- Audit Years
- Guidelines
- Semester 1
- Semester 2
- Semester 3
- Semester 4
- Semester 5
- Semester 6
- Semester 7
- Semester 8
- Required Technical Electives
- Free Electives
- Enterprise Modules
Audit Years
Program Code EMEE
This sample plan and flow chart is suitable for all incoming students with math placement below calculus:
General Flow Chart Guidelines
128 total credits (plus 3 units of co-curricular activities). This flow chart is not an official list of degree requirements. Adjustments may be required due to curriculum changes. This is a sample course plan only. All required courses are offered each fall and spring semester. Students may take courses in any semester as long as pre-requisites are met.
24 total credits. Required courses are UN1015-Composition (3 credits), UN 1025-Global Issues (3 credits), a Critical and Creative Thinking course (3 credits), a Social Responsibility and Ethical Reasoning course (3 credits), and 12 HASS (Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences) credits. The 12 total credits of HASS must include a minimum of 3 credits each in Communication/ Composition, Humanities/Fine Arts and Social and Behavioral Science. Approved course lists are available in the ME Advising Center and are linked on the ME Advising webpage. 6 credits must be 3000 level or higher (does not include EC 3400). EC 3400 is not a HASS course for ME students, but is still required for the BSME. No more than 3 credits may be used from the HASS Restricted List. All 3000 level or higher HASS courses require UN 1015 and UN 1025 as non-concurrent prerequisites.
3 credits of 3000-level or higher modern language may be substituted directly for UN 1025. A list of approved courses is located on the Modern Language webpage. Any students with previous language experience in Spanish, French, German, or Mandarin must take the Modern Language Online Placement Test. Instructions are linked on the ME Advising webpage
ENG 1002 or passing the online spatial visualization test is required for ENG 1101 as a concurrent pre-requisite. ENG 1002 or passing the spatial visualization test is also a pre-requisite (non-concurrent) for ENG 1102. MA 1160/1161 is a concurrent pre-requisite for ENG 1101 and ENG 1102. ENG 1102 project content varies by section number.
Students are placed into an initial math course based on ACT/SAT math score, the online ALEKS assessment, or a math placement exam score for credit (AP, IB, CLEP). MA 1160 (4 credits) or MA 1161 (5 credits) satisfy the Calculus I requirement. MA 2320 and MA 3520 are offered as full semester courses for students taking these courses in separate semesters. The Math department also teaches MA 2321 as an accelerated course (equivalent to MA 2320) in the first half of a given semester and MA 3521 as an accelerated course (equivalent to MA 3520) in the second half of the semester (registration must be for the same section number of both MA 2321 and MA 3521 in the same semester) MA 2320, MA 2321, or MA 2330 are all equivalent and are approved pre-requisites for MA 3520 or MA 3521. MA 3530 or 3560 are also equivalent to MA 3520/3521. Both MA 2710 and 2720 are acceptable in place of MA 3710. A grade of ‘C’ or better in MA 2160 is required as a pre-requisite for MEEM 2110 and MEEM 2201.
Choose from the following modules: CEE 3490, ENT 2950, ENT 2960, ENT 2961 (2CR), ENT 2962 (ENT 2961 and/or ENT 2962 also usable as HASS Restricted but not both as ENT Modules and HASS) ENT 3953, ENT 3954, ENT 3955, ENT 3956, ENT 3958, ENT 3959, ENT 3961, ENT 3962, ENT 3963, ENT 3964, ENT 3965, ENT 3966, ENT 3967, ENT 3969, ENT 3971, ENT 3972, ENT 3973, ENT 3974, ENT 3975, ENT 3976, ENT 3979, ENT 3980, ENT 3981, ENT 3982, ENT 3983, ENT 3984, ENT 3985, ENT 3987 (2 CR), ENT 4951, ENT 4954, ENT 4955, ENT 4961, and ENT 4962. UN 3002 and/or UN 3003 (Cooperative Education): Up to 2 credits total can be used as Enterprise module credits in the BSME-Enterprise curriculum. Modules may not be offered every semester and may have prerequisites and/or restrictions. In order to enroll in ENT4950 to begin enterprise capstone project work, the online project approval process must be completed (i.e. project approved by the MAE department). Complete instructions for this process are available in the ME Advising Center and are linked on the ME Advising webpage. All four required Enterprise project semesters, ENT 3950/3960/4950/4960, must be completed with the same Enterprise team. ENT 2950/2960 for the same team may be substituted for ENT 3950/3960, if necessary.
Mainly physical education courses with some additions. Three units (or six half units) are required for graduation. These units will be included as earned hours and may be used to determine full-time enrollment status. These are in addition to the 128 total credits required for the BSME. Co-curricular list is available in the ME Advising Center and is linked on the ME Advising webpage. These units are graded pass/fail and are not included in credit hours used for calculation of any grade point averages (cumulative, engineering, or departmental).
The prerequisite course must be successfully completed prior to taking the subsequent course. Concurrent prerequisites - noted with a (C) - may be taken at the same time, although it is not necessary to take these courses together if the prerequisite course is completed first.
- The prerequisites for ENT 4950 are: EE 3010 (C), ENT 3950 (same team), ENT 3960 (same
team), MA 3710 (C), MEEM 3400, MEEM 3600 (C), MEEM 3201, MEEM 3750, MEEM 3901, MEEM
3911
- For the Fall 2021, Spring 2022, and Summer 2022 semesters, students will be allowed to take MEEM 3201 and/or MEEM 3750 concurrently with ENT 4950. Both courses must be passed to move on to ENT 4960. Starting in Fall 2022, all students must have already passed MEEM 3201 and MEEM 3750 to begin ENT 4950. - The prerequisites for ENT4960 are: EE 3010, ENT 4950 (same team), MA 3710, MEEM 3201, MEEM 3600, MEEM 3750
Co-requisite courses are courses that must be taken together in the same semester.
Transfer, Advanced Placement, or study abroad courses are not included in credit hours used for GPA calculations. Transfer credit is awarded for Michigan Tech equivalent course work only if a grade of ‘C’ or better (2.00/4.00) or equivalent is earned at a transfer institution. Study abroad credit will be awarded based on passing a course according to equivalent international standards. Advanced Placement credit is awarded according to published AP Exam score standards (also IB and CLEP).
Semester 1
Provides direct instruction in composition. Students examine and interpret communication practices and apply what they learn to their own written, aural, and visual compositions. Class projects ask students to communicate in a variety of modes and to attend to audience, purpose, and context.
- Credits: 3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
- Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
- Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman
Introduces the foundations of chemistry, including electronic structure of atoms and molecules, intermolecular forces, states of matter, chemical reactions, organic chemistry, chemical equilibria, kinetics, and acid-base chemistry. Includes laboratory component that emphasizes lecture components.
- Credits: 3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
- Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
- Co-Requisite(s): CH 1151
- Pre-Requisite(s): MA 1031(C) or MA 1032(C) or MA 1120(C) or MA 1160(C) or MA 1161(C) or MA 1135(C) or MA 1121(C) or ALEKS Math Placement >= 56 or CEEB Calculus AB >= 2 or CEEB Calculus BC >= 2 or CEEB Calculus AB Subscore >= 2 or ACT Mathematics >= 22 or SAT MATH SECTION SCORE-M16 >= 540
Laboratory to accompany CH1150.
