2026-2027 Academic DRAFT Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Combined Mechanical Engineering, BSME & Aerospace Systems Engineering, MSASE (AERO-MS-PREG)
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Program Description
The combined BS in Mechanical Engineering/MS in Aerospace Systems Engineering program allows students to earn a BS in Mechanical Engineering and a MS in Aerospace Systems Engineering in a total of 5 years. Up to nine (9) semester credit hours of graduate courses at the ME 6000/7000 level may be double-counted and applied to both the BS and the MS degree requirements.
Admission Requirements
1. Completion of at least 75 semester credit hours towards BS degree.
2. Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.4
3. Must be enrolled as a full-time student
Final admission into the ASE program requires a combined GRE score of 304 (1000 under the old system) with a quantitative score of 158 or above and an analytical writing GRE score of 3.5 out of 6.0
BSME Program Learning Objectives
Students enrolled in this program will learn to:
- Be employed in the engineering profession or pursing graduate studies
- Successfully compete in a globally integrated environment
- Be engaged in life-long learning through continuing education and other avenues in a rapidly changing technical environment
BSME Program Learning Outcomes
- an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
- an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors
- an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
- an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts
- an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives
- an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
- an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.
MSASE Program Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate a knowledge of fluid or structural systems related to the aerospace field.
- Demonstrate competency in a type of numerical methods related to the aerospace field.
- Demonstrate engineering competency in one of the following sub‐specialties: Industrial and Human Systems, Sensors and Signals, Materials and Nanotechnology, Controls and Robotics, Computer Science, or Medical/Biological Systems
- Recognize the need for life‐long learning.
- Demonstrate their ability to communicate engineering ideas and techniques.
- Demonstrate a mathematical competency above that of an undergraduate engineering student.
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Program Requirements
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I. Wright State Core: 37 Credit Hours
As a part of the requirements for a bachelor’s degree at Wright State University, all students must complete the Wright State Core, a general education curriculum. Most programs require 36 hours in the Core, some programs may require additional hours. Specific Core classes in some of the Elements may be required by some majors. When this occurs, the specific Core courses required will be listed below. In Elements where a specific course is not required, students can choose any course from the Wright State Core Program Requirements. First-Year Seminar: 1 Credit Hour
All students must successfully complete a First-Year Seminar during their first year. Transfer students who transfer 24 or more credit hours (post high school graduation) are exempt from this requirement and will need to satisfy one additional credit hour in the Additional Core Courses category. Element A - English Composition: 6 Credit Hours
Element B - Mathematics, Statistics, and Logic: 4 Credit Hours
Based on Math Placement Level, students may need additional prerequisite or corequisite coursework in mathematics prior to enrollment in the required course below. Required: Element C - Arts and Humanities: 6 Credit Hours
Students will select two Arts and Humanities courses, with different course prefixes from the approved Wright State Core Program Requirements. One course must fulfill the History requirement. Element D - Social Sciences: 6 Credit Hours
Students will select two Social and Behavioral Sciences courses, with different course prefixes from the approved Wright State Core Program Requirements. Element E - Natural Sciences: 10 Credit Hours
Students will select two Natural Science courses, from the approved Wright State Core Program Requirements. At least one course must contain a laboratory. Required: Additional Core Courses: 4 Credit Hours
Students will select up to 4 additional credit hours from Elements A-E from the approved Wright State Core Program Requirements to reach the 36 minimum hours required in the Core. Unless specified by the student’s major, these are selected by the student. When a major has required courses in this area, the specific Core course(s) required will be listed below. Required: Additional Core Requirements
Within the 36 credit hours of the Wright State Core students must successfully complete the following: Students who do not make choices within the 36 required hours of the Core to fulfill the GI, IE, and IW requirements will take additional Core hours beyond the minimum of 36. II. Major Requirements: 57 Credit Hours
Choose one track: 9 Credit Hours
Thermal:
Students must take ME 3320 and then choose 2 of 4 from: ME 4010, ME 4330, ME 4340, or ME 4350. Manufacturing:
Choose 3 classes from the list below: Senior Design: 6 Credit Hours
Senior Laboratory: 2 Credit Hours
III. CECS Courses: 4 Credit Hours
IV. Other: 13 Credit Hours
V. Electives: 9 Credit Hours
Up to 9 hours of 6000 and 7000 level courses selected from an approved list may be double counted in the undergraduate and graduate programs. Graduate Program Requirements: 30 Credit Hours
At least 15 credit hours of coursework must be taken at the 7xxx level for the non-thesis option. At least 6 credit hours of coursework must be taken at the 7xxx level for the thesis option. Core and subspecialty courses taken as an undergraduate may be applied to fulfill content requirements. If so, advisor approved courses must be taken to meet the 30-hour requirement. Core Courses: 12 Credit Hours
1) Choose 2 from the Following:
2) Choose 2 from the Following:
Subspeciality: 6 Credit Hours
A two-course sub-specialty sequence, at least one of which must be at the 7xxx level: - Industrial and Human Systems
- Sensors and Signals
- Materials and Nanotechnology
- Controls and Robotics
- Computer Science
- Medical/Biological Systems
Math Course: 3 Credit Hours
Math 6050 - Advanced Engineering Math Thesis or Non-Thesis Option: 9 Credit Hours
Master’s thesis (ME 7950) - 9 Hours 3 additional 3 credit hour courses |
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