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Mechanical Engineering: Degrees & Policies
Degrees Offered
Undergraduate: BS
Combined: BS/MBA
Graduate: MS, PhD
Combined: BS/MBA
Graduate: MS, PhD
Advisement
Students are normally assigned a faculty mentor when they enter their freshman year. All engineering students are also encouraged to take advantage of advisement offered by the SEAS Office of Undergraduate Education in 410 Bonner Hall. Entering freshmen are offered a wide range of special advisement opportunities and academic help sessions by the Office of Undergraduate Education.
Transfer Policy
Transfer students must apply to the university and meet the university transfer admission requirements. For admission of transfer students to engineering, see the Transfer Policy of the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences.
Mechanical Engineering - B.S.
Acceptance Criteria
See the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences for acceptance information. Students may apply for admission to Mechanical Engineering when they enter the University as freshmen, as transfer students, or later in their academic careers. To remain in Mechanical Engineering and to be permitted to take upper-level (300/400 level) Mechanical Engineering Courses, students must satisfy the following requirements:
1)Successful completion of the following five courses with at least a 2.2 GPA: MTH 141, MTH 142, PHY 107, MAE 204, EAS 207. If a course is repeated, the grade that is counted is the grade earned the second time, even if this grade is lower than the grade earned the first time.
2)Minimum overall and UB GPA of 2.0 to be considered in academic good standing with the University.
1)Successful completion of the following five courses with at least a 2.2 GPA: MTH 141, MTH 142, PHY 107, MAE 204, EAS 207. If a course is repeated, the grade that is counted is the grade earned the second time, even if this grade is lower than the grade earned the first time.
2)Minimum overall and UB GPA of 2.0 to be considered in academic good standing with the University.
Advising Notes
Students must meet minimum GPA requirements in engineering coursework to remain in good standing and to graduate from the program. See the Academic Requirements section of the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences for additional information.
Required Courses
CHE 107 General Chemistry for Engineers
EAS 140 Engineering Solutions
EAS 207 Statics
EAS 208 Dynamics
EAS 209 Mechanics of Solids
EAS 230 Higher-Level Language
EE 200 EE Concepts/Nonmajors
MAE 177 Introduction to Engineering Drawing and CAD
MAE 204 Thermodynamics
MAE 277 Introduction to Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Practice
MAE 311 Machines and Mechanisms I
MAE 334 Introduction to Instrumentation and Computers
MAE 335 Fluid Mechanics
MAE 336 Heat Transfer
MAE 338 Fluid and Heat Transfer Laboratory
MAE 340 Systems Analysis
MAE 364 Manufacturing Processes
MAE 376 Applied Math for Mechanical and Aerospace Engineers
MAE 377 Product Design in a CAD Environment
MAE 381 Engineering Materials
MAE 385 Engineering Materials Laboratory
MAE 451 Design Process and Methods
MAE 494 Design Project
MTH 141 College Calculus I
MTH 142 College Calculus II
MTH 241 College Calculus III
MTH 306 Introduction to Differential Equations
PHY 107 General Physics I
PHY 108 General Physics II
PHY 158 General Physics II Lab
One applied math elective
One science elective
Four technical electives
Summary
Total required credit hours for the major: 110
See Baccalaureate Degree Requirements for general education and remaining university requirements.
EAS 140 Engineering Solutions
EAS 207 Statics
EAS 208 Dynamics
EAS 209 Mechanics of Solids
EAS 230 Higher-Level Language
EE 200 EE Concepts/Nonmajors
MAE 177 Introduction to Engineering Drawing and CAD
MAE 204 Thermodynamics
MAE 277 Introduction to Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Practice
MAE 311 Machines and Mechanisms I
MAE 334 Introduction to Instrumentation and Computers
MAE 335 Fluid Mechanics
MAE 336 Heat Transfer
MAE 338 Fluid and Heat Transfer Laboratory
MAE 340 Systems Analysis
MAE 364 Manufacturing Processes
MAE 376 Applied Math for Mechanical and Aerospace Engineers
MAE 377 Product Design in a CAD Environment
MAE 381 Engineering Materials
MAE 385 Engineering Materials Laboratory
MAE 451 Design Process and Methods
MAE 494 Design Project
MTH 141 College Calculus I
MTH 142 College Calculus II
MTH 241 College Calculus III
MTH 306 Introduction to Differential Equations
PHY 107 General Physics I
PHY 108 General Physics II
PHY 158 General Physics II Lab
One applied math elective
One science elective
Four technical electives
Summary
Total required credit hours for the major: 110
See Baccalaureate Degree Requirements for general education and remaining university requirements.