- Credits: 1.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-3)
- Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
- Co-Requisite(s): CH 1150
- Pre-Requisite(s): MA 1031(C) or MA 1032(C) or MA 1120(C) or MA 1160(C) or MA 1161(C) or MA 1135(C) or MA 1121(C) or ALEKS Math Placement >= 56 or CEEB Calculus AB >= 2 or CEEB Calculus BC >= 2 or CEEB Calculus AB Subscore >= 2 or ACT Mathematics >= 22 or SAT MATH SECTION SCORE-M16 >= 540
Experiments covering kinematics, force, conservation of momentum, conservation of energy, and waves are explored through guided construction. The course emphasizes understanding physical concepts through inquiry and the scientific method
- Credits: 1.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-2)
- Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
- Pre-Requisite(s): MA 1160(C) or MA 1161(C) or MA 1121(C)
An introduction to single-variable calculus, which includes a computer laboratory. Topics include trigonometric, exponential, and logarithmic functions, differentiation and its uses, and basic integration. Integrates symbolic tools, graphical concepts, data and numerical calculations.
- Credits: 4.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-1)
- Semesters Offered: Fall
- Pre-Requisite(s): ALEKS Math Placement >= 86 or CEEB Calculus AB >= 3 or CEEB Calculus BC >= 3 or CEEB Calculus AB Subscore >= 3 or ACT Mathematics >= 29 or SAT MATH SECTION SCORE-M16 >= 680
An introduction to the engineering profession and to its various disciplines. Focuses on developing problem-solving skills, computational skills, and communication skills. Through active, collaborative work, students work on teams to apply the engineering problem-solving method to "real-world" problems.
- Credits: 3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-5)
- Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
- Pre-Requisite(s): (MA 1031(C) or MA 1032(C) or MA 1120(C) or MA 1160(C) or MA 1161(C) or MA 1121(C) or MA 2160(C) or MA 3160(C)) and (Spatial Visualization Score >= 19 or ENG 1002(C))
Total 15/16 Credits
PE Co-Curricular (0.5)
- CH 1150 and CH 1151 are co-requisites. See an academic advisor regarding chemistry placement if you are unsure of the right chemistry course to start in.
- Take MA 1160 (4 credits) or MA 1161 (5 credits).
- MA 1160 (or MA 1161) is a concurrent pre-requisite of PH 1100.
- MA 1160 (or MA 1161) is a concurrent pre-requisite of ENG 1101.
- Both ENG 1001 and ENG 1100 may be taken to replace ENG 1101 (for students with math placement below calculus).
Semester 2
Study of contemporary global issues, their origins, impacts, and solutions through the thematic and comparative exploration of worldview and culture, population, globalization, development, politics and global governance, environment, and sustainability. Emphasis on global literacy and information literacy.
- Credits: 3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
- Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
- Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman
Introduction to the structure, processing, properties, and performance of engineering materials, including metals, polymers, glasses, ceramics, and composites. Topics include material selection in design, material processing in manufacturing, and structural material failure mechanisms.
- Credits: 3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
- Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
- Pre-Requisite(s): CH 1112 or CH 1122 or (CH 1150 and CH 1151) or (CH 1160 and CH 1161)
A calculus-based introduction to classical mechanics. Topics include kinematics, Newton's laws, impulse and momentum, work and energy, and the universal law of gravitation. C or better/AP credit in Calc 1 or co-requisite registration in PH2110 required.
- Credits: 3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
- Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
- Pre-Requisite(s): PH 1100(C) and (MA 1160 or MA 1161 or MA 1121 or MA 1135) or (CEEB Calculus AB >= 3 or CEEB Calculus BC >= 3 or CEEB Calculus AB Subscore >= 3 and MA 2160(C) or MA 3160(C))
Continued study of calculus, which includes a computer laboratory. Topics include integration and its uses, function approximation, vectors, and elementary modeling with differential equations.
- Credits: 4.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-1)
- Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
- Pre-Requisite(s): MA 1160 or MA 1161 or MA 1135 or MA 1121 or CEEB Calculus AB >= 3 or CEEB Calculus BC >= 3 or CEEB Calculus AB Subscore >= 3
An introduction to linear algebra and how it can be used. Topics include systems of equations, vectors, matrices, orthogonality, subspaces, and the eigenvalue problem.
- Credits: 2.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-2-0)
- Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
- Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Major(s): Mathematics, Software Engineering, Computer Science
- Pre-Requisite(s): MA 1160 or MA 1161 or MA 1135 or MA 1121
Continuation of ENG1101. Introduction to the engineering design process with an emphasis on graphics and documentation. Focuses on engineering problem solving in the context of the design process.
- Credits: 3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-5)
- Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
- Pre-Requisite(s): (MA 1031 or MA 1032 or MA 1120 or MA 1160(C) or MA 1161(C) or MA 1121(C) or MA 2160(C) or MA 3160(C)) and (ENG 1101 or (ENG 1001 and ENG 1100)) and (Spatial Visualization Score >= 19 or ENG 1002)
Total 18 Credits
- UN 1025 is a general education requirement. One semester of 3000 level or higher language course can replace UN 1025. A list of approved courses is located on the Modern Language webpage. Any students with previous language experience in Spanish, French, or German must take the Modern Language Online Placement Test. Instructions are linked on the ME Advising webpage.
- For students earning a ‘CD’ or ‘D’ grade in MA1160/1161, PH2110 (University Physics Workshop 1) is a required co-requisite for PH2100.
- PH 2100 has PH1100 as a concurrent pre-requisite and MA 1160 or MA 1161 as a pre-requisite.
- 'C' or better in MA 2160 is required to enroll in MEEM 2110 and MEEM 2201. MA 1160 or MA 1161 is a pre-requisite for MA 2160.
- MA 2320 has MA 1160 or MA 1161 as a pre-requisite.
- MA 2320, MA 2321, or MA 2330 are all equivalent and are approved prerequisites for MA 3520 or MA 3521. MA 3530 or 3560 are also equivalent to MA 3520/3521.
- MA 2320 and MA 3520 are offered as full semester courses for students taking these courses in separate semesters. The Math department also teaches MA 2321 as an accelerated course (equivalent to MA 2320) in the first half of a given semester and MA 3521 as an accelerated course (equivalent to MA 3520) in the second half of the semester (registration must be for the same section number of both MA 2321 and MA 3521 in the same semester).
- ENG 1102 has MA 1160 or MA 1161 as a concurrent pre-req and ENG 1101 as a pre-requisite.
- MSE 2100 has CH 1150 and CH 1151 as pre-requisites.
Semester 3
Experiments covering Coulomb's law, electric and magnetic fields, circuits, induction, and geometric optics are explored through guided construction. The course emphasizes understanding physical concepts through inquiry and the scientific method.
- Credits: 1.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-2)
- Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
- Pre-Requisite(s): PH 1100 or PH 1111 or PH 1141 or PH 1161
This course introduces concepts of energy, energy conversion, mechanisms of heat and work transfer in processes and in cycles. It also covers the first and the second laws of thermodynamics.
- Credits: 3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
- Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
- Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following College(s): College of Engineering
- Pre-Requisite(s): MA 2160 and CH 1150 and CH 1151
Introduction to calculus in two and three dimensions, which includes a computer laboratory. Topics include functions of several variables, partial derivatives, the gradient, multiple integrals; introduction to vector-valued functions and vector calculus, divergence, curl, and the integration theorems of Green, Stokes, and Gauss.
- Credits: 4.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-1)
- Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
- Pre-Requisite(s): MA 2160 or CEEB Calculus BC >= 3
Force systems in two and three dimensions. Includes composition and resolution of forces and force systems, principles of equilibrium applied to various bodies, simple structures, friction, centroids, and moments of inertia. Vector algebra used where appropriate. Prerequisite of MA2160 with a grade of C or better is required.
