Mechanical Engineering, BS
| Core Curriculum 42 Credit Hours | ||
| Communication (Select Two) | 6 | |
| Mathematics | 3 | |
| Calculus with Analytic Geometry I | ||
| Life and Physical Sciences | 6 | |
| University Physics I | ||
| University Physics II | ||
| Language, Philosophy, and Culture (Select One) | 3 | |
| Creative Arts (Select One) | 3 | |
| American History (Select Two) | 6 | |
| Government/Political Science | 6 | |
| American Government | ||
| Texas Government | ||
| Social and Behavioral Science (Select One) | 3 | |
| Component Area Option One (Select One) | 3 | |
| Component Area Option Two (Select One) | 3 | |
| College and Support Area Requirements | ||
| MATH 2320 | Differential Equations | 3 |
| MATH 2413 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry I | 1 |
| MATH 2414 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry II | 4 |
| MATH 3302 | Probability and Statistics | 3 |
| MATH 4317 | Advanced Math for Engineers | 3 |
| CHEM 1112 | General Chemistry Lab II | 1 |
| CHEM 1403 | Chemistry for Engineers | 4 |
OR | ||
| General Inorganic Chemistry I and General Inorganic Chemistry II | ||
| PHYS 2125 | University Physics Lab I | 1 |
| PHYS 2126 | University Physics Lab II | 1 |
| CVEG 2301 | Engineering Mechanics I | 3 |
| CVEG 2302 | Engineering Mechanics II | 3 |
| ELEG 1304 | Computer Applications in Engineering | 3 |
| ELEG 2315 | Introduction to Electrical Engineering | 3 |
| MCEG 1101 | Intro Engr Cs Tech | 1 |
| MCEG 1102 | Introduction to Mechanical Engineering Drawing and Design Lab I | 1 |
| MCEG 2301 | Thermodynamics I | 3 |
| MCEG 4247 | Senior Design and Professionalism-1 | 2 |
| MCEG 4248 | Senior Design and Professionalism II | 2 |
| Major Requirements | ||
| MCEG 2303 | Materials Science and Engineering | 3 |
| MCEG 3101 | Measurement and Instrumentation Laboratory | 1 |
| MCEG 3301 | Heat Transfer | 3 |
| MCEG 3302 & MCEG 3102 | Thermodynamics II and Thermal Science Laboratory | 4 |
| MCEG 3303 & MCEG 3103 | Manufacturing Processes and Manufacturing Processes Laboratory | 4 |
| MCEG 3304 | Machine Design I | 3 |
| MCEG 3305 | Kinematic Design and Analysis | 3 |
| MCEG 3306 | Fluid Mechanics | 3 |
| MCEG 4304 | Machine Design II | 3 |
| MCEG 4306 | Dynamic Systems and Controls | 3 |
| MCEG 4309 | Finite Element Analysis and Design | 3 |
| CVEG 2332 | Mechanics of Materials | 3 |
| Technical Electives | 6 | |
| Total Hours | 126 | |
Mechanical Engineering Suggested Technical Electives
Technical electives must be 3000 level or above. At least one technical elective must be taken in the department. Internship and co-op courses are not suitable for technical electives.
| MCEG 3307 | Automatic Controls | 3 |
| MCEG 3319 | Introduction to Robotics | 3 |
| MCEG 4316 | Special Topics | 3 |
| MCEG 4318 | Gas Dynamics | 3 |
| CHEG 4313 | Process Modeling and Simulation | 3 |
| CHEG 4315 | Bioengineering | 3 |
| CVEG 3304 | Structural Analysis | 3 |
| CVEG 3301 | Environmental Engineering | 3 |
| CVEG 4303 | Water Resources Engineering | 3 |
| CVEG 4304 | Systems Engineering | 3 |
| ELEG 2311 | Logic Circuits | 3 |
| ELEG 3303 | Physical Principles of Solid State Devices | 3 |
| MATH 3307 | Linear Algebra | 3 |
| MATH 4306 | Numerical Analysis | 3 |
Technical Electives through Five-Year BS/MS Degree Plan Option
Students may, upon approval to the Five-Year BS/MS Degree Plan Option (see College of Engineering Academic Programs and Degree Plans), apply up to six semester credit hours of graduate courses toward technical electives requirements.