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BS in Mechanical Engineering Curriculum

Mechanical Engineering Program

College of Engineering, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth

Total Credits: 123

This webpage provides an accessible overview of the Mechanical Engineering curriculum. For advising or official record use, consult the full catalog and approved elective lists.

Freshman Year

First Semester

  • ENL 101 – Critical Writing & Reading I (3 credits)
  • CHM 151 – Principles of Modern Chemistry I (3 credits)
  • CHM 161 – Introduction to Applied Chemistry Lab (1 credit)
  • EGR 111 – Introduction to Engineering & Computing (3 credits)
  • MTH 153 – Calculus Applied Science & Engineering I (4 credits)

Semester Total: 17 credits

Second Semester

  • ENL 102 – Critical Writing & Reading II (3 credits)
  • MNE 101 – Introduction to Mechanical Engineering (3 credits)
  • MTH 154 – Calculus Applied Science & Engineering II (4 credits)
  • PHY 113 – Classical Physics I (4 credits)
  • University Studies Requirement (3 credits)

Semester Total: 14 credits

Sophomore Year

First Semester

  • EGR 241 – Engineering Mechanics (3 credits)
  • MNE 231 – Materials Science (4 credits)
  • MTH 213 – Calculus Applied Science & Engineering III (4 credits)
  • PHY 114 – Physics for Science & Engineering II (4 credits)

Semester Total: 15 credits

Second Semester

  • EGR 242 – Engineering Mechanics II (3 credits)
  • MTH 212 – Differential Equations for Engineering (3 credits)
  • MNE 220 – Engineering Thermodynamics I (3 credits)
  • MNE 252 – Mechanics of Materials (4 credits)
  • ENL 266 – Technical Communications (3 credits)

Semester Total: 16 credits

Junior Year

First Semester

  • EGR 301 – Applied Engineering Math (4 credits)
  • EGR 303 – Engineering Economics (3 credits)
  • MNE 332 – Fluid Mechanics (4 credits)
  • MNE 345 – Design for Manufacturing (4 credits)

Semester Total: 15 credits

Second Semester

  • EGR 302 – Principles & Applications of Electrical Engineering (4 credits)
  • MNE 311 – Heat Transfer (3 credits)
  • MNE 381 – Design for Machine Elements (3 credits)
  • MNE 391 – Systems Design & Controls (4 credits)
  • Science Elective (3 credits)

Semester Total: 17 credits

Senior Year

First Semester

  • MNE 497 – ME Design Project I (2 credits)
  • MNE 421 – Thermal Systems Design (4 credits)
  • Technical Elective (3 credits)
  • Technical Elective (3 credits)
  • University Studies Requirement (3 credits)

Semester Total: 15 credits

Second Semester

  • MNE 498 – ME Design Project II (2 credits)
  • Technical Elective (3 credits)
  • Technical Elective (3 credits)
  • Technical Elective (3 credits)
  • University Studies Requirement (3 credits)

Semester Total: 14 credits

Curriculum Notes

  • CHM 153, PHY 111, and PHY 112 may be used in place of CHM 151, PHY 113, and PHY 114, respectively.
  • University Studies requirements should be selected from Clusters 3A, 3B, 4A, and 4B.
  • PHY 114 and related science courses satisfy the University Studies Cluster 2 requirement: Scientific Inquiry and Understanding.
  • ENL 266 satisfies the University Studies Cluster 1C requirement: Intermediate Writing.
  • ECE 211 and ECE 251 may be used to meet the EGR 302 requirement.
  • EGR 303 satisfies the University Studies Cluster 4C requirement: Nature of the Global Society.
  • Science Elective must be taken from the approved list of courses.
  • MNE 497 and MNE 498 satisfy the University Studies Cluster 5 requirement: Integrating the UMass Dartmouth Experience.
  • Technical Electives must be taken from the approved list of courses.