Mechanical Engineering & Mechanics BS / Environmental Engineering MS
Major: Mechanical Engineering & Mechanics and Environmental Engineering
Degree Awarded: Bachelor of Science (BS) and Master of Science (MS)
Calendar Type: Quarter
Minimum Required Credits: 225.5
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 allows students to develop technical depth and breadth in their professional and related area, which enhances their professional productivity, whether in industry or as they proceed to the PhD. Students' undergraduate courses provide the necessary technical prerequisite understanding and skills for the graduate studies, a natural progression. Because the technical concepts of engineering are common, the MS in a related discipline is readily achieved.
For more information, visit COE Special Programs or the BS/MS webpage.
Admission Requirements
Students must have a GPA of at least 3.2 and have taken coursework sufficient to demonstrate a readiness to take graduate coursework.
Degree Requirements
General Education /Liberal Studies Requirements | ||
CIVC 101 | Introduction to Civic Engagement | 1.0 |
COOP 101 | Career Management and Professional Development * | 1.0 |
ENGL 101 | Composition and Rhetoric I: Inquiry and Exploratory Research | 3.0 |
or ENGL 111 | English Composition I | |
ENGL 102 | Composition and Rhetoric II: Advanced Research and Evidence-Based Writing | 3.0 |
or ENGL 112 | English Composition II | |
ENGL 103 | Composition and Rhetoric III: Themes and Genres | 3.0 |
or ENGL 113 | English Composition III | |
HIST 285 | Technology in Historical Perspective | 4.0 |
PHIL 315 | Engineering Ethics | 3.0 |
UNIV E101 | The Drexel Experience | 1.0 |
General Education Requirements ** | 12.0 | |
Mathematics Requirements *** | 4.0-10.0 | |
Algebra, Functions, and Trigonometry and Calculus I | ||
OR | ||
Calculus and Functions I and Calculus and Functions II | ||
OR | ||
Calculus I | ||
MATH 122 | Calculus II | 4.0 |
MATH 200 | Multivariate Calculus | 4.0 |
MATH 201 | Linear Algebra | 4.0 |
MATH 210 | Differential Equations | 4.0 |
Physics Requirements *** | 4.0-8.0 | |
Preparation for Engineering Studies and Fundamentals of Physics I | ||
OR | ||
Fundamentals of Physics I | ||
PHYS 102 | Fundamentals of Physics II | 4.0 |
PHYS 201 | Fundamentals of Physics III | 4.0 |
Chemistry/Biology Requirements † | 3.5-7.5 | |
BIO 141 | Essential Biology | 4.5 |
General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I | ||
OR | ||
General Chemistry I | ||
CHEM 102 | General Chemistry II | 4.5 |
Engineering Design Requirements | ||
ENGR 111 | Introduction to Engineering Design & Data Analysis | 3.0 |
ENGR 113 | First-Year Engineering Design | 3.0 |
ENGR 131 | Introductory Programming for Engineers | 3.0 |
or ENGR 132 | Programming for Engineers | |
Engineering Requirements | ||
ENGR 210 | Introduction to Thermodynamics | 3.0 |
Engineering Economics Requirements | ||
CIVE 240 | Engineering Economic Analysis | 3.0 |
Materials Requirements | ||
ENGR 220 | Fundamentals of Materials | 4.0 |
Mechanical Requirements | ||
MEM 201 | Foundations of Computer Aided Design | 3.0 |
MEM 202 | Statics | 3.0 |
MEM 220 | Fluid Mechanics I | 4.0 |
MEM 230 | Mechanics of Materials I | 4.0 |
MEM 238 | Dynamics | 4.0 |
MEM 255 | Introduction to Controls | 4.0 |
MEM 310 | Thermodynamic Analysis I | 4.0 |
MEM 311 | Thermal Fluid Science Laboratory | 2.0 |
MEM 331 | Experimental Mechanics I | 2.0 |
MEM 333 | Mechanical Behavior of Materials | 3.0 |
MEM 345 | Heat Transfer | 4.0 |
MEM 351 | Dynamic Systems Laboratory I | 2.0 |
MEM 355 | Performance Enhancement of Dynamic Systems | 4.0 |
MEM 361 | Engineering Reliability | 3.0 |
MEM 435 | Introduction to Computer-Aided Design and Manufacturing | 4.0 |
MEM 491 [WI] | Senior Design Project I | 3.0 |
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.) | ||
Two Graduate Electives count as 6.0 credits in UG COE Electives as shared coursework | ||
