The Mechanical Engineering program prepares students for the rewards and challenges of careers in research, design, and manufacturing of a wide array of mechanical components and systems. For more information on the individual classes, refer to the program information for your catalog on the Boise State website.
Following are the course requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering degree.
ME Major Requirements
Take at least 1 of the following:
- CS117 – C++ for Engineers (3)
- CS121 – Computer Science I (4)
Take the following:
- ENGR240 – Electrical and Electronic Circuits (3)
- MATH175 – Calculus II (4)
- MATH275 – Multivariable and Vector Calculus (4)
- MATH333 – Differential Equations with Matrix Theory (4)
Take at least 1 of the following:
- MATH360 – Engineering Statistics (3)
- MATH361 – Probability and Statistics I (3)
Take the following:
- ME187 – Graphical Communications (2)
- ME201 – Engineering Mechanics I (3)
- ME203 – Engineering Mechanics II (3)
- ME215 – Engineering Communications Lab (1)
- ME273 – Introduction to Computation for Engineers (2)
- ME287 – Design I with Lab (2)
- ME301 – Solid Mechanics I (3)
- ME301L – Solid Mechanics Lab (1)
- ME303 – Solid Mechanics II (3)
- ME313 – Experimental Methods Lab I (2)
- ME321 – Thermal/Fluids I (3)
- ME323 – Thermal/Fluids II (3)
- ME387 – Design II with Lab (2)
- ME401 – Engineering Systems and Applications (3)
- ME413 – Experimental Methods Lab II (2)
- ME487 – Senior Design Project I (FF) (2)
- ME489 – Senior Design Project II (2)
Take at least 1 of the following:
- MSE101 – Introduction to Materials Engineering (FN) (3)
- MSE201 – Fundamentals of Materials Science and Engineering (3)
Take at least 1 of the following:
- ME360 – System Modeling and Control (3)
- ECE360 – System Modeling and Control (3)
Science and Math Elective
Complete 4 credits from the pre-approved list of science and math courses to meet this requirement.
Courses chosen for the science elective cannot also be used in the upper-division ME electives.
Upper Division Electives
All Mechanical Engineering majors are required to complete nine elective credits, which include two upper-division Mechanical Engineering courses (300-level or above). Additionally, students must take an upper-division technical elective in an engineering or related field such as Math, Physics, Chemistry, or Biology. Pre-approved elective courses are available in math, science, and some business areas, but students may also take courses in other disciplines like Art, Communication, or Political Science if they are relevant to their engineering studies and receive advisor approval.
Complete 6 credits from: CE, CS, CSE, ECE, ENGR, ME, or MSE 300-499 (Excludes seminar, independent study, internships, and senior project/capstone courses)
Complete 6 credits from: BIOL, BUS, BUSBTC, CHEM, CE, COID, CS, CSE, ECE, EEB, ENGR, ENTREP, GIMM, INTBUS, IPS, ITM, MATH, MKTG, MSE, NONPROF, PHYS, SCM, or ME 300-499
- CMGT385 – Construction Contracts and Law (3)
- CMGT417 – Project Scheduling (3)
- HONORS392 – Honors Colloquium (3)
- KINES330 – Exercise Physiology (3)
- KINES370 – Biomechanics (3)
- KINES403 – Head and Neck Anatomy (3)
- KINES438 – Qualitative Analysis of Human Movement (3)
- STEM-ED350 – Research Methods (3)
- STEM-ED410 – STEM Teaching Methods (3)
Except:
- GIMM440 – Digital Portfolio (3)
(Excludes seminar, independent study, internships, and senior project/capstone courses)
University Foundations Requirements
Boise State’s Foundations curriculum is designed to prepare students for advanced study and lifelong learning, with courses grouped into five key categories: Foundations of Writing (ENGL 101 and 102), University Foundations (UF) courses, Foundations of the Discipline (FD) courses, Foundations of Oral Communication (FC) courses, and Finishing Foundations (FF) courses. All students begin with two UF courses, including UF 100, which focuses on intellectual foundations, and UF 200, which emphasizes civic and ethical foundations. The FD category includes required courses for Mechanical Engineering majors, such as MATH 170 Calculus I and PHYS 211 Physics I with Calculus and Lab. The curriculum is rounded out by FC courses and FF courses, such as the ME 481 Senior Design Project.
Take at least 40 credits from University Foundations. Must include:
- MATH170 – Calculus I (FM) (4)
- CHEM111 – General Chemistry I (FN) (3)
- CHEM111L – General Chemistry I Laboratory (FN) (1)
- PHYS211 – Physics I with Calculus (FN) (4)
- PHYS211L – Physics I with Calculus Lab (FN) (1)
Secondary Education Emphasis
Take the following:
- ED-CIFS201 – Education, Schooling, and Society (FS) (3)
- STEM-ED210 – Knowing and Learning in Mathematics and Science (FS) (3)
- STEM-ED220 – Philosophical Perspectives on Science and Mathematics (FH) (3)
Grand Total 122-123 credits