Mechanical Engineering BSME / Peace Engineering MS

Major: Mechanical Engineering and Peace Engineering 
Degree Awarded: Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) and Master of Science in Peace Engineering (MS)
Calendar Type: Quarter
Minimum Required Credits: 231.5
Co-op Options: Three Co-ops (Five years)
BS Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) code: 14.1901
BS Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) code: 17-2141
MS Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) code: 14.1401
MS Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) code: 17-2081

About the Program

This program integrates peacebuilding into standard engineering curricula, expanding the role that engineers may play in addressing complex technical and sociopolitical challenges. It allows Mechanical Engineering undergraduate students to incorporate conflict sensitivity into their curriculum and gain skills and contextual knowledge necessary to consider the systems-level effects of mechanical engineering projects and designs on peace, social justice, and equity.

Admission Requirements

Students must demonstrate a readiness for graduate work, both in terms of academic performance and relevant preparatory undergraduate courses. Required are a cumulative GPA of 3.0 and a completion of 90.0 credits.

Degree Requirements

General Education/Liberal Studies Requirements
CIVC 101Introduction to Civic Engagement1.0
COOP 101Career Management and Professional Development *1.0
ENGL 101Composition and Rhetoric I: Inquiry and Exploratory Research3.0
or ENGL 111 English Composition I
ENGL 102Composition and Rhetoric II: Advanced Research and Evidence-Based Writing3.0
or ENGL 112 English Composition II
ENGL 103Composition and Rhetoric III: Themes and Genres3.0
or ENGL 113 English Composition III
HIST 285Technology in Historical Perspective4.0
PHIL 315Engineering Ethics3.0
UNIV E101The Drexel Experience1.0
General Education Requirements **12.0
Mathematics Requirements
MATH 121Calculus I4.0
MATH 122Calculus II4.0
MATH 200Multivariate Calculus4.0
MATH 201Linear Algebra4.0
MATH 210Differential Equations4.0
Physics Requirements
PHYS 101Fundamentals of Physics I4.0
PHYS 102Fundamentals of Physics II4.0
PHYS 201Fundamentals of Physics III4.0
Chemistry/Biology Requirements
BIO 141Essential Biology4.5
CHEM 101General Chemistry I3.5
CHEM 102General Chemistry II4.5
Engineering Design Requirements
ENGR 111Introduction to Engineering Design & Data Analysis3.0
ENGR 113First-Year Engineering Design3.0
ENGR 131Introductory Programming for Engineers3.0
or ENGR 132 Programming for Engineers
Engineering Requirements
ENGR 210Introduction to Thermodynamics3.0
Engineering Economics Requirements
CIVE 240 [WI] Engineering Economic Analysis3.0
Materials Requirements
ENGR 220Fundamentals of Materials4.0
Mechanical Requirements
MEM 391Introduction to Engineering Design Methods1.0
MEM 201Foundations of Computer Aided Design3.0
MEM 202Statics3.0
MEM 220Fluid Mechanics I4.0
MEM 230Mechanics of Materials I4.0
MEM 238Dynamics4.0
MEM 255Introduction to Controls4.0
MEM 310Thermodynamic Analysis I4.0
MEM 311Thermal Fluid Science Laboratory2.0
MEM 331Experimental Mechanics I2.0
