What are the requirements for a major or concentration?
The mechanical engineering undergraduate program is designed to provide a broad background in all areas of mechanical engineering while allowing flexibility for students to choose electives from within the Mechanical Engineering Department as well as other departments. The following conditions must be satisfied for the B.S. degree in mechanical engineering: • Completion of the Mechanical Engineering Core Curriculum. Of the core curriculum, it is strongly recommended that one course, ENME E3105 be taken in the sophomore year. • Completion of 27 points of nontechnical electives during undergraduate study. • Completion of 21 points of elective content in the third and fourth years, at least 12 points of technical courses, including 9 points from the Department of Mechanical Engineering. Those remaining points of electives are intended primarily as an opportunity to complete the four-year, 27-point nontechnical requirement. Consistent with professional accreditation standards, courses in e