Mechanical Engineering B.S./M.S.
Admission Requirements
Complete the following admission requirements:
- ME major (junior preferred) or senior standing.
- GPA 3.25 or above (based on minimum of 24 credits in ME major requirements). Students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 to remain in the program.
- Submit a study goal statement.
- Submit a UAF graduate application for admission.
Minimum Requirements for Mechanical Engineering B.S./M.S.: 148 credits
Students must satisfy the General University Requirements for minimum grades for the respective B.S. or M.S. program (major) requirements.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General University Requirements | ||
| Complete the general university requirements. | ||
| General Education Requirements | ||
| Complete the general education requirements. | 35-40 | |
| B.S. Degree Requirements | ||
| Complete the B.S. degree requirements. | 16 | |
| As part of the B.S. requirements, complete the following: | ||
| Calculus II | ||
| General Physics I | ||
| General Physics II | ||
| Mechanical Engineering Program Requirements | ||
| Complete the following: | ||
| ES F100X | Engineering Alaska - An Introduction to Engineering | 3 |
| ES F201 | Computer Techniques | 3 |
| ES F209 | Statics | 3 |
| ES F210 | Dynamics | 3 |
| ES F301 | Engineering Analysis | 3 |
| ES F307 | Elements of Electrical Engineering | 3 |
| ES F331 | Mechanics of Materials | 3 |
| ES F341 | Fluid Mechanics | 4 |
| ES F346 | Introduction to Thermodynamics | 3 |
| MATH F253X | Calculus III | 4 |
| MATH F302 | Differential Equations | 3 |
| ME F302 | Dynamics of Machinery | 4 |
| ME F308 | Instrumentation and Measurement | 3 |
| ME F313 | Mechanical Engineering Thermodynamics | 3 |
| ME F321 | Industrial Processes | 3 |
| ME F334 | Elements of Material Science/Engineering | 3 |
| ME F403 | Machine Design | 3 |
| ME F408 | Mechanical Vibrations | 3 |
| ME F415 | Thermal Systems Laboratory | 3 |
| ME F441 | Heat and Mass Transfer | 3 |
| ME F486 | Senior Design 1 | 1 |
| ME F487 | Design Project 1 | 3 |
| Fundamentals of Engineering Examination | ||
Complete the State of Alaska Fundamentals of Engineering examination. | ||
| Total Credits | 118-123 | |
- 1
Fulfills the baccalaureate capstone requirement.
Note: This degree program must be completed in seven years or the student will be disqualified from the program. If a student is disqualified for exceeding the seven-year limit, a mechanical engineering B.S. degree will be awarded if:
- coursework is completed in 10 years, and
- the student meets all Mechanical Engineering B.S. requirements.
Graduate Mechanical Engineering Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General University Requirements | ||
| Complete the graduate general university requirements. | ||
| Master’s Degree Requirements | ||
| Complete the master's degree requirements. | ||
| Graduate Mechanical Engineering Program Requirements | ||
| Complete the following: | ||
| Program Electives | 15 | |
Any F600-level ME Course; up to 6 credits may be at the F400 level 2 | ||
| General Electives | 9 | |
Any F600-level courses approved by the student's advisory committee; up to 6 credits may be at the F400 level 2 | ||
| Options | ||
| Complete one of the following: | 6 | |
| Thesis | ||
| Non-thesis Research/Project | ||
| Total Credits | 30 | |
- 2
At least 15 total program and general elective credits must be at the F600 level.
Note: This degree program must be completed in seven years or the student will be disqualified from the program. If a student is disqualified for exceeding the seven-year limit, a mechanical engineering B.S. degree will be awarded if:
- coursework is completed in 10 years, and
- the student meets all Mechanical Engineering B.S. requirements.
