Mechanical Engineering - Energy | Bradley University

Sample program plan information is provided for sample purposes only. Students should consult with their academic advisor about their individual plan for course registration and completion of program requirements.

First Year - Fall Semester (16 hours)

ME 101 Foundations of ME — 2
Core Courses electives — 14
EHS 120 University Experience

First Year - Spring Semester (16 hours)

CE 150 Mechanics I (Statics) — 3
CHM 112 Engineering Chemistry — 3
ME 102 Engineering Design Graphics — 2
Core Courses — 8

Sophomore - Fall Semester (17 hours)

CE 250 Mechanics II (Dynamics) — 3
ME 351 Engineering Materials Science I — 3
MTH 223 Calculus III — 4
PHY 201 University Physics II — 4
Core Course — 3

Sophomore - Spring Semester (15 hours)

CE 270 Mechanics of Materials — 3
Core Course — 3
ME 273 Computational Methods in ME — 3
ME 301 Thermodynamics I — 3
MTH 224 Differential Equations — 3

Junior - Fall Semester (15 hours)

ECE 327 Fundamentals of EE I — 3
ME 302 Thermodynamics — 2
ME 303 Instrumentation and Measurement — 3
ME 308 Thermodynamics of Fluid Flow — 4
ME 341 Engineering Systems Dynamics — 3

Junior - Spring Semester (17 hours)

ECE 328 Fundamentals of EE II — 3
ME 344 Kinematics and Dynamics of Machines — 3
ME 403 Mechanical Engineering Systems Lab — 2
ME 415 Heat Transfer — 3
ME 441 Mechanical Control Systems — 3
Core Course — 3

Senior - Fall Semester (15 hours)

IME 301 Engineering Economy — 3
ME 342 Design of Machine Elements — 3
ME 415 Heat Transfer — 3
Elective — 3
Technical elective — 3

Senior - Spring Semester (15 hours)

Core Courses — 6
Technical electives — 9

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Make connections between thoughts, ideas and people through more emphasis on collaboration, critical thinking, decision-making and inquiry across disciplines and cultures;
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Core Learning Outcomes

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Critical and creative thinking. Bradley graduates will think critically, independently and creatively, and will employ evidence-based decision-making to solve problems and build new knowledge.
Effective communication. Bradley graduates will be effective oral, written and non-verbal communicators as well as active readers and listeners.
Multidisciplinary integration. Bradley graduates will approach learning in an integrated manner, connecting knowledge and skills across multiple disciplines.
Practical application. Bradley graduates will apply knowledge and skills from the classroom in real-world situations.
Social awareness. Bradley graduates will understand and act ethically upon their connections to larger communities.

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