Recommended Sequence of Program Requirements
FIRST YEAR
Fall CHE 107, EAS 140, MTH 141
Spring EAS 230, MAE 177, MTH 142, PHY 107
SECOND YEAR
Fall EAS 207, MAE 204, MAE 277, MTH 241, PHY 108/PHY 158
Spring EAS 208, EAS 209, EE 200, MTH 306, one science elective
THIRD YEAR
Fall MAE 334, MAE 335, MAE 376, MAE 377, MAE 381
Spring MAE 311, MAE 336, MAE 340, MAE 364, MAE 385
FOURTH YEAR
Fall MAE 338, MAE 451, two technical electives
Spring MAE 494, one applied math elective, two technical electives
Fall CHE 107, EAS 140, MTH 141
Spring EAS 230, MAE 177, MTH 142, PHY 107
SECOND YEAR
Fall EAS 207, MAE 204, MAE 277, MTH 241, PHY 108/PHY 158
Spring EAS 208, EAS 209, EE 200, MTH 306, one science elective
THIRD YEAR
Fall MAE 334, MAE 335, MAE 376, MAE 377, MAE 381
Spring MAE 311, MAE 336, MAE 340, MAE 364, MAE 385
FOURTH YEAR
Fall MAE 338, MAE 451, two technical electives
Spring MAE 494, one applied math elective, two technical electives
Electives and Course Groupings
Technical Electives
Engineering, mathematics, or science courses at the 300/400 level that are not required courses. Three of the four technical elective courses must be MAE courses. Any exemption from this three-course requirement must be approved in advance by the director of undergraduate studies. Any course that substantially duplicates the material presented in another course that is being counted toward the degree cannot be used to satisfy the TE requirement.
Applied Math Elective
EAS 305 Applied Probability
CIE 308 Engineering Statistics
MAE 428 Analytical Methods
MTH 309 Introductory Linear Algebra
MTH 417 Survey of Multivariable Calculus
MTH 418 Survey of Partial Differential Equations
Science Elective
CHE 108 with lab
PHY 207 with lab
For students with bioengineering interests: an appropriate biology course and laboratory experience to be selected and approved in advance.
Engineering, mathematics, or science courses at the 300/400 level that are not required courses. Three of the four technical elective courses must be MAE courses. Any exemption from this three-course requirement must be approved in advance by the director of undergraduate studies. Any course that substantially duplicates the material presented in another course that is being counted toward the degree cannot be used to satisfy the TE requirement.
Applied Math Elective
EAS 305 Applied Probability
CIE 308 Engineering Statistics
MAE 428 Analytical Methods
MTH 309 Introductory Linear Algebra
MTH 417 Survey of Multivariable Calculus
MTH 418 Survey of Partial Differential Equations
Science Elective
CHE 108 with lab
PHY 207 with lab
For students with bioengineering interests: an appropriate biology course and laboratory experience to be selected and approved in advance.
Mechanical Engineering/Business Administration - B.S / M.B.A
Acceptance Criteria
Good standing as a mechanical engineering undergraduate and acceptance as a graduate student by the School of Management.
Advising Notes
Students apply directly to the School of Management during their junior year to be admitted to the MBA Program. The MBA courses shown below are representative of those currently required but may change prior to a student's acceptance into the MBA Program. Students should confirm MBA program requirements with the School of Management upon their application and acceptance to that program.
Required Courses
CHE 107 General Chemistry for Engineers
CIE 308 Engineering Statistics
EAS 140 Engineering Solutions
EAS 207 Statics
EAS 208 Dynamics
EAS 209 Mechanics of Solids
EAS 230 Higher-Level Language
EE 200 EE Concepts/Nonmajors
MAE 177 Introduction to Engineering Drawing and CAD
MAE 204 Thermodynamics
MAE 277 Introduction to Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Practice
MAE 311 Machines and Mechanisms I
MAE 334 Introduction to Instrumentation and Computers
MAE 335 Fluid Mechanics
MAE 336 Heat Transfer
MAE 338 Fluid and Heat Transfer Laboratory
MAE 340 Systems Analysis
MAE 364 Manufacturing Processes
MAE 376 Applied Math for Mechanical and Aerospace Engineers
MAE 377 Product Design in a CAD Environment
MAE 381 Engineering Materials
MAE 385 Engineering Materials Laboratory
MAE 451 Design Process and Methods
MAE 494 Design Project
MGA 604 Financial Analysis and Reporting
MGB 601 Behavioral and Organizational Concepts for Management
MGT 601 Ethics and Corporate Finance
MGF 631 Financial Management
MGM 625 Marketing Management
MGO 630 Operations and Service Management
MGO 641 Strategic Management
MGA 609 Management Accounting
MGG 635 Business Communications
MGE 601 Economics for Managers
MTH 141 College Calculus I
MTH 142 College Calculus II
MTH 241 College Calculus III
MTH 306 Introduction to Differential Equations
PHY 107 General Physics I
PHY 108 General Physics II
PHY 158 General Physics II Lab
Three MAE technical electives
One science elective
Six MBA electives
One MBA practicum
Summary
Total required credit hours for the undergraduate portion: 107
Total required credit hours for the B.S./M.B.A.: 155
See Baccalaureate Degree Requirements for general education and remaining university requirements.
