Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering Degree Requirements To earn a Bachelor of Science degree at Cornell University in the Major of Mechanical Engineering, a student must complete the Common Curriculum of the College of Engineering together with the Mechanical Engineering Major Program.  The requirements for under- and upperclass years are given below.  More information on electives, concentrations, and courses can be found in alternate formats in the Engineering Handbook, in the Course Catalogue and on the Flowchart.  Also, a complete list of classes that can be used for liberal studies distributions can be found in here. First Three Semesters (Typical) Common Curriculum Credits: Courses: 16 Mathematics 4 12 Physics 3 4 Chemistry 1 5 Computing (CS1112 (100M) + CS1130 (101J)) OR (CS1110(100J) + CS1132 (101M))(1) 2 3 Introduction to Engineering (ENGRIxxxx) 1 6 Engineering distribution (ENGRD 2020(202) required(2); ENGRD 2210(221), recommended(3) 2 6 First-Year Writing Seminars 2 3 Liberal Studies(4) 1 Total 55 Underclass semesters 16 Upperclass Five Semesters (Typical) Common Curriculum 15 Liberal Studies (4) 5 6 Advisor Approved Electives(5) 2 Mechanical Engineering Major Program 35 Required Mechanical Engineering Courses(3): ENGRD 2030(203), (Electrical Circuits (6): MAE 3780(378) - recommended/ ENGRD 2100(210)/ Physics 3360(360)) MAE 2120(212), 2250(225), 3230(323), 3240(324), 3250(325), 3260(326), 3272(327), 4272(427)(7), 4300 (replaces MAE 428 effective Fall 2008) Mechanical Engineering Major Program Electives (8): 9 Upper-Level MAE Electives(8) 3 3 Math Elective (9) 1 3 Technical Elective(10) 1 Total 71 Upperclass semesters 23             Four Years Total: 126 credits, 39 Classes Notes (1) Computing:  The CS1112/CS1130 combination is recommended.  Note that students entering Cornell before F07 have a 4-credit CS requirement met by the pre-F07 versions of CS100M or CS100J.   (2) Satisfactory completion (C- or better) of ENGRD 2020(202)-Mechanics of Solids, is required for admission to Mechanical Engineering. This course must be taken as an Engineering Distribution course. (3) It is recommended that ENGRD 2210(221) be taken as an Engineering Distribution course. If a student chooses to take ENGRD 2210 as an Engineering Distribution course, this course will also satisfy the Major Program requirement. (4) Liberal Studies Distribution: Students should use the current Courses of Study as the master list of approved liberal studies courses. Additional approved and unacceptable courses can be viewed at the College of Engineering's listing of approved and unacceptable courses.  See current Courses of Study.  Lists of additional approved courses and unacceptable courses are also available in Enginnering Advising, 167 Olin Hall.  College of Engineering Liberal Studies Policy (5) Advisor Approved Electives: These courses must be an appropriate part of an overall educational plan or objective and approved by the faculty advisor.  To maximize flexibility (i.e. the option for study abroad, COOP, Internships, pre-med, and flexibility during the upper class years), the Sibley School Faculty recommends that students delay use of Advisor Approved Electives until after Term 3. Students must seek the consent of their advisor for an advisor approved elective before taking the course.  Students must document approved electives if approved before M.E. affiliation within a month after joining the Sibley School. Up to six credits of Advisor Approved Electives are allowed for ROTC courses at the level of 3000 or above, or if they are co-listed in an academic department.  M.E. Advisor Approved Electives Form  Due by May 1 or December 1--based on graduating term.  The Faculty encourages students to consider the following as possible approved electives: any engineering distribution course courses stressing oral or written communications courses stressing the history of technology rigorous courses in the physical sciences (physics, biology, chemistry) courses in informational science (mathematics, computer science) courses in methodologies (modeling, problem solving, synthesis, design) courses in technology (equipment, machinery, instruments, devices, processes) courses in business enterprise operations, etc. (economics, financial, legal, etc.) courses in organizational behavior courses in the cognitive sciences (6) Program Requirement for Electrical Circuits may be satisfied by Mechatronics (MAE 3780(378))  (MAE 3780 is recommended), or Introduction to Circuits for Electrical and Computer Engineers (ENGRD 2100(210)), or Electronic Circuits (Physics 3360(360)). (7) MAE 4272(427) satisfies the Common Curriculum Technical Writing Requirement.  (8) The Major Program Electives requirement consists of the following five courses: one designated 3000+ MAE senior design elective (11) (minimum of three credits) one designated math elective (9) (minimum of three credits) two MAE 3000+ courses that form a concentration (12) (minimum of six credits in the concentration) one appropriate technical elective (10) The total number of credits in the Major Program electives must be at least 15.  The total number of credits of 3000+ level M&AE classes must be at least 9.  It is possible to satisfy the design requirement through a course taken as part of a concentration.  However, in that case, a substitute 3000+ level MAE course worth at least three credits must be taken in addition to the two courses making up the concentration.  This substitute course can be any technical 3000+ MAE course. (9) Math Elective: One major course must be a mathematics course which is taken after Math 2940(294) and must include statistics. Currently the approved courses are TAM 3100(310) Advanced Engineering Analysis I, ENGRD 2700(270) Basic Engineering Statistics, CEE 3040(304) Uncertainty Analysis in Engineering and ENGRD 3200(320), (formerly ENGRD 241 prior to Fall 2007) Engineering Computation. (Other appropriate courses may be approved upon petition.) (10) Technical Elective: A Technical Elective can be any course at an appropriate level, chosen from Engineering (2000+), Mathematics (2940(294)+), or Science [Physics (2214(214)+), Chemistry (2110(211+), or Biological Sciences (1000+)]. Appropriate level is interpreted as being at a level beyond the required courses of the College Curriculum. Note that courses in Economics, Business, and Organizations are not accepted (with the exception of MAE/Engrg 4610(461)). Advisors may approve non-technical elective eligible courses as Approved Electives.  MAE 1110(111), Naval Ship Systems, and MAE 4980(498), Teaching Experience in Mechanical Engineering, may not fulfill the Technical Elective requirement. (11) Design Elective: Must be chosen from a group designated as "Design Courses", approved by the Sibley School. The senior design requirement must be taken as an M.E. senior, concurrently with or after taking MAE 4300 (replaces MAE 428 effective Fall 2008). The courses in the designated design group of courses will each require a design-oriented final project. Approved Senior Design Electives (note: all courses listed below, except MAE 4291(429), require co-registration in corresponding 1-credit of MAE 4291): MAE 4000(400)  Components and Systems (offered alternate years) (will announce when next offered)  MAE 4020(402) MAE 4230(423) Wind Power (next offered Fall 2008) Intermediate Fluid Dynamics (next offered Spring 2009) MAE 4250(425) FSAE (offered Fall and Spring) MAE 4291(429) Supervised Senior Design Experience (typically 3 credits) MAE 4700(470) Finite Element Analysis for Mechanical and Aerospace Design (next offered Fall 2008) MAE 4860(486) Automotive Engineering Design (next offered Spring 2009) New Senior Design Additions: MAE 4040        Materials Selection for Clean Mechanical Designs (alternate years; offered Spring 2009) MAE 4140        Mechanics of Lightweight Vehicles (alternate years; offered Fall 2009) When fulfilling the senior design requirement with independent research, or a project or team endeavor as MAE 4291, students must enroll for a minimum of 3 credits.  If satisfying the design elective by taking MAE 4291, a completed cover sheet must accompany the design report and both the design report and cover sheet must be submitted to the M&AE research or team project advisor. Student project teams can often be used to satisfy the design elective as MAE 4291.  (12) Concentrations: Students must select a concentration area by completing two upper-level Mechanical Engineering electives in that area. Typically these courses will require one or more of the junior courses as pre-requisites. The approved list of the concentrations are listed here. A student may create their own concentration by petitioning M&AE for approval of two specific courses as appropriate to an individual concentration. Other Requirements: Each student must also satisfactorily complete two terms of physical education and pass the University swim test. If this requirement is not satisfied previously, it must be taken during the first term of registration in the Sibley School.  External transfer students are typically exempt from the physical education and swim test requirements. Transfer Credit from Other Colleges: If a student seeks credit for courses taken at another institution, prior approval must be obtained from the Sibley School.  Limitations include a grade of C or better.

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