BSME
The mechanical engineering program prepares students for a wide range of professional engineering careers, including energy and utility, manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, defense and space, research and development, and many others.
Our program begins with a foundation in math and science, accompanied by a progression of engineering topics. Students then move on to advanced courses with an emphasis on applying analytical skills, problem-solving techniques and the use of computer-based tools.
Laboratory courses are incorporated throughout the curriculum providing hands-on experience in the application of engineering principles and theories. Cooperative education and internship opportunities are also incorporated in the ME program.
Graduates of the program will also be prepared for graduate studies (subject to grade-point and particular university requirements). Students will be prepared and encouraged to take the Fundamentals of Engineering examination as a step towards professional registration.
Mechanical Engineering Curriculum
Year 1: Freshman year total credit hours = 29
Fall Semester
| (4) |
MATH 1511 |
Calculus & Analytic Geometry I |
| (4) |
ENGR 190 |
Intro to Engineering Mathmatics |
| (4) |
CHEM 1215 |
General Chemistry I Lecture and Laboratory |
| (4) |
ENGL 1110 |
Composition I |
Total = 12 credit hours
Spring Semester
| (4) |
MATH 1521 |
Calculus & Analytic Geometry II |
| (3) |
PHYS 1310 |
Calculus -Based Physics I |
| (1) |
PHYS 1310L |
Calculus -Based Physics I Laboratory |
| (3) |
ENGL 110 |
Introduction to Engineering Design |
| (3) |
Gen. Ed. |
English Conposition - Level 2 |
| (3) |
Gen. Ed. |
Social Behabrioral Sciences Elective |
Total = 17 credit hours
Year 2: Sophomore year total credit hours = 31
Fall Semester
| (3) |
MATH 2530 |
Calculus III |
| (3) |
ENGR 233 |
Engineering Machanics I |
| (3) |
PHYS 1320 |
Engineering Physics II |
| (3) |
ME 210 |
Electronics and System Engineering |
| (3) |
ENGR 217 |
Manufacturing Processes |
| (1) |
ENGR 217L |
Manufacturing Processes Laboratory |
Total = 16 credit hours
Spring Semester
| (3) |
ME 228 |
Engineering Analysis I |
| (3) |
ENGR 234 |
Engineering Mechanics II |
| (3) |
ME 261 |
Mechanical Engineering Problem Solving |
| (3) |
ME 240 |
Thermodynamics |
| (3) |
Gen. Ed. |
Oral Communication |
Total = 15 credit hours
Year 3: Junior year total credit hours = 31
Fall Semester
| (3) |
ME 328 |
Engineering Analysis II |
| (3) |
ME 338 |
Fluid Mechanics |
| (3) |
CHME 361 |
Engineering Materials |
| (3) |
ME 340 |
Applied Thermodynamics |
| (1) |
ME 349 |
MAE Career Seminar |
| (3) |
C E 301 |
Mechanics and Materials |
Total = 16 credit hours
Spring Semester
| (3) |
ME 326 |
Mechanical Design |
| (3) |
ME Elective |
Mechanics Elective |
| (3) |
ME 345 |
Experimental Methods I |
| (3) |
ME 341 |
Heat Transfer |
| (3) |
Gen. Ed. |
Area V |
Total = 15 credit hours
Year 4: Senior year total credit hours = 30
Fall Semester
| (3) |
ENGR 401 |
Engineering Capstone I |
| (3) |
ME 425 |
Design of Machine Elements |
| (3) |
ME 445 |
Experimental Methods II |
| (3) |
Gen. Ed. |
Viewing a Wider World Elective |
| (3) |
Gen. Ed. |
Humanities and Fine Arts Elective |
Total = 15 credit hours
Spring Semester
| (3) |
ENGR 402 |
Engineering Capstone II |
| (3) |
ME |
Senior Elective |
| (3) |
ME |
Senior Elective |
| (3) |
PHYS 303 |
Energy and Society in the New Millennium |
Total = 12 credit hours
Minor: Mechanical Engineering
The mechanical and aerospace engineering minors at New Mexico State University are intended for students from other engineering disciplines. Students majoring in mechanical engineering may also elect to acquire a minor in aerospace engineering or vice versa.
Requirements (38 credits)
Math and Science (14 credits)
| (4) |
MATH 1511 |
Calculus and Analytic Geometry I |
| (4) |
MATH 1521 |
Calculus and Analytic Geometry II |
| (3) |
MATH 2530 |
Calculus and Analytic Geometry III |
| (3) |
PHYS 1310G |
Engineering Physics |
Required Engineering (21 credits)
| (3) |
ENGR 233 |
Engineering Mechanics I |
| (3) |
C E 301 |
Mechanics of Materials |
| (3) |
ENGR 234 |
Engineering Mechanics II |
| (3) |
M E 240 |
Thermodynamics |
| (3) |
M E 328 |
Engineerning Analysis I |
| (3) |
M E 425 |
Design of Machine Elements |
Select 3 credits from the following:
| (3) |
M E 452 |
Intro to Auto and Control System Design |
| (3) |
M E 456 |
Experimental Modal Analysis |
| (3) |
M E 460 |
Applied Finite Elements |
| (3) |
M E 481 |
Alternative and Renewable Engergy |
| (3) |
M E 487 |
Mechatronics |
