College of Engineering

Mechanical Engineering (ME)

www.me.ufl.edu

Mission
Educational Objectives

Mechanical engineering is concerned with motion and the processes whereby other energy forms are converted into motion. Mechanical engineers are responsible for conceiving, designing, manufacturing, testing and marketing devices and systems that alter, transfer, transform and utilize the energy form that ultimately causes motion.

The core of the curriculum in mechanical engineering is centered upon the fundamentals of scientific and mathematical logic. Electives are available to develop specialized interests in the engineering aspects of heat, work, motion, manufacturing and energy conversion.

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Mission

The mission of the undergraduate program is to serve the citizens of Florida and the United States by educating students in the theory and practice of mechanical engineering while developing and maintaining the discipline.

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Educational Objectives

  • To comprehend quantitative, analytical and experimental methods, including data analysis techniques,
  • To understand and perform engineering analyses in the areas of thermal and machine systems,
  • To apply mathematics, science and engineering to design, develop and manufacture products, services and systems, including their realization,
  • To communicate ideas verbally, graphically and in writing,
  • To work effectively as individuals and in teams,
  • To understand professional, societal and ethical responsibilities, and
  • To acquire the knowledge base, confidence and mental discipline for self-education and life-long learning.

Mechanical Engineering

To remain 'on track' for this major you must meet the following critical tracking criteria. The critical tracking courses appear in bold.

Semester 1:

  • 2.0 UF GPA required for sem 1-5
  • 2.5 GPA on all critical tracking coursework for semesters 1-5
  • Complete 1 of 8 critical courses (CHM2045, CHM2046, MAC2311, MAC2312, MAC2313, MAP2302 or EGM3311, PHY2048, PHY2049)

Semester 2:

  • Complete 1 additional course of the 8 courses

Semester 3:

  • Complete 2 additional courses of the 8 courses

Semester 4:

  • Complete 2 additional courses of the 8 courses

Semester 5:

  • Complete all 8 critical tracking courses

Semester 1

Credits

Composition (GE)

3

Humanities (GE)

3

MAC 2311 Analyt Geom & Calculus 1 (GE-M)*

4

CHM 2045 General Chemistry (GE-P)

3

CHM 2045L General Chemistry Lab (GE-P)

1

Total

14

Semester 2

 

ENC 2210 Technical Writing*

3

Social & Behavioral Sciences (GE)

3

MAC 2312 Analyt Geom & Calculus 2 (GE-M)*

4

CHM 2046 General Chemistry (GE-P)

3

CHM 2046L General Chemistry Lab (GE-P)

1

Total

14

Semester 3

 

Humanities (GE)

3

Social & Behavioral Sciences (GE)

3

MAC 2313 Analyt Geom & Calulus 3 (GE-M)*

4

PHY 2048 Physics w/ Calculus 1 (GE-P)*

3

PHY 2048L Physics 1 Lab (GE-P)

1

Total

14

Semester 4

 

Humanities (GE)

3

CGS 2425 Computer Program for Engineers

2

EGM 3311 Intro to Engineering Analysis* OR MAP 2302 Elementary Differential Equations*

3

PHY 2049 Physics with Calculus 2*

3

PHY 2049L Physics with Calculus 2 Lab

1

Total

12

Semester 5

 

EEL 3003 Elements of Electrical Eng

3

EGM 2511 Eng Mechanics - Statics*

3

EMA 3010 Materials

3

EML 3100 Thermodynamics 1*

3

Total

12

Semester 6

 

EEL 3303L Electrical Circuits Lab

1

EGM 3400 Elements of Dynamics*

2

EML 3023 Computer Graphics & Design

3

EML 3101 Thermodynamics 2

3

EML 3520 Analytical Methods

3

Total

12

Semester 7

 

EGM 3520 Mechanics of Materials*

3

EML 3005C Mechanical Design

4

EML 3301C Instrument & Measurement Lab

2

Total

9

Semester 8

 

EML 3262 Kinematics & Dynamic Machinery

3

EML 4220 Mechanical Vibrations

3

EML 4312 Control Mechanisms Engr Systems

2

EML 4315L Controls Lab

1

EML 4140 Heat Transfer 1*

2

EML 4140L Thermal Science Lab 1

1

EML 4701 Fluid Dynamics 1*

2

Total

14

Semester 9

 

EML 4500 Machine Design & Analysis

3

EML 4141 Heat Transfer 2

2

EML 4141L Thermal Science Lab 2

1

EML 4702 Fluid Dynamics 2

2

Technical Electives

6

Total

14

Semester 10

 

EML 4321 Manufacturing Engineering

3

EML 4501 Mechanical System Design

3

EML 4920 Professional Orientation

1

Technical Electives

6

Total

13

Total Hours Required for Degree

128

*Must be completed with a grade of C or better

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