Georgia Institute of Technology College of Engineering 53 courses 129 total credits
Other Content The undergraduate curriculum in mechanical engineering (ME) is very broad and flexible. The curriculum comprises a ME core of fundamental concepts, plus a design/professional-practice stem, plus 15 credit hours of free electives. The program prepares students to be problem solvers and to contribute to a wide range of industries and businesses, or to go on for further study in graduate school. There is a strong emphasis in the ME program on design, creativity, and hands-on learning. Due to the wide range of career choices open to MEs, the program incorporates courses in electronics, materials science, computer programming, and manufacturing. The large number of free elective hours allows students to pursue minors and certificates throughout the Institute, or to specialize in areas within ME. The flexibility also helps students to pursue a variety of special programs including co-op, internships, study abroad, and undergraduate research. The faculty of the Woodruff School strives to continuously improve our undergraduate programs in mechanical engineering. The educational objectives reflect the needs, and have been reviewed by, among others, the Advisory Board of the Woodruff School, the faculty, and the students.
| Core C - Humanities: Any HUM | 6 credits |
| Select one of the following:: Any SS | 6 credits |
| Free Electives | 6 credits |
| Total Credits | 129 credits |
Wellness
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| APPH 1040 or APPH 1050 | Scientific Foundations of Health or The Science of Physical Activity and Health | 2 |
Core A - Essential Skills
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 1101 | English Composition I | 3 |
| ENGL 1102 | English Composition II | 3 |
| MATH 1552 | Integral Calculus | 4 |
Core B - Institutional Options
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CS 1371 | Computing for Engineers | 3 |
Core D - Science, Math, & Technology
MATH 1553 may also be replaced by MATH 1564.
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PHYS 2211 | Principles of Physics I | 4 |
| PHYS 2212 | Principles of Physics II | 4 |
| MATH 1551 | Differential Calculus | 2 |
| MATH 1553 or MATH 1554 | Introduction to Linear Algebra or Linear Algebra | 2 |
Select one of the following:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HIST 2111 | Survey of U.S. History I | 3 |
| HIST 2112 | Survey of U.S. History II | 3 |
| INTA 1200 | American Government in Comparative Perspective | 3 |
| POL 1101 | Government of the United States | 3 |
| PUBP 3000 | American Constitutional Issues | 3 |
| Total | 3 credits | |
Select one of the following:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ECON 2100 | Economic Analysis and Policy Problems | 3 |
| ECON 2101 | The Global Economy | 3 |
| ECON 2105 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| ECON 2106 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| Total | 3 credits | |
Core F - Courses Related to Major
Ethics Requirement
Major Requirements
Other Engineering Requirements
Nuclear Energy Concentration
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| NRE 3301 | Radiation Physics | 3 |
| NRE 3208 | Nuclear Reactor Phys I | 3 |
| ME 3180 or ME 4315 | Machine Design or Energy Systems Analysis and Design | 3 |
Select two of the following:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ECE 3025 | Electromagnetics | 3 |
| ECE 3072 | Electrical Energy Systems | 3 |
| ME 4214 | Mechanical Behavior of Materials | 3 |
| ME 4340 | Applied Fluid Mechanics | 3 |
| MSE 4010 | Environmental Degradation | 3 |
| NRE 4214 | Reactor Engineering | 3 |
| NRE 4610 | Introduction to Plasma Physics and Fusion Engineering | 3 |
| Total | 6 credits | |
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