Math/Science Electives (300+ level MATH, PHYS, BIO, CHEM, CHEC, and ENVS) | 3.0 | |
Graduate Elective counts as 3.0 credits of UG Math/Science Electives as shared coursework | ||
Free Electives | 6.0 | |
Electives or Optional Concentration †† | ||
Aerospace Concentration | ||
Select five courses (15.0 credits) 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 (15.0 credits) 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 | ||
Graduate Core Courses | ||
ENVE 660 | Chemical Kinetics in Environmental Engineering | 3.0 |
ENVS 501 | Chemistry of the Environment | 3.0 |
Approved Statistics Course | 3.0-4.0 | |
Biomedical Statistics | ||
or ENVE 750 | Data-based Engineering Modeling | |
or ENVS 506 | Biostatistics | |
Approved Policy Course | 3.0 | |
Sustainable Water Resource Engineering | ||
or ECON 616 | Public Finance and Cost Benefit Analysis | |
or PLCY 503 | Theory and Practice of Policy Analysis | |
or PLCY 504 | Methods of Policy Analysis | |
Approved Life Sciences Course | 3.0 | |
Fundamentals of Environmental Biotechnology | ||
or ENVS 511 | Evolutionary Ecology | |
or ENVS 530 | Aquatic Ecology | |
Specialization Courses (select one area from below) ††† | 9.0-12.0 | |
Environmental Treatment Processes | ||
Solid Waste Systems | ||
Env Engr Op-Chem & Phys | ||
Enviro Engr Unit Oper-Bio | ||
Hazardous Waste & Groundwater Treatment | ||
Human Risks | ||
Indoor Air Quality | ||
or EOH 612 | Environmental Exposure Science | |
Principles and Practice of Environmental and Occupational Health | ||
Risk Assessment | ||
Water Resources | ||
Sustainable Water Resource Engineering | ||
Urban Ecohydraulics | ||
Environmental Life Cycle Assessment | ||
Open Channel Hydraulics ‡ | ||
or ENVE 681 | Analytical and Numerical Techniques in Hydrology | |
Environmental Modeling | ||
Geographic Information Systems ‡ | ||
or ENVE 571 | Environmental Life Cycle Assessment | |
Analytical and Numerical Techniques in Hydrology | ||
Data-based Engineering Modeling | ||
Approved Advanced Math Course (select one of the following): | ||
Applied Engr Analy Methods I | ||
or CHE 502 | Mathematical Methods in Chemical Engineering | |
or MATE 535 | Numerical Engineering Methods | |
Air Quality | ||
Indoor Air Quality | ||
Principles and Practice of Environmental and Occupational Health | ||
Fundamentals of Air Pollution Control | ||
Cognate Discipline Track ‡‡ | 12.0 | |
CIVE 898 (MS Thesis) or Graduate Electives | 9.0-6.0 | |
Total Credits | 225.5-240.5 |
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Co-op cycles for BSMS students with a MS in ENE must be in the Spring/Summer.
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.
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MATH and PHYS sequences are determined by the student's Calculus Placement Exam score and the completion of any summer online preparatory courses based on that score.
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CHEM sequence is determined by the student's Chemistry Placement Exam score and the completion of a summer online preparatory course available based on that score.
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Students may choose to do a concentration in either Aerospace or Energy. Concentrations consist of 15.0 concentration credits.
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Students must take 4 courses in an approved specialization, such as environmental treatment processes, human risks, water resources, environmental modeling, or air quality.
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One of these is required.
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Students must complete a course sequence of 12.0 credits aside from their specialization. This might include a second specialization course sequence or a sequence of elective courses as approved by the student’s advisor and the departmental graduate advisor in any of the following subjects: AE, CHE, CHEC, CHEM, CIVE, ENVE, ENSS, ENVP, ENVS, MATH, MEM (500-699).
