Mechanical Engineering B.S./M.S.
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 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.
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.
Roadmaps
Roadmaps are recommended semester-by-semester plans of study for programs and assume full-time enrollment unless otherwise noted.
- This roadmap should be used in conjunction with regular academic advising appointments. All students are encouraged to meet with their advisor or mentor each semester.
- Some courses and milestones must be completed in the semester listed to ensure timely graduation.
- Transfer credit may change the roadmap.
- Requirements, course availability and sequencing are subject to change.
- Courses with (*) are recommended.
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| CHEM F105X (*)7 | 4 | CHEM F106X (*)7 | 4 |
| COM F121X, F131X, or F141X1 | 3 | ES F20120 | 3 |
| ES F100X20 | 3 | LS F101X15 | 1 |
| MATH F251X (*)6 | 4 | MATH F252X16 | 4 |
| WRTG F111X1 | 3 | WRTG F211X, F212X, F213X, or F214X1 | 3 |
| Degree Requirement - Alaska Native-themed | 3 | ||
| 17 | 18 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| ES F20920 | 3 | ES F21020 | 3 |
| MATH F253X20 | 4 | ES F34620,25 | 3 |
| ME F32120,25 | 3 | MATH F30220,25 | 3 |
| PHYS F211X17 | 4 | PHYS F212X17 | 4 |
| General Education Requirement - Arts | 3 | General Education Requirement - Humanities | 3 |
| 17 | 16 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| ES F30120,25 | 3 | ES F34120,25 | 4 |
| ES F30720,25 | 3 | ME F30820,25 | 3 |
| ES F33120,25 | 3 | ME F31320,25 | 3 |
| ME F30220,25 | 4 | ME F33420,25 | 3 |
| General Education Requirement - Social Sciences | 3 | General Education Requirement - Social Sciences | 3 |
| 16 | 16 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| ME F40820,25 | 3 | ME F40320,25 | 3 |
| ME F44120,25 | 3 | ME F41520,25 | 3 |
| ME F48620,21,25 | 1 | ME F48720,21,25 | 3 |
| General Education Requirement - Additional Arts, Humanities or Social Sciences | 3 | Degree Requirement - Ethics | 3 |
| Program Elective | 3 | General Elective | 3 |
| Fundamentals of Engineering Examination | |||
| 13 | 15 | ||
| Fifth Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| ME F699 or F69820,21,25 | 3 | ME F699 or F69820,21,25 | 3 |
| Program Elective | 3 | Program Elective | 3 |
| Program Elective | 3 | General Elective | 3 |
| Program Elective | 3 | General Elective | 3 |
| 12 | 12 | ||
| Total Credits 152 | |||
Footnote Definitions
| General Education Requirements | Degree Requirements | Program & Other Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| 1--Communication | 8--Alaska Native-themed | 20--Program Requirement |
| 2--Arts | 9--Communication | 21--Capstone Requirement |
| 3--Humanities | 10--Computation | 22--Concentration Course |
| 4--Social Sciences | 11--Ethics | 23--General Elective |
| 5--Additional Arts, Humanities or Social Sciences | 12--Humanities | 24--Minor Course |
| 6--Mathematics | 13--Human Relations | 25--Upper Division |
| 7--Natural Sciences | 14--Humanities or Social Sciences | 26--Program Elective |
| 15--Library & Information Research | ||
| 16--Mathematics | ||
| 17--Natural Sciences | ||
| 18--Other | ||
| 19--Social Sciences |
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes are measurable statements that describe knowledge or skills achieved by students upon completion of the program.
Students graduating from this program will be able to:
- Identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics (ABET StudentLearning Outcome #1)
- Communicate effectively, participate on multi-disciplinary teams, and design systems under realistic constraints
- Develop the skills necessary to compete in both the local and global engineering economy
- Have an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility and a knowledge of contemporary issues
- Maintain adequate progress toward their degree objectives and acquire sufficient knowledge and skills to engage in successful research projects
- Apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering to the solution of engineering problems
- Develop an ability to use modern engineering tools in the pursuit of their research and career objectives
- Develop good oral and written communication skills
