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Dec 04, 2024
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2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog
Mechanical Engineering, BS
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Program Description
Breadth, individuality, and flexibility are inherent characteristics of the mechanical engineering profession. Mechanical engineers, in a broad sense, make major contributions to the creation of products and systems that benefit mankind. They work in a variety of areas, including bioengineering, energy systems, environmental and life-support systems, propulsion and transportation systems, food production, materials processing, automated manufacturing, and construction. A wide spectrum of career opportunities is open to them. The practice of mechanical engineering includes one or more of the following activities: manufacturing, testing, research, development, design, technical management, technical sales and marketing, construction, and teaching.
Preparation for a 40- to 45-year professional career requires development of the whole person through a balanced program encompassing the humanities, social sciences, communication and computer skills, physical and engineering sciences, design, and laboratory experience. Students start with the physical sciences and communication skills and progress through the engineering sciences, ultimately applying the principles learned in such areas as energy conversion and transfer, mechanical design, and systems analysis. Throughout the curriculum, the fundamental nature of engineering as a problem-solving discipline is emphasized.
Most graduates take positions in industry, government, or business. Many, however, continue their formal education in a graduate program. The Department of Mechanical Engineering offers study leading to the Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees.
Mechanical Engineering students who have a cumulative grade-point average below 2.0 are on probation and will have restricted enrollment in classes. Students whose cumulative grade-point average is below 2.0 are subject to the regulations stipulated under Academic Regulations . An advising policy for students on probation is available from the Department of Mechanical Engineering.
Additional information can be found at http://www.clemson.edu/cecas/departments/me/.
The Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and the Mechanical and Similarly Named Engineering Programs Program Criteria. Visit the Mechanical Engineering program’s website to learn about the Program Educational Objectives and Student Outcomes.
Combined Bachelor of Science/Master of Science Degree
The BS/MS program in Mechanical Engineering provides eligible undergraduate students with the opportunity to get a head start on graduate studies by allowing them to use a limited number of graduate courses to satisfy requirements for both the BS and MS degrees. In the combined-degree program, students may apply up to 12 credit hours toward their graduate degree while simultaneously satisfying the technical elective requirements for their undergraduate degree. Undergraduates must have an overall 3.4 GPA or higher and must have completed their junior year courses before taking graduate courses for the BS/MS program. The GRE is not required for admission to the BS/MS program. Details are available in the Mechanical Engineering Undergraduate Handbook, which can be found at https://www.clemson.edu/cecas/departments/me/academics/graduate/degrees/bs-ms.html.
First Semester
All General Engineering students take the same classes their first term, regardless of their intended major. Coursework in the second term varies. Students should consult with a General Engineering advisor to determine appropriate courses.
Footnotes
1 The combination of ENGR 1050 and ENGR 1060 or the combination of ENGR 1510 and ENGR 1520 may be substituted for ENGR 1020 .
2 Depending on a student’s Clemson Mathematics Placement Test score, MATH 1040 and MATH 1070 may be substituted for MATH 1060 ; or the student may be required to take MATH 1050 before enrolling in MATH 1060 .
3 See General Education Requirements . Three General Education credits must also satisfy the South Carolina REACH Act Requirement. See the South Carolina REACH Act Requirement in the Academic Regulations section.
4 ENGR 1640 or the combination of ENGR 1070 , ENGR 1080 , and ENGR 1090 may be substituted for ENGR 1410 .
5 Both are required but may be taken in either semester.
6 ROTC students only may substitute AS 4100 or ML 4020 .
7 Select MATH 3020 or STAT 4110 .
8 Select from any course that meets the Mechanical Engineering Technical Requirement (any course listed in footnote 10) or BE 4240 , BE 4400 , BIOE 3200 , BIOE 4350 , CH 3310 , CH 3600 , CH 4040 , CH 4250 , ECE 4700 , ECE 4710 , EES 4010 , EES 4090 , EES 4100 , EES 4300 , IE 4400 , IE 4570 , IE 4620 , IE 4880 , MATH 4000 , MATH 4100 , MATH 4120 , MATH 4190 , MATH 4340 , MATH 4350 , MATH 4400 , MATH 4530 , MATH 4600 , MATH 4630 , MSE 4160 , MSE 4170 , MSE 4280 , MSE 4530 , MSE 4580 , PHYS 3110 , PHYS 3210 , PHYS 3550 , PHYS 4170 , PHYS 4200 , PHYS 4320 , PHYS 4410 , or PHYS 4520 .