- Credits: 3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
- Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
- Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following College(s): College of For Res & Env Sci, College of Engineering
- Pre-Requisite(s): MA 2160
Students develop laboratory and computer skills, Topics include product dissection, data acquisition, materials testing, 2D finite element modeling, 1D modeling and simulation.
- Credits: 2.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-1-3)
- Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
- Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s): Mechanical Engineering
- Pre-Requisite(s): MEEM 2110(C) and ENG 1102 and UN 1015
See University General Education Requirements. Select one course from the Core: Critical and Creative Thinking list.
Total 16 Credits
PE Co-Curricular (0.5)
- MA 3160 and MEEM 2110 and MEEM 2201 have MA 2160 as a pre-requisite. MEEM 2110 and MEEM 2201 both require a C or better in MA 2160.
- MEEM 2901 has ENG 1102 and UN 1015 as pre-requisites. MEEM 2110 is a concurrent pre-requisite of MEEM 2901.
- MEEM 2201 has CH 1150 and CH 1151 as pre-requisites.
- PH 1200 has PH 1100 as a pre-requisite.
Semester 4
A calculus-based introduction to electromagnetism. Topics include Coulomb's law, electric fields, Gauss's law, electric potential, capacitance, circuits, magnetic forces and fields, Ampere's law, induction, Maxwell's equations, and electromagnetic waves.
- Credits: 3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
- Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
- Pre-Requisite(s): (PH 1200(C) or PH 2261(C)) and (PH 2100 or PH 1160) and MA 2160
First order equations, linear equations, and systems of equations.
- Credits: 2.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-2-0)
- Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
- Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Major(s): Mathematics, Computer Science
- Pre-Requisite(s): MA 2160 and (MA 2320 or MA 2321 or MA 2330)
First course in the principles of dynamics, covering the motion of a particle, the kinematics and kinetics of plane motion of rigid bodies, the principles of work and energy, impulse and momentum. Uses vector methods.
- Credits: 3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
- Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
- Pre-Requisite(s): PH 2100 and (MEEM 2110 or ENG 2120)
Introduction to mechanical behavior of materials, including stress/strain at a point, principle stresses and strains, stress-strain relationships, determination of stresses and deformations in situations involving axial loading, torsional loading of circular cross sections, and flexural loading of straight members. Also covers stresses due to combined loading and buckling of columns.
- Credits: 3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
- Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
- Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following College(s): College of For Res & Env Sci, College of Engineering
- Pre-Requisite(s): MEEM 2110
Students further develop testing and simulation skills as they validate dynamic mechanical and thermal/fluid systems. Course emphasizes application of energy conservation principles to physical engineering systems as well as analysis and communication of data.
- Credits: 3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-2-3)
- Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
- Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s): Mechanical Engineering
- Pre-Requisite(s): MEEM 2901 and MEEM 2201(C) and MEEM 2110
See University General Education Requirements. Select one course from the Core: Social Responsibility and Ethical Reasoning list.
Total 17 Credits
- PH 2200 has PH2100 and MA 2160 as pre-requisites. PH 1200 is a concurrent pre-requisite of PH 2200.
- 'C' or better in MA 2160 is required to enroll in MEEM 2201. MA 1160 and CH 1151 are pre-requisites. Take MEEM 3201 in fall of Year 3.
- MA 2320, MA 2321, or MA 2330 are all equivalent and are approved prerequisites for MA 3520 or MA 3521. MA 3530 or 3560 are also equivalent to MA 3520/3521.
- MA 3520/3521 also has MA 2160 as a prerequisite.
- MA 2320 and MA 3520 are offered as full semester courses for students taking these courses in separate semesters. The Math department also teaches MA 2321 as an accelerated course (equivalent to MA 2320) in the first half of a given semester and MA 3521 as an accelerated course (equivalent to MA 3520) in the second half of the semester (registration must be for the same section number of both MA 2321 and MA 3521 in the same semester).
- MEEM 2700 has PH 2100 and MEEM 2110 as prerequisites.
- MEEM 2150 has MEEM 2110 as a prerequisite.
- MEEM 2911 has MEEM 2110 and MEEM 2901 as prerequisites and MEEM 2201 as a concurrent pre-requisite.
- MEEM 2911 is a concurrent pre-requisite of MEEM 3901 (may be taken together if other MEEM 3901 pre-requisites are met). MEEM 3901 is a concurrent pre-requisite for MEEM 3911 (may be taken together), but MEEM 2911 is a pre-requisite for MEEM 3911 (cannot take all 3 courses - MEEM 2911/3901/3911 - all together in the same semester).
Semester 5
Course emphasizes internal flow and modes of heat transfer: control volume analysis of mass, momentum and energy, pipe and duct flow, dimensional analysis, steady and unsteady heat conduction, internal convection and application of boundary conditions, and simple heat exchanger design.
- Credits: 4.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-4-0)
- Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
- Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s): Mechanical Engineering
- Pre-Requisite(s): MEEM 2201 and MEEM 2911 and MA 3160
Introduction to the design, conduct, and analysis of statistical studies aimed at solving engineering problems. Topics include methods of data collection, descriptive and graphical methods, probability and probability models, statistical inference, control charts, linear regression, design of experiments.
- Credits: 3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
- Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
- Pre-Requisite(s): MA 2160 or MA 3160(C)
In this course, students learn mechanical synthesis and analysis methods. They use case studies to develop relationships between design and performance. They apply synthesis methods to the design of a new product.
- Credits: 3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
- Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
- Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s): Robotics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
- Pre-Requisite(s): (ENG 2120 or MEEM 2150) and MEEM 2700
Interdisciplinary teams work as part of an enterprise to address real-world design projects or problems. Third-year students will practice designing approaches to solve problems and develop procedures to achieve specified project objectives.
- Credits: 1.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-3)
- Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
- Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Junior, Senior
Students apply the engineering design process by combining engineering science with simulation tools to guide design decisions. They use energy-based models to determine design direction and design-based simulation to select and optimize components and subsystems to meet design requirements.
- Credits: 2.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-1-3)
- Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
- Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s): Mechanical Engineering
- Pre-Requisite(s): MEEM 2911(C) and MEEM 2150 and MEEM 2700
HASS Electives
See University General Education Requirements. Select one course from the Communication and Composition List.
Total 16 Credits
PE Co-Curricular (.5)
- MEEM 3201 has MA 3160, MEEM 2911, and MEEM 2201 as prerequisites.
- MA 3710 has MA 2160 as a prerequisite. MA 2710and MA 2720 are also equivalent to MA 3710 for mechanical engineering.
- MEEM 3400 has MEEM 2700 and MEEM 2150 as prerequisites.
- MEEM 3901 has MEEM 2700 and MEEM 2150 as prerequisites. MEEM 2911 is a concurrent pre-requisite of MEEM 3901 (may be taken together if other MEEM 3901 pre-requisites are met). MEEM 3901 is a concurrent pre-requisite for MEEM 3911 (may be taken together), but MEEM 2911 is a pre-requisite for MEEM 3911 (cannot take all 3 courses - MEEM 2911/3901/3911 - all together in the same semester).
Semester 6
This course deals with the modeling, analysis and control of mixed physics systems. It covers differential equation generation for mechanical, thermal, and electrical systems, their simulation, and methods for analyzing their performance operating in both open and closed loop.
- Credits: 4.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-4-0)
- Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
- Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s): Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering
- Pre-Requisite(s): MEEM 2700 and (MA 3520 or MA 3521 or MA 3530 or MA 3560)
This course introduces manufacturing processes, including deformation, subtractive, additive, and molding processes. Students learn how things are made in both low and high production environments. It includes design for manufacturing considerations.
