Mechanical Engineering, BS

General Information

The Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering requires the following:

• A minimum of 127 hours must be completed with a cumulative CU GPA of 2.0. At least 45 of those hours must be upper division (courses numbered 3000 and higher).
• A maximum of three hours of Independent Study may count toward the degree.
• The last 30 hours of the degree must be completed while registered in the College of Engineering and Applied Science at UCCS.
• Work experience, and credit from Military Science and ROTC courses, will not apply toward a degree from the College of Engineering.

Additional course work is required to complete the Mechanical Engineering, BS degree. Please see the advising guide on the Academic Advising website for more information and a sample 4-year schedule.

Objectives

• Graduates will be able to use mechanical engineering principles, proficiencies, and technical information to pursue graduate school or engineering careers, including but not limited to design, development, project management, and technical sales.
• Graduates will be equipped to pursue continued lifelong growth and development in mechanical engineering, including learning and applying new engineering processes, tools, and technologies.
• Graduates will be able to contribute to the state-of-the-art in engineering design, research and problem solving, including consideration of professional responsibilities.

Learning Outcomes

• An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics. 
• An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic facts. 
• An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences. 
• An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts. 
• An ability to function effectively on a team whose members provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives. 
• An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret daa, and use engineering judgments to draw conclusions. 
• An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.