Minor in Mechanical Engineering and Mechanics
About the Minor
The minor in Mechanical Engineering and Mechanics provides a clear, scaffolded path from fundamentals to focused depth. Students complete a foundational core, choose 2–4 intermediate courses aligned with interests (e.g., mechanics, dynamics or thermal‑fluid systems), then pursue advanced electives in areas such as aerospace, design, controls and robotics, energy and sustainability, or product development. Prerequisites are mapped transparently across lists so students can plan coherent pathways that balance flexibility with rigor and preparation for industry or graduate study.
Admissions Requirements
Students are required to declare a major before declaring a minor. Students admitted directly into a specific major at the time of matriculation may declare a minor beginning in their second semester. All requirements for the minor must be completed either concurrently with or prior to the completion of the primary major requirements. This ensures that students fulfill the expectations of their primary field of study while completing any additional areas of academic specialization.
Minor Requirements
| Required Courses | ||
| MEM 2310 | Thermodynamics | 3.0 |
| MEM 2410 | Statics | 3.0 |
| MATH 1201 | Calculus I | 4.0 |
| MATH 1202 | Calculus II | 4.0 |
| PHYS 1201 | Physics for Scientists and Engineers I | 4.0 |
| Elective Courses | ||
| Select a minimum of thirteen (13) credits of the following courses. The courses can be any combination of List A and List B. However, if a course is chosen from List B, MATH 2201 must be taken as part of the elective credits. | 13.0-14.0 | |
| List A: | ||
| Computer Aided Design and Engineering Graphics (CAD) | ||
| Mechanics of Materials | ||
| Dynamics | ||
| Mechanisms and Machine Element Design | ||
| Systems Dynamics and Vibrations | ||
| Controls | ||
| Mechatronics | ||
| Computer Aided Manufacturing | ||
| HVAC Loads and Equipment | ||
| Introduction to Nuclear and Plasma Engineering | ||
| Mechanical Behavior of Materials | ||
| Introduction to Composite Materials | ||
| Aerospace Structures | ||
| Aerospace Materials | ||
| Mechanics of Vibrations | ||
| Aircraft Flight Dynamics and Control | ||
| Orbital Mechanics | ||
| Manufacturing Proccess | ||
| Introduction to Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS) | ||
| ME Through the Lens of Bike Design | ||
| Aircraft Design and Performance | ||
| Space System Engineering | ||
| Space Environment | ||
| Energy, Environment, and Engineering Systems | ||
| List B (MATH 2201 is a required course if an MEM course is selected from this list): | ||
| Multivariable Calculus | ||
| Fluid Mechanics | ||
| Heat Transfer | ||
| Thermodynamics Analysis | ||
| Power Plant Design | ||
| Compressible Flow | ||
| Thermal Systems Design | ||
| Aerodynamics | ||
| Gas Turbines and Jet Propulsion | ||
| Fuel Cell Engines | ||
| Total Credits | 31.0-32.0 | |
Additional Information
For more information about this program, please contact the School of Engineering