This resource is for ENGRUD students who entered the UW-Seattle in AUT25.
Degree requirements
ENGRUD requirement key
= Placement requirements
= Pick one to satisfy placement requirement
(Note: all must be completed to graduate)
Placement: July 15 after the first year
Engineering First-year Interest Group (E-FIG)
| Course | Credits | Title |
|---|---|---|
| ENGR 101 | 1 | Engineering Exploration |
| GEN ST 199 | 1 | The University Community |
Mathematics (29-32cr)
| Course | Credits | Title |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 124, 125, 126 | 15 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry I-III |
| MATH 207 OR AMATH 351 | 4 3 | Introduction to Differential Equations [pr: MATH 125] Introduction to Differential Equations and Applications [pr: MATH 125] |
| MATH 208 OR AMATH 352 | 4 3 | Matrix Algebra with Applications Applied Linear Algebra and Numerical Analysis [pr: MATH 126] |
One course from the following:
| Course | Credits | Title |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 209 | 4 | Linear Analysis |
| MATH 224 | 4 | Advanced Multivariable Calculus |
| AMATH 353 | 3 | Partial Differential Equations and Waves |
One course from the following:
| Course | Credits | Title |
|---|---|---|
| IND E 315 | 3 | Probability and Statistics for Engineers |
| STAT 290 | 5 | AP Statistics |
| STAT 390 | 4 | Statistical Methods in Engineering and Science |
Sciences (25cr)
| Course | Credits | Title |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM 142 | 5 | General Chemistry |
| CHEM 152 | 5 | General Chemistry [pr: CHEM 142] |
| PHYS 121 | 5 | Mechanics [pr: MATH 124] |
| PHYS 122 | 5 | Electromagnetism [pr: MATH 125; PHYS 121] |
| PHYS 123 | 5 | Waves [pr: MATH 126; PHYS 122] |
Honors or accelerated sequences of chemistry, math and physics will satisfy degree requirements.
General Education Requirements (29-41cr)
Written and Oral Communication:
| Course | Credits | Title |
|---|---|---|
| English Composition | 5 | English Composition |
| Writing | 7 | Writing - met by coursework in the major |
Areas of Inquiry:
| Course | Credits | Title |
|---|---|---|
| A&H | 10 | Arts & Humanities |
| SSc | 10 | Social Sciences |
| A&H or SSc | 4 | Additional Arts & Humanities or Social Sciences |
Diversity:
| Course | Credits | Title |
|---|---|---|
| DIV | 5 | Diversity (may overlap with Areas of Inquiry or W) |
Engineering Fundamentals (28cr)
| Course | Credits | Title |
|---|---|---|
| A A 210 | 4 | Engineering Statics [pr: MATH 126; PHYS 121] |
| AMATH 301 | 4 | Beginning Scientific Computing [pr: Either MATH 125, Q SCI 292, or MATH 135] |
| CEE 220 | 4 | Intro to Mechanics of Materials [pr: AA 210] |
| E E 215 | 4 | Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering [pr: MATH 126 and either MATH 207 or AMATH 351, either of which may be taken concurrently; PHYS 122] |
| M E 123 | 4 | Intro to Vis. & Comp-Aided Design (A&H) [pr: MATH 125 or MATH 135] |
| M E 230 | 4 | Kinematics and Dynamics (4cr) [pr: A A 210] |
| MSE 170 | 4 | Fundamentals of Materials Science [pr: CHEM 142, CHEM 143, or CHEM 145] |
Major Core Requirements (46cr)
| Course | Credits | Title |
|---|---|---|
| M E 323 | 5 | Engineering Thermodynamics |
| M E 331 | 4 | Introduction to Heat Transfer |
| M E 333 | 5 | Introduction to Fluid Mechanics |
| M E 354 | 5 | Mechanics of Materials Lab (W) |
| M E 355 | 4 | Introduction to Manufacturing Processes |
| M E 356 | 4 | Machine Design Analysis |
| M E 373 | 5 | Introduction to System Dynamics |
| M E 374 | 5 | Systems Dynamic Analysis and Design |
| One course from: M E 493 M E 414 | 3 3 | Introduction to Capstone Design (W) Engineering Innovation in Health |
| M E 494 | 3 | Capstone Design I |
| M E 495 | 3 | Capstone Design II |
Mechanical Engineering Option (19cr)
Complete one option below. Contact department for list of approved courses.
a. Standard Option
b. Mechatronics Option
c. Biomechanics Option
Free Electives (to reach 180 total credits) (~5cr)
Additional coursework in any subject area not used elsewhere in degree.
Total credits required for graduation: 180cr
Sample four-year plan
This is a sample four-year plan for Mechanical Engineering to provide ENGRUDs a framework to create their individual academic plan.
Courses required to request placement for ENGRUD students: ENGR 101; MATH 124, 125, 126; CHEM 142; PHYS 121; English Composition; choose one: AMATH 301, CHEM 152, ME 123, MSE 170, PHYS 122, PHYS 123.
ENGRUD requirement key
= Placement requirements
= Pick one to satisfy placement requirement
(Note: all must be completed to graduate)
Placement: July 15 after the first year
Year 1
| Autumn quarter | cr | Winter quarter | cr | Spring quarter | cr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MATH 124 | 5 | MATH 125 | 5 | MATH 126 | 5 |
| CHEM 142 | 5 | CHEM 152 | 5 | PHYS 121 | 5 |
| E-FIG: ENGR 101 & GEN ST 199 | 2 | English Composition | 5 | A&H / SSc / DIV | 5 |
| A&H / SSc | 3 | ||||
| Qtr. Total: | 15 | Qtr. Total: | 15 | Qtr. Total: | 15 |
Year 2
| Autumn quarter | cr | Winter quarter | cr | Spring quarter | cr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHYS 122 | 5 | PHYS 123 | 5 | CEE 220 | 4 |
| A A 210 | 4 | MATH 208 | 4 | MATH 209 or Math 224 | 4 |
| M E 123 | 4 | M E 230 | 4 | MSE 170 | 4 |
| MATH 207 | 4 | Free Elective | 5 | A&H / SSc | 3 |
| Qtr. Total: | 17 | Qtr. Total: | 18 | Qtr. Total: | 15 |
Year 3
| Autumn quarter | cr | Winter quarter | cr | Spring quarter | cr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M E 323 | 5 | M E 333 | 5 | M E 355 | 4 |
| AMATH 301 | 4 | M E 354 | 5 | M E 374 | 5 |
| E E 215 | 4 | M E 373 | 5 | IND E 315 | 3 |
| A&H / SSc | 3 | M E Option Elective | 4 | ||
| Qtr. Total: | 17 | Qtr. Total: | 15 | Qtr. Total: | 16 |
Year 4
| Autumn quarter | cr | Winter quarter | cr | Spring quarter | cr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M E 331 | 4 | M E 356 | 4 | M E 495 - | 3 |
| M E 493 | 3 | M E 494 | 3 | M E Option Elective | 4 |
| M E Option Elective | 3 | M E Option Elective | 4 | A&H / SSc | 3-5 |
| A&H / SSc | 3-5 | M E Option Elective | 4 | ||
| Qtr. Total: | 13-15 | Qtr. Total: | 15 | Qtr. Total: | 10-13 |
Honors or accelerated sequences of chemistry, math and physics will satisfy degree requirements.