Mechanical Engineering, BSME, Concentration: Mechatronics

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About the Program

At Purdue University Northwest, mechanical engineering is a four-year program of full-time study leading to a degree of Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME). The course of study is preparation for a career in a constantly changing field and provides a basis for lifelong learning. Students may pursue a general program, or may choose a specialization in areas such as Thermal and Fluid Sciences, Solid Mechanics, or Mechatronics (the latter leading to a minor). The Mechanical Engineering curriculum provides a broad education in the fundamentals of Mechanical Engineering.

As an ABET-accredited engineering program, PNW’s program for the Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering at the School of Engineering fulfills the educational requirements for PE licensure in Indiana and all states of the US

Degree Requirements

122 Credit Hours
2.0 Average GPA required in all ECE, ME, and CE courses
Minimum GPA of 2.0 required for graduation

PNW General Education Core (32 Credits Minimum)

English Composition (6 Credits): ENGL 10400 - English Composition I and ENGL 30700 - Written And Oral Communication For Engineers
Speech Communication (3 Credits): COM 11400 - Fundamentals of Speech Communication
Quantitative Reasoning (5 Credits): MA 16300 - Integrated Calculus Analysis Geometry I
Natural Sciences (4 Credits): CHM 11500 - General Chemistry
Technology (3 Credits): ENGR 15100 - Software Tools For Engineers
Humanities (3 Credits): PHIL 32100 - Engineering Ethics
Social Sciences (3 Credits): Select from the Social Sciences Core list
Additional Credits (4 Credits): PHYS 15200 Mechanics
First-Year Experience (FYE) (1 Credit): ENGR 18600 - First Year Seminar For Engineers

Major Core (72 Credits)

Concentration Core (18 Credits)

Civics Literacy Proficiency

The Civics Literacy Proficiency activities are designed to develop civic knowledge of Purdue Northwest students in an effort to graduate a more informed citizenry.

Students will complete the Proficiency by passing a test of civic knowledge, and completing one of three paths:

Attending six approved civics-related events and completing an assessment for each; or
Completing 12 podcasts created by the Purdue Center for C-SPAN Scholarship and Engagement that use C-SPAN material and completing an assessment for each; or
Earning a passing grade for one of the approved courses (or transferring in approved AP or departmental credit in lieu of taking a course)

For more information visit the Civics Literacy Proficiency website.

Total 122 Credits Required

Degree Map

Requirements

Minimum Grade and Grade Point Average (GPA): 2.0 Average GPA required in all ECE, ME, and CE courses; Minimum grade of C required in the following courses: CE 27300, ECE 20100, ECE 20200, ECE 20700, ENGR 15100, MA 16300, MA 16400, MA 26100, MA 26400, MA 26500, ME 11600, ME 27100, ME 27500, PHYS 15200, PHYS 26100

Experiential Learning (EL): One EL course required. EL courses are noted by (e) next to the course title.

General Education Core: General Education notations can be found within the course description. Please click on a course to see if it meets a Gen Ed requirement.

Milestone Courses noted by (m) next to the course title have been identified as being critical to your success in this field of study.

Please see the Additional Information and Guidelines section below for more information.

Semester 1 (15 Credits)

Semester 2 (16 Credits)

Semester 3 (16 Credits)

Semester 4 (15 Credits)

Semester 5 (16 Credits)

Semester 6 (17 Credits)

Semester 7 (14 Credits)

Semester 8 (13 Credits)

Additional Information and Guidelines

Note 1: Mechatronics Elective: ECE 45100 Industrial Automation, ME 48600 Intro to Manufacturing Engineering, or ECE 56900 Intro to Robotic Systems

Resources

The 8 semester plan of study is a recommended sequence of classes designed to show how this program can be completed within four years.

Visit the 15 to Finish website for information and resources.

For career information, click here to visit the Careers and Employment Trends page.

For Financial Aid eligibility, click here. Annual FAFSA filing deadline is March 10. Financial Aid recipients are required to complete 30 credits per calendar year to stay eligible for the standard financial aid award.

Financial Guarantee: If you follow the degree map and find a course unavailable, you may be able to take the course for free in a future semester. Certain exclusions apply.