Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering BS Admission Requirements
BS in Mechanical Engineering requirements for first-year applicants:
- An application for admission. The University accepts both paper and electronic applications, as well as the Common Application.
- Anofficial high school transcript
- SAT or ACT Scores
- Two letters of recommendation (recommended)
- Personal statement (recommended)
- The application fee will be waived for all students (graduate and undergraduate).
BS in Mechanical Engineering requirements for transfer applicants:
- An application for admission. The University accepts both paper and electronic applications, aswell as the Common Application.
- Official college transcript(s) from all previous institutions of higher education attended.
- Proof of high school graduation (official high school transcript or copy of high school diploma).
- Two letters of recommendation (recommended)
- Personal statement (recommended)
- The application fee will be waived for all students (graduate and undergraduate).
International Applicants
Please consult the International admission requirements page, or for specific queries, contact your admissions officer.
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Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering Classes
A total of 122 semester hours are required for graduation.
Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering Program Requirements
Students of good character who fulfill the following minimum requirements, in addition to those listed in the chapter on Academic Regulations, will be awarded a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) degree:
- Earning the total semester hours required for the individual curriculum
- Earning a “C-” or better in every course in the major and with a cumulative average of 2.0 in the major courses. Each department designates the courses to be included in the major and decides the procedure necessary to remove each deficiency, including any “D” in a major course. When a course is a prerequisite to another, a “C-” or better in the prerequisite course may also be a requirement
A total of 122 semester hours are required for graduation, of which 61 will be fulfilled within the program core.
Semester 1
| Course | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 101 | Composition and Rhetoric | 3 |
| CPSC 101 | Introduction to Computing | 3 |
| FYS 101 | First Year Seminar (ENGR LC) | 3 |
| Math 110 | Calculus I | 4 |
| HUM | Humanities Core | 3 |
| Total | 16 |
Semester 2
| Course | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| Chem 103 | General Chemistry with lab | 4 |
| MEEG 112 | Engineering Graphics | 3 |
| Math 112 | Calculus II | 4 |
| Phys 207 | Principles of Physics I, with lab | 4 |
| Total | 15 |
Semester 3
| Course | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| MEEG 250 | Engineering Mechanics: Statics | 3 |
| ELEG 233/235 | Network Analysis I with Lab, aka Circuits I with Lab | 4 |
| Math 215 | Calculus III | 4 |
| Phys 208 | Principles of Physics II, with lab | 4 |
| Total | 15 |
Semester 4
| Course | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| MEEG 252 | Engineering Mechanics: Dynamics | 3 |
| MEEG 203 | Thermodynamics | 3 |
| MEEG 223 | Material Science for Engineers | 3 |
| Math 281 | Differential Equations | 3 |
| HUM | Humanities Core | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
Semester 5
| Course | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| MEEG 303 | Applied Thermodynamics | 3 |
| MEEG 305 | System Dynamics and Control | 3 |
| MEEG 307 | Fluid Mechanics | 3 |
| MEEG 310 | Mechanics of Materials | 3 |
| Math 323 | Probability and Statistics | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
Semester 6
| Course | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| MEEG 350 | Machine Design | 3 |
| MEEG 363 | Heat Transfer | 3 |
| MEEG 380 | Mechanical Measurement and Data Analysis | 3 |
| ENGR 290 | Economics and Management of Engineering Projects | 3 |
| ENGL 204 | Technical Writing | 1 |
| SOSC | Social Sciences Elective | 3 |
| Total | 16 |
Semester 7
| Course | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| MEEG 361 | Senior Design Project I | 3 |
| MEEG 381 | Mechanical Engineering Systems Lab | 3 |
| Mechanical Design Elective | 3 | |
| Tech Elective | 3 | |
| FA | Fine Arts Elective | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
Semester 8
| Course | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| Thermal Design Elective | 3 | |
| MEEG 362 | Senior Design Project II | 3 |
| Two Technical Electives | 6 | |
| SOSC | Social Sciences Elective | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
Electives
The Mechanical Engineering curriculum includes 9 credit hours of technical electives to specialize in a technical area of special interest. Elective courses are available in aerospace engineering, mechanical design, manufacturing and materials processing, thermal fluid systems, mechatronics and automation, and biomechanical. Learn more about each specific field and the kinds of courses available.
Manufacturing and Materials Processing
Transfer Policy
All undergraduate ABET accredited programs students must complete all Engineering major coursework, Engineering and Technical Electives, and STEM coursework at the 300+ level; and Junior/Senior level (as per the program requirements) at University of Bridgeport.
Students are able to transfer classes, if approved by the chair and dean, outside the University at lower (100-200) levels or Freshman/Sophomore level (as per the program requirements) only at the time of transferring into the program; and based on UB's transfer policy as it pertains to evaluation of course descriptions, syllabi and examples of work done in transferred-in classes.
Course Substitution Policy
All undergraduate ABET accredited programs students must complete all Engineering major coursework, Engineering and Technical Electives, and STEM coursework at the 300+ level; and Junior/Senior level (as per the program requirements) at University of Bridgeport; and as per defined in the program requirements. There will be NO course substitutions allowed for these classes as defined in the program requirements.
Substitution courses may be allowed at lower (100-200) levels or Freshman/Sophomore level (as per the program requirements) with the approval of the Department Chair and School Dean.
View all courses offered and read full course descriptions in our online course catalog system.
Your Future Starts Today!
- Apply online!
- Financial aid is available, and we accept applications on a rolling basis.
- We have comprehensive support services that will get you through college and into a great career.
