Mechanical Engineering, BS
Program Description
The Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering will provide students with analytical and hands-on education in the areas of design and manufacturing, mechatronics, solid-mechanics, thermofluids, mathematics, physics, and chemistry. Mechanical engineering is the broadest of all engineering disciplines and thus provides flexibility in terms of employment and pursuit of advanced degrees. The degree will prepare students to pursue either advanced degrees in engineering, science, or computer science disciplines or careers in various fields including product design, manufacturing, aerospace, robotics, transportation, energy production, automotive, biomedical, and environmental systems.
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Admission Requirements
Students are required to meet with the Mechanical Engineering advisor and obtain a grade of C- or better in the following courses:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MECH 1000 | Introduction to Design & Rapid Prototyping | 3 |
| MECH 1100 | Manufacturing Processes | 3 |
| MECH 1200 | Coding | 3 |
| MECH 1205 | Coding Lab | 1 |
| CHEM 1210 | Principles of Chemistry I (PS) | 4 |
| CHEM 1215 | Principles of Chemistry I Lab (LAB) | 1 |
| MATH 1210 | Calculus I (MA) | 4 |
| MATH 1220 | Calculus II (MA) | 4 |
| PHYS 2210 | Physics/Scientists Engineers I (PS) | 4 |
| PHYS 2215 | Physics/Scientists Engineers I Lab (LAB) | 1 |
Program Curriculum
125.5 credits
Utah Tech General Education Requirements
All Utah Tech General Education requirements must be fulfilled. A previously earned degree may fulfill those requirements, but courses must be equivalent to Utah Tech's minimum General Education standards in American Institutions, English, and Mathematics.
General Education Core Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| English | 3-7 | |
| Mathematics | 3-5 | |
| American Institutions | 3-6 | |
| Life Sciences | 3-10 | |
| Physical Sciences | 3-5 | |
| Fine Arts | 3 | |
| Literature/Humanities | 3 | |
| Social & Behavioral Sciences | 3 | |
| Exploration | 3-5 | |
Mechanical Engineering Required Courses
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 3010 | Professional Writing and Business Ethics | 3 |
| MATH 1210 | Calculus I (MA) | 4 |
| MATH 1220 | Calculus II (MA) | 4 |
| MATH 2210 | Multivariable Calculus (MA) | 4 |
| MATH 2250 | Differential Equations and Linear Algebra | 4 |
| MATH 3500 | Numerical Analysis | 3 |
| CHEM 1210 & CHEM 1215 | Principles of Chemistry I (PS) and Principles of Chemistry I Lab (LAB) | 5 |
| PHYS 2210 & PHYS 2215 | Physics/Scientists Engineers I (PS) and Physics/Scientists Engineers I Lab (LAB) | 5 |
| PHYS 2220 & PHYS 2225 | Physics/Scientists EngineersII and Physics/Scientists Engineers II Lab | 5 |
| MECH 1000 & MECH 1005 | Introduction to Design & Rapid Prototyping and Introduction to Design & Rapid Prototyping Lab | 3 |
| MECH 1100 | Manufacturing Processes | 3 |
| MECH 1150 | Prototyping Techniques | 2 |
| MECH 1200 & MECH 1205 | Coding and Coding Lab | 4 |
| MECH 2010 | Statics | 3 |
| MECH 2030 | Dynamics | 3 |
| MECH 2160 | Materials Science | 3 |
| MECH 2210 & MECH 2215 | Circuits and Circuits Lab | 4 |
| MECH 2250 & MECH 2255 | Sensors & Actuators and Sensors & Actuators Lab | 4 |
| MECH 3200 & MECH 3205 | Systems & Controls and Systems & Controls Lab | 3.5 |
| MECH 3250 & MECH 3255 | Machinery and Machinery Lab | 4 |
| MECH 3300 & MECH 3305 | Strength of Materials and Strength of Materials Lab | 3.5 |
| MECH 3600 & MECH 3605 | Thermodynamics and Thermodynamics Lab | 4.5 |
| MECH 3650 & MECH 3655 | Heat Transfer and Heat Transfer Lab | 3.5 |
| MECH 3700 & MECH 3705 | Fluid Mechanics and Fluid Mechanics Lab | 4.5 |
| MECH 4000 | Product Design I | 3 |
| MECH 4010 | Product Design II | 3 |
Mechanical Engineering Tech Elective Courses
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete 12 credits from the following: | 12 | |
NOTE: Only 3 credits may be from research and design practicum (MECH 4800R, MECH 4860R, ECE 4800R) | ||
NOTE: 6 credits must have a MECH prefix (excludes research and design practicum) | ||
NOTE: All other courses require approval from the Engineering Department | ||
Graduation Requirements
- Complete a minimum of 125.5 college-level credits (1000 and above).
- Complete at least 40 upper-division credits (3000 and above).
- Complete at least 30 upper-division credits at Utah Tech for institutional residency.
- Cumulative GPA 2.0 or higher.
- Grade C- or higher in all Mechanical Engineering Required Courses and Tech Elective Courses.
- Pass the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam.