ISU Mechanical Engineering 2014-2015
3
(Econ 101/102)
R
Orientation
Math 165
4
Critical Thinking
4
4
R Career
(SS or Hum.)
Planning
Stat 305
3
Statistics
4
2/2 Circuits/Motors
3
(I. P.)
Gen Ed
3
Key:
(US Div.)
Tech Elective
3
4
Tech Elective
3 3
Gen Ed
Controls
Physics II
3
3
Thermo I
3
Thermo II
3
Fluids
3
M E 436
4
Heat Transfer
Tech Elective
Tech Elective
33
3
ME Core (2.0 GPA)
Other ME
Library
Graphics/CAD
33 Co-Req: Math 142
E M 274
Mat E 273
Statics
3
Mech of Matls
Materials
M E 270
3
E M 345
M E 335
4
M E 170
E M 324
M E 332
M E 421
Tech Elective
3
Instrumentation
1
Analysis
3 Co-Req: Math 165
Soph. Design
M E 324 L
Dynamics
1 Manufacturing Lab
M E 325
M E 324
Machine Design
3
Manufacturing
Fourth Year
15 cr.
17 cr.
3
3
M E 370
SPCM 212, ENGL 302, 309, 314
Physics I
M E 231
EE 442/448
Comm Req
Gen Ed
Diff Eq
Lib 160
Phys 222
5
Chemistry
Tech Elective
3
3
Capstone Design
33 (ME 415, 466, or 442 (Pre-req 441))
Basic Program (2.0 GPA)
Lab
Third Year
17 cr.
16 cr.
Gen Ed
3
5
Math 267
M E 202
(SS or Hum.)
Calculus III
4
Second Year
18 cr.
16 cr.
Communication
Gen Ed
3
Calculus II
Chem Lab
M E 160
Chem 167
Phys 221
Math 265
Engl 250
3
1
Math 166
Engl 150
3
Calculus I
Chem 167L
First Year
15 cr.
16 cr.
Engr 101
Gen Ed
130 credits
Pre-Req
Co-Req
Mechanical Engineering Suggested Graduation Timeline
Following are recommendations and a timeline suggested by the Kiewit Undergraduate Student Services Center for successful completion of a degree in 4 years
Freshman Year Expectations
Sophomore Year Expectations
Junior Year Expectations
Senior Year Expectations
Curriculum:
Curriculum:
Curriculum:
Curriculum:
 Start and complete most Basic
Program courses with 2.0 GPA avg.
 Chem 167L, Engr 170 and
possibly some Gen. Ed. courses
 Basic Program courses complete
with 2.0 GPA avg.
 Start ME core cores: 2.0 GPA avg.
 Finish up Math & Physics courses
 ME 202
 Technical electives courses
 ME core courses: 2.0 GPA avg.
 Stat 305, Engl 314 and General Ed.
courses
 Second Major and/or minor
 Review graduation requirement
checklist
 Finish ME core courses (2.0 GPA avg.);
Technical and Design electives; & General
Ed. courses
 Minimum 2.0 Cum. GPA to graduate
 Minimum 128.5 total credits
 Last 32 credits in residence at ISU
 Meet with advisor during dead week in
semester prior to graduation
 Apply for graduation prior to final semester
in 10A Enrollment Services Center
 Review final degree audit of the
graduation semester at beginning of
semester
Advisor:
 Assigned to advisor –
2043 Black Engr. Bldg.
Advisor Responsibilities:
 Available to meet with students
 Assist with course selection and
academic planning
 Share rules & regulations of CoE,
ME and University
 Referrals as needed
 Assist with degree audit updates
Student Responsibilities:
 Learn ME curriculum & all
requirements to attain degree
 Generate and update online grad
plan
 Check own class schedule for
conflicts, accuracy, or problems
 Check degree audits for errors;
discuss with advisor
 Know and use ME, CoE &University
resources
 Begin exploring clubs and
organizations
 Begin researching 2nd majors,
minors & career choices
 Career Services/Resume
 Attend Engineering Career Fairs
2014-2015 University Catalog
August 2014
Advisor:
 Advisors available in 2043 Black
Engr. Building to assist with:
 Audit corrections
 Declaring minor or 2nd major
 Study Abroad
 Academic planning/big picture
 General Ed. and tech elective
suggestions
Get Involved:
 CoE & other clubs/organizations
 Pursue study abroad options
 Volunteer work
 Prepare for internship
 Pursue additional scholarships
 Career Services/Resume
 Attend Engineering Career Fairs
 Update online grad plan
Advisor:
 Advisors available in 2043 Black
Engr. Building to assist with:
 Audit corrections
 Declaring minor or 2nd major
 Study Abroad
 Academic planning/big picture
 General Ed. and tech elective
suggestions
Get Involved:
 CoE & other clubs/organizations;
accept officer position
 Study Abroad
 Volunteer work
 Complete Internship
 Pursue additional scholarships
 Career Services/Refine resume
 Attend Engineering Career Fairs
 Apply for long-term employment
 Research post-graduate school
options
 Update online grad plan
Engr 101, ME 202 & ME Handbook (Handbook
located on ME Advising webpage)
Advisor:
 Advisors available in 2043 Black Engr.
Building to assist with:
 Audit corrections
 FE information
 Career/post graduate ideas
 Recommendations
Get Involved:
 Update online grad plan
 Attend Engineering Career Fairs
 Continue to apply and interview for longterm employment/sign contract
 Update Career Services on long-range
plans
 Pursue post-graduate school options
 Turn over clubs/organizations
responsibilities to underclass members;
train as needed
 Attend ME and ISU Graduation
ceremonies
Kiewit Undergraduate Student Services Center Webpage:
www.me.iastate.edu/students/advising