Mechanical Engineering, B.S. in M.E.

Description

Mechanical engineering is one of the broadest engineering disciplines, and our students take classes in every area of engineering. Our students learn how much force solid components can withstand, how pumps operate, how turbines produce power, and how to control systems that must respond to unpredictable outside forces. Mechanical engineers are involved in creating and improving mechanical systems such as self-driving cars, aerial drones, the largest power plants and the smallest micro-devices. Our graduates are versatile problem solvers, who learn to communicate effectively, and find creative answers to real-world problems. 

http://www.unr.edu/assessment/plans-and-forms/engineering/mechanical-engineering-bs

Contact Information

Mechanical Engineering Department 
200 Palmer Engineering
(775) 784-6931
Website: http://www.unr.edu/me

All Freshmen, Sophomores and Incoming transfer students: College of Engineering Advisement Center
108 Edmund J. Cain Hall Building
(775) 682-7721
coenadvising@unr.edu  

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

Transfer to the University of Nevada, Reno

Use the transfer agreement  and the degree planner (available by clicking  at the top right of this page) to build your plan for graduation with your advisor. Course substitutions not identified on the transfer agreement require UNR advisor approval.

If a major-to-major transfer agreement is not available for your transfer institution, please check the General Core agreement  if available. If neither is available, access established transfer course equivalencies to assist in your planning.

Admission Requirements

Admission requirements and procedures are available at http://www.unr.edu/admissions#requirements. Only students who are eligible to enroll in MATH 181 (as demonstrated through placement tests) may enter specific major programs within the College of Engineering. Others may enter the undeclared engineering program. Undeclared engineering students must be admissible to a specific major program within four regular semesters (fall and spring).

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 Units

I. Silver Core General Education Requirements (27-30 units)

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

Students in this major must meet all Silver Core Objectives (CO1 through CO14). Courses satisfying Core Objectives are designated (e.g., CO9) in General Catalog curricula and course descriptions.

II. Additional Silver Core Requirements (3 units maximum)

Students must take courses that satisfy the following Core Objectives. Some or all of these Silver Core Objectives may be satisfied in the Major Requirements (Section IV).  Refer to the Core Curriculum   chapter in this catalog.

III. Additional College Requirements (0 units)

IV. Major Requirements (93 units)

V. Minor Requirements (0 units)

VI. Electives (0-3 units)

VII. Recommended Schedule

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.