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ME Curriculum

Mechanical Engineering Curriculum

Fourth Class Year (Freshman)

Fall Semester
  • Engineering Mech – Statics*
  • College Composition*
  • Cultural Perspectives*
  • Calculus I
  • Prin Fitness/Wellness 1
  • Swimming
  • Chemistry I
Spring Semester
  • Intro to Computing*
  • American Government*
  • Calculus II
  • Personal Defense I
  • Prin Fitness/Wellness II
  • Physics I
  • Fundamentals of Navigation*
* These courses may be scheduled during the Fall or Spring Semester.

Third Class Year (Sophomore)

Fall Semester
  • Mechanics of Materials
  • Multivariable Calculus
  • Professional Rescuer
  • Physics II
  • Ships and Maritime Systems
  • Applications in Navigation
  • Organizational Behavior and Leadership
Spring Semester
  • Introduction to Mechanical Engineering Design
  • Dynamics
  • Elec Cir and Machines
  • Differential Equations
  • Lifetime Sports I: Racquetball
  • Lifetime Sports II: Golf
  • Chemistry II

Second Class Year (Junior)

Fall Semester
  • Electric Circuits and Machines
  • Fluid Mechanics
  • Thermodynamics
  • Mechanisms
  • Maritime Watch Officer
  • Engr Material Science
Spring Semester
  • Machine Design
  • Heat Transfer
  • Introduction to Moral and Ethical Philosopht
  • Advanced Engineering Math
  • Personal Defense II
  • Lifetime Sports III: Tennis
  • Essentials of Economics
  • Free Elective**

First Class Year (Senior)

Fall Semester
  • Thermal Systems Design
  • Engineering Experimentation
  • Modeling and Control of Dynamic Systems
  • Design Project Management
  • Professional Maritime Officer
  • Professional Maritime Officer Lab
  • Physical Education
Spring Semester
  • Mechanical Engineering Design
  • Engineering Ethics
  • Principles CJ and Maritime Operations Law
  • Global Studies
  • Atmospheric and Maritime Science
  • Introduction to Cyber Tech
  • Major Area Elective
  • Physical Education
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