- Credits: 3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-2-2)
- Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
- Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following College(s): College of Engineering
- Pre-Requisite(s): MEEM 2150 and MSE 2100
Designed for nonmajors. Covers the principles of electrical and electronic measurements, including dc, ac, semiconductor devices, amplifiers, and filtering.
- Credits: 3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (2-0-2)
- Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
- Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Major(s): Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering
- Pre-Requisite(s): MA 1121 or MA 1160 or MA 1161
Interdisciplinary teams work as part of an enterprise to address real-world design projects or problems. Third-year students practice designing approaches to solve problems and develop procedures to achieve specified project objectives.
- Credits: 1.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-3)
- Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
- Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Junior, Senior
Students create simulations and validation procedures to verify that components and assembled system meet desired requirements. Experimental methods, simulation, data processing, comparing experimental and analytical results, and engineering communication methods are emphasized.
- Credits: 3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-2-3)
- Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
- Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s): Mechanical Engineering
- Pre-Requisite(s): MEEM 2911 and MEEM 3901(C)
HASS Electives
See University General Education Requirements. Select one course from the Humanities and Fine Arts List.
Total 17 Credits
PE Co-Curricular (.5)
- MEEM 3750 has MA 3520 and MEEM 2700 as prerequisites.
- MEEM 3600 has MEEM 2150 and MSE 2100 as prerequisites.
- EE 3010 has PH 2200 as a prerequisite.
- MEEM 2911 is a concurrent pre-requisite of MEEM 3901 (may be taken together if other MEEM 3901 pre-requisites are met). MEEM 3901 is a concurrent pre-requisite for MEEM 3911 (may be taken together), but MEEM 2911 is a pre-requisite for MEEM 3911 (cannot take all 3 courses - MEEM 2911/3901/3911 - all together in the same semester).
- ENT 3960 has ENG 3950 as a prerequisite.
Semester 7
See Free Electives below.
See Technical Electives below.
HASS Electives
See University General Education Requirements. Select one course from the Social and Behavioral Science List.
Studies economic decision-making for actions occurring over time. Covers decision tools for comparing alternatives, public project evaluation, risk and uncertainty, mutually exclusive decisions, multiple objective decisions, interest rate calculations, cash flow analysis, depreciation and taxes, cost of capital, capital budgeting.
- Credits: 3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
- Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
- Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Major(s): Engineering Management, Marketing, Management, Management Information Systems, Accounting, Finance; May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman, Sophomore
- Pre-Requisite(s): UN 1015 and (UN 1025 or Modern Language - 3000 level or higher)
Interdisciplinary teams work as part of an enterprise to address real-world design projects or problems, taking constraints into account and applying relevant standards. Fourth-year students gain experience in defining project objectives, planning strategies to achieve these objectives, and leading technical teams to accomplish project goals. Must be project ready as defined by major.
- Credits: 2.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-6)
- Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
- Restrictions: Permission of department required; Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s): Biomedical Engineering, Engineering, Civil Engineering, Geospatial Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Geological Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science and Engrg, Robotics Engineering, Software Engineering, Construction Management, Computer Network & System Admn, Electrical Eng Tech, Mechanical Engineering Tech, Surveying Engineering, Information Technology; Must be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Senior
- Pre-Requisite(s): (BE 3350 or BE 3700 or BE 4900) or (CEE 3620 or CEE 3810) or CM 4855(C) or (CS 3712 or CS 4711 or CS 4760) or (ENT 3960 and (EE 3131 or (EE 3280 and EE 3261(C))) and EE 3901 and EE 3171(C) or EE 3173(C)) or (GE 3890 and GE 3880) or (ENT 3950 and ENT 3960 and (MA 3710(C) or MA 2710(C) or MA 2720 or MA 3715) and MEEM 3750 and MEEM 3201 and MEEM 3901 and MEEM 3911) and EE 3010(C) and MEEM 3400 and MEEM 3600(C) or MSE 3190 or (CMG 3250 and CMG 4120(C) and CMG 4210 and CMG 3200) or (EET 3281 and EET 4253(C)) or SAT 3812(C) or SU 4100(C) or ENG 3505(C) or (ENT 3950 and ENT 3960) or (MET 4200 and MET 3500(C) and MET 3451(C))
Total 15 Credits
PE Co-Curricular (.5)
- Free electives are any credits that are 1000-level or above, not on the co-curricular activities list, and not non-repeatable duplicated or equivalent courses. UN3002, UN3003, etc. (Cooperative Education credits) can be used as free electives in the BSME curriculum.
- At least 6 credits of tech electives must be MEEM course numbers (exceptions below) for students starting Fall 2019 or later.
- ENT 4950 has ENT 3950 (same team), ENT 3960 (same team), MEEM 3201, MEEM 3400, MEEM 3750, MEEM 3901, and MEEM 3911 as pre-requisites and EE 3010, MA 3710, and MEEM 3600 as concurrent pre-requisites.
- EC 3400 has UN 1015 and UN 1025 as prerequisites.
Semester 8
Take 3 Enterprise Modules at 1 credit each. See Enterprise Modules below.
See Technical Electives below.
HASS Electives
See University General Education Requirements. Select one course from any HASS list (including the HASS Restricted List).
Interdisciplinary teams work as part of an enterprise to address real-world design projects or problems, taking constraints into account and applying relevant standards. Fourth-year students gain experience defining project objectives, planning strategies to achieve these objectives, and leading technical teams to accomplish project goals.
- Credits: 2.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-6)
- Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
- Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Senior
- Pre-Requisite(s): ENT 4950 and (BE 4900 or CEE 3620 or CEE 3810 or CM 4855 or CS 3712 or CS 4711 or CS 4760 or EE 3171 or EE 3173 or GE 3890 or GE 3880 or MSE 4141(C) or CMG 4210 or EET 4253 or MET 4460 or SAT 4541 or SU 4100 or ENG 3830(C) or (ENG 3505 and ENG 4505) or (MEEM 3750 and MEEM 3201) or (EE 3280 and EE 3261))
Total 14 Credits
PE Co-Curricular (.5)
- At least 6 credits of tech electives must be MEEM course numbers (exceptions below).
- ENT 4960 has EE 3010, ENT 4950 (same team), MA 3710, MEEM 3201, MEEM 3600, and MEEM 3750 as prerequisites.
Electives and Modules
Required Technical Electives
Any 4000+ level courses in the College of Engineering except MET courses are acceptable for ME technical electives. MET courses are not acceptable for ME technical elective credits. These prefixes—BE, CM, CEE, EE, ENG, GE, MEEM, MSE—may be used by BSME students for technical elective credits (if allowed to enroll in the course by the offering department) with the following exceptions:
Design considerations and professional practice issues are addressed. Ethics, regulatory affairs, and intellectual property are addressed within the context of the biomedical engineering profession. Modern tools of biomedical design are presented and applied to current problems.
- Credits: 2.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (2-0-0)
- Semesters Offered: Spring
- Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Junior, Senior
Team approach is used to resolve a defined problem in biomedical engineering. Projects are selected and undertaken with faculty guidance and sponsor input. Must be senior project ready, as defined by major, substitutes for prerequisites.
- Credits: 2.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-1-3)
- Semesters Offered: Fall
- Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s): Biomedical Engineering; May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman, Sophomore, Junior
- Pre-Requisite(s): BE 3350 and BE 3700 and BE 3701 and BE 3800 and BE 4900
Continuation of Biomedical Design Project I (BE4901) under faculty guidance. Emphasizes design and testing of prototypes. Requires work project notebooks, oral and written reports, and presentations.
- Credits: 2.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-1-3)
- Semesters Offered: Spring
- Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman, Sophomore, Junior
- Pre-Requisite(s): BE 4900 and BE 4901
Biomedical engineering courses will be offered on new or emerging technical subjects depending on student demand and faculty interest and expertise.
- Credits: variable to 6.0; May be repeated
- Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
- Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Level(s): Graduate
Includes the study of an acceptable biomedical engineering problem and the preparation of a report or thesis.
- Credits: variable to 12.0; May be repeated; Graded Pass/Fail Only
- Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
- Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s): Graduate
Biomedical engineering courses will be offered as professional electives dependent upon the interest of the faculty.
- Credits: variable to 6.0; May be repeated
- Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
- Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s): Graduate
Biomedical engineering courses will be offered on new or emerging technical subjects depending on student demand and faculty interest and expertise.
- Credits: variable to 6.0; May be repeated
- Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
- Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s): Graduate
An engineering design project related to civil and environmental engineering. Not available to students who have taken CE4905. Students must complete both CE4900 and CE4910 to fulfill senior design requirements. Must be senior project ready as defined by major department.
- Credits: 3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-2-2)
- Semesters Offered: Fall, Summer
- Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman, Sophomore, Junior
An engineering design project related to civil and environmental engineering. Not available to students who have taken CE4900 or CE4910. (Senior project ready as defined by major substitutes for prerequisites)
- Credits: 3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-2-2)
- Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
- Restrictions: Permission of instructor required; May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman, Sophomore, Junior
Continuation of CE4900. Not available to students who have taken CE4905. Students must complete both CE4900 and CE4910 to fulfill senior design requirements. Senior project ready as defined by major substitutes for prerequisites.
- Credits: 3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-2-2)
- Semesters Offered: Spring, Summer
- Pre-Requisite(s): CE 4900 or CEE 4900
An engineering design project that incorporates an international experience. Must be taken in conjunction with CE4916 in order to fulfill senior design requirements. Must be senior project ready as defined by major department.
- Credits: 3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-2-2)
- Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
- Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Senior
An engineering design project that incorporates an international experience. Must be taken in conjunction with CE4915 in order to fulfill senior design requirements. Senior project ready as defined by major substitutes for prerequisites.
- Credits: 3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-2-2)
- Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
- Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Senior
- Pre-Requisite(s): CE 4915 or CEE 4915
Approved research or design project in civil engineering, originating with an individual student or assigned by the instructor.
- Credits: variable to 3.0; Repeatable to a Max of 3
- Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
- Restrictions: Permission of instructor required; May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman, Sophomore
Approved research or design project in environmental engineering, originating with an individual student or assigned by the instructor.
- Credits: variable to 3.0; Repeatable to a Max of 3
- Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
- Restrictions: Permission of instructor required; May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman, Sophomore
Advanced study of materials related topics, including discussions of recent research developments at an advanced level.
- Credits: variable to 3.0; Repeatable to a Max of 6
- Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Advanced study of structural engineering topics, including discussions of recent research developments at an advanced level. Topics might include loading analysis, advanced topics in steel design, composite materials for structures, and behavior of a variety of reinforcements for concrete applications.
- Credits: variable to 3.0; Repeatable to a Max of 6
- Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
- Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s): Graduate
Advanced study of construction engineering topics including discussion of recent research developments.
- Credits: variable to 3.0; Repeatable to a Max of 6
- Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Topics of special interest in transportation engineering.
- Credits: variable to 3.0; Repeatable to a Max of 6
- Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
- Restrictions: Permission of instructor required
Advanced study of topics related to atmospheric chemistry and/or modeling the transformation and transport of atmospheric pollutants.
- Credits: variable to 4.0; Repeatable to a Max of 8
- Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
- Restrictions: Permission of instructor required
Advanced study of biological processes associated with natural and engineering systems.
- Credits: variable to 4.0; Repeatable to a Max of 8
- Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
- Restrictions: Permission of instructor required
Advanced study of physical and chemical processes that occur in natural and engineered systems.
- Credits: variable to 4.0; Repeatable to a Max of 8
- Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
- Restrictions: Permission of instructor required
Advanced topics related to understanding the biogeochemistry of surface waters (lakes, rivers, wetlands) and the mathematical modeling of those systems.
- Credits: variable to 4.0; Repeatable to a Max of 8
- Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
- Restrictions: Permission of instructor required
Advanced study of environmental engineering topics including discussion of recent research developments.
- Credits: variable to 3.0; Repeatable to a Max of 6
- Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Advanced study of water resources topics including discussion of recent research developments.
- Credits: variable to 3.0; Repeatable to a Max of 6
- Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Advanced study of geotechnical engineering topics including discussion of recent research developments.
- Credits: variable to 3.0; Repeatable to a Max of 6
- Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
- Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s): Graduate
Approved research or design project in civil engineering, originating with an individual student or assigned by the instructor.
- Credits: variable to 3.0; Repeatable to a Max of 6
- Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
- Restrictions: Permission of instructor required; Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s): Graduate
Approved research or design project in environmental engineering, originating with an individual student or assigned by the instructor.
- Credits: variable to 3.0; Repeatable to a Max of 6
- Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
- Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s): Graduate
Detailed study and group discussions of current literature and graduate research projects related to the broad field of civil engineering. Topics will be combined to address the student's area of interest, including construction, environmental, geotechnical, structures, transportation, and water resources. External speakers discuss current related issues.
- Credits: 1.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-1-0)
- Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
- Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s): Graduate
Presentations and discussion of current literature and research related to the broad field of environmental engineering.
- Credits: 1.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-1-0)
- Semesters Offered: Fall
- Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s): Graduate; Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s): Engineering - Environmental, Environmental Engrg Science, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering
Presentations and discussion of current literature and research related to the broad field of environmental engineering.
- Credits: 1.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-1-0)
- Semesters Offered: Spring
- Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s): Graduate; Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s): Engineering - Environmental, Environmental Engrg Science, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering
This course provides a supervised field experience in natural resources engineering and community development.
- Credits: 1.0; May be repeated
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-3)
- Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
- Restrictions: Permission of instructor required; Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s): Graduate
Study of an acceptable civil or environmental engineering problem and preparation of a report or thesis.
- Credits: variable to 10.0; May be repeated; Graded Pass/Fail Only
- Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
- Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s): Graduate
Capstone technical and economic evaluations of processes and unit operations. Application of cost estimation, energy efficiency, and economic evaluation techniques. Teams analyze an existing facility, identify improvement opportunities, demonstrate the economic consequences, and recommend a course of action.
- Credits: 3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (2-0-3)
- Semesters Offered: Fall
- Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s): Chemical Engineering
- Pre-Requisite(s): CM 3120 and CM 3215 and (CM 3240 or CM 2120) and CM 3510 and CH 2410 and CM 3980(C)
Process and project design principles applied to realistic problems, including project evaluation and management. Problems include safety, environmental, and operability constraints. Emphasizes the profit motive in industry and the role of the chemical engineer.
- Credits: 2.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (2-0-0)
- Semesters Offered: Spring
- Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s): Chemical Engineering
- Pre-Requisite(s): CM 4855 and CM 3980
Team projects to optimize designs for new ventures with realistic constraints. Requires process synthesis, market research, economic evaluation, and risk analysis techniques. Develops skills in problem solving, critical thinking, and communication.
- Credits: 1.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-3)
- Semesters Offered: Spring
- Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s): Chemical Engineering
- Pre-Requisite(s): CM 4860(C) and CM 3980
Focuses on an interdisciplinary chemical engineering design project. (Senior project ready as defined by major substitutes for prerequisites)
- Credits: variable to 3.0
- Semesters Offered: Fall
- Restrictions: Permission of department required; May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman, Sophomore, Junior
Focuses on an interdisciplinary chemical engineering design project. (Senior project ready as defined by major substitutes for prerequisites)
- Credits: variable to 3.0
- Semesters Offered: Spring
- Restrictions: Permission of department required; May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman, Sophomore, Junior
A discussion of chemical engineering topics of current interest not included in regular graduate courses.
