Semester Requirements
Alan Nye, Minor Adviser
(585) 475-6121, ahneme@rit.edu
Mechanical engineering is perhaps the most comprehensive of the engineering disciplines. The mechanical engineer’s interests encompass the design of automotive systems, aerospace systems, bioengineering devices, and energy-related technologies. A minor in mechanical engineering exposes students to the core foundations of the discipline and is intended to help nonmajors explore high-technology careers and communicate effectively with engineers on project teams.
Prerequisites:
1016-282 Project-Based Calculus II
or
1016-273 Calculus C
1017-312 University Physics II
Required Courses:
0304-336 Statics
0304-347 Mechanics of Materials
0304-413 Thermodynamics
0304-415 Fluid Mechanics
Electives—Choose one of the following, or any 600-level mechanical engineering technical elective (must meet prerequisites):
0304-344 Materials Science
0304-359 Dynamics
0304-437 Design of Machine Elements
0304-514 Heat Transfer