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Civil and Mechanical Engineering : Mechanical Engineering Major

Major in Mechanical Engineering (MENO)
Common Core Courses
  • Complete the twenty-six common core courses.
    • Mechanical Engineering Options Courses
    (Choose 1 of 6 Options)
    Aeronautical Systems - Aeronautical Systems students gain an in-depth appreciation of the science and design of fixed wing flight systems. Cadets fly in Army fixed wing aircraft as part of their coursework --- ideal for cadets interested in aviation.
  • Courses (Choose 2 of 2)
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    Automotive Systems - Automotive Systems students gain an in-depth knowledge of automotive power and transmission systems. Much of this material is presented in the context of Army vehicles and systems --- ideal for cadets interested in mechanized infantry, armor, ordnance.
  • Courses (Choose 2 of 2)
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    Biological Systems - Biological Systems students explore interactions between human and mechanical systems and how these systems can be manipulated and constructed to better serve humanity. This is a very new and exciting area within mechanical engineering.
  • Courses (Choose 2 of 3)
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    Power and Energy - Power and Energy students learn about energy resources, alternative energy, energy storage, conversion between forms of energy, and energy performance limitations as they apply to satisfying the needs of mankind.
  • Courses (Choose 2 of 7)
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    Engineering Management - Engineering Management students learn valuable skills such as how to manage time, finances, resources, and personnel in the context of mechanical engineering projects.
  • Courses (Choose 2 of 2)
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    Mechatronics - Mechatronics students apply skills from mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and computer science to enable real-world control of robots, unmanned aerial vehicles, and other autonomous systems.
  • Courses (Choose 2 of 2)
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    Professional Practice Seminar (Required)
  • ME400 ME Seminar
    • Honors Program (MEN0H)
    The requirements for Graduating with Individual Honors in the Mechanical Engineering major are:
  • A QPA of at least 3.0 in the 26 common core courses, CE300, ME311, ME403, and EE301.
  • A QPA of at least 3.5 in the remaining courses taken as part of the ME major.
  • A significant individual paper or report based on an experience relevant to the cadet’s program of study and approved by the ME Program Director.
    • Questions: COL Grant Crawford, ME Program Director

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