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Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (B.S.M.E.)

Program Requirements

General Education Requirements (30-42 hours)

See General Education Requirements.

Business Component - Required (3 hours)

BLR 202Legal Environment of Business

3(3-0)

Note: BLR 202 may also be used to fulfill University Program requirements.

Mathematics and Science Requirements I (24 hours)

MTH 132Calculus I

4(4-0)
MTH 133Calculus II

4(4-0)
MTH 233Calculus III

4(4-0)
PHY 145QRUniversity Physics I

4(4-0)
PHY 146University Physics II

4(4-0)
PHY 175University Physics Laboratory I

1(0-2)
STA 392Probability and Statistics for Engineers

3(3-0)

Notes:

MTH 132 and PHY 175 may also be used to fulfill University Program requirements.

Mathematics and Science Requirements II (3-6 hours)

Select one of the following options:

Option A

MTH 232Linear Algebra and Differential Equations

3(3-0)

Option B

MTH 223Linear Algebra and Matrix Theory

3(3-0)
MTH 334Differential Equations

3(3-0)

Mathematics and Science Requirements III (4 hours)

 
CHM 141General Chemistry for Engineering Students

4(4-0)
 

Specialized Studies (72 hours)

Major in Mechanical Engineering 

Minor is optional.

Minimum Totals for Graduation: 130 - 133 hours

  • To graduate from CMU you must complete a minimum of 120 hours, at least 36 of which must be in courses numbered 300 or above. Please note: the combination of some majors and minors may require more than 120 hours for graduation.
  • No more than a total of 27 hours may be taken from the College of Business Administration and counted towards graduation.
  • You should read the Requirements for Graduation in this Bulletin for a complete description.
  • Note: Those who fail to submit CLEP or AP credit (for ENG 101) and pass the oral competency examination (for COM 101) will need to complete a minimum of 136 hours.