This sample schedule reflects a scenario where a student may have started with a different engineering major in mind and then switched their major to Mechanical Engineering in the third semester.
This is just a sample and each student should discuss his or her interests with the academic adviser to choose a schedule that best meets the student’s objectives.
| Fall Semester | Spring Semester |
| Math 161: Calculus I | Math 162: Calculus II |
| Chem 107: General Chemistry I | Free Elective |
| ES 101: Introduction to Engineering | Physics 131: Physics I: Mechanics |
| First-Year Seminar | Free Elective |
| Fall Semester | Spring Semester |
| Math 263: Calculus III | Math 264: Differential Equations |
| ES 226: Statics | ES 230: Strength of Materials* |
| Physics 133: Physics II | ES 231: Nature of Engineering Materials |
| ME 210: Manufacturing & Design* | Math/Science Elective |
| Elective to fulfill CCS | Elective to fulfill CCS |
| Fall Semester | Spring Semester |
| ES 254: Engineering Thermodynamics | ME 352: Dynamics of Physical Systems & Electrical Circuits |
| ME 355: Engineering Design | ME 362: Fluid Mechanics |
| ME 240: Dynamics** | ME 331: Instrumentation & Data Acquisition |
| Elective to fulfill CCS | Elective or ME Elective |
| Elective to fulfill CCS | Free Elective |
| Fall Semester | Spring Semester |
| ME 470: Heat Transfer | ME 475: Thermal/Fluids Systems |
| ME 480: Control Systems & Mechatronics with Lab | ME 498: Senior Design Project II |
| ME 497: Senior Design Project I | Free Elective |
| Elective or ME Elective | Elective or ME Elective |
* Both ES230 and ME 210 may be taken in either fall or spring. Students studying abroad in the spring semester should take both in the fall semester. Students not spending a semester abroad may take either or both classes in the spring semester.
** ME 240 includes significant instruction and experience in MATLAB programming. This programming experience is a prerequisite for ME 331. Students who complete ME 240 at another institution or wish to enroll in ME 331 prior to completing ME 240 must pass a MATLAB programming proficiency test administered by the Mechanical Engineering department.