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Mechanical Engineering—Bachelor of Science

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering at the University of the Incarnate Word prepares students for careers in one of the most versatile engineering professions. Students pursuing the Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering complete a rigorous course of study that includes courses from the Humanities and Social Sciences, Mathematics and Basic Sciences, and Engineering. This course of study prepares students well for careers in industry, government, education, and nonprofits.

129 credit hours are required to complete the Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering degree program.

 

Admissions - Admission requirements for the proposed Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering program are the same as the requirements for the existing Bachelor of Science in Engineering program admission.

Mechanical Degree Plan

UIW Undergraduate Core Curriculum

UIW core coursework is required. Review the Undergraduate Core Curriculum Here and review the degree plans for each concentration for scheduling of the core curriculum classwork. In addition, 45 Community Service hours are part of all bachelor's degree programs. See Community Service.

 

UIW Core Curriculum 
 Composition and Rhetoric  6 credit hours 
 Literature and Art 6 credit hours 
 Science and Mathematics 7 credit hours 
 History and Behavioral Science 6 credit hours 
 Philosophy and Religion  9 credit hours 
 Second Language  6 credit hours 
 Wellness and Physical Education  3 credit hours
  43 total core credit hours
   
 Community Service  45 clock hours (non-credit) 
Total Credit Hours:43

Math and Science Requirements

MATH 2313Calculus II

3
MATH 2314Differential Equations

3
MATH 2322Linear Algebra

3
ENGR 3330Engineering Analysis

3
ENGR 2305Engineering Physics I

3
Or
PHYS 2305Physics I

3
ENGR 2105Engineering Physics I Lab

1
Or
PHYS 2105Physics I Lab

1
ENGR 2306Engineering Physics II

3
or
PHYS 2306Physics II

3
ENGR 2106Engineering Physics II Lab

1
Or
PHYS 2106Physics II Laboratory

1
Total Credit Hours:23

Mechanical Core Coursework

ENGR 1201Introduction to Engineering

2
ENGR 1310Engineering Graphics (CAD 1)

3
ENGR 2330Engineering Probability and Statistics

3
ENGR 2340/MATH 2340Computer Programming for Mathematics, Sciences and Engineering

3
ENGR 2360Circuit Analysis

3
ENGR 2160Circuit Analysis Laboratory

1
ENGR 2350Statics

3
ENGR 3355Mechanics of Materials

3
ENGR 3155Mechanics of Materials Lab

1
ENGR 3340Numerical Methods and Advanced Programming for Engineers

3
ENGR 3373Dynamics

3
ENGR 3360Materials Engineering

3
ENGR 4357Mechanical Design

3
ENGR 4370Fluid Mechanics

3
ENGR 4170Fluid Mechanics Lab

1
ENGR 3375Thermodynamics

3
ENGR 4373Heat Transfer

3
ENGR 4353Mechanical Vibrations

3
ENGR 4354Finite Element Analysis

3
ENGR 4180Senior Design 1

1
ENGR 4380Senior Design 2

3
ENGR 4310Design of Mechanisms

3
Total Credit Hours:57