Major in Mechanical Engineering
The Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering at FIU opens doors to careers in dynamic fields, including energy, manufacturing, robotics and mechatronics.
Demand for mechanical engineers is growing as high-tech industries continue to invest in innovation. Almost every new design or breakthrough in science, industry and business has a mechanical engineer contributing in the background.
In our program, you will establish a thorough understanding of fundamental science while stimulating your creative thinking, professional attitude, economic judgement and environmental consciousness.
Classes
When enrolled in our program, your prerequisite courses will focus on fundamentals in general science and engineering, before you specialize in one of three major areas:
- Fluid/thermal sciences and energy systems
- Materials, mechanical systems and manufacturing
- Design
Senior Design Project
This program requires a Senior Design capstone project to be completed in your last two semesters. You will be mentored by faculty and industry leaders as you work to solve real-world engineering problems through a team project, from product design to implementation and budgeting.
Prerequisite Courses
Before you can take upper-level Mechanical Engineering courses, you must complete the following prerequisite courses.
- CHM1045 - General Chemistry I and CHM1045L - General Chemistry Lab I
- MAC2281 - Calculus I for Engineering
- MAC2282 - Calculus II for Engineering
- MAC2283 - Calculus III for Engineering
- MAP2302 - Differential Equations
- PHY2048 - Physics with Calculus I and PHY2048L - General Physics Laboratory I
- PHY2049 - Physics with Calculus II and PHY2049L - General Physics Laboratory II
Laboratories
The program includes six semester hours of lab work, focused on problem-solving through experimentation in one of three courses:
- EML3301L: Instrumentation Lab
- EML3126L: Transport Phenomena Lab
- EML3702L: Mechanics and Materials Science Lab
Get your Master’s in Five Years
High-performing students with at least 75-90 credits can apply for the Accelerated BS/MS in Computer Engineering degree pathway to earn both degrees within five years.
If you're interested in the combined degree, learn more on the Accelerated BS/MS program page.
Apply to FIU
Interested students are encouraged to apply to FIU as early as possible. Applicants must submit a high school diploma, SAT, ACT or CLT scores and transcripts from all schools attended.
Talk to an Advisor
Interested in the BS in Mechanical Engineering? Schedule an appointment with an advisor to learn about courses, transfer credits and next steps.
Carmen Schenck
Undergraduate Advisor
305-348-4183
schenckc@fiu.edu
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Luis Garibaldi
Undergraduate Advisor
305-348-2072
lgaribal@fiu.edu
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Soleymi Perez Moreno
Undergraduate Advisor
305-348-2946
sperezmo@fiu.edu
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