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 | |||||||
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Fall | Credits | Winter | Credits | Spring | Credits | Summer | Credits |
CHEM 101 | 3.5 | CHEM 102 | 4.5 | BIO 141 | 4.5 | VACATION | |
ENGL 101 or 111 | 3.0 | COOP 101* | 1.0 | CIVC 101 | 1.0 | ||
ENGR 111 | 3.0 | ENGL 102 or 112 | 3.0 | ENGL 103 or 113 | 3.0 | ||
MATH 121 | 4.0 | ENGR 131 or 132 | 3.0 | ENGR 113 | 3.0 | ||
UNIV E101 | 1.0 | MATH 122 | 4.0 | MATH 200 | 4.0 | ||
PHYS 101 | 4.0 | PHYS 102 | 4.0 | ||||
14.5 | 19.5 | 19.5 | 0 | ||||
Second Year | |||||||
Fall | Credits | Winter | Credits | Spring | Credits | Summer | Credits |
ENGR 220 | 4.0 | CIVE 240 | 3.0 | COOP EXPERIENCE | COOP EXPERIENCE | ||
MATH 201 | 4.0 | ENGR 210 | 3.0 | ||||
MEM 202 | 3.0 | MATH 210 | 4.0 | ||||
PHYS 201 | 4.0 | MEM 201 | 3.0 | ||||
(UG) Free Elective | 3.0 | MEM 238 | 4.0 | ||||
(UG) General Education Elective | 3.0 | ||||||
18 | 20 | 0 | 0 | ||||
Third Year | |||||||
Fall | Credits | Winter | Credits | Spring | Credits | Summer | Credits |
HIST 285 | 4.0 | MEM 220 | 4.0 | COOP EXPERIENCE | COOP EXPERIENCE | ||
MEM 230 | 4.0 | MEM 255 | 4.0 | (GR) Elective | 3.0 | ||
MEM 310 | 4.0 | MEM 331 | 2.0 | ||||
ENVS 501 | 3.0 | MEM 333 | 3.0 | ||||
(GR) Elective | 3.0 | (GR) Elective | 3.0 | ||||
18 | 16 | 3 | 0 | ||||
Fourth Year | |||||||
Fall | Credits | Winter | Credits | Spring | Credits | Summer | Credits |
MEM 311 | 2.0 | MEM 351 | 2.0 | COOP EXPERIENCE | COOP EXPERIENCE | ||
MEM 345 | 4.0 | MEM 361 | 3.0 | (GR) Elective | 3.0 | ||
MEM 355 | 4.0 | PHIL 315 | 3.0 | ||||
MEM 435 | 4.0 | (UG) MEM Fundamental Electives | 6.0 | ||||
(UG) General Education Elective | 3.0 | ENVE 660 (counts as UG COE Elective) | 3.0 | ||||
(GR) Core | 3.0 | (GR) Core | 3.0 | ||||
20 | 20 | 3 | 0 | ||||
Fifth Year | |||||||
Fall | Credits | Winter | Credits | Spring | Credits | ||
MEM 491 | 3.0 | MEM 492 | 3.0 | MEM 493 | 3.0 | ||
(UG) MEM Fundamental Electives | 6.0 | (UG) General Education Elective | 3.0 | (UG) Free Elective | 3.0 | ||
CIVE 898 (or Graduate Elective) | 3.0 | (UG) MATH/SCI Elective | 3.0 | (UG) General Education Elective | 3.0 | ||
(GR) Elective (counts as UG COE Elective) | 3.0 | (UG) MEM Open Elective | 3.0 | (UG) MEM Open Elective | 3.0 | ||
(GR) Life Science Course (counts as UG MATH/SCI Elective) | 3.0 | CIVE 898 (or Graduate Elective) | 3.0 | CIVE 898 (or Graduate Elective) | 3.0 | ||
(GR) Elective | 3.0 | (GR) Elective | 3.0 | ||||
18 | 18 | 18 | |||||
Total Credits 225.5 |