Mechanical Engineering, BSME
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Degree Program Requirements
| 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 | 3 | |
| Eco Anal Technical Application | ||
| Component Area Option One | 3 | |
| Global Development Issues | ||
| 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 |
| MCEG 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 3102 | Thermal Science Laboratory | 1 |
| MCEG 3302 | Thermodynamics II | 3 |
| 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 4308 | Design Thinking and Device Development | 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 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.
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Degree Sequence
Core: https://catalog.pvamu.edu/universitycorecurriculum/
| Freshman | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall - Semester 1 | Hours | Spring - Semester 2 | Hours |
| Mathematics Core | 4 | MATH 2414 | 4 |
| Life and Physical Sciences Core | 3 | ||
| ELEG 1304 | 3 | ||
| MCEG 1101 | 1 | PHYS 2125 | 1 |
| MCEG 1102 | 1 | Communication Core | 3 |
| Component Area Option Two Core | 3 | CHEM 1403 | 4 |
| Communication Core | 3 | CHEM 1112 | 1 |
| Total | 15 | Total | 16 |
| Total Hours: 31 | |||
| Sophomore | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall - Semester 1 | Hours | Spring - Semester 2 | Hours |
| American History Core | 3 | MATH 2320 | 3 |
| CVEG 2301 | 3 | MCEG 2301 | 3 |
| Government/Political Science Core | 3 | MCEG 2302 | 3 |
| CVEG 2332 | 3 | ||
| MCEG 2303 | 3 | MATH 3302 | 3 |
| Life and Physical Sciences Core | 3 | Social and Behavioral Science Core | 3 |
| PHYS 2126 | 1 | ||
| Total | 16 | Total | 18 |
| Total Hours: 34 | |||
| Junior | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall - Semester 1 | Hours | Spring - Semester 2 | Hours |
| MCEG 3304 | 3 | MCEG 3302 | 3 |
| MCEG 3101 | 1 | Government/Political Science Core | 3 |
| MATH 4317 | 3 | ||
| MCEG 3305 | 3 | MCEG 3303 | 3 |
| MCEG 3306 | 3 | MCEG 3103 | 1 |
| Creative Arts Core | 3 | MCEG 4304 | 3 |
| ELEG 2315 | 3 | ||
| Total | 16 | Total | 16 |
| Total Hours: 32 | |||
| Senior | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall - Semester 1 | Hours | Spring - Semester 2 | Hours |
| MCEG 4309 | 3 | MCEG 4306 | 3 |
| MCEG 4247 | 2 | MCEG 4248 | 2 |
| Component Area Option One Core | 3 | American History Core | 3 |
| Technical Elective | 3 | ||
| MCEG 3102 | 1 | Language, Philosophy, and Culture Core | 3 |
| MCEG 3301 | 3 | ||
| Technical Elective | 3 | ||
| Total | 15 | Total | 14 |
| Total Hours: 29 | |||
| Catagory | Hours |
|---|---|
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 126 |
Marketable Skills
Marketable skills, as defined by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board's 60x30TX Plan, include interpersonal, cognitive, and applied skill areas, are valued by employers, and can be either primary or complementary to a major. Marketable skills are acquired by students through education, including curricular, co-curricular, and extracurricular activities.
BSME Mechanical Engineering
Degree Skills
- Ability to address complex technical challenges by applying core principles of mathematics, science, and engineering
- Ability to design machines, devices, and components that meet specified customer requirements with consideration of public health & safety as well as economic and environmental impact
- Ability to work effectively toward engineering solutions both independently and as part of a team
Co-curricular and Extracurricular Skills
- Ability to define objectives and assume leadership roles in accomplishing organizational goals
- Ability to effectively collaborate with team members and efficiently implement available resources to develop competitive machines for national design contests
- Ability to successfully interface with external partners, including technical advisors and corporate sponsors