ISU Mechanical Engineering 2014-2015

(Econ 101/102)

Orientation

Math 165
4

Critical Thinking

R Career

(SS or Hum.)

Planning

Stat 305
3

Statistics

2/2 Circuits/Motors

(I. P.)

Gen Ed

Key:

(US Div.)
Tech Elective

Tech Elective
3 3

Gen Ed

Controls

Physics II

Thermo I

Thermo II

Fluids

M E 436

Heat Transfer

Tech Elective

Tech Elective

33

ME Core (2.0 GPA)

Other ME

Library

Graphics/CAD
33 Co-Req: Math 142

E M 274

Mat E 273

Statics

Mech of Matls

Materials

M E 270

E M 345

M E 335
4

M E 170

E M 324

M E 332

M E 421

Tech Elective
3

Instrumentation

Analysis

3 Co-Req: Math 165

Soph. Design

M E 324 L

Dynamics

1 Manufacturing Lab

M E 325

M E 324

Machine Design

Manufacturing

Fourth Year
15 cr.
17 cr.

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

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

Math 267

M E 202

(SS or Hum.)

Calculus III

Second Year
18 cr.
16 cr.

Communication

Gen Ed

Calculus II

Chem Lab

M E 160

Chem 167

Phys 221

Math 265

Engl 250

Math 166

Engl 150

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