9 Select any course that meets the Technical Requirement (any course listed in footnote 8 or 10); or any 3000- or 4000-level modern language course; or a minor requirement.
10 Select from ME 4150 *, ME 4170 , ME 4180 , ME 4200 , ME 4210 , ME 4220 , ME 4230 , ME 4250 , ME 4260 , ME 4280 , ME 4290 , ME 4300 , ME 4320 , ME 4340 , ME 4400 , ME 4410 , ME 4500 , ME 4510 , ME 4520 , ME 4540 , ME 4550 , ME 4560 , ME 4570 , ME 4580 , ME 4600 , ME 4610 , ME 4620 , ME 4710 or ME 4930 . *ME 4150 may only be taken once for technical elective credit.
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If a student has completed all of the courses listed in the General Engineering core, in order to register for a complete schedule, they may need to consider registering for courses required in the engineering degree program they intend to pursue. Students should see the list of possible courses in the Major Specific Coursework section of the General Engineering Program entry. Major specific coursework is coursework outside the General Engineering core that will count towards an engineering major once a student has officially changed their major. Note that not all courses will count towards every engineering major. The courses listed in the Major Specific Coursework should not be considered alternatives or substitutes for the courses listed in the General Engineering core. If a student takes one of these other courses in place of the courses specifically listed in the General Engineering core, they could delay their eligibility to transfer from General Engineering into one of the degree-granting programs in engineering.
- Enrollment Policy (see website for Complete Statement of Department Policy): A student is allowed to enroll in any ME course only when all prerequisites, as defined by current official listings for that course, have been passed with a grade of C or higher.
- No student may exceed three attempts to complete successfully ME 2010 , ME 2030 , ME 2040 , ME 2050 , or ME 2060 . Registration for a third attempt to complete one of these ME courses requires the approval of the undergraduate coordinator in the Department of Mechanical Engineering. A grade of W counts as an unsuccessful attempt at completing the course.
- Upon beginning a degree program at Clemson University, a student is not permitted to count for credit any of the following courses completed at another institution: ME 2010 , ME 2030 , ME 2040 , ME 2050 , or ME 2060 .
- For students repeating an ME course, registration preference will be given to students in a degree-granting engineering major whose curriculum requires the course in question.
- To change majors into the Mechanical Engineering degree program, students must have a minimum cumulative gradepoint average of 2.60 or higher at Clemson and earned a C or better in each course in the General Engineering Core Curriculum.
- The following courses must be passed with a grade of C or higher to satisfy major and graduation requirements: CH 1010 , ECE 2070 , ECE 2080 , ENGL 1030 , ENGL 3140 , ENGR 1020 (or ENGR 1050 and ENGR 1060 or ENGR 1510 and ENGR 1520 if substituted for ENGR 1020 ), ENGR 1410 or ENGR 1640 (or ENGR 1070 , ENGR 1080 , and ENGR 1090 if substituted for ENGR 1410 ), ENGR 2080 , MATH 1060 , MATH 1080 , MATH 2060 , MATH 2080 , MATH 3020 , MATH 3650 , ME 2010 , ME 2030 , ME 2040 , ME 2050 , ME 2060 , ME 2070 , ME 2220 , ME 3030 , ME 3040 , ME 3050 , ME 3060 , ME 3070 , ME 3080 , ME 3120 , ME 3330 , ME 4010 , MSE 2100 , PHYS 1220 , PHYS 1240 , PHYS 2210 , and STAT 4110 .
- Depending on a student’s math placement, they may be invited to take part in the General Engineering Learning Community where they complete the following courses: ENGR 1000 , ENGR 1010 , ENGR 1100 , ENGR 1110 , ENGR 1510 , ENGR 1520 , and ENGR 1640 . The combination of ENGR 1510 and ENGR 1520 may be substituted for ENGR 1020 . ENGR 1640 may be substituted for ENGR 1410 .
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