Mechanical Engineering Major Suggested First Year Courses
Mechanical Engineering
200 Palmer Engineering (PE)
(775) 784-6931
| Fall Semester | Spring Semester | ||
| Course | Credits | Course | Credits |
| ME 150—Introduction to Mechanical Engineering | 3 | ME 151—Introduction to Mechanical Engineering II | 3 |
| CHEM 201—General Chemistry for Scientists and Engineers I (CHEM 121* accepted) | 4 | ECON 102—Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| ENG 101—Composition I | 3 | ENG 102—Composition II | 3 |
| MATH 181—Calculus I * | 4 | MATH 182—Calculus II * | 4 |
| PHYS 180—Physics for Scientists and Engineers I* | 3 | ||
| PHYS 180L—Physics for Scientists and Engineers Lab I * | 1 | ||
* Student must earn a “C” or better.
ME 150—INTRODUCTION TO MECHANICAL ENGINEERING I
Lecture + Lab: 2+3
Credit(s): 3
Introduces the design process including initial conceptualization (sketching), detailed drawings (drafting), and prototype fabrication (machine shop). Discussion of descriptive geometry; graph and chart preparation; design projects.
ME 151—INTRODUCTION TO MECHANICAL ENGINEERING II
Lecture + Lab: 1+6
Credit(s): 3
Introduces the Product Realization Process, project management, team skills, feature-based solid modeling, and geometric tolerancing. Discussion of career option; computer lab; design projects. Prerequisite(s): ME 150.