systems 3 MECH 443 Environment Control and HVAC Systems 3 MECH 445 Sustainable Design 3 MECH 448 Energy Systems Preliminary Design 4 or MECH 468 Propulsion System Preliminary Design MECH 449 Energy Systems Detail Design 4 or MECH 469 Propulsion System Detail Design Total Credits 29
High Performance Vehicles COIN 396 Co-Operative Education 3 or AFAS 402 National Security/Commissioning Preparation II or MILS 402 The Army Officer II or NSCI 402 Naval Leadership and Ethics or MECH 496 Engineering Practice and Entrepreneurship ESCI 324 Measurements and Instrumentation 2 ESCI 324L Measurements and Instrumentation Laboratory 1 MECH 307 Modeling and Simulation of Complex Engineering Problems 2 MECH 307L Modeling and Simulation of Complex Engineering Problems Laboratory 1 MECH 350 Longitudinal and Vertical Vehicle Dynamics 3 MECH 404 Advanced Machine Design 3 MECH 450 Combined Vehicle Dynamics 3 MECH 451 Vehicle Aerodynamics 3 MECH 458 High Performance Vehicles Preliminary Design 4 MECH 459 High Performance Vehicles Detail Design 4 Total Credits 29
Robotics and Autonomous Systems COIN 396 Co-Operative Education 3 or AFAS 402 National Security/Commissioning Preparation II or MILS 402 The Army Officer II or NSCI 402 Naval Leadership and Ethics or MECH 496 Engineering Practice and Entrepreneurship ESCI 324 Measurements and Instrumentation 2 ESCI 324L Measurements and Instrumentation Laboratory 1 MECH 307 Modeling and Simulation of Complex Engineering Problems 2 MECH 307L Modeling and Simulation of Complex Engineering Problems Laboratory 1 MECH 371 Robotic Technologies for Uncrewed Systems 3 MECH 372 Robotic Architecture 3 MECH 404 Advanced Machine Design 3 MECH 470 Mechatronics 3 MECH 478 Robotic Systems Preliminary Design 4 MECH 479 Robotic Systems Detail Design 4 Total Credits 29
Electives
Suggested Plans of Study
Biomedical Systems
Year One Fall Requirements Credits COMM 122 - English Composition3 CHEM 110 - General Chemistry I3 CHEM 110L - General Chemistry I Laboratory1 ENGR 101 - Introduction to Engineering2 ENGR 115 - Introduction to Computing for Engineers3 MATH 241 - Calculus and Analytical Geometry I4 UNIV 101 - College Success1 Semester Hours 17
Spring Requirements Credits COMM 219 - Speech3 ENGR 120 - Graphical Communications3 MATH 242 - Calculus and Analytical Geometry II4 PHYS 150 - Physics with Calculus I3 Humanities - Lower Level 3 Semester Hours 16
Total Credits Total Hours for All Requirements: 33
Year Two Fall Requirements Credits COMM 221 - Technical Communication3 ESCI 201 - Statics3 MATH 243 - Calculus and Analytical Geometry III4 PHYS 160 - Physics with Calculus II3 Humanities/Social Sciences - Lower or Upper Level 3 Semester Hours 16
Spring Requirements Credits ESCI 202 - Solid Mechanics3 ESCI 204 - Dynamics3 MATH 345 - Differential Equations and Matrix Methods4 MECH 208L - Manufacturing Laboratory1 PHYS 250 - Physics with Calculus III3 PHYS 250L - Physics with Calculus III Laboratory1 Semester Hours 15
Summer Requirements Credits Professional Development Elective 3 Semester Hours 3
Total Credits Total Hours for All Requirements: 34
Year Three Fall Requirements Credits ELEC 327 - Electrical Engineering Fundamentals3 ESCI 208 - Thermodynamics3 MECH 304 - Introduction to Machine Design3 MECH 307 - Modeling and Simulation of Complex Engineering Problems2 MECH 307L - Modeling and Simulation of Complex Engineering Problems Laboratory1 MECH 309 - Fluid Dynamics3 Semester Hours 15
