Mechanical Engineering, BS, Four-Year Plan
Four-Year Plan for the Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Sample Plan for New Students
This is a sample and not the only way to complete this plan. Number of credits are in parentheses. *Some classes have prerequisites.
Important Major Information
- Minimum Credits to Graduate: 180
- Credits in Major: 90
- Minimum Major GPA: 2.0
- Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.0
- Please see my.seattleu.edu for elective options
Four-Year Plan For New Students
Year 1
| Course | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | *MATH 1334 – Calculus I (5) | *MATH 1335 – Calculus II (5) | MATH 1336 – Calculus III* (5) |
| Course 2 | MEGR 1000 – Intro to Mechanical Engineering (1) |
*PHYS 1210 – Mechanics + *PHYS 1221 – Lab (4+1) |
*PHYS 1220 – Electricity & Magnetism + *PHYS 1221 – Lab (4+1) |
| Course 3 | UCOR 1XXX – University Core (5) | MEGR 1050 – Engineering Graphics & Design (3) | *MEGR 1890 – Integrated Design I (3) |
| Course 4 | UCOR 1XXX – University Core (5) | MEGR 1060 – Machine Shop (1) |
Year 1 Steps for Success
- Meet with your academic advisor quarterly for registration approval
- Meet with ME professor for mentoring
- Apply for internships/research
- Attend networking events, seminars, and/or join a club
Year 2
| Course | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | *MATH 2320 – Linear Algebra (3) | *MATH 2330 – Multivariable Calculus (3) | *MATH 2340 – Differential Equations (4) |
| Course 2 | *PHYS 1230 – Waves, Optics & Heat + *PHYS 1231 – Lab (4+1) | *CHEM 1500 – General Chemistry I + *CHEM 1501 – Lab (4+1) | *CEEGR 2210 – Mechanics of Materials (4) |
| Course 3 | *MEGR 2100 – Statics (4) | *MEGR 2300 - Dynamics (4) | *MEGR 2810 – Engineering Methods (4) |
| Course 4 | UCOR 1XXX – University Core (5) | UCOR 1XXX – University Core (5) | MEGR 2890 – Intro to Engineering Design* (3) |
Year 2 Steps for Success
- Meet with your academic advisor quarterly for registration approval
- Meet with ME professor for mentoring
- Apply for internships/research
- Attend networking events, seminars, and/or join a club
Year 3
| Course | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | *MEGR 3210 – Thermodynamics (5) | *MEGR 3360 - Data Acquisition I (4) | *MEGR 3370 - Data Acquisition II (4) |
| Course 2 | *MEGR 3500 – Materials Science (5) | *MEGR 3710 - Machine Design I (4) | *MEGR 3240 - Heat Transfer (4) |
| Course 3 | *UCOR 2XXX – University Core (5) | *MEGR 3230 – Fluid Dynamics (4) | CEEGR 3020 - Global Engineering Economics (3) |
| Course 4 | *UCOR 2XXX – University Core (5) | *MEGR 3890 – Integrated Design III (3) |
Year 3 Steps for Success
- Meet with your academic advisor quarterly for registration approval
- Meet with ME professor for mentoring
- Apply for internships/research
- Attend networking events, seminars, and/or join a club
Year 4
| Course | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | MEGR 4870 – Engineering Design I (3) | MEGR 4880 – Engineering Design II (4) | MEGR 4890 – Engineering Design III (3) |
| Course 2 | *MEGR 4350 – Dynamic Systems (5) | *MEGR 4380 – Control Systems (4) | *MEGR Senior Elective OR *MEGR 4210 – Thermodynamics II (3) |
| Course 3 | *MEGR Senior Elective OR *MEGR 4720 – Machine Design II (3) | *MEGR Senior Elective OR *MEGR 4210 – Thermodynamics II (3) | *UCOR 3XXX – University Core (5) |
| Course 4 | *UCOR 2XXX – University Core (5) | *UCOR 3XXX – University Core (5) |
|
Year 4 Steps for Success
- Meet with your academic advisor and ME professor for mentoring
- Take FE exam in fall or winter
- Submit graduation plan and apply for graduation
- Apply for jobs/internships
University Core Requirements
Module I:
- UCOR 1100 Academic Writing Seminar
- Satisfied in Major: UCOR 1200 Quantitative Reasoning
- UCOR 1300 Creative Expression & Interpretation
- UCOR 1400 Inquiry Seminar in the Humanities
- UCOR 1600 Inquiry Seminar in the Social Sciences
- Satisfied in Major: UCOR 1800 Inquiry Seminar in the Natural Sciences
Module II:
- UCOR 2100 Theological Explorations
- UCOR 2500 Philosophy of the Human Person
- UCOR 2900-2940 Ethical Reasoning
Module III:
- UCOR 3100 Religion in a Global Context
- UCOR 3400 Humanities and Global Challenges
- Satisfied in Major: UCOR 3600 Social Sciences & Global Challenges
Curriculum Notes
- Assumes placement into MATH 1334 by SAT/ACT, SU placement, or college credit
- *Assumes trigonometry not needed (MATH 1022) due to placement exam or college credit
- Students are required to take 6 credits of approved Mechanical Engineering senior electives
- Choose MEGR 4210: Thermodynamics II or MEGR 4720: Machine Design II
- Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination is required for graduation
- Students can take graduate MSME courses at Seattle University in place of senior electives
- For complete information on courses, prerequisites, etc., please consult the Explore & Compare Programs page.
Use MySeattleU Student Planning to plan your courses and work closely with your academic advisor on your educational plan. You are responsible for tracking changes and ensuring you meet all degree requirements.
Visit the Seattle U Advising Services page for support or reach out to the Advising Center in BANN 323 (Science Wing), M-F 8 a.m. to 4:30p.m or email Science & Engineering Advising at se-adv@seattleu.edu.