Mechanical Engineering
About the track
Possible UC degree
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Overview
Students in the Mechanical Engineering B.S. program at the University of Cincinnati, gain knowledge to design, manufacture, and operate machines and mechanical systems that work in a safe and efficient fashion to advance today’s society. Students learn to use the principles of force, energy and motion to design, manufacture and operate machines and mechanical systems that work in a safe, efficient, economical and predictable fashion.
Potential career paths
- Manufacturing
- Machinery Design
- Automotive Design
- Technical Sales
- Robotics
- Maintenance Engineer
Learn more about Mechanical Engineering and what you can do with your major after graduation.
Due to a recent switch to a General Education elective structure, some printed materials may contain outdated course suggestions. Please work with your advisor to ensure you are enrolling in the correct courses.
Coursework
| UC course | Course # | Credits | Meets high school requirement* |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Composition | ENGL 1001 | 3 | English |
| General Chemistry I + Laboratory | CHEM 1040 + CHEM 1040L | 4 + 1 | Science |
| Calculus I | MATH 1061 | 4 | Math |
| Choose A or B | |||
| A) Foundations of Engineering Design Thinking I | ENED 1100 | 3 | - |
| B) Engineering Design Thinking I + Engineering Applications I | ENED 1001C + ENED 1021 | 2 + 1 | - |
| Total possible credits | 15 | ||
| UC course | Course # | Credits | Meets high school requirement* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus II | MATH 1062 | 4 | Math |
| College Physics I + Laboratory | PHYS 2001 + PHYS 2001L | 4 +1 | Science |
| Choose A or B | |||
| A) Foundations of Engineering Design Thinking II | ENED 1120 | 3 | - |
| B) Engineering Design Thinking II + Engineering Applications II | ENED 1002C + ENED 1022 | 2 + 1 | - |
| Choose C or D | |||
| C) GE: Arts and Humanities | - | 3 | - |
| D) GE: Social and Behavioral Sciences | - | 3 | Social Studies |
| Total possible credits | 15 | ||
* Credit applicability is at the discretion of your high school and cannot be determined by UC.
^ Your UC advisor will help you select courses that satisfy the GE (General Education) requirement.