University General Course Catalog 2015-2016 
    
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Mechanical Engineering, B.S. in M.E.


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Description


Mechanical engineers work in all segments of the economy. Challenging opportunities exist in both heavy and light manufacturing, natural resource development, utilities, aerospace industries, medicine, management and government.

Contact Information


200 Palmer Engineering
(775) 784-6931

All Freshmen, Sophomores and Incoming transfer students: College of Engineering Advisement Center, SFB 100   coenadvising@unr.edu  775-682-7721

Juniors and Seniors: Assigned Faculty Advisor http://www.unr.edu/engineering/student-resources/advising

 

Graduation Requirements


Total Units 126
Cumulative GPA 2.0
University GPA 2.0
Major GPA 2.0
Residency Requirement 30 Upper-Division Units at UNR
Major Residency Requirement 15 Units Major Requirements at UNR
Upper-Division Requirement 40 Upper-Division Units
Half Program Units/4 Year Institution 63

 

Progression Standards


This major includes requirements to monitor progress toward graduation in four years. Students must complete these progression requirements by the semester indicated to ensure that they are making minimal progress in their degree program. Students should meet with their academic advisor at least once per semester to monitor their academic progress.

Students must complete the first year progression requirement before enrolling in upper-division engineering coursework. Students may attempt critical courses up to three times. Withdrawals count as attempts. Students who exceed the repeat limit are not making good academic progress and will be placed on program probation.

First Year


* Courses marked with an asterisk must be completed with at least a “C”.

Second Year


The following courses must be completed with at least “C”:

Third Year


The following courses must be completed with at least a “C”:

I. University Core Curriculum Requirements (37-45 units)


NOTE: Refer to the Core Curriculum  chapter of this catalog for information regarding the “Core English and Math Completion Policy”.

A. English (3-8 units)


Refer to the “English” section of the Core Curriculum  chapter in this catalog.

NOTE: Students who place in ENG 102  are not required to complete ENG 101  .

B. Mathematics (4 units)


  Refer to the “Mathematics” section of the Core Curriculum  chapter in this catalog.

D. Social Sciences (3 units)


E. Fine Arts (3 units)


Refer to the “Fine Arts” section of the Core Curriculum  chapter in this catalog. Must not be a skills course. Choose an appropriate course that simultaneously fulfills both the Core Curriculum Fine Arts and Diversity requirements.

F. Core Humanities (9 units)


Refer to the “Core Humanities” section of the Core Curriculum  chapter in this catalog.

G. Capstone Courses (7 units)


H. Diversity (0-3 units)


Recommended that students take an appropriate course that simultaneously fulfills both the Fine Arts and Diversity course requirement.

II. Additional College Requirements (0 units)


III. Major Requirements (86 units)


B. Additional Mathematics and Sciences (21 units)


C. Engineering Courses (58 units)


IV. Minor Requirements (0 units)


V. Electives (0-3 units)


VI. Recommended Schedule


A. First Year


B. Second Year


C. Third Year


D. Fourth Year


Fall Semester (16 units)


Spring Semester (16 units)


Note(s):


* In addition to the general university requirements of at least a “C” (2.0) average for graduation, engineering students must earn at least a “C” in those courses designated with an asterisk (*) and must also maintain at least a “C” average in the Core Curriculum Mathematics, Natural Sciences, and the major requirements courses, including restricted electives and ME electives.

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