Mechanical Engineering (Minor)
Mechanical Engineering (Minor)
What is mechanical engineering?
The mechanical engineering minor is tailored to students who want to understand the fundamentals of mechanical engineering. You’ll develop abilities in design, analysis and experimentation through a foundation of math, physics, chemistry and computer science, including modeling, thermodynamics, statics, the mechanics of materials,and fluid dynamics. You’ll be able to select electives to complement your electrical and computer engineering or physics major. Or you can combine the skills and technological expertise of this minor with majors in the sciences, education or business to prepare for a wide variety of career opportunities in industrial fields, business, government, law or education.
Why study mechanical engineering at UNH?
You’ll analyze, design, build, test and maintain the tools and products of our growing technological society. You’ll work in state-of-the-art laboratories such as the John Olson Advanced Manufacturing Center, the Jere A. Chase Ocean Engineering Lab and the Flow Physics Facility, which houses the longest wind tunnel of its type in the world. Our faculty are leading researchers in their fields, and they care deeply about your education. The curriculum is challenging but flexible, providing opportunities that will prepare you for a variety of in-demand careers.
Potential career areas
- Aerospace
- Automotive industries
- Biomedical engineering
- EducationIndustrial engineering
- Ocean engineering
- Patent law
- Power generation
- Robotics
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Durham, NH 03824
Curriculum & Requirements
The minor, administered by the Department of Mechanical Engineering, is open to all students of the University and offers a broad introduction to mechanical engineering.
Students must complete a minimum of six courses as follows:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ME 441 | Introduction to Engineering Design and Solid Modeling | 4 |
| ME 503 | Thermodynamics | 3 |
| ME 525 | Statics | 4 |
| ME 526 | Mechanics of Materials | 3 |
| ME 627 | Dynamics | 3 |
| ME 608 | Fluid Dynamics | 3 |
| Total Credits | 20 | |
Electrical and Computer Engineering majors should take the following courses:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ME 477 | Introduction to Solid Modeling | 1 |
| ECE 633 | Signals and Systems I 1 | 3 |
| ECE 634 | Signals and Systems II 1 | 3 |
| ME 503 | Thermodynamics | 3 |
| ME 525 | Statics | 4 |
| ME 561 | Introduction to Materials Science | 4 |
| Select one of the following: 2 | ||
| ME 526 | Mechanics of Materials | 3 |
| ME 608 | Fluid Dynamics | 3 |
| ME 627 | Dynamics | 3 |
1 ECE Major Required Courses.
2 The total number of credits required is 21.
Physics majors should take the following courses:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PHYS 508 | Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics 1 | 4 |
| PHYS 615 | Classical Mechanics and Mathematical Physics I 1 | 4 |
| ME 477 | Introduction to Solid Modeling | 1 |
| ME 526 | Mechanics of Materials | 3 |
| ME 608 | Fluid Dynamics | 3 |
| Select one of the following: 2 | ||
| ME 643 | Machine Design | 3 |
| ME 670 | Systems Modeling, Simulation, and Control | 4 |
| ME 705 | Thermal System Analysis and Design | 4 |
1 Physics Major Required Courses.
2 The total number of credits to complete the Physics Minor will be either 18 or 19 depending on what course is selected.
Interested students should contact the Mechanical Engineering Chair at (603) 862-1353 and file an intent to minor form. During the last semester, students must complete a completion of minor form for it to appear on their transcript.
