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Mechanical Engineering (123 Credits)
Admission Requirements
To be admitted into the Mechanical Engineering major, students must have earned an 83% or higher ALEKS placement score (MATH), or completed MATH 106 and 108, 171 or higher calculus course with “C” or better, or Calc AP score of 2.
Transferring students must satisfy all of the above admission requirements. Students must earn a 2.6 GPA in transferred major courses and have earned a “C” or better in all transferred courses required for the ME degree.
Students transferring to degree-completion programs in Bremerton and Everett branches must have 2.6 average GPA in the following or equivalent courses, each completed with grade “C” or better: CE 211, CE 215, CHEM 105, CPT S 121 or 131, E E 221, ENGLISH 101, MATH 171, MATH 172, MATH 220, MATH 273, MATH 315, ME 116, ME 212, PHYSICS 201, PHYSICS 202.
Benchmarks to Maintain Major in ME Status
To keep their status as Mechanical Engineering majors, students must: (1) maintain a 2.6 average GPA in major courses required for ME degree, (2) obtain a grade of C of better in all courses required for the ME degree. No more than one repeat per course is allowed in all ME and MSE courses required for the ME degree.
Major courses required for the ME degree include all ME, MSE, physics, chemistry, and math courses listed in the schedule of studies.
Concentrations for BS in Mechanical Engineering
Students follow a General Path, or seek a concentration in Thermo-fluids, Manufacturing, or Autonomous Systems.
Students are encouraged to consult with their advisor at their campus of residence for approved alternative course sequences as well as allowed substitutions to the schedule studies.
To be admitted into the Mechanical Engineering major, students must have earned an 83% or higher ALEKS placement score (MATH), or completed MATH 106 and 108, 171 or higher calculus course with “C” or better, or Calc AP score of 2.
Transferring students must satisfy all of the above admission requirements. Students must earn a 2.6 GPA in transferred major courses and have earned a “C” or better in all transferred courses required for the ME degree.
Students transferring to degree-completion programs in Bremerton and Everett branches must have 2.6 average GPA in the following or equivalent courses, each completed with grade “C” or better: CE 211, CE 215, CHEM 105, CPT S 121 or 131, E E 221, ENGLISH 101, MATH 171, MATH 172, MATH 220, MATH 273, MATH 315, ME 116, ME 212, PHYSICS 201, PHYSICS 202.
Benchmarks to Maintain Major in ME Status
To keep their status as Mechanical Engineering majors, students must: (1) maintain a 2.6 average GPA in major courses required for ME degree, (2) obtain a grade of C of better in all courses required for the ME degree. No more than one repeat per course is allowed in all ME and MSE courses required for the ME degree.
Major courses required for the ME degree include all ME, MSE, physics, chemistry, and math courses listed in the schedule of studies.
Concentrations for BS in Mechanical Engineering
Students follow a General Path, or seek a concentration in Thermo-fluids, Manufacturing, or Autonomous Systems.
Students are encouraged to consult with their advisor at their campus of residence for approved alternative course sequences as well as allowed substitutions to the schedule studies.
| First Year | |
| First Term | Credits |
| Arts [ARTS] | 3 |
| CHEM 105 [PSCI] | 4 |
| ENGR 120 | 2 |
| HISTORY 105 [ROOT] | 3 |
| MATH 171 [QUAN] | 4 |
| Second Term | Credits |
| Biological Sciences [BSCI] | 3 |
| ECONS 102 [SSCI] | 3 |
| ENGLISH 101 [WRTG] | 3 |
| MATH 172 | 4 |
| ME 116 | 2 |
| Second Year | |
| First Term | Credits |
| CE 211 | 3 |
| CPT S 121, 131, or E E 221 1 | 2 or 4 |
| MATH 220 | 2 |
| MATH 273 | 2 |
| PHYSICS 201 | 4 |
| STAT 370 | 3 |
| Second Term | Credits |
| CE 215 | 3 |
| MATH 315 | 3 |
| ME 212 | 3 |
| ME 216 | 2 |
| ME 220 | 1 |
| PHYSICS 202 | 4 |
| Complete Writing Portfolio | |
| Third Year | |
| First Term | Credits |
| E E 261 | 3 |
| E E 262 | 1 |
| ME 301 | 3 |
| ME 303 | 3 |
| ME 313 | 3 |
| MSE 201 | 3 |
| Second Term | Credits |
| ENGLISH 402 [WRTG] | 3 |
| ME 304 | 3 |
| ME 306 | 2 |
| ME 316 | 3 |
| ME 348 | 3 |
| Restricted Elective2 | 3 |
| Fourth Year | |
| First Term | Credits |
| Diversity [DIVR] | 3 |
| ME 415 [M] | 3 |
| Concentration Courses3,4 | 6 |
| Restricted Elective2 | 3 |
| Second Term | Credits |
| Humanities [HUM] | 3 |
| ME 406 [M] | 3 |
| ME 416 [CAPS] | 3 |
| Concentration Course3,4 | 3 |
| Complete Exit Survey | |
| Complete Fundamentals of Engineering Exam | |
Footnotes
| 1 | CPT S 121 or 131 is required for the Autonomous Systems Concentration. |
| 2 | Restricted Electives (at least 6 credits): Choose from ME 310 and 311 or ME 312, ME 401, ME 405. |
| 3 | Concentration Paths (9 credits): General Concentration: Three technical electives which may include the remaining restricted elective. Thermo Fluids Concentration: Must take ME 405, and either ME 312 or 401 from the restrictive electives; two courses from ME 419, 431, 436, and 439; and one additional technical elective. Manufacturing Concentration: Must take ME 312, and either ME 401 or 405 from the restrictive electives; ME 474 and 475; and one more technical elective. Autonomous Systems Concentration (must complete CPT S 121, 131, or ME 241 prior to beginning this concentration): Must take ME 401, and either ME 312 or 405 from the restrictive electives; two courses from CPT S 122 or 132, and ME 481; and one technical elective. |
| 4 | Technical Electives for concentrations: Any 400-500-level ME, MSE, E E, or CPT S course not listed as a major requirement, MSE 318, 331, 332, and 333, and BIO ENGR 425. Additionally, a combined maximum of 3 credits total from ME 488 and ENGR 489 as part of an internship or practicum may be earned towards a Technical Elective. |