University of Indianapolis - College of Arts & Sciences
Curriculum Guide for Mechanical Engineering Majors (EN/M)
Bachelor of Arts or Science
EN/M
updated 05/12
The Mechanical Engineering program is a five-year program resulting in a bachelor’s degree in Physics from
the University of Indianapolis and a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from IUPUI.
*See advisor for recent updates
First Year
Semester I
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MATH
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CSCI
110
190
155
Freshman Seminar (1)
Calculus and Analytic Geometry I (4)
Intro. to Programming Using C++ (4)
153
191
General Physics I, Calculus Based (4)
Calculus and Analytic Geometry II (4)
Semester II
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PHYS
MATH
Spring Term is usually taken after Semester II or after Semester IV.
Second Year
Semester I
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PHYS
PHYS
MATH
MATH
ENGR
163
270
270
330
196
General Physics II, Calculus Based (4)
Physics and Engineering Seminar (.5)
Calculus and Analytic Geometry III (4)
Differential Equations (3)
Introduction to Computer Applications in Engineering (3) (IUPUI)
250
280
270
280
Modern Physics (5) [if offered]
Scientific Computing I (3)
Basic Mechanics I (3) (IUPUI)
Linear Algebra (3)
Semester II
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PHYS
PHYS
ME
MATH
Third Year
Semester I
 PHYS
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PHYS
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PHYS
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CHEM
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ECE
Recommend:
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MATH
270
360
390
150
204
Physics and Engineering Seminar (.5)
Dynamics (3) (counts for ME 274 at IUPUI) or
Electricity and Magnetism (3)
General Chemistry I** (3) and CHEM 151 General Chemistry Lab I (1)**
Circuit Analysis (4) [counts for PHYS 320, Lab Instr.]
450
Probability and Statistics I (3)
250
415
460
Modern Physics (5) [if not taken earlier]
Physical Measurements I (2)
Quantum Mechanics (3)
Select from the list on the reverse side of this sheet.
Semester II
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PHYS
PHYS
PHYS
IUPUI
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While at U of I, the student must also complete U of I’s general education core as stipulated in the U of I Academic
Catalog, with the following additional restrictions due to requirements established by IUPUI.
 ENGL 101 & 102, plus COMM 100, will count for ENG W131 plus COMM R 110 at IUPUI.
 Modern Language 101 & 102 (8 hrs. total), plus a 2-hour or a 3-hour lecture/theory course in Fine Arts will count for
one introductory level plus two upper level humanities courses at IUPUI.
 At least two* of the cross-cultural, social inquiry, or religion courses selected to fulfill the U of I core must be 300level courses, and must NOT be broad survey courses. (* Provided the student takes 8 hours of foreign language,
only one of the cross-cultural courses needs to be a 300-level or higher course.)
 The philosophy course needs to be PHIL 201 Ethics, which will count for ME 401 at IUPUI.
 The student must take ECON E201 and TCM 360 at IUPUI.
The student may select the remaining courses in U of I’s general education core according to the regulations in the
University of Indianapolis catalog. During the third year, the student must apply as a transfer student to IUPUI. Courses
in which the student has earned grades lower than C will not transfer between universities.
During the remaining semesters of this program, the student will take the following courses at U of I:
Fourth Year
Semester I
 PHYS
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PHYS
360
390
Dynamics (3) (if not taken earlier)
Electricity and Magnetism (3)
460
415
Quantum Mechanics (3)
Physical Measurements I (2) (if not taken earlier)
Semester II
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PHYS
PHYS
Fifth Year
Semester II
 PHYS
490
Senior Research (3)
At IUPUI, the student will also take the following courses:
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ENGR
297
Computer Tools for Engineering (1)
ME
200
Thermodynamics I (3)
ME
262
Mechanical Design I (3)
ME
272
Mechanics of Materials (4)
ME
310
Fluid Mechanics (4)
ME
314
Heat and Mass Transfer (4)
ME
330
Modeling and Analysis of Dynamic Systems (3)
ME
340
Dynamic Systems and Measurements (3)
ME
372
Mechanical Design II (4)
ME
414
Thermal-Fluid Systems Design (4)
ME
462
Engineering Design (4)
ME
482
Control System Analysis and Design (3)
MSE
344
Introduction to Engineering Materials (3)
ECE
201
Linear Circuit Analysis I (3)
Three ME electives, selected from courses specified by IUPUI
NOTE: Due to the complex nature of this program, the student should consult regularly (at least once a semester) with
his/her faculty advisor.
NOTE: The Mechanical Engineering major requires a total of 170 credits.
NOTE: A grade of C- (1.7 on a 4.0 scale) or higher is required in all courses in the Bachelor of Science Degree at
the University of Indianapolis. A minimum of 124 hours is required to earn a Bachelor of Science Degree from the
University of Indianapolis.
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NOTE: A average grade of C or higher is required in all required Mechanical Engineering courses for the
Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University.
This program may require attendance in both day and extended programs classes.
See the College of Arts & Sciences General Education Core Guide/Bachelor of Arts or Science for additional
course requirements.
REMEMBER: If you have any questions about the Mechanical Engineering Major requirements,
contact a faculty advisor from the Physics & Earth Space Sciences Department (Dr. Timothy Duman:
788-3311, Lilly Science Hall, Room 232C) Krista Swisher, Key Advisor for the College of Arts &
Sciences (788-3391, Esch Hall, Room 233). Courses and requirements sometimes change so keep in
contact with your advisor.