Nov 21, 2024

2024-2025 General Catalog

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2024-2025 General Catalog

Mechanical Engineering: Aerospace Emphasis BS - 4 Year Degree Map

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Degree Map Notes

Following is a sample plan. Please note that student-specific plans may differ.
Meet with an academic advisor to create a specific plan that best fits your academic needs.
The student is ultimately responsible for knowing and completing all degree requirements.
Consultation with an advisor may result in an altered plan customized for an individual student.
Check your Degree Works for requirements and completion.

Year 1

Pre-Professional Program

Fall Semester (15 credits)

Though not required, students are encouraged to take USU 1010 - University Connections or ENGR 1940 - Women in Engineering Seminar .

CHEM 1210 - Principles of Chemistry I 4 credit(s)
CHEM 1215 - Chemical Principles Laboratory I 1 credit(s)
MATH 1210 - Calculus I (QL) 4 credit(s)
Breadth American Institutions (BAI) course (3 credits)
MAE 1010 - Introduction to Mechanical Engineering 3 credit(s)

Spring Semester (15 credits)

MAE 1200 - Engineering Graphics 2 credit(s)
MATH 1220 - Calculus II (QL) 4 credit(s)
PHYS 2210 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers I (BPS/QI) 4 credit(s)
PHYS 2215 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers Lab I 1 credit(s)
CS 1400 - Introduction to Computer Science–CS 1 4 credit(s) or
ECE 1400 - Computer Programming for Electrical and Computer Engineers I 4 credit(s)

Year 2

Pre-Professional Program

Fall Semester (17 credits)

ENGL 2010 - Research and Argument Across Perspectives (CL2) 3 credit(s) or
ENGL 2020 - Professional Communication (CL2) 3 credit(s)
ENGR 2010 - Engineering Mechanics Statics 3 credit(s)
ENGR 2210 - Fundamental Electronics for Engineers 3 credit(s)
MATH 2210 - Multivariable Calculus (QI) 3 credit(s)
PHYS 2220 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers II (BPS/QI) 4 credit(s)
PHYS 2225 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers Lab II 1 credit(s)

Spring Semester (16 credits)

ENGR 2030 - Engineering Mechanics Dynamics 3 credit(s)
ENGR 2140 - Mechanics of Materials 3 credit(s)
MAE 2300 - Thermodynamics I 3 credit(s)
MAE 2450 - Engineering Numerical Methods 3 credit(s)
MATH 2250 - Linear Algebra and Differential Equations (QI) 4 credit(s)

Year 3

Professional Program

Fall Semester (17 credits)

MAE 2160 - Material Science 3 credit(s)
MAE 2165 - Material Science Laboratory 1 credit(s)
MAE 3600 - Engineering Professionalism and Ethics 1 credit(s)
ENGR 3080 - Technical Communication for Engineers (CI) 3 credit(s)
MAE 3040 - Mechanics of Solids 3 credit(s)
MAE 3420 - Fluid Mechanics 3 credit(s)
Breadth Humanities (BHU) course (3 credits)

Spring Semester (15 credits)

MAE 3340 - Instrumentation and Measurements 3 credit(s)
MAE 3440 - Heat Transfer (QI) 3 credit(s)
MAE 4300 - Machine Design 3 credit(s)
Breadth Life Sciences (BLS) course (3 credits)
Breadth Creative Arts (BCA) course (3 credits)

Year 4

Professional Program

Fall Semester (17 credits)

MAE 4400 - Fluids/Thermal Laboratory (CI) 2 credit(s)
MAE 4800 - Capstone Design I (CI) 3 credit(s)
MAE 5300 - Vibrations 3 credit(s) or
MAE 5360 - Advanced Dynamics 3 credit(s)
MAE 5500 - Aerodynamics 3 credit(s)
Breadth Social Sciences (BSS) course (3 credits)
Mechanical Engineering Aerospace Technical Electives - Supplemental (3 credits)

Spring Semester (15 credits)

MAE 4810 - Capstone Design II 3 credit(s)
MAE 5560 - Dynamics of Space Flight 3 credit(s)
Depth Humanities and Creative Arts (DHA) course (3 credits)
Depth Social Sciences (DSS) course (3 credits)
Mechanical Engineering Aerospace Technical Electives - Supplemental or Breadth (3 credits)