Mechanical Engineering B.S.

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Minimum Requirements for Mechanical Engineering B.S.: 128 credits

Concentrations: Aerospace, Mechanical, Petroleum

Students must earn a C- grade or better in each course.

Credits
General University Requirements
Complete the general university requirements.
General Education Requirements
Complete the general education requirements.36-40
As part of the general education requirements, complete the following:
MATH F251X
Calculus I
CHEM F105X
General Chemistry I
CHEM F106X
General Chemistry II
B.S. Degree Requirements
Complete the B.S. degree requirements.16
As part of the B.S. requirements, complete the following:
MATH F252X
Calculus II
PHYS F211X
General Physics I
PHYS F212X
General Physics II
Mechanical Engineering Program Requirements
Complete the following:
ES F100XEngineering Alaska - An Introduction to Engineering3
ES F201Computer Techniques3
ES F209Statics3
ES F210Dynamics3
ES F301Engineering Analysis3
ES F307Elements of Electrical Engineering3
ES F331Mechanics of Materials3
ES F341Fluid Mechanics4
ES F346Introduction to Thermodynamics3
MATH F253XCalculus III4
MATH F302Differential Equations3
ME F302Dynamics of Machinery4
ME F308 Instrumentation and Measurement3
ME F313Mechanical Engineering Thermodynamics3
ME F321Industrial Processes3
ME F334Elements of Material Science/Engineering3
ME F403Machine Design3
ME F408Mechanical Vibrations3
ME F415Thermal Systems Laboratory3
ME F441Heat Transfer3
ME F486Senior Design 21
ME F487Design Project 1,23
Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Examination
Complete the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination administered by the State of Alaska.
Concentration
Complete one of the following:9-12
Aerospace
Mechanical
Petroleum
Total Credits128-131
1

Design project must be related to area of concentration.

2

Fulfills the baccalaureate capstone requirement.

Concentrations

Aerospace

Credits
Aerospace Concentration Requirements
Complete the following:
ME F450Theory of Flight3
ME F451Aerodynamics3
ME F452Introduction to Astrodynamics3
ME F453Propulsion Systems3
Total Credits12

Mechanical

Credits
Mechanical Concentration Requirements
Complete the following:
Mechanical Engineering electives at the F400 level or above6
Advisor-approved engineering elective at the F400 level or above3
Total Credits9

Petroleum

Credits
Petroleum Concentration Requirements
Complete the following:
ME F409Controls3
ME F416Design of Mechanical Equipment for the Petroleum Industry3
ME F464Corrosion Engineering3
PETE F426Drilling Engineering3
Total Credits12

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Roadmaps

Roadmaps provide suggested semester-by-semester study plans for programs and are based on full-time enrollment, unless otherwise specified.

  • This roadmap should be used in conjunction with regular academic advising sessions. All students are encouraged to meet with their advisor or mentor each semester.
  • Certain courses and milestones must be completed in the specified semester to ensure on-time graduation.
  • Transfer credits may affect the roadmap.
  • Requirements, course availability, and sequencing may change.
  • Courses marked with (*) are recommended.

Aerospace Concentration

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
CHEM F105X74CHEM F106X74
COM F121X, F131X, or F141X13ES F201203
ES F100X203LS F101X151
MATH F251X64MATH F252X164
WRTG F111X13WRTG F211X, F212X, F213X, or F214X13
 Degree Requirement - Alaska Native-themed3
 17 18
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ES F209203ES F210203
MATH F253X204ES F34620,253
ME F32120,253MATH F30220,253
PHYS F211X174PHYS F212X174
General Education Requirement - Arts3General Education Requirement - Humanities3
 17 16
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ES F30120,253ES F33120,253
ES F30720,253ME F30820,253
ES F34120,254ME F31320,253
ME F30220,254ME F33420,253
ME F45022,253ME F45122,253
General Education Requirement - Social Sciences3 
 20 15
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ME F40820,253ME F40320,253
ME F44120,253ME F41520,253
ME F45222,253ME F45322,253
ME F48620,21,251ME F48720,21,253
General Education Requirement - Social Sciences3Degree Requirement - Ethics3
General Education Requirement - Additional Arts, Humanities or Social Sciences3Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Examination0
 16 15
Total Credits 134

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

Mechanical Concentration

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
CHEM F105X74CHEM F106X74
COM F121X, F131X, or F141X13ES F201203
ES F100X203LS F101X151
MATH F251X64MATH F252X164
WRTG F111X13WRTG F211X, F212X, F213X, or F214X13
 Degree Requirement - Alaska Native-themed3
 17 18
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ES F209203ES F210203
MATH F253X204ES F34620,253
ME F32120,253MATH F30220,253
PHYS F211X174PHYS F212X174
General Education Requirement - Arts3General Education Requirement - Humanities3
 17 16
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ES F30120,253ES F34120,254
ES F30720,253ME F30820,253
ES F33120,253ME F31320,253
ME F30220,254ME F33420,253
General Education Requirement - Social Sciences3Concentration Course - Upper Division3
 16 16
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ME F40820,253ME F40320,253
ME F44120,253ME F41520,253
ME F48620,21,251ME F48720,21,253
General Education Requirement - Social Sciences3Degree Requirement - Ethics3
General Education Requirement - Additional Arts, Humanities or Social Sciences3Concentration Course - Upper Division3
Concentration Course - Upper Division3Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Examination0
 16 15
Total Credits 131

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

Petroleum Concentration

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
CHEM F105X74CHEM F106X74
COM F121X, F131X, or F141X13ES F201203
ES F100X203LS F101X151
MATH F251X64MATH F252X164
WRTG F111X13WRTG F211X, F212X, F213X, or F214X13
 Degree Requirement - Alaska Native-themed3
 17 18
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ES F209203ES F210203
MATH F253X204ES F34620,253
ME F32120,253MATH F30220,253
PHYS F211X174PHYS F212X174
General Education Requirement - Arts3General Education Requirement - Humanities3
 17 16
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ES F30120,253ES F34120,254
ES F30720,253ME F30820,253
ES F33120,253ME F31320,253
ME F30220,254ME F33420,253
ME F40820,253ME F41622,253
General Education Requirement - Social Sciences3 
 19 16
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ME F40922,253ME F40320,253
ME F44120,253ME F41520,253
ME F46422,253ME F48720,21,253
ME F48620,21,251PETE F42622,253
General Education Requirement - Social Sciences3Degree Requirement - Ethics3
General Education Requirement - Additional Arts, Humanities or Social Sciences3Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Examination0
 16 15
Total Credits 134

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

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Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes are specific, measurable statements that define the knowledge and skills students will gain by the end of the program.

Graduates of 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