BS Mechanical Engineering Flow Chart | MAE

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Program Code EME

This sample plan and flow chart is suitable for all current and incoming students:

Flow Chart version March 2022

General Flow Chart Guidelines

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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.

General Education Requirements

24 total credits. Required courses are UN 1015-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.

UN 1025 Global Issues Language Option

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, or German must take the Modern Language Online Placement Test. Instructions are linked on the ME Advising webpage

Engineering Fundamentals

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.

Math

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 ME 2110 and ME 2201.

Co-curricular Activities

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).

Prerequisite Courses

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 ME 4901 are: EE 3010 (concurrent), MA 2710/2720/3710 (concurrent), ME 3400, ME 3600 (concurrent), ME 3201, ME 3750, ME 3901, and ME 3911.
For the Fall 2021, Spring 2022, and Summer 2022 semesters, students will be allowed to take ME 3201 and/or ME 3750 concurrently with ME 4901. Both courses must be passed to move on to ME 4911. Starting in Fall 2022, all students must have already passed ME 3201 and ME 3750 to begin ME 4901.
The prerequisites for ME4911 are: EE 3010, MA 2710/2720/3710, ME 3201, ME 3600, ME 3750, and ME 4901.

Co-requisite Courses

Co-requisite courses are courses that must be taken together in the same semester.

Transfer, Advanced Placement, or Study Abroad Courses

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

Total 15/16 Credits
PE Co-Curricular (0.5)

Semester 1 Notes

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

Total 18 Credits

Semester 2 Notes

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 ME 2110 and ME 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

3 Credits of Critical/Creative Thinking

See University General Education Requirements. Select one course from the Core: Critical and Creative Thinking list.

Total 16 Credits
PE Co-Curricular (0.5)

Semester 3 Notes

MA 3160 and ME 2110 and ME 2201 have MA 2160 as a pre-requisite. ME 2110 and ME 2201 both require a C or better in MA 2160.
ME 2901 has ENG 1102 and UN 1015 as pre-requisites. ME 2110 is a concurrent pre-requisite of ME 2901.
ME 2201 also has CH 1150 and CH 1151 as pre-requisites.
PH 1200 has PH 1100 as a pre-requisite.

Semester 4

3 Credits of Social Reso. / Ethical Reasoning

See University General Education Requirements. Select one course from the Core: Social Responsibility and Ethical Reasoning list.

Total 17 Credits
PE Co-Curricular (0.5)

Semester 4 Notes

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 ME 2201. MA 1160 and CH 1151 are pre-requisites. Take ME 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).
ME 2700 has PH 2100 and ME 2110 as prerequisites.
ME 2150 has ME 2110 as a prerequisite.
ME 2911 has ME 2110 and ME 2901 as prerequisites and ME 2201 as a concurrent pre-requisite.
ME 2911 is a concurrent pre-requisite of ME 3901 (may be taken together if other ME 3901 pre-requisites are met). ME 3901 is a concurrent pre-requisite for ME 3911 (may be taken together), but ME 2911 is a pre-requisite for ME 3911 (cannot take all 3 courses - ME 2911/3901/3911 - all together in the same semester).

Semester 5

3 Credits of Composition / Communication

HASS Electives

See University General Education Requirements. Select one course from the Communication and Composition List.

Total 18 Credits

Semester 5 Notes

ME 3201 has MA 3160, ME 2911, and ME 2201 as prerequisites.
EC 3400 has UN 1015 and UN 1025 as prerequisites.
MA 3710 has MA 2160 as a prerequisite. MA 2710and MA 2720 are also equivalent to MA 3710 for mechanical engineering.
ME 3400 has ME 2700 and ME 2150 as prerequisites.
ME 3901 has ME 2700 and ME 2150 as prerequisites. ME 2911 is a concurrent pre-requisite of ME 3901 (may be taken together if other ME 3901 pre-requisites are met). ME 3901 is a concurrent pre-requisite for ME 3911 (may be taken together), but ME 2911 is a pre-requisite for ME 3911 (cannot take all 3 courses - ME 2911/3901/3911 - all together in the same semester).

Semester 6

ME 3911 - Mechanical Engineering Practice IV

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 or ME 2911) and (MEEM 3901(C) or ME 3901(C))

3 Credits of HASS: Humanities and Fine Arts

HASS Electives

See University General Education Requirements. Select one course from the Humanities and Fine Arts List.

Total 16 Credits
PE Co-Curricular (.5)

Semester 6 Notes

ME 3750 has MA 3520 and ME 2700 as prerequisites.
ME 3600 has ME 2150 and MSE 2100 as prerequisites.
EE 3010 has PH 2200 as a prerequisite.
ME 2911 is a concurrent pre-requisite of ME 3901 (may be taken together if other ME 3901 pre-requisites are met). ME 3901 is a concurrent pre-requisite for ME 3911 (may be taken together), but ME 2911 is a pre-requisite for ME 3911 (cannot take all 3 courses - ME 2911/3901/3911 - all together in the same semester).

Semester 7

3 Credits of Free Electives

See Free Electives below.

6 Credits of Technical Electives

See Technical Electives below.

3 Credit of HASS: Social and Behavioral Sci

HASS Electives

See University General Education Requirements. Select one course from the Social and Behavioral Science List.

Total 14 Credits
PE Co-Curricular (.5)

Semester 7 Notes

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 ME course numbers (exceptions below) for students starting Fall 2019 or later.
ME 4901 has ME 3201, ME 3400, ME 3750, ME 3901, and ME 3911 as pre-requisites and EE 3010, MA 3710, and ME 3600 as concurrent pre-requisites.

Semester 8

9 Credits of Technical Electives

See Technical Electives below.

3 Credits of Any HASS / HASS Restricted

HASS Electives

See University General Education Requirements. Select one course from any HASS list (including the HASS Restricted List).

Total 14 Credits
PE Co-Curricular (.5)

Semester 8 Notes

At least 6 credits of tech electives must be ME course numbers (exceptions below).
ME 4911 has EE 3010, MA 3710, ME 3201, ME 3600, ME 3750, and ME 4901 as prerequisites.

Electives

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, ME, 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:

GE 4000

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. UN 3002, UN 3003, etc. (Cooperative Education credits) can be used as free electives in the BSME curriculum.