MEM 333Mechanical Behavior of Materials3.0
MEM 345Heat Transfer4.0
MEM 351Dynamic Systems Laboratory I2.0
MEM 355Performance Enhancement of Dynamic Systems4.0
MEM 361Engineering Reliability3.0
MEM 435Introduction to Computer-Aided Design and Manufacturing4.0
MEM 491 [WI] Senior Design Project I ***2.0
MEM 492 [WI] Senior Design Project II ***3.0
MEM 493 [WI] Senior Design Project III ***3.0
MEM Fundamental Courses. Select four of the following:12.0
Fluid Dynamics I
Mechanics of Materials II
Thermodynamic Analysis II
Introduction to Microfabrication
Mechanics of Vibration
Machine Design I
Manufacturing Process I
Thermal Systems Design
Micro-Based Control Systems I
Control Applications of DSP Microprocessors
MEM Open Electives (Any two MEM courses 300 level or higher.)6.0
COE Electives (Any 2 College of Engineering courses, including MEM courses, 300 level or higher)
ENVE 750 and SYSE 540 count as 6.0 credits of COE Electives as shared coursework
Math/Science Electives (300+ level MATH, PHYS, BIO, CHEM, CHEC, and ENVS.)6.0
Free Electives6.0
Electives or Optional Concentration †
Aerospace Concentration
Select five courses from the list below:
Fluid Dynamics I
Mechanics of Materials II
Space Systems Engineering I
Space Systems Engineering II
Gas Turbines & Jet Propulsion
Principles of Combustion I
Principles of Combustion II
Aerodynamics
Mechanics of Vibration
Aircraft Design & Performance
Aerospace Structures
Finite Element Methods
Introduction to Composites I
Introduction to Composites II
Orbital Mechanics
Aircraft Flight Dynamics & Control I
Aircarft Flight Dynamics & Control II
Introduction to Robotics
Control Applications of DSP Microprocessors
Energy Concentration
Select five courses from the list below:
Control Systems for HVAC
Fundamentals of Solar Cells
Energy Management Principles
Introduction to Nuclear Engineering
Introduction to Renewable Energy
Theory of Nuclear Reactors
Nuclear Power Plant Design & Operation
Introduction to Radiation Health Principles
Power Systems I
Power Distribution Automation and Control
Solar Energy Engineering
Fluid Dynamics I
Mechanics of Materials II
Introduction to Nuclear Engineering I
Internal Combustion Engines
Power Plant Design
Gas Turbines & Jet Propulsion
Principles of Combustion I
and Principles of Combustion II
Thermodynamic Analysis II
HVAC Loads
and HVAC Equipment
Fuel Cell Engines
Solar Energy Fundamentals
Fundamentals of Plasmas I
and Fundamentals of Plasmas II
Applications of Thermal Plasmas
Applications of Non-Thermal Plasmas
Master's Degree Requirements
Core Peacebuilding Requirements12.0
Peace Engineering Seminar - Fall
Peace Engineering Seminar - Winter
Peace Engineering Seminar - Spring
Introduction to Peacebuilding for Engineers
Conflict Management for Engineers
Peacebuilding Skills
Core Engineering Requirements9.0
Risk Assessment
Introduction to Project Management
Systems Engineering for Peacebuilding
Research Methods9.0
Community-Based Design
Data-based Engineering Modeling
Research Methods
Experiential Learning 6.0
Peace Engineering Experiential Learning
Social Dimensions of Conflict Electives ††6.0
Technical Focus Sequences ‡6.0
Total Credits231.5
*

