Mechanical Engineering, B.S.M.E.

Location(s): Statesboro

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Degree Requirements: 130 Credit Hours

See Core Curriculum for required courses in Area A1 through Area E.

General Requirements (Core Areas A-E): 42 Credit Hours

The program recommends the following courses in Areas A2, D1, and D2:

MATH 1441 - Calculus I (4 Credit Hours) (Area A2)
MATH 2242 - Calculus II (4 Credit Hours) (Area D2)
PHYS 2211K - Principles of Physics I (4 Credit Hours) (Area D1)
PHYS 2212K - Principles of Physics II (4 Credit Hours) (Area D1)

Additional Requirements: 4 Credit Hours

Area F - Courses Appropriate to Major: 18 Credit Hours

Specific Requirements: 24 Credit Hours

Major Requirements: 42 Credit Hours

Major Core (30 Credit Hours)

Major Modeling and Simulation Requirement (3 Credit Hours)

Select 3 Credit Hours from the following:

Major Electives: No Emphasis (9 Credit Hours)

Select 9 Credit Hours from the following:

Optional Area of Emphasis (9 Credit Hours)

In lieu of a general degree, students may pursue an Emphasis in Metal Casting or an Emphasis in Vehicle Design & Testing. See details below.

Total Credit Hours: 130

Areas of Emphasis: 9 Credit Hours

Metal Casting Emphasis

Lower-Division Emphasis Electives

Select 3 Credit Hours from the following:

ENGR 2432 - Introduction to Engineering Materials (3 Credit Hours)
ENGR 2436 - Intro to Molten Metal Processes (3 Credit Hours)
ENGR 2890 - Introductory Selected Problems in Engineering (1-3 Credit Hours)
ENGR 2991 - Topics in Engineering (1-4 Credit Hours)
or equivalent with department approval

Upper-Division Emphasis Electives

Select 6 Credit Hours from the following:

Vehicle Design & Testing Emphasis

Lower-Division Emphasis Electives

Select 3 Credit Hours from the following:

Upper-Division Emphasis Electives

Select 6 Credit Hours from the following:

Other Program Requirements

A grade of “C” or better is required for all MATH, PHYS, CHEM, ENGR, and MENG prerequisite courses.

Advisement

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