Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical engineering is an essential part of most industries and modern technologies, and includes the analysis, design, and development of machines and structures that involve motion. Mechanical engineers are employed in areas such as the design and control of machinery; the development of means of transportation including automobiles, aircraft, space and marine vehicles, and railroads; computer-aided design and manufacture of products, consumer goods, devices, and industrial equipment; medical technology utilizing mechanical and electromechanical devices; the generation of energy from fossil and nuclear fuels; and the utilization, storage, and distribution of alternative energy sources.
Required Courses
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering Requirements | (50) | |
| MMAE 100 | Introduction to the Profession | 3 |
| MMAE 202 | Mechanics of Solids | 3 |
| MMAE 232 | Design for Innovation | 3 |
| MMAE 302 | Advanced Mechanics of Solids | 3 |
| MMAE 305 | Dynamics | 3 |
| MMAE 313 | Fluid Mechanics | 3 |
| MMAE 319 | Mechanical Laboratory I | 4 |
| MMAE 320 | Thermodynamics | 3 |
| MMAE 321 | Applied Thermodynamics | 3 |
| MMAE 323 | Heat and Mass Transfer | 3 |
| MMAE 332 | Design of Machine Elements | 3 |
| MMAE 350 | Computational Mechanics | 3 |
| MMAE 419 | Mechanical Laboratory II | 4 |
| MMAE 432 | Design of Mechanical Systems | 3 |
| or MMAE 433 | Design of Thermal Systems | |
| MMAE 443 | Systems Analysis and Control | 3 |
| MMAE 485 | Manufacturing Processes | 3 |
| Materials Science Requirement | (3) | |
| MS 201 | Materials Science | 3 |
| Mathematics Requirements | (18) | |
| MATH 151 | Calculus I | 5 |
| MATH 152 | Calculus II | 5 |
| MATH 251 | Multivariate and Vector Calculus | 4 |
| MATH 252 | Introduction to Differential Equations | 4 |
| Physics Requirements | (8) | |
| PHYS 123 | General Physics I: Mechanics | 4 |
| PHYS 221 | General Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism | 4 |
| Chemistry Requirement | (4) | |
| CHEM 124 | Principles of Chemistry I with Laboratory | 4 |
| Computer Science Requirement | (2) | |
| CS 104 | Introduction to Computer Programming for Engineers | 2 |
| Humanities and Social Science Requirements | (21) | |
| See Illinois Tech Core Curriculum, sections B and C | 21 | |
| Interprofessional Projects (IPRO) | (6) | |
| See Illinois Tech Core Curriculum, section E | 6 | |
| Technical Elective | (9) | |
| Select nine credit hours 1 | 9 | |
| Free Electives | (6) | |
| Select six credit hours | 6 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 127 | |
- 1
- A technical elective is a 300- or higher-level course in any engineering discipline (other than required MMAE courses or their equivalent) or in mathematics, chemistry, physics, or computer science. However, not all such courses are acceptable as technical electives. Students should consult their faculty adviser for a determination of which courses are acceptable. In addition, ECE 218, ECON 423, INTM 437 and INTM 438 are permitted. Any substitutions require written approval by the department.
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Curriculum
| Year 1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Credit Hours | Semester 2 | Credit Hours |
| MMAE 100 | 3 | MS 201 | 3 |
| MATH 151 | 5 | MATH 152 | 5 |
| CHEM 124 | 4 | PHYS 123 | 4 |
| Humanities 200-level Course | 3 | CS 104 | 2 |
| Social Sciences Elective | 3 | ||
| 15 | 17 | ||
| Year 2 | |||
| Semester 1 | Credit Hours | Semester 2 | Credit Hours |
| MMAE 202 | 3 | MMAE 350 | 3 |
| MMAE 232 | 3 | MATH 252 | 4 |
| MATH 251 | 4 | Free Elective | 3 |
| PHYS 221 | 4 | Humanities Elective (300+) | 3 |
| Humanities or Social Science Elective | 3 | Social Sciences Elective (300+) | 3 |
| 17 | 16 | ||
| Year 3 | |||
| Semester 1 | Credit Hours | Semester 2 | Credit Hours |
| MMAE 302 | 3 | MMAE 319 | 4 |
| MMAE 305 | 3 | MMAE 321 | 3 |
| MMAE 313 | 3 | MMAE 323 | 3 |
| MMAE 320 | 3 | MMAE 332 | 3 |
| Humanities Elective (300+) | 3 | Social Sciences Elective (300+) | 3 |
| 15 | 16 | ||
| Year 4 | |||
| Semester 1 | Credit Hours | Semester 2 | Credit Hours |
| MMAE 419 | 4 | MMAE 432 or 433 | 3 |
| MMAE 443 | 3 | Technical Elective1 | 3 |
| MMAE 485 | 3 | Technical Elective1 | 3 |
| Technical Elective1 | 3 | IPRO Elective II | 3 |
| IPRO Elective I | 3 | Free Elective | 3 |
| 16 | 15 | ||
| Total Credit Hours: 127 | |||
- 1
A technical elective is a 300- or higher-level course in any engineering discipline (other than required MMAE courses or their equivalent) or in mathematics, chemistry, physics, or computer science. However, not all such courses are acceptable as technical electives. Students should consult their faculty adviser for a determination of which courses are acceptable. In addition, ECE 218, ECON 423, INTM 437 and INTM 438 are permitted. Any substitutions require written approval by the department.
This program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).
