Sample Curriculum for the Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Year 1 (Fall Semester)
(3) IE 106 Engineering Problem Solving
(4) CHEM 131 Engineering Chemistry (BPS)
(1) CHEM 135 Engineering Chemistry Lab (EL)
(3) ENG 101 English Composition I
(5) MATH 150 Calculus I (BPS, FQR)
(1) FST 101 Succeeding & Engaging at SIUE
17 - Total Credits
Year 1 (Spring Semester)
(3) ENG 102 English Composition II
(3) ACS 103 Interpersonal Communications (ERGU or EREG)*
(5) MATH 152 Calculus II (BPS)
(3) PHYS 141 Physics I for Engineering (BPS)
(1) PHYS 151L University Physics Laboratory I (EL)
15 - Total Credits
Year 2 (Fall Semester)
(3) CE 204 Engineering Graphics & CAD
(3) CE 240 Statics
(4) MATH 250 Calculus III (BPS)
(3) PHYS 142 Physics II for Engineering (BPS)
(1) PHYS 152L University Physics Laboratory II (EL)
14 - Total Credits
Year 2 (Spring Semester)
(3) ME 262 Dynamics
(3) CE 242 Mechanics of Solids
(3) ECE 210 Electrical Circuits
(3) ECON 111 Principles of Macroeconomics (BSS)
(3) MATH 305 Differential Equations I
(3) CS 145 Intro to Computing for Engineers
(0) Application for Upper Division
18 - Total Credits
Year 3 (Fall Semester)
(3) ME 310 Thermodynamics I
(3) ME 315 Fluid Mechanics
(3) ME 350 Dynamics of Mechanisms
(1) ME 354 Numerical Simulation
(3) ME 370 Materials Engineering
(3) Breadth Fine & Performing Arts (BFPA)
16 - Total Credits
Year 3 (Spring Semester)
(3) ME 312 Thermodynamics II
(3) ME 356 Dynamic Systems Modeling
(3) ME 380 Design of Machine Elements
(1) ME 380L Stress Laboratory
(3) PHIL 323 Engineering, Ethics & Professionalism (FRA, BHUM)
(3) STAT 380 Statistics for Applications (BICS)
16 - Total Credits
Year 4 (Fall Semester)
(3) ME 410 Heat Transfer
(1) ME 410L Thermal Fluid Laboratory
(2) ME 482 Mechanical Engineering Design I
(3) ME Elective I
(3) IE 345 Engineering Economic Analysis
(3) Interdisciplinary Studies (IS)/U.S. Race, Gender, and Equity (ERGU) or Global Cultures, Race, and Equity Education (EREG)*
(0-3) Health Experience (EH)
15-18 - Total Credits
Year 4 (Spring Semester)
(1) ME 356L Dynamical Systems Laboratory
(2) ME 484 Mechanical Engineering Design II
(3) ME Elective II
(3) ME Elective III
(3) Breadth Life Science (BLS)
(3) Engineering Elective
15 - Total Credits
* If a course satisfies both the EREG and ERGU requirements, students will be given credit for one of the attributes and need to take a course that fulfills the other attribute.
Total Hours 126-129
Transfer Students: To maximize your transfer experience, complete the bold course requirements pre-transfer and satisfy either the Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI) General Ed Core or receive an AA, AS or AAT (early childhood, special ed or math) degree from an IAI community college. If minor requirements are shown, discuss careful course selection with the academic advising contact listed. Visit the transfer credit website to find course equivalency guides.