Spring Requirements Credits ESCI 320 - Engineering Materials Science2 ESCI 320L - Engineering Materials Science Laboratory1 ESCI 324 - Measurements and Instrumentation2 ESCI 324L - Measurements and Instrumentation Laboratory1 ESCI 403 - Heat Transfer3 MECH 330 - Fundamentals of Biomechanics3 MECH 430 - Biofluid Mechanics3 Semester Hours 15
Total Credits Total Hours for All Requirements: 30
Year Four Fall Requirements Credits MECH 400 - Mechanical Vibrations3 MECH 402 - Model-Based Control System Design2 MECH 402L - Model-Based Control System Design Laboratory1 MECH 404 - Advanced Machine Design3 MECH 431 - Biosolid Mechanics3 MECH 438 - Biomedical Systems Preliminary Design4 Semester Hours 16
Spring Requirements Credits ECON 225 - Engineering Economics3 MECH 439 - Biomedical Systems Detail Design4 Humanities/Social Sciences - Upper Level 3 COE/COAS Technical Elective 3 COE/COAS Technical Elective 3 Semester Hours 16
Total Credits Total Hours for All Requirements: 32
Energy Systems
Year One Fall Requirements Credits COMM 122 - English Composition3 CHEM 110 - General Chemistry I3 CHEM 110L - General Chemistry I Laboratory1 ENGR 101 - Introduction to Engineering2 ENGR 115 - Introduction to Computing for Engineers3 MATH 241 - Calculus and Analytical Geometry I4 UNIV 101 - College Success1 Semester Hours 17
Spring Requirements Credits COMM 219 - Speech3 ENGR 120 - Graphical Communications3 MATH 242 - Calculus and Analytical Geometry II4 PHYS 150 - Physics with Calculus I3 Humanities - Lower Level 3 Semester Hours 16
Total Credits Total Hours for All Requirements: 33
Year Two Fall Requirements Credits COMM 221 - Technical Communication3 ESCI 201 - Statics3 MATH 243 - Calculus and Analytical Geometry III4 PHYS 160 - Physics with Calculus II3 Humanities/Social Sciences - Lower or Upper Level 3 Semester Hours 16
Spring Requirements Credits ESCI 202 - Solid Mechanics3 ESCI 204 - Dynamics3 MATH 345 - Differential Equations and Matrix Methods4 MECH 208L - Manufacturing Laboratory1 PHYS 250 - Physics with Calculus III3 PHYS 250L - Physics with Calculus III Laboratory1 Semester Hours 15
Summer Requirements Credits Professional Development Elective 3 Semester Hours 3
Total Credits Total Hours for All Requirements: 34
Year Three Fall Requirements Credits ELEC 327 - Electrical Engineering Fundamentals3 ESCI 208 - Thermodynamics3 MECH 304 - Introduction to Machine Design3 MECH 307 - Modeling and Simulation of Complex Engineering Problems2 MECH 307L - Modeling and Simulation of Complex Engineering Problems Laboratory1 MECH 309 - Fluid Dynamics3 Semester Hours 15
Spring Requirements Credits ESCI 320 - Engineering Materials Science2 ESCI 320L - Engineering Materials Science Laboratory1 ESCI 324 - Measurements and Instrumentation2 ESCI 324L - Measurements and Instrumentation Laboratory1 ESCI 403 - Heat Transfer3 MECH 440 - Thermal Power Systems3 MECH 443 - Environment Control and HVAC Systems3 Semester Hours 15
Total Credits Total Hours for All Requirements: 30
Year Four Fall Requirements Credits MECH 400 - Mechanical Vibrations3 MECH 404 - Advanced Machine Design3 MECH 402 - Model-Based Control System Design2 MECH 402L - Model-Based Control System Design Laboratory1 MECH 445 - Sustainable Design3 MECH 448 - Energy Systems Preliminary Design4 Semester Hours 16
Spring Requirements Credits ECON 225 - Engineering Economics3 MECH 449 - Energy Systems Detail Design4 Humanities/Social Sciences - Upper Level 3 COE/COAS Technical Elective 3 COE/COAS Technical Elective 3 Semester Hours 16
Total Credits Total Hours for All Requirements: 32
High Performance Vehicles
