B.S./M.S., Mechanical Engineering
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.: 151 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. | ||
| B.S. Degree Requirements | ||
| Complete the B.S. degree requirements. | ||
| As part of the B.S. degree requirements, complete: | ||
| Calculus II | ||
| General Physics I | ||
| General Physics II | ||
| Master’s Degree Requirements | ||
| Complete the master’s degree requirements. | ||
| B.S. Mechanical Engineering Program Requirements | ||
| ES F101 | 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 |
| ESM F450 | Economic Analysis and Operations | 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 State of Alaska Fundamentals of Engineering examination. | ||
| M.S. Mechanical Engineering Program Requirements | ||
| ME F608 | Advanced Dynamics | 3 |
| ME F631 | Advanced Mechanics of Materials | 3 |
| ME F634 | Advanced Materials Engineering | 3 |
| ME F641 | Advanced Fluid Mechanics | 3 |
| ME F642 | Advanced Heat Transfer | 3 |
| Thesis or Non-Thesis Requirements | ||
| Complete the thesis or non-thesis option: | 15 | |
| Thesis | ||
| Thesis | ||
Electives 2 | ||
| Non-Thesis | ||
| Non-thesis Research/Project | ||
Electives 3 | ||
| 1 | Fulfills the baccalaureate capstone requirement. |
| 2 | Electives approved by student’s advisory committee with at least 3 credits at the graduate level |
| 3 | Electives approved by student’s advisory committee with at least 6 credits at the graduate 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:
- course work is completed in 10 years, and
- the student meets all ME B.S. requirements.