Co-op cycles may vary. Students are assigned a co-op cycle (fall/winter, spring/summer, summer-only) based on their co-op program (4-year, 5-year) and major. 

COOP 101 registration is determined by the co-op cycle assigned and may be scheduled in a different term. Select students may be eligible to take COOP 001 in place of COOP 101.

**

General Education Requirements

***

If a student chooses to pursue a graduate thesis in place of senior design, they will need to replace the 8.0 undergraduate credits from MEM 491 [WI] , MEM 492 [WI] , MEM 493 [WI] with 8.0 credits from 400+ level MEM courses.

†

Students may choose to do a concentration in either Aerospace or Energy. Concentrations consist of 15.0 concentration credits and do not add additional credits to the program.

††
‡

Technical Focus Sequences

Students must complete one sequence of at least 2 courses (6.0 credits) from the following approved sequences.

Writing-Intensive Course Requirements

In order to graduate, all students must pass three writing-intensive courses after their freshman year. Two writing-intensive courses must be in a student's major. The third can be in any discipline. Students are advised to take one writing-intensive class each year, beginning with the sophomore year, and to avoid “clustering” these courses near the end of their matriculation. Transfer students need to meet with an academic advisor to review the number of writing-intensive courses required to graduate.

A "WI" next to a course in this catalog may indicate that this course can fulfill a writing-intensive requirement. For the most up-to-date list of writing-intensive courses being offered, students should check the Writing Intensive Course List at the University Writing Program. Students scheduling their courses can also conduct a search for courses with the attribute "WI" to bring up a list of all writing-intensive courses available that term.

Sample Plan of Study

5 year, 3 coop Co-Terminal

First Year
FallCreditsWinterCreditsSpringCreditsSummerCredits
CHEM 1013.5CHEM 1024.5BIO 1414.5VACATION
ENGL 101 or 1113.0COOP 101 or CIVC 101*1.0CIVC 101 or COOP 101*1.0 
ENGR 1113.0ENGL 102 or 1123.0ENGL 103 or 1133.0 
MATH 1214.0ENGR 131 or 1323.0ENGR 1133.0 
UNIV 1011.0MATH 1224.0MATH 2004.0 
 PHYS 1014.0PHYS 1024.0 
 14.5 19.5 19.5 0
Second Year
FallCreditsWinterCreditsSpringCreditsSummerCredits
COOP EXPERIENCECOOP EXPERIENCEENGR 2204.0ENGR 2103.0
  MATH 2014.0MATH 2104.0
  MEM 2023.0MEM 2013.0
  PHYS 2014.0MEM 2384.0
  (UG) General Education Requirement**3.0(UG) Free Elective3.0
   (UG) General Education Requirement**3.0
 0 0 18 20
Third Year
FallCreditsWinterCreditsSpringCreditsSummerCredits
COOP EXPERIENCECOOP EXPERIENCEHIST 2854.0MEM 2204.0
(GR) Social Dimensions Elective†3.0 MEM 2304.0MEM 2554.0
  MEM 3104.0MEM 3312.0
  PENG 5453.0MEM 3333.0
  PHIL 3153.0PENG 5503.0
   (GR) Social Dimensions Elective†3.0
 3 0 18 19
Fourth Year
FallCreditsWinterCreditsSpringCreditsSummerCredits
COOP EXPERIENCECOOP EXPERIENCEMEM 3112.0MEM 3512.0
PENG 6003.0PENG 6003.0MEM 3454.0MEM 3613.0
  MEM 3554.0MEM 3911.0
  MEM 4354.0(UG) MEM Fundamental Electives6.0
  PROJ 5013.0(GR) Technical Focus Courses††6.0
  SYSE 540 (counts as UG COE Elective)3.0 
 3 3 20 18
Fifth Year
FallCreditsWinterCreditsSpringCredits 
CIVE 2403.0MEM 492***3.0MEM 493***3.0 
MEM 491***2.0(UG) Math/Science Elective3.0(UG) Free Elective3.0 
(UG) General Education Requirement**3.0(UG) MEM Elective3.0(UG) General Education Requirement**3.0 
(UG) Math/Science Elective3.0(UG) MEM Fundamental Elective3.0(UG) MEM Elective3.0 
(UG) MEM Fundamental Elective3.0ENVE 7273.0CAEE 5013.0 
ENVE 750 (counts as UG COE Elective)3.0PENG 5021.0PENG 5031.0 
PENG 5011.0SCTS 5023.0PENG 5603.0 
 18 19 19 
Total Credits 231.5
*

Co-op cycles may vary. Students are assigned a co-op cycle (fall/winter, spring/summer, summer-only) based on their co-op program (4-year, 5-year) and major. 

COOP 101 registration is determined by the co-op cycle assigned and may be scheduled in a different term. Select students may be eligible to take COOP 001 in place of COOP 101.

**

General Education Requirements

***

If a student chooses to pursue a graduate thesis in place of senior design, they will need to replace the 8.0 undergraduate credits from MEM 491 [WI] , MEM 492 [WI] , MEM 493 [WI] with 8.0 credits from 400+ level MEM courses.

†

Social Dimensions of Conflict Electives

Students must complete a minimum of 6.0 credits, at the graduate level, from the following approved courses.

††

Technical Focus Sequences

Students must complete one sequence of at least 2 courses (6.0 credits) from the following approved sequences.

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