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The bachelor of science in mechanical engineering is a four-year integrated engineering sequence stressing engineering design and project work, much of which is interdisciplinary and involves constructive teamwork. Graduates with a BS in mechanical engineering can design, develop, build and test mechanical thermal sensors and devices, including tools, engines and machines. Mechanical engineering requires a minimum of 192 credits, comprised of DU common curriculum, required degree courses and technical electives.

My favorite part of studying engineering at DU was the small class sizes because it helped me form relationships with my professors. I think the program has helped me with learning how to network and sell myself, which is going to come in very handy trying to break into the aerospace field.

Maddy Drosendahl, Class of 2018

It's a really good sign that you're a problem solver, that you're a hard worker, and that you're ready to take on the world.

Breigh Roszelle, Teaching Associate Professor, Mechanical and Systems Engineering

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ENME 3511

Machine Design

About this Course

Application of statics, dynamics, mechanics of materials and manufacturing processes to the design of machine elements and systems. Properties of materials and design criteria. Synthesis and analysis of a machine design project. Prerequisites: ENME 2520 and ENME 2541.

ENGR 2610

Integration

About this Course

Interdisciplinary course combining topics from computer, electrical and mechanical engineering including engineering ethics, with emphasis on laboratory experience and the