2020-2021 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Mechanical Engineering, BSME
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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
Major Core (72 Credits)
(Minimum grade of C required in the following courses: CE 27300, ECE 20100, ECE 20700, MA 16400, MA 26100, MA 26400, MA 26500, ME 11600, ME 27100, ME 27500, PHYS 26100 )
Other Required Courses (18 Credits)
Mechanical Engineering Electives (12 Credits)
Any four of the following:
Engineering Elective (3 Credits)
Free Elective (3 Credits)
The free elective, subject to approval by the advisor, can be almost any three-or-more credit course. Not allowed are math, science, and technology courses that are lower-level than the required courses; such as MA 15900 or 16019, CHM 10000, PHYS 22000, ECET 20900 and 21000; and FM and MSL courses.
Total 122 Credits Required
Requirements
Minimum Grade and Grade Point Average (GPA): 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; 2.0 GPA required in all ECE, ME, and CE courses
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.
Courses that are only offered on one campus will be noted by an (H) for Hammond, or (W) for Westville.
Please see the Additional Information and Guidelines section below for more information.
Additional Information and Guidelines
Note 1: Mechanical Engineering Electives - Any four courses selected from the following: ME 30600, ME 40400, ME 42600, ME 48500, ME 48600, or MSE 34400.
Note 2: Engineering Elective - Any Engineering (CE, ECE, ME, or MSE) course 30000 or above and less than 48900 plus ECE 20200; any CE, ECE, ME, or MSE course 48900 and above with advisor approval.
Note 3: Ethics for the Professions, PHIL 32400 - Please use section reserved for engineering students.
Note 4: The free elective, subject to approval by the advisor, can be almost any three-or-more credit course. Not allowed are math, science, and technology courses that are lower-level than the required courses; such as MA 15900 or 16019, CHM 10000, PHYS 22000, ECET 20900 and 21000; and FM and MSL courses.
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