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Rensselaer Catalog 2010-2011 
    
Rensselaer Catalog 2010-2011 [Archived Catalog]

Mechanical Engineering


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Baccalaureate Programs

 

Freshmen or sophomores who have identified mechanical, aerospace, or nuclear engineering as their major may follow the baccalaureate program below in lieu of the general core engineering program presented earlier. Dual major programs which lead to a single baccalaureate degree embracing two fields are also available and are described in more detail in the department.

First Year


Fall


  • Hum. or Soc. Sci. Elective Credit Hours: 4

Spring


  • Hum. or Soc. Sci. Elective Credit Hours: 4

Second Year


Fall


  • Hum. or Soc. Sci. Elective Credit Hours: 4

Third Year


  • Mechanical Engineering Core Module, Credit Hours: 6
    (See footnote 2 below)
  • Mechanical Engineering Core Module, Credit Hours: 6
    (See footnote 2 below)
  • Hum. or Soc. Sci. Elective, Credit Hours: 4
  • Professional Development II, Credit Hours: 2
    (See footnote 3 below)

Fourth Year


  • Technical Elective (Restricted) Credit Hours: 3
  • Technical Elective (Restricted) Credit Hours: 3
  • Technical Elective Credit Hours: 3
  • Hum. or Soc. Sci. Elective Credit Hours: 4
  • Free Elective Credit Hours: 4
    Free Elective Credit Hours: 4
  • Free Elective Credit Hours: 4

Technical Electives


Technical Electives

  • The Technical Electives shall be comprised of three courses.
  • Two of the three Technical Electives must be taken from any upper-level (4000 or above) MANE course.
  • The third course may be selected from any upper-level (4000 or above) course in the School of Engineering or the School of Science.  An independent study course, such as a design project or an undergraduate research project in the School of Engineering or the School of Science may also be used to satisy this requirement.
  • Technical Electives may not be taken on a Pass/No Credit basis.

Humanities or Social Sciences Electives


In this area, the electives are based on the Institute and School of Engineering requirements. Students are urged to elect humanities and social science sequences through which they will obtain adequate breadth and depth in subject areas. Students desiring minors in Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences must consult the school or department in which the courses are offered to obtain further information and specific requirements.

Footnotes


  1. These required courses may be taken in any order.
  2. Choice of Mechanical Design Module and Thermal and Fluids Module. Both modules are required for graduation; each module may be taken in either semester.  The Mechanical Design Module consists of MANE 4030 and MANE 4040 taken concurrently. The Thermal and Fluids Module consists of MANE 4010 and MANE 4020 taken concurrently. Other third year courses may be taken in either semester.
  3. This course will be fulfilled from a list published at the start of the semester. It must be completed before MANE 4260.
  4. Course may be taken either semester.
  5. Can be taken either semester senior year.
  6. MATH 2010 and MATH 2400 may be taken in either semester of the second year.

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