Mechanical Engineering, BSME (3 yr) (GPS)

This Graduation Planning Strategy (GPS) outlines a sample three-year path to graduation and is valid for this catalog year only. This plan is a recommendation, and your actual program may vary. This suggested three-year graduation plan is not a substitute for regular academic advising appointments.

All undergraduate degree programs require at least 120 credit hours. To graduate in three years, students must earn an average of 15-18 credit hours per regular semester (fall and spring) and 6-12 credit hours in the summer semesters. Summer course offerings are limited, and students should plan carefully for summer classes with their academic advisor. The time it takes to complete a degree and the sequence in which courses are taken will depend on any credits transferred to WSU and placement in math and writing.

See the Academic Catalog for a complete listing of curriculum requirements, course prerequisites, and course descriptions. Course offerings and prerequisites are subject to change.

Courses Taken Prior to Matriculation

CHM 1210 - General Chemistry I Credit Hour(s): 3
CHM 1210L - General Chemistry Lab I Credit Hour(s): 2
CHM 1210R - General Chemistry Lab I Recitation Credit Hour(s): 0
ENG 1100 - Academic Writing and Reading Credit Hour(s): 3
PHY 2400 - General Physics I Credit Hour(s): 4
PHY 2400L - General Physics I Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 1
PHY 2400R - General Physics I Recitation Credit Hour(s): 0
PHY 2410 - General Physics II Credit Hour(s): 4
PHY 2410L - General Physics II Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 1
PHY 2410R - General Physics II Recitation Credit Hour(s): 0
MTH 2300 - Calculus I Credit Hour(s): 4
MTH 2310 - Calculus II Credit Hour(s): 4

Total: 26 Credit Hours

Note:

A grade of C or higher in ENG 1100 is required for enrollment in EGR 3350.

Fall One

EGR 1010 - Introductory Mathematics for Engineering Applications Credit Hour(s): 4
EGR 1010L - Introductory Mathematics for Engineering Applications Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 0
EGR 1010R - Introductory Mathematics for Engineering Applications Recitation Credit Hour(s): 0
ME 1040 - Engineering Design and Solid Modeling Credit Hour(s): 3
UVC 1010 - First Year Seminar Credit Hour(s): 1 to 3
Wright State Core Choice (general education) Credit Hour(s): 3
Wright State Core Choice (general education) Credit Hour(s): 3

Total: 14 Credit Hours

Notes:

EGR 1010 has placement requirements for enrollment. Check the course information by clicking on the course above.
A grade of C or higher in EGR 1010 is required for enrollment in EE 2010 and PHY 2400.
UVC 1010 will be taken for 1 credit hour.

Spring One

EE 2010 - Analog Circuit Theory Credit Hour(s): 3
EE 2010L - Analog Circuit Theory Lab Credit Hour(s): 1
EGR 3350 - Technical Communications for Engineers and Computer Scientists Credit Hour(s): 3
ME 1020 - Engineering Programming with Matlab Credit Hour(s): 3
ME 2120 - Statics Credit Hour(s): 3

Total: 13 Credit Hours

Note:

A grade of C or higher in ME 1020 is required for enrollment in ME 2210.
A grade of C or higher in ME 2120 is required for enrollment in ME 2210, ME 3120, and ME 3600.

Summer One

ME 2210 - Dynamics Credit Hour(s): 3
ME 3310 - Thermodynamics I Credit Hour(s): 3
MTH 2350 - Differential Equations with Matrix Algebra Credit Hour(s): 4

Total: 10 Credit Hours

Note:

A grade of C or higher in ME 3310 is required for enrollment in ME 3350.

Fall Two

ME 2700 - Structure and Properties of Materials I Credit Hour(s): 3
ME 3120 - Mechanics of Materials Credit Hour(s): 3
ME 3350 - Fluid Dynamics Credit Hour(s): 3
ME 3600 - Experimental Measurements and Instrumentation Credit Hour(s): 3
ME 3600L - Experimental Measurements and Instrumentation Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 0
MTH 2320 - Calculus III Credit Hour(s): 4

Total: 16 Credit Hours

Note:

A grade of C or higher in ME 2700 is required for enrollment in ME 4140.

Spring Two

ME 3210 - System Dynamics Credit Hour(s): 3
ME 3360 - Heat Transfer Credit Hour(s): 3
ME 4140 - Mechanical Design I Credit Hour(s): 3
Wright State Core Choice (general education) Credit Hour(s): 3
Wright State Core Choice (general education) Credit Hour(s): 3

Total: 15 Credit Hours

Fall Three

ME 4910 - Capstone Design I Credit Hour(s): 3
Major Track Course Credit Hour(s): 3
Major Track Course Credit Hour(s): 3
Technical Elective Course Credit Hour(s): 3

Total: 12 Credit Hours

Spring Three

ME 4920 - Capstone Design II Credit Hour(s): 3
Major Track Course Credit Hour(s): 3
Technical Elective Course Credit Hour(s): 3
Technical Elective Course Credit Hour(s): 3
ME 4610 - Thermal-Fluids Science Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 2
OR
ME 4620 - Mechanics and Materials Testing Lab Credit Hour(s): 2

Mechanical Engineering, BSME (3 yr) (GPS)

Courses Taken Prior to Matriculation

Total: 26 Credit Hours

Fall One

Total: 14 Credit Hours

Spring One

Total: 13 Credit Hours

Summer One

Total: 10 Credit Hours

Fall Two

Total: 16 Credit Hours

Spring Two

Total: 15 Credit Hours

Fall Three

Total: 12 Credit Hours

Spring Three

Total: 14 Credit Hours

Total: 120 Credit Hours