Prospective Student Guidebook

An Example B.S.M.E. Program of Study (Students Entering Fall 2015)

Year 1	AY 2015-16 Fall Semester (RIT Study)	AY 2015-16 Spring Semester (RIT Study)	AY 2015-16 Summer Semester (Vacation)
Year 2	AY 2016-17 Fall Semester (RIT Study)	AY 2016-17 Spring Semester (RIT Study)	AY 2016-17 Summer Semester (Vacation or Co-op)
Year 3	AY 2017-18 Fall Semester (RIT Study or Co-op)	AY 2017-18 Spring Semester (RIT Study or Co-op)	AY 2017-18 Summer Semester (Co-op)
Year 4	AY 2018-19 Fall Semester (RIT Study or Co-op)	AY 2018-19 Spring Semester (RIT Study or Co-op)	AY 2018-19 Summer Semester ( Vacation or Co-op)
Year 5	AY 2019-20 Fall Semester (RIT Study)	AY 2019-20 Spring Semester (RIT Study)	AY 2019-20 Summer Semester (Graduated!)

Mechanical engineers apply principles of physical science and mathematics to conceive, design, produce and operate the moving parts, components and machinery used in every aspect of modern life. From rockets, robots and automobiles to power plants, engines, air-conditioning equipment and biomechanical parts, mechanical engineers put energy and machines to work, and wherever there is motion, you will find evidence of their innovations. Today, they often use computer-aided design and computer simulation to ensure their products are reliable, efficient and economically sound. The spectrum of professional activity for the mechanical engineer runs from research through design and development to manufacturing and sales. Our labs contain dynamic system simulators, spectrum analyzers and high-tech equipment for measuring fluid velocities and particle size and for measuring drag and lift in a wind tunnel.

Because of their comprehensive training and education, mechanical engineers are often called upon to assume management positions. It is not uncommon for the CEO of a Fortune 500 manufacturing company to have started his or her career as a mechanical engineer. When you graduate from RIT’s mechanical engineering program, you’ll join our successful alumni who work as researchers, prototype designers, product developers, automotive engineers, aerospace engineers, biomedical engineers, management consultants and in many other positions of leadership in every major industry.

B.S. DEGREE CHECKLIST (STUDENTS ENTERING FALL 2014)

The checklist below provides a list of the course requirements each student needs to complete along their way to the BS Degree in mechanical engineering.

Engineering Design Tools	One year of differential and integral calculus; Calc 1, 2
Engineering Mechanics Lab	Differential Equations
Statics	Multi-Variable Calculus
Strength of Materials	Linear Algebra
Strength of Materials Lab	Boundary Value Problems
Dynamics	Applied Statistics
Thermodynamics I	Two Physical Science Electives
Fluid Mechanics I	University Physics II w/ Lab: Electricity & Magnetism
Engineering Measurements Lab	Free Elective I
Heat Transfer I	Free Elective II
Numerical Methods	Freshman Writing
Circuits 1 + Lab (from the EE Department)	Foundation
Materials Science And Applications with Lab	Perspectives I (Artistic)
System Dynamics	Perspectives II (Ethical)
Engineering Applications Lab	Perspectives III (Global)
Senior Design I	Perspectives IV (Social)
Senior Design II	Univ. A&S Immersion I
Contemporary Issues in Engineering	Univ. A&S Immersion II
ME Extended Core Elective I	Univ. A&S Immersion III
ME Applied Elective I	Co-Op Preparation Course
ME Applied Elective II	Wellness Requirement I
ME Applied Elective III or Extended Core Elective	Wellness Requirement II
48 weeks of Co-Op Work Experience and Work Reports (with at least two blocks during the AY)