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The undergraduate program leading to the B.S. degree in mechanical engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). It has been designed to take advantage of the unique and outstanding liberal-arts education provided by Columbia College. There are 27 points of nontechnical credit within the B.S. degree requirement. Undergraduate students can choose from an extensive list of available courses both within the department and engineering school, as well as at Columbia College. Many faculty members in the department have received outstanding teaching awards. There are numerous opportunities for undergraduates to participate in research projects, working with faculty and graduate students in our state-of-the-art labs. Most undergraduate students also participate in clubs such as the ASME, Solar-Splash, SAE, and AIAA.

The mechanical engineering undergraduate program is designed to provide a broad background in all areas of mechanical engineering while allowing flexibility for students to choose electives from within the Mechanical Engineering Department as well as other departments. The following conditions must be satisfied for the B.S. degree in mechanical engineering:

• Completion of the Mechanical Engineering Core Curriculum. Of the core curriculum, it is strongly recommended that one course, ENME E3105 be taken in the sophomore year.

• Completion of 27 points of nontechnical electives during undergraduate study.

• Completion of 21 points of elective content in the third and fourth years, at least 12 points of technical courses, including 6 points from the Department of Mechanical Engineering. Those remaining points of electives are intended primarily as an opportunity to complete the four-year, 27-point nontechnical requirement. Consistent with professional accreditation standards, courses in engineering science and courses in design must have a combined credit of 48 points. Students should see their advisers for details.

Note: A maximum of up to 6 points of ME E3900 and/or ME E3901 and/or ME E3998 can be counted toward the 12-point technical elective requirement.

• Courses in engineering science and courses in engineering design must have a combined credit of 48 points. Completion of the core curriculum in mechanical engineering leads to satisfying 44.5 out of these 48 points. The technical elective requirement allows you to satisfy the remaining 3.5 points.

Highly qualified students are permitted to pursue an honors course consisting of independent study under the guidance of a member of the faculty.

• First- and second-year students are required to take the Art of Engineering course, ENGI E1102.

• First- and second-year students must also complete math, physics, chemistry, computer science, and physical education requirements.

Mechanical Engineering Core Curriculum

Intro to Machining MECE E1008

Mechanical Engineering Laboratory I MECE E3018
Mechanical Engineering Laboratory II MECE E3028
Introduction to Electrical Engineering ELEN E1201
Fluid Mechanics MECE E3100
Thermodynamics MECE E3301

Heat Transfer MECE E3311
Computer Graphics and Design MECE E3408
Machine Design MECE E3409
Engineering Concept & Design MECE E3420

Engineering Design MECE E3430

Materials and Processes in Manufacturing MECE E3610
Engineering Mechanics ENME E3105

Dynamics and Vibrations ENME E3106
Mechanics of Solids ENME E3113
Classical Control Systems MECE E3601