Refer to the graduate school’s policies and procedures manual for requirements for MBA candidates.
CIE 308 Engineering Statistics
EAS 140 Engineering Solutions
EAS 207 Statics
EAS 208 Dynamics
EAS 209 Mechanics of Solids
EAS 230 Higher-Level Language
EE 200 EE Concepts/Nonmajors
MAE 177 Introduction to Engineering Drawing and CAD
MAE 204 Thermodynamics
MAE 277 Introduction to Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Practice
MAE 311 Machines and Mechanisms I
MAE 334 Introduction to Instrumentation and Computers
MAE 335 Fluid Mechanics
MAE 336 Heat Transfer
MAE 338 Fluid and Heat Transfer Laboratory
MAE 340 Systems Analysis
MAE 364 Manufacturing Processes
MAE 376 Applied Math for Mechanical and Aerospace Engineers
MAE 377 Product Design in a CAD Environment
MAE 381 Engineering Materials
MAE 385 Engineering Materials Laboratory
MAE 451 Design Process and Methods
MAE 494 Design Project
MGA 604 Financial Analysis and Reporting
MGB 601 Behavioral and Organizational Concepts for Management
MGT 601 Ethics and Corporate Finance
MGF 631 Financial Management
MGM 625 Marketing Management
MGO 630 Operations and Service Management
MGO 641 Strategic Management
MGA 609 Management Accounting
MGG 635 Business Communications
MGE 601 Economics for Managers
MTH 141 College Calculus I
MTH 142 College Calculus II
MTH 241 College Calculus III
MTH 306 Introduction to Differential Equations
PHY 107 General Physics I
PHY 108 General Physics II
PHY 158 General Physics II Lab
Three MAE technical electives
One science elective
Six MBA electives
One MBA practicum
Summary
Total required credit hours for the undergraduate portion: 107
Total required credit hours for the B.S./M.B.A.: 155
See Baccalaureate Degree Requirements for general education and remaining university requirements.
Refer to the graduate school’s policies and procedures manual for requirements for MBA candidates.
Recommended Sequence of Program Requirements
FIRST YEAR
Fall CHE 107, EAS 140, MTH 141
Spring EAS 230, MAE 177, MTH 142, PHY 107
SECOND YEAR
Fall EAS 207, MAE 204, MAE 277, MTH 241, PHY 108/PHY 158
Spring EAS 208, EAS 209, EE 200, MTH 306, one science elective
THIRD YEAR
Fall MAE 334, MAE 335, MAE 376, MAE 377, MAE 381
Spring MAE 311, MAE 336, MAE 340, MAE 364, MAE 385, one MAE technical elective
FOURTH YEAR
Fall CIE 308, MAE 338, MAE 451, MGA 604, MGB 601, MGT 601, MGF 631
Spring MGF 631, MGM 625, MGO 630, MGO 641, MGA 609, MGG 635
FIFTH YEAR
Fall One MAE technical elective, three MBA electives, MGE 601, one MBA practicum
Spring MAE 494, three MBA electives, one MAE technical elective
Contact the School of Management for elective options.
Upon completion, you will be awarded a BS diploma and an MBA diploma, with a transcript notation that these degrees were awarded as part of a combined degree program.
Fall CHE 107, EAS 140, MTH 141
Spring EAS 230, MAE 177, MTH 142, PHY 107
SECOND YEAR
Fall EAS 207, MAE 204, MAE 277, MTH 241, PHY 108/PHY 158
Spring EAS 208, EAS 209, EE 200, MTH 306, one science elective
THIRD YEAR
Fall MAE 334, MAE 335, MAE 376, MAE 377, MAE 381
Spring MAE 311, MAE 336, MAE 340, MAE 364, MAE 385, one MAE technical elective
FOURTH YEAR
Fall CIE 308, MAE 338, MAE 451, MGA 604, MGB 601, MGT 601, MGF 631
Spring MGF 631, MGM 625, MGO 630, MGO 641, MGA 609, MGG 635
FIFTH YEAR
Fall One MAE technical elective, three MBA electives, MGE 601, one MBA practicum
Spring MAE 494, three MBA electives, one MAE technical elective
Contact the School of Management for elective options.
Upon completion, you will be awarded a BS diploma and an MBA diploma, with a transcript notation that these degrees were awarded as part of a combined degree program.
Updated: May 7, 2008 2:16:52 PM