Rutgers University School of Engineering (New Brunswick) 51 courses
The mechanical engineering curriculum includes three options: mechanical, aerospace, and energy. The degree awarded upon completion of any of these options is the B.S. in mechanical engineering which is professionally accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET .
Sophomore Year
First Semester 14:440:222 Engineering Mechanics: Dynamics (3)* 01:640:251 Multivariable Calculus (4) 14:650:388 Computer-Aided Design in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (3)* 01:750:227 Analytical Physics IIA (3) 01:750:229 Analytical Physics IIA Laboratory (1) 14:650:289 Professional Development and Leadership in MAE (1) Second Semester 01:640:244 Differential Equations for Engineering and Physics (4) 14:650:291 Introduction to Mechanics of Materials (3) 14:650:361 Introduction to Mechatronics (4)* 14:650:351 Thermodynamics (3)* 01:750:228 Analytical Physics IIB (3) 01:750:230 Analytical Physics IIB Laboratory (1)
Junior Year
First Semester 01:640:421 Advanced Calculus for Engineering (3)* 14:650:312 Fluid Mechanics (3)* 14:650:350 Mechanical Engineering Measurements with Lab (4)* 14:650:401 Dynamic Systems and Controls (3)* technical elective (3) humanities/social sciences elective (3) Second Semester 01:540:343 Engineering Economics (3) 14:635:407 Mechanical Properties of Materials (3)* 14:650:342 Design of Mechanical Components (3)* 14:650:439 Multiphysics Simulations (3)* humanities/social sciences elective (3)*
Senior Year
First Semester 14:650:431 Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Laboratory I (2) 14:650:467 Design and Manufacturing I (2) 14:650:481 Heat Transfer (3)* 14:650:4__ MAE dept., aerospace, energy electives (3) Second Semester 14:650:432/3/5 ME, Aerospace, Energy Lab (2) 14:650:468 Design and Manufacturing II (2) 14:650:4__ MAE dept., aerospace, energy elective (3) technical elective (3) general elective (3)
Total Credits = 131
Notes *May be taken during the first or second semester, within the listed year. All mechanical and aerospace engineering department electives may count for technical electives. Department Electives (select three from the lists below; can mix and match) 14:650:443 Vibrations (3) 14:650:451 Vehicle Dynamics (3) 14:650:455 Design of Mechanisms (3) Energy Electives (select three for energy concentration) 14:650:461 Internal Combustion Engines (3) 14:650:462 Power Plants (3) 14:650:474 Alternative Energy Systems I (3) 14:650:477 Alternative Energy Systems II (3) Aerospace Electives (select three for aerospace engineering concentration) 14:650:447 Probabilistic Models in Mechanical and...
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