Drexel University School of Engineering 58 courses 190-210 total credits
The role of the mechanical engineer in today's society is rapidly changing. Advances in manufacturing, transportation, infrastructure systems, materials, communications and high-performance computing have introduced new demands, opportunities and challenges for mechanical engineers. What was once an individual endeavor has now become a team activity. Today's industries require that mechanical engineers possess diverse interdisciplinary skills, a global viewpoint, entrepreneurial and managerial abilities and an understanding of the forces governing the marketplace.
| Total Credits | 190-210 credits |
General Education/Liberal Studies Requirements
Mathematics Requirements
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 105 | Algebra, Functions, and Trigonometry | 6 |
| MATH 121 | Calculus I | 4 |
| MATH 116 | Calculus and Functions I | 4 |
| MATH 117 | Calculus and Functions II | 4 |
| MATH 122 | Calculus II | 4 |
| MATH 200 | Multivariate Calculus | 4 |
| MATH 201 | Linear Algebra | 4 |
| MATH 210 | Differential Equations | 4 |
| Total Mathematics Requirements | 4-10 credits | |
Physics Requirements
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PHYS 100 | Preparation for Engineering Studies | 4 |
| PHYS 101 | Fundamentals of Physics I | 4 |
| PHYS 102 | Fundamentals of Physics II | 4 |
| PHYS 201 | Fundamentals of Physics III | 4 |
| Total Physics Requirements | 4-8 credits | |
Chemistry Requirements
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM 111 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHEM 101 | General Chemistry I | 3.5 |
| CHEM 102 | General Chemistry II | 4.5 |
Engineering Design Requirements
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENGR 111 | Introduction to Engineering Design & Data Analysis | 3 |
| ENGR 113 | First-Year Engineering Design | 3 |
| ENGR 131 or ENGR 132 | Introductory Programming for Engineers or Programming for Engineers | 3 |
Engineering Economics Requirements
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CIVE 240 | Engineering Economic Analysis | 3 |
Materials Requirements
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MATE 220 | Fundamentals of Materials | 4 |
Mechanical Requirements
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