- Credits: variable to 3.0; Repeatable to a Max of 9
- Semesters Offered: On Demand
- Restrictions: Permission of instructor required; Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s): Graduate
This is a course for graduate students who wish to do extensive work on projects or topics not directly related to their thesis topic and not covered in one of the graduate courses.
- Credits: variable to 3.0; Repeatable to a Max of 9
- Semesters Offered: On Demand
- Restrictions: Permission of instructor required; Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s): Graduate
An original investigation of a chemical engineering problem.
- Credits: variable to 15.0; May be repeated; Graded Pass/Fail Only
- Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
The first semester of a program of study in which a group of students work on an engineering design project in consultation with a faculty member. (Senior project ready as defined by major substitutes for prerequisites)
- Credits: 2.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (1-0-3)
- Semesters Offered: Fall
- Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman, Sophomore, Junior
- Pre-Requisite(s): (EE 3131 or (EE 3280 and EE 3261(C))) and EE 3901 and (EE 3171(C) or EE 3173(C))
The second semester of a program of study in which a group of students work on an engineering design project in consultation with a faculty member. (Senior project ready as defined by major substitutes for prerequisites)
- Credits: 2.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-1-3)
- Semesters Offered: Spring
- Pre-Requisite(s): EE 4901
Covers specific topics in electrical engineering.
- Credits: variable to 4.0; Repeatable to a Max of 6
- Semesters Offered: On Demand
- Restrictions: Permission of instructor and department required
A project in electrical engineering. An individual student or a group of students complete a mutually- agreed-upon project in consultation with a faculty member.
- Credits: variable to 3.0; Repeatable to a Max of 6; Graded Pass/Fail Only
- Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
- Restrictions: Permission of instructor and department required
Selected topics of current interest.
- Credits: variable to 4.0; May be repeated
- Semesters Offered: On Demand
- Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s): Graduate; Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s): Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electrical & Computer Engineer
Directed study on a topic mutually agreed upon by the student and the instructor.
- Credits: variable to 3.0; Repeatable to a Max of 6
- Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
- Restrictions: Permission of instructor required; Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s): Graduate; Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s): Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering
Special topics in electrical engineering selected by the student and approved by his/her advisor and the faculty member who will approve the study.
- Credits: variable to 5.0; May be repeated
- Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
- Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s): Graduate; Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s): Electrical & Computer Engineer, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering
Study of some acceptable electrical engineering problem and preparation of a thesis.
- Credits: variable to 10.0; May be repeated; Graded Pass/Fail Only
- Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
- Restrictions: Permission of instructor required
Study of some acceptable electrical engineering problem and preparation of a report.
- Credits: variable to 6.0; May be repeated; Graded Pass/Fail Only
- Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
- Restrictions: Permission of instructor required
A collaboration with industry on some acceptable electrical engineering task and preparation of a report.
- Credits: variable to 4.0; May be repeated; Graded Pass/Fail Only
- Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
- Restrictions: Permission of department required
Field work and reporting from students in the Peace Corps Master's International Program in Electrical and Computer Engineering.
- Credits: 1.0; May be repeated
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-2)
- Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
- Restrictions: Permission of instructor required; Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s): Graduate; Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s): Electrical & Computer Engineer, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering
Develops collaborative leadership skills through active hands-on learning. Topics include collaborative software, communication, and group management strategies.
- Credits: 1.0; Graded Pass/Fail Only
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-1-0)
- Semesters Offered: On Demand
- Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman
- Pre-Requisite(s): UN 1015 and (UN 1025)
Experience designed for the practical application of leadership knowledge, skills, and behaviors acquired in the LEAP program or mentoring environment. The practicum experience will be designed and implemented by the student, with mentorship/guidance from the associated faculty.
- Credits: 3.0; Graded Pass/Fail Only
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-3)
- Semesters Offered: On Demand
- Restrictions: Permission of instructor required; May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman
- Pre-Requisite(s): ENG 2060
Introduction to engineering design, including modeling, simulation, economic decision making, and reliability. Integration of design principles in the solution of open-ended engineering problems. Projects are defined and planned with faculty and industrial guidance. Emphasizes economics and environmental constraints. Students must be Senior Project ready as defined by major.
- Credits: variable to 4.0
- Semesters Offered: On Demand
- Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman, Sophomore, Junior
Students work in teams on one-semester open-ended capstone design projects developing and implementing original and creative solutions to real engineering problems. Students must be Senior Project ready as defined by major. May take ENG4905, ENG4900, or ENG4910.
- Credits: 3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-1-4)
- Semesters Offered: On Demand
- Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman, Sophomore, Junior
- Pre-Requisite(s): ENG 2120 or (MEEM 2110 and MEEM 2150) and (ENG 3200 or CEE 3200) or (MEEM 2201 and MEEM 3201) and (EE 3010 or EE 2112) and (CEE 3101 or CS 1121 or ENG 2505 or GE 2300 or MSE 2100) and (CEE 3332 or GE 3850 or MEEM 3600 and ENG 3830(C) or (ENG 3505 and ENG 4505))
Continuation of ENG4900. Introduction to engineering design including modeling, simulation, economic decision making and reliability. Integration of design principles in the solution of open-ended engineering problems. Projects are defined and planned with faculty and industrial guidance. Emphasizes economics and environmental constraints. (Senior project ready as defined by major substitutes for prerequisites)
- Credits: variable to 4.0
- Semesters Offered: On Demand
- Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman, Sophomore, Junior
- Pre-Requisite(s): ENG 4900
Engineering topics of interest to students and faculty that are not normally covered in the existing courses.
- Credits: variable to 3.0; Repeatable to a Max of 6
- Semesters Offered: On Demand
- Restrictions: Permission of instructor required
Develops collaborative leadership skills through active hands-on learning. Topics include collaborative software, communication, and group management strategies.
- Credits: 1.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-1-0)
- Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
- Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s): Graduate
This course introduces the engineering problem solving and design processes. Students will learn about the engineering profession and will complete a design/build/test project.
- Credits: 4.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-2)
- Semesters Offered: Summer
- Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s): Graduate
This class will show how engineers use principles from the physical sciences to solve problems and design systems. Key concepts will be linked to the Michigan Curriculum Frameworks for precollege education.
- Credits: 4.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-2)
- Semesters Offered: Summer
- Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s): Graduate
- Pre-Requisite(s): ENG 5100 or (ENG 5101 and ENG 5102)
This course will show how engineers use principles from the earth sciences to solve problems and design systems. Key concepts will be linked to the Michigan Curriculum Frameworks for precollege education.
- Credits: 4.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-2)
- Semesters Offered: Summer
- Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s): Graduate
- Pre-Requisite(s): ENG 5100
Students will gain hands-on experience linking engineering technologies to the biological sciences. Participants will visit labs and field sites at Michigan Tech to observe and participate in current research. Topics covered include biofuels, environmental restoration, environmental toxins, and ecosystem measurement.
- Credits: 4.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-2)
- Semesters Offered: Summer
- Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s): Graduate
- Pre-Requisite(s): ENG 5100
Engineering topics of interest to students and faculty that are not normally covered in the existing courses.
- Credits: variable to 3.0; Repeatable to a Max of 6
- Semesters Offered: On Demand
- Restrictions: Permission of instructor required; Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s): Graduate
An advanced independent study for students in the Master of Engineering program. In consultation with his/her advisor, the student develops and executes a project demonstrating capabilities in problem solving, communications, and decision making. The practicum can be completed on or off campus.
- Credits: variable to 4.0; Repeatable to a Max of 4
- Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
- Restrictions: Permission of instructor required; Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s): Graduate; Must be enrolled in one of the following College(s): College of Engineering
GE 4000
Capstone engineering design course focusing on a realistic, complex, open-ended engineering problem. Project includes technical design, economic analysis, environmental impacts, and regulations. Report writing required. (Senior project ready as defined by major substitutes for prerequisites).
- Credits: 3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
- Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
- Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman, Sophomore, Junior
Capstone engineering design course focusing on a realistic, complex, open-ended engineering problem. Project includes technical design, economic analysis, environmental impacts, and regulations. Report writing required. (Senior project ready as defined by major substitutes for prerequisites).
- Credits: 3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
- Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
- Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman, Sophomore, Junior
- Pre-Requisite(s): GE 4900
Study and discussion of geological engineering topics.
- Credits: variable to 5.0; Repeatable to a Max of 10
- Semesters Offered: On Demand
- Restrictions: Permission of instructor required
Study and discussion of geology topics.
- Credits: variable to 5.0; Repeatable to a Max of 10
- Semesters Offered: On Demand
- Restrictions: Permission of instructor required
Study and discussion of geophysics topics.
- Credits: variable to 5.0; Repeatable to a Max of 10
- Semesters Offered: On Demand
- Restrictions: Permission of instructor required
Study and discussion of topics in mining engineering not included in regular undergraduate courses.
- Credits: variable to 5.0; Repeatable to a Max of 10
- Semesters Offered: On Demand
Approved literature, laboratory, and/or field geology research problem originated by the student or assigned by the instructor. A final report is required.
- Credits: variable to 9.0; Repeatable to a Max of 9
- Semesters Offered: On Demand
- Restrictions: Permission of instructor required; May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman, Sophomore
Approved literature, laboratory, and/or field geophysics research problem originated by the student or assigned by the instructor. A final report is required.
- Credits: variable to 9.0; Repeatable to a Max of 9
- Semesters Offered: On Demand
- Restrictions: Permission of instructor required; May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman, Sophomore
Study and discussion of geological engineering topics.
- Credits: variable to 9.0; Repeatable to a Max of 9
- Semesters Offered: On Demand
- Restrictions: Permission of instructor required; Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s): Graduate
Study and discussion of geology topics.
- Credits: variable to 9.0; Repeatable to a Max of 9
- Semesters Offered: On Demand
- Restrictions: Permission of instructor required; Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s): Graduate
Study and discussion of geophysics topics.
- Credits: variable to 9.0; Repeatable to a Max of 9
- Semesters Offered: On Demand
- Restrictions: Permission of instructor required; Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s): Graduate
Study and discussion of mining engineering topics.
- Credits: variable to 9.0; Repeatable to a Max of 9
- Semesters Offered: On Demand
- Restrictions: Permission of instructor required; Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s): Graduate
Geological field work outside of the U.S. used by Peace Corps Master International students during their field assignments. May be used repeatedly up to 12 credits.
- Credits: 1.0; Repeatable to a Max of 12
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-1-0)
- Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
- Restrictions: Permission of instructor required; Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s): Geology, Geophysics, Geological Engineering
Project course for students serving in a U.S. based service activity for one or more semesters. The service activities pertain to community development in the context of geological resource development, restoration, or protection or geological hazard mitigation.
- Credits: 1.0; May be repeated
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-3)
- Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
- Restrictions: Permission of instructor required; Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s): Graduate
Research of an acceptable geological engineering, mining engineering, geology, or geophysics problem and preparation of a thesis.
- Credits: variable to 15.0; May be repeated; Graded Pass/Fail Only
- Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
- Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s): Graduate
Problems in mechanical engineering, engineering mechanics, manufacturing, or industrial engineering that are not covered in regular courses.
- Credits: variable to 6.0; Repeatable to a Max of 6
- Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
- Restrictions: Permission of department required; May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman, Sophomore
Students work in teams on "open-ended" engineering capstone design projects - most with industrial sponsors - developing original and creative solutions to real engineering problems.
- Credits: 2.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-6)
- Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
- Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s): Mechanical Engineering
- Pre-Requisite(s): MEEM 3400 and EE 3010(C) and MEEM 3600(C) and MEEM 3901 and MEEM 3201 and MEEM 3750 and MEEM 3911 and MA 3710(C)
Design projects started in MEEM4901 are completed and evaluated using computer-aided engineering methods, physical models, and/or prototypes as appropriate.
- Credits: 2.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-6)
- Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
- Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s): Mechanical Engineering
- Pre-Requisite(s): EE 3010 and MEEM 3201 and MEEM 3600 and MEEM 3750 and MEEM 4901
An undergraduate research experience during the senior year in mechanical engineering. Students begin work on an active research project/grant with faculty or continue work from the previous year. A thesis will be published in the department and archived.
- Credits: 3.0; Repeatable to a Max of 6
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
- Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
- Restrictions: Permission of department required; Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s): Mechanical Eng-Eng Mechanics, Mechanical Engineering; May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman, Sophomore, Junior
Study of selected subjects related to mechanical engineering or engineering mechanics.
- Credits: variable to 4.0; May be repeated
- Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
- Restrictions: Permission of department required; Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s): Graduate
Research/investigation on a topic related to mechanical engineering or engineering mechanics leading to the submission of a thesis or report in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the master's degree.
- Credits: variable to 15.0; May be repeated; Graded Pass/Fail Only
- Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
- Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s): Graduate; Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s): Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Eng-Eng Mechanics, Engineering Mechanics
Presentations/seminars on issues related to mechanical engineering and engineering mechanics. May include invited speakers from industry, government labs, and academe.
- Credits: 1.0; Repeatable to a Max of 2
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-1-0)
- Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
- Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s): Graduate
Conducted in teams of students working with industrial partners. Open to all engineering majors interested in interdisciplinary senior design projects. Non-MSE majors must be senior project ready as defined by their major program and obtain permission of the MSE department.
- Credits: 2.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-6)
- Semesters Offered: Fall
- Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman, Sophomore, Junior
- Pre-Requisite(s): MSE 3190
Senior design project conducted in teams of students working with an industrial partner. Open to all engineering majors interested in interdisciplinary senior design projects. Senior project ready as defined by major substitutes for prerequisites.
- Credits: 2.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-6)
- Semesters Offered: Spring
- Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman, Sophomore, Junior
- Pre-Requisite(s): MY 4920 or MSE 4130
Special topics in materials science and engineering.
- Credits: variable to 4.0; May be repeated
- Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
- Restrictions: Permission of instructor required
A weekly seminar covering topics relevant to professional development, such as technical seminars, effective communication techniques, intellectual property, engineering ethics, global and social issues in engineering, and diversity, equity and inclusion.
- Credits: 1.0; May be repeated
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-1-0)
- Semesters Offered: Fall
- Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s): Graduate; Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s): Materials Science and Engrg
Special Topics in Materials Science and Engineering at the Graduate level.
- Credits: variable to 4.0; Repeatable to a Max of 8
- Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
- Restrictions: Permission of instructor required; Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s): Graduate
Fundamental and applied research in metallurgical and materials engineering. Taken by graduate students in partial fulfillment of the MS thesis requirements.
- Credits: variable to 12.0; May be repeated; Graded Pass/Fail Only
- Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
- Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s): Graduate
or any other research/special topics/seminar/etc credits (courses without a specific course description and/or syllabus). Undergraduate students cannot typically enroll in 6000-level courses. Special topics courses (4990, 5990, etc.) may be approved on an individual section/semester basis if a student/faculty member submits or creates a course syllabus for evaluation. OSM 4300 is also acceptable.
Free Electives
Any credits that are 1000-level or above, not on the co-curricular activities list, and not non-repeatable duplicated or equivalent courses.
Enterprise Modules
Introduction to topics related to rail transportation and industry. Overview of North American passenger and freight railroads in the past and today, concentrating on aspects and developments highlighting railroads as the sustainable mode of transportation.
- Credits: 1.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-1-0)
- Semesters Offered: Spring
- Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman
Interdisciplinary teams work as part of an enterprise to address real-world design projects or problems. Second-year students are responsible for achieving some prescribed objectives, as defined by their Enterprise team.
- Credits: 1.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-3)
- Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
- Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman
Interdisciplinary teams work as part of an enterprise to address real-world design projects or problems. Second- year students are responsible for achieving some prescribed objectives, as defined by their Enterprise team.
- Credits: 1.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-3)
- Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
- Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman
Develops group problem-solving skills. Stresses interpersonal skills and skill assessment, communication, group process and teamwork, and action planning. Uses active, hands-on learning.
- Credits: 2.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-1-2)
- Semesters Offered: Fall
- Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman
An introduction to the demands of technical and professional communication in workplace settings, through analyzing project design team experiences.
- Credits: 1.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-1-0)
- Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
- Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman
- Pre-Requisite(s): UN 1025
Whether starting a business or working for an established company, creativity and innovation are keys to success. Course will explore creativity tools and techniques such as design thinking and human centered design to help generate ideas that provide value to society.
- Credits: 1.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-2)
- Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
Examines the fundamental principles of marketing in the six stages of product life cycle (opportunity identification, product development, introduction, growth, maturity, and decline).
- Credits: 1.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-1-0)
- Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
- Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Sophomore, Junior, Senior
Instruction of health and safety in engineering practice. Integrates the study of health and safety regulations, risks, and potential for improvement. Also covers the tremendous financial, ethical, and public relations implications of disregarding this critical aspect of engineering.
- Credits: 1.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-1-0)
- Semesters Offered: Fall
- Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Sophomore, Junior, Senior
The focus of this course is on ethical considerations in the engineering design and implementation process. Basic ethical analysis tools will be explored through various exercises. Students will analyze and present life engineering ethics case studies.
- Credits: 1.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-1-0)
- Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
- Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Sophomore, Junior, Senior
- Pre-Requisite(s): ENG 1101
This course introduces tools used for process improvement focusing on the DMAIC approach used widely in industry today.
- Credits: 1.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-1-0)
- Semesters Offered: Fall
- Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Sophomore, Junior, Senior
This 1-credit module focuses on exploring research findings about leadership, the practice of leadership, and providing skill assessment and development opportunities. Topics include leadership traits, behaviors, theories, and leadership of change. Combines a variety of teaching methods, including self-assessment, cases, discussion, experiential exercises, role-playing, videotaping.
- Credits: 1.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-2)
- Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
if you have an idea that you believe addresses a need and could lead to commercialization, this course will help you to explore the path from idea to market through customer development, value assessment, business model planning, and execution.
- Credits: 1.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-2)
- Semesters Offered: Spring
- Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Sophomore, Junior, Senior
Project definition, developing a work breakdown structure, responsibility assignment and milestone development. Covers techniques for project scheduling and practical application of Gannt and PERT/CPM charts; resource management and application of critical chain method; project budgeting and cost estimation; project monitoring, control, evaluation, and termination; and project teams, their structure, and interactions.
- Credits: 1.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-1-0)
- Semesters Offered: Spring
- Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Junior, Senior
Automotive systems engineering and fundamental operating principles including powertrain/propulsion, on-board energy usage, chassis systems, manufacturing, and future application. Course will explore fundamental engineering decisions behind specific automotive, on/off road, and heavy duty vehicles and components.
- Credits: 1.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (1-0-0)
- Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
This course supplements courses that address "design for function." Products "designed for manufacturing" are lower cost, higher quality, and have a shorter time to market. The course describes how the capabilities and limitations of common manufacturing processes translate into qualitative design guidelines. Topics include design for casting, forging, sheet metal forming, machining, plastics and assembly.
- Credits: 1.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-1-0)
- Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
- Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Junior, Senior
- Pre-Requisite(s): ENG 1102
This course emphasizes the design for Six Sigma (DFSS) tools and methods used widely in industry to optimize new products and services.
- Credits: 1.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-1-0)
- Semesters Offered: Spring
- Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman, Sophomore
Focuses on personal and professional effectiveness through greater productivity, increased influence in key relationships, stronger team unity and complete life balance. This course will explore these areas through interactive exercises, case studies, videos, and sharing of experiences.
- Credits: 1.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-1-0)
- Semesters Offered: Spring
- Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Sophomore, Junior, Senior
This course covers a wide range of alternative energy technologies with an emphasis on chemical and biochemical processing. Technologies covered may include biofuels, solar power, fuel cells, etc.
- Credits: 1.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (1-0-0)
- Semesters Offered: Fall
- Pre-Requisite(s): CH 1112 or (CH 1150 and CH 1151) and (MA 1160 or MA 1161 or MA 1121)
Interdisciplinary teams work as part of an enterprise to address real-world design projects or problems. This course is to be taken by third-year or fourth-year enterprise students who have completed the junior-level project work, but are not approved as capstone-ready by their department.
- Credits: 1.0; Repeatable to a Max of 2
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-3)
- Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
- Restrictions: Permission of instructor required; May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman, Sophomore
- Pre-Requisite(s): ENT 3950 and ENT 3960
Learn how to program LabVIEW, a popular data acquisition and automation language used by engineers. Programming is done graphically which makes it easy to learn and use. Some of the topics covered: LabVIEW environment, how to construct graphical user interfaces, loops, debugging, writing data to disk and an intro to data acquisition.
- Credits: 1.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-1-0)
- Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
Fields from engineering through the social sciences are adopting continuous improvement using Lean principles to make their organizations successful. The evolution of these principles and the associated processes, methods, and tools are described and applied.
- Credits: 1.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-1-0)
- Semesters Offered: Fall
A continuous improvement culture is based on humility and respect for people. Problem solving in this environment is highly participative, focuses on the issue not the person, and seeks to empower the employees closest to the work being performed.
- Credits: 1.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-1-0)
- Semesters Offered: Spring
Course intended for students who have completed all project courses in Enterprise and who wish to continue with the program through graduation.
- Credits: 1.0; Repeatable to a Max of 2
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-3)
- Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
- Restrictions: Permission of instructor required; Must be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Senior
- Pre-Requisite(s): ENT 3950 and ENT 3960 and (ENT 4950 and ENT 4960) or (ENT 4900 and ENT 4910)
Credits may count as free or technical electives based on academic department. Requires advisor approval, good conduct and academic standing, registration with Career Services, and an official offer letter from the employer.
- Credits: variable to 2.0
- Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
- Restrictions: Permission of department required; May not be enrolled in one of the following Level(s): Graduate
Credits may count as free or technical electives based on academic department. Requires advisor approval, good conduct and academic standing, registration with Career Services, and an official offer letter from the employer.
- Credits: variable to 2.0
- Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
- Restrictions: Permission of department required; May not be enrolled in one of the following Level(s): Graduate
- Pre-Requisite(s): UN 3002
- ENT 2961 and/or ENT 2962 also usable as HASS Restricted but not both as ENT Modules and HASS.
- UN 3002 and/or UN 3003, up to 2 credits total, can be used as Enterprise module credits in the BSME-Enterprise curriculum.
- Modules may not be offered every semester and may have prerequisites and/or restrictions.