Mechanical Engineering

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Undergraduate Curriculum

The mission of the undergraduate mechanical engineering degree program at UNR is:

• To stress fundamental mechanical engineering skills such that:
  • Its graduates are competitive in local, regional and national employment opportunities.
  • Their core curricula are broadly based to accommodate a variety of career goals.
• To establish and maintain life-long learning opportunities.

The undergraduate curriculum is broadly based to accommodate a variety of career goals. Students take a core of required courses in engineering, the humanities, mathematics and science, as well as supplementary elective courses. These courses introduce basic engineering science and design concepts and provide students with the opportunity to develop specific career interests. While completing the mechanical engineering baccalaureate degree, our graduates acquire important skills; they become able to communicate effectively; design mechanical systems; and conduct independent study to obtain or develop technical information they themselves require to know. In addition, they become prepared to pursue further professional study in mechanical engineering or related areas, or in medicine, business or law.

Our program educational objectives are defined as the expected accomplishments of our graduates during the first several years following graduation. They directly support the University of Nevada, Reno and the College of Engineering missions. Our program educational objectives are that our graduates will be:

• proficient in performing entry-level mechanical engineering analysis and design;
• able to define, design, execute, and analyze experiments with minimal supervision;
• able to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing;
• Successful in pursuit of graduate studies at UNR and other institutions.

Because many upper-division mechanical engineering courses have strict prerequisites, it is important that courses are completed in the order listed below.

Students who do not meet prerequisites for MATH 181  should attend summer school prior to their first semester. The mechanical engineering curriculum meets or exceeds all university core curriculum requirements.

Students enrolled in mechanical engineering cooperative programs may take a one-credit course at the appropriate level each academic period in which they are enrolled in the program. These credits are in addition to the total required for other mechanical engineering students.

NOTE: Students are required to consult with their faculty advisor prior to registration.

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