Year One Fall Requirements Credits CHEM 110 - General Chemistry I3 CHEM 110L - General Chemistry I Laboratory1 COMM 122 - English Composition3 ENGR 101 - Introduction to Engineering2 ENGR 115 - Introduction to Computing for Engineers3 MATH 241 - Calculus and Analytical Geometry I4 UNIV 101 - College Success1 Semester Hours 17
Spring Requirements Credits COMM 219 - Speech3 ENGR 120 - Graphical Communications3 MATH 242 - Calculus and Analytical Geometry II4 PHYS 150 - Physics with Calculus I3 Humanities - Lower Level 3 Semester Hours 16
Total Credits Total Hours for All Requirements: 33
Year Two Fall Requirements Credits COMM 221 - Technical Communication3 ESCI 201 - Statics3 MATH 243 - Calculus and Analytical Geometry III4 PHYS 160 - Physics with Calculus II3 Humanities/Social Sciences - Lower or Upper Level 3 Semester Hours 16
Spring Requirements Credits ESCI 202 - Solid Mechanics3 ESCI 204 - Dynamics3 MATH 345 - Differential Equations and Matrix Methods4 MECH 208L - Manufacturing Laboratory1 PHYS 250 - Physics with Calculus III3 PHYS 250L - Physics with Calculus III Laboratory1 Semester Hours 15
Summer Requirements Credits Professional Development Elective 3 Semester Hours 3
Total Credits Total Hours for All Requirements: 34
Year Three Fall Requirements Credits ELEC 327 - Electrical Engineering Fundamentals3 ESCI 208 - Thermodynamics3 MECH 304 - Introduction to Machine Design3 MECH 307 - Modeling and Simulation of Complex Engineering Problems2 MECH 307L - Modeling and Simulation of Complex Engineering Problems Laboratory1 MECH 309 - Fluid Dynamics3 Semester Hours 15
Spring Requirements Credits ESCI 320 - Engineering Materials Science2 ESCI 320L - Engineering Materials Science Laboratory1 ESCI 324 - Measurements and Instrumentation2 ESCI 324L - Measurements and Instrumentation Laboratory1 ESCI 403 - Heat Transfer3 MECH 350 - Longitudinal and Vertical Vehicle Dynamics3 MECH 451 - Vehicle Aerodynamics3 Semester Hours 15
Total Credits Total Hours for All Requirements: 30
Year Four Fall Requirements Credits MECH 400 - Mechanical Vibrations3 MECH 402 - Model-Based Control System Design2 MECH 402L - Model-Based Control System Design Laboratory1 MECH 404 - Advanced Machine Design3 MECH 450 - Combined Vehicle Dynamics3 MECH 458 - High Performance Vehicles Preliminary Design4 Semester Hours 16
Spring Requirements Credits ECON 225 - Engineering Economics3 MECH 459 - High Performance Vehicles Detail Design4 Humanities/Social Sciences - Upper Level 3 COE/COAS Technical Elective 3 COE/COAS Technical Elective 3 Semester Hours 16
Total Credits Total Hours for All Requirements: 32
Robotics and Autonomous Systems
Year One Fall Requirements Credits CHEM 110 - General Chemistry I3 CHEM 110L - General Chemistry I Laboratory1 COMM 122 - English Composition3 ENGR 101 - Introduction to Engineering2 ENGR 115 - Introduction to Computing for Engineers3 MATH 241 - Calculus and Analytical Geometry I4 UNIV 101 - College Success1 Semester Hours 17
Spring Requirements Credits COMM 219 - Speech3 ENGR 120 - Graphical Communications3 MATH 242 - Calculus and Analytical Geometry II4 PHYS 150 - Physics with Calculus I3 Humanities - Lower Level 3 Semester Hours 16
Total Credits Total Hours for All Requirements: 33
Year Two Fall Requirements Credits COMM 221 - Technical Communication3 ESCI 201 - Statics3 MATH 243 - Calculus and Analytical Geometry III4 PHYS 160 - Physics with Calculus II3 Humanities/Social Sciences - Lower or Upper Level 3 Semester Hours 16
Spring Requirements Credits ESCI 202 - Solid Mechanics3 ESCI 204 - Dynamics3 MATH 345 - Differential Equations and Matrix Methods4 MECH 208L - Manufacturing Laboratory1 PHYS 250 - Physics with Calculus III3 PHYS 250L - Physics with Calculus III Laboratory1 Semester Hours 15
Summer Requirements Credits Professional Development Elective 3 Semester Hours 3
Total Credits Total Hours for All Requirements: 34
Year Three Fall Requirements Credits ELEC 327 - Electrical Engineering Fundamentals3 ESCI 208 - Thermodynamics3 MECH 304 - Introduction to Machine Design3 MECH 307 - Modeling and Simulation of Complex Engineering Problems2 MECH 307L - Modeling and Simulation of Complex Engineering Problems Laboratory1 MECH 309 - Fluid Dynamics3 Semester Hours 15
Spring Requirements Credits ESCI 324 - Measurements and Instrumentation2 ESCI 324L - Measurements and Instrumentation Laboratory1 ESCI 320 - Engineering Materials Science2 ESCI 320L - Engineering Materials Science Laboratory1 ESCI 403 - Heat Transfer3 MECH 371 - Robotic Technologies for Uncrewed Systems3 MECH 470 - Mechatronics3 Semester Hours 15
Total Credits Total Hours for All Requirements: 30
Year Four Fall Requirements Credits MECH 372 - Robotic Architecture3 MECH 400 - Mechanical Vibrations3 MECH 402 - Model-Based Control System Design2 MECH 402L - Model-Based Control System Design Laboratory1 MECH 404 - Advanced Machine Design3 MECH 478 - Robotic Systems Preliminary Design4 Semester Hours 16
Spring Requirements Credits ECON 225 - Engineering Economics3 MECH 479 - Robotic Systems Detail Design4 Humanities/Social Sciences - Upper Level 3 COE/COAS Technical Elective 3 COE/COAS Technical Elective 3 Semester Hours 16
Total Credits Total Hours for All Requirements: 32
Prescott Program Requirements
42 51 29 6 Total Credits 128
Program Details The Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering program requires successful completion of a minimum of 128 credit hours. The program may be completed in eight semesters, or four years, assuming appropriate background and full-time enrollment. A minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.00 is needed for all required AERO, ENGR, ESCI, and MECH courses, excluding technical electives. The program offers options in Energy Systems, Propulsion Systems, and Robotics, as well as multiple capstone design pathways. The courses necessary to earn this degree are listed below.
Students should be aware that many courses have prerequisites and/or corequisites. Students must earn a grade of C or better in all prerequisite courses for required AERO, COMM 221
General Education Requirements Embry-Riddle degree programs require students to complete a minimum of 36 hours of General Education coursework. For a full description of Embry-Riddle General Education guidelines, please see the General Education section of this catalog.
Students may choose other classes outside of their requirements, but doing so can result in the student having to complete more than the degree's 128 credit hours. This will result in additional time and cost
9 English Composition Technical Communication Speech Advanced Technical Communication Iand Advanced Technical Communication II 3 3 Engineering Economics 3 3 3 Introduction to Computing for Engineers 8 Calculus and Analytical Geometry I Calculus and Analytical Geometry II 10 General Chemistry I General Chemistry for Engineering Physics with Calculus Iand Physics with Calculus II and General Chemistry I Laboratory
Introduction to Linear and Abstract Algebra
Physics with Calculus I and II Total Credits 42
Core Requirements The following course of study outlines the quickest and most cost-efficient route for students to earn their B.S. in Mechanical Engineering. Students are encouraged to follow the course of study to ensure they complete all program required courses and their prerequisites within four years.
Area of Concentration Energy Systems ESCI 324 Measurements and Instrumentation 2 ESCI 324L Measurements and Instrumentation Laboratory 1 MECH 440 Thermal Power Systems 3 MECH 448 Energy Systems Preliminary Design 4 or MECH 468 Propulsion System Preliminary Design MECH 449 Energy Systems Detail Design 4 or MECH 469 Propulsion System Detail Design MECH 340 Alternative Energy I 3 MECH 405 Thermal-Fluid Science and Energy Measurement 1 MECH 405L Thermal-Fluid Science and Energy Measurement Laboratory 1 MECH 304L Machine Design Laboratory 1 ELEC 334 Electrical Engineering for Mechanical Engineers 3 Alternative Energy II Environment Control and HVAC Systems
Total Credits 29
Robotics Propulsion Systems MECH 304L Machine Design Laboratory 1 ELEC 334 Electrical Engineering for Mechanical Engineers 3 ESCI 324 Measurements and Instrumentation 2 ESCI 324L Measurements and Instrumentation Laboratory 1 MECH 360 Airbreathing and Rocket Propulsion 3 MECH 440 Thermal Power Systems 3 MECH 405 Thermal-Fluid Science and Energy Measurement 1 MECH 405L Thermal-Fluid Science and Energy Measurement Laboratory 1 MECH 448 Energy Systems Preliminary Design 4 or MECH 468 Propulsion System Preliminary Design MECH 449 Energy Systems Detail Design 4 or MECH 469 Propulsion System Detail Design Aerodynamics II Space Propulsion Advanced Space Propulsion High Temperature Turbine Materials Advanced Propulsion Boost Rocket Propulsion Boost Rocket Propulsion Laboratory
Total Credits 29
Electives Suggested Plans of Study
Energy Systems Option
Year One Fall Requirements Credits COMM 122 - English Composition3 CHEM 113 - General Chemistry for Engineering3 ENGR 101 - Introduction to Engineering2 ENGR 201 - Computer Aided Design of Mechanical Systems3 MATH 241 - Calculus and Analytical Geometry I4 MECH 200L - Machine Shop Laboratory1 Semester Hours 16
Spring Requirements Credits COMM 221 - Technical Communication3 ECON 225 - Engineering Economics3 ENGR 115 - Introduction to Computing for Engineers3 MATH 242 - Calculus and Analytical Geometry II4 PHYS 161 - Physics with Calculus I and II4 Semester Hours 17
Total Credits Total Hours for All Requirements: 33
Year Two Fall Requirements Credits ESCI 201 - Statics3 ESCI 208 - Thermodynamics3 MATH 243 - Calculus and Analytical Geometry III4 PHYS 250 - Physics with Calculus III3 PHYS 250L - Physics with Calculus III Laboratory1 Humanities/Social Sciences - Lower or Upper Level 3 Semester Hours 17
Spring Requirements Credits ELEC 335 - Electrical Engineering I2 ELEC 335L - Electrical Engineering I Laboratory1 ESCI 202 - Solid Mechanics3 ESCI 206 - Fluid Mechanics3 MATH 345 - Differential Equations and Matrix Methods4 Humanities - Lower Level 3 Semester Hours 16
Total Credits Total Hours for All Requirements: 33
Year Three Fall Requirements Credits ELEC 334 - Electrical Engineering for Mechanical Engineers3 ESCI 204 - Dynamics3 ESCI 324 - Measurements and Instrumentation2 ESCI 324L - Measurements and Instrumentation Laboratory1 ESCI 403 - Heat Transfer3 MECH 440 - Thermal Power Systems3 Semester Hours 15
Spring Requirements Credits AERO 430 - Control System Analysis and Design3 ESCI 320 - Engineering Materials Science2 ESCI 320L - Engineering Materials Science Laboratory1 MECH 340 - Alternative Energy I3 MECH 405 - Thermal-Fluid Science and Energy Measurement1 MECH 405L - Thermal-Fluid Science and Energy Measurement Laboratory1 Area of Concentration 3 Math/Science Elective 3 Semester Hours 17
Total Credits Total Hours for All Requirements: 32
Year Four Fall Requirements Credits COMM 420 - Advanced Technical Communication I and COMM 430 - Advanced Technical Communication II3 MECH 304 - Introduction to Machine Design3 MECH 304L - Machine Design Laboratory1 MECH 448 - Energy Systems Preliminary Design4 Area of Concentration 3 Technical Elective 3 Semester Hours 17
Spring Requirements Credits MECH 400 - Mechanical Vibrations3 MECH 449 - Energy Systems Detail Design4 Humanities/Social Sciences - Upper Level 3 Technical Elective 3 Semester Hours 13
Total Credits Total Hours for All Requirements: 30
Robotics Option
Year One Fall Requirements Credits CHEM 113 - General Chemistry for Engineering3 COMM 122 - English Composition3 ENGR 101 - Introduction to Engineering2 ENGR 201 - Computer Aided Design of Mechanical Systems3 MATH 241 - Calculus and Analytical Geometry I4 Semester Hours 15
Spring Requirements Credits COMM 221 - Technical Communication3 CESC 220 - Digital Circuit Design3 CESC 220L - Digital Circuit Design Laboratory1 MATH 242 - Calculus and Analytical Geometry II4 MECH 200L - Machine Shop Laboratory1 PHYS 161 - Physics with Calculus I and II4 Semester Hours 16
Total Credits Total Hours for All Requirements: 31
Year Two Fall Requirements Credits ENGR 115 - Introduction to Computing for Engineers3 ESCI 201 - Statics3 MATH 243 - Calculus and Analytical Geometry III4 PHYS 250 - Physics with Calculus III3 PHYS 250L - Physics with Calculus III Laboratory1 Humanities/Social Sciences - Lower or Upper Level 3 Semester Hours 17
Spring Requirements Credits CPSC 125 - Computer Science I3 CPSC 125L - Computer Science I Laboratory1 ELEC 335 - Electrical Engineering I2 ELEC 335L - Electrical Engineering I Laboratory1 ESCI 204 - Dynamics3 MATH 335 - Introduction to Linear and Abstract Algebra3 MATH 345 - Differential Equations and Matrix Methods4 Semester Hours 17
Total Credits Total Hours for All Requirements: 34
Year Three Fall Requirements Credits ESCI 202 - Solid Mechanics3 ESCI 208 - Thermodynamics3 MECH 370 - Introduction to Robotics3 MECH 370L - Introduction to Robotics I Laboratory1 MECH 470 - Mechatronics3 MECH 470L - Mechatronics Laboratory1 Humanities - Lower Level 3 Semester Hours 17
Spring Requirements Credits AERO 430 - Control System Analysis and Design3 ESCI 206 - Fluid Mechanics3 ESCI 320 - Engineering Materials Science2 ESCI 320L - Engineering Materials Science Laboratory1 MECH 471 - Robotics II3 MECH 471L - Robotics II Laboratory1 Humanities/Social Sciences - Lower or Upper Level 3 Semester Hours 16
Total Credits Total Hours for All Requirements: 33
Year Four Fall Requirements Credits COMM 420 - Advanced Technical Communication I and COMM 430 - Advanced Technical Communication II3 ESCI 403 - Heat Transfer3 MECH 304 - Introduction to Machine Design3 MECH 304L - Machine Design Laboratory1 MECH 478 - Robotic Systems Preliminary Design4 Technical Elective 3 Semester Hours 17
Spring Requirements Credits ECON 225 - Engineering Economics3 MECH 400 - Mechanical Vibrations3 MECH 479 - Robotic Systems Detail Design4 Technical Elective 3 Semester Hours 13
Total Credits Total Hours for All Requirements: 30
Propulsion Systems
Year One Fall Requirements Credits CHEM 113 - General Chemistry for Engineering3 COMM 122 - English Composition3 ENGR 101 - Introduction to Engineering2 ENGR 201 - Computer Aided Design of Mechanical Systems3 MATH 241 - Calculus and Analytical Geometry I4 MECH 200L - Machine Shop Laboratory1 Semester Hours 16
Spring Requirements Credits COMM 221 - Technical Communication3 ECON 225 - Engineering Economics3 ENGR 115 - Introduction to Computing for Engineers3 MATH 242 - Calculus and Analytical Geometry II4 PHYS 161 - Physics with Calculus I and II4 Semester Hours 17
Total Credits Total Hours for All Requirements: 33
Year Two Fall Requirements Credits ESCI 201 - Statics3 ESCI 208 - Thermodynamics3 MATH 243 - Calculus and Analytical Geometry III4 PHYS 250 - Physics with Calculus III3 PHYS 250L - Physics with Calculus III Laboratory1 Humanities/Social Sciences - Lower or Upper Level 3 Semester Hours 17
Spring Requirements Credits ELEC 335 - Electrical Engineering I2 ELEC 335L - Electrical Engineering I Laboratory1 ESCI 202 - Solid Mechanics3 ESCI 206 - Fluid Mechanics3 MATH 345 - Differential Equations and Matrix Methods4 Humanities - Lower Level 3 Semester Hours 16
Total Credits Total Hours for All Requirements: 33
Year Three Fall Requirements Credits ELEC 334 - Electrical Engineering for Mechanical Engineers3 ESCI 204 - Dynamics3 ESCI 324 - Measurements and Instrumentation2 ESCI 324L - Measurements and Instrumentation Laboratory1 ESCI 403 - Heat Transfer3 MECH 360 - Airbreathing and Rocket Propulsion3 Semester Hours 15
Spring Requirements Credits AERO 430 - Control System Analysis and Design3 ESCI 320 - Engineering Materials Science2 ESCI 320L - Engineering Materials Science Laboratory1 MECH 405 - Thermal-Fluid Science and Energy Measurement1 MECH 405L - Thermal-Fluid Science and Energy Measurement Laboratory1 MECH 440 - Thermal Power Systems3 Area of Concentration 3 Math/Science Elective 3 Semester Hours 17
Total Credits Total Hours for All Requirements: 32
Year Four Fall Requirements Credits COMM 420 - Advanced Technical Communication I and COMM 430 - Advanced Technical Communication II3 MECH 304 - Introduction to Machine Design3 MECH 304L - Machine Design Laboratory1 MECH 468 - Propulsion System Preliminary Design4 Area of Concentration 3 Technical Elective 3 Semester Hours 17
Spring Requirements Credits MECH 400 - Mechanical Vibrations3 MECH 449 - Energy Systems Detail Design4 Humanities/Social Sciences - Upper Level 3 Technical Elective 3 Semester Hours 13
Total Credits Total Hours for All Requirements: 30
Worldwide Program Requirements
42 53 29 6 Total Credits 130
Program Details The Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering requires successful completion of a minimum of 130 credit hours. Students enrolled in the Worldwide Undergraduate Online program may complete the degree in 20 terms, or approximately four years, assuming full-time enrollment and continuous progress. Students pursuing this undergraduate degree must earn a minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 2.00 for all work completed at the University. The courses required to earn this degree are listed below.
Students should be aware that many courses have prerequisites and/or corequisites. Students are responsible for ensuring that all prerequisite and degree requirements are satisfied prior to enrollment in advanced coursework. The suggested plan of study is provided as a guide. A student's actual plan of study may vary based on term of admission, course availability, transfer credit, and other academic considerations. Students should consult with their academic advisor to develop an individualized plan of study.
The curriculum includes a Robotics track that integrates advanced coursework in robotics, mechatronics, control systems, and mechanical engineering design. Students should work closely with their academic advisor to ensure prerequisite requirements are met and courses are completed in the recommended sequence to support successful completion of the Robotics track and the engineering curriculum.
General Education Requirements 9 English Composition Technical Communication Speech 3 3 Engineering Economics 3 3 Values and Ethics 3 Introduction to Computing for Engineers 8 Calculus and Analytical Geometry I Calculus and Analytical Geometry II 10 General Chemistry I General Chemistry I Laboratory Physics with Calculus I Physics with Calculus II Total Credits 42
Core Requirements Area of Concentration ROBOTICS Electives ESCI 324 Measurements and Instrumentation 2 ESCI 324L Measurements and Instrumentation Laboratory 1 MECH 404 Advanced Machine Design 3 Total Credits 6
Suggested Plan of Study
Year One Term 1 Requirements Credits COMM 122 - English Composition3 ENGR 101W - Introduction to Engineering3 Semester Hours 6
Term 2 Requirements Credits MATH 241 - Calculus and Analytical Geometry I4 ENGR 115 - Introduction to Computing for Engineers3 Humanities - Lower Level 3 Semester Hours 10
Term 3 Requirements Credits MATH 242 - Calculus and Analytical Geometry II4 PHYS 150 - Physics with Calculus I3 Semester Hours 7
Term 4 Requirements Credits CHEM 110 - General Chemistry I3 CHEM 110L - General Chemistry I Laboratory1 ECON 225 - Engineering Economics3 ENGR 120 - Graphical Communications3 Semester Hours 10
Total Credits Total Hours for All Requirements: 33
Year Two Term 1 Requirements Credits COMM 221 - Technical Communication3 MATH 243 - Calculus and Analytical Geometry III4 PHYS 160 - Physics with Calculus II3 Semester Hours 10
Term 2 Requirements Credits ESCI 201 - Statics3 MATH 345 - Differential Equations and Matrix Methods4 MECH 201L - Computer-Aided Manufacturing Laboratory1 Semester Hours 8
Term 4 Requirements Credits ESCI 206 - Fluid Mechanics3 PHYS 250 - Physics with Calculus III3 PHYS 250W - Physics with Calculus III Laboratory2 Semester Hours 8
Total Credits Total Hours for All Requirements: 35
Year Three Term 1 Requirements Credits ELEC 327 - Electrical Engineering Fundamentals3 ESCI 208 - Thermodynamics3 ESCI 320 - Engineering Materials Science2 ESCI 320L - Engineering Materials Science Laboratory1 Semester Hours 9
Term 2 Requirements Credits ESCI 403 - Heat Transfer3 CESC 220 - Digital Circuit Design3 CESC 220L - Digital Circuit Design Laboratory1 Semester Hours 7
Term 3 Requirements Credits ESCI 324 - Measurements and Instrumentation2 ESCI 324L - Measurements and Instrumentation Laboratory1 MECH 370 - Introduction to Robotics3 MECH 370L - Introduction to Robotics I Laboratory1 Semester Hours 7
Term 4 Requirements Credits CPSC 125 - Computer Science I3 CPSC 125L - Computer Science I Laboratory1 MECH 304 - Introduction to Machine Design3 MECH 304L - Machine Design Laboratory1 Semester Hours 8
Total Credits Total Hours for All Requirements: 31
Year Four Term 2 Requirements Credits AERO 430 - Control System Analysis and Design3 MECH 400 - Mechanical Vibrations3 MECH 404 - Advanced Machine Design3 Semester Hours 9
Term 3 Requirements Credits HUMN 330 - Values and Ethics3 MECH 478 - Robotic Systems Preliminary Design4 Semester Hours 7
Term 4 Requirements Credits MECH 479 - Robotic Systems Detail Design4 Humanities/Social Science - Lower or Upper Level 3 Semester Hours 7
Total Credits Total Hours for All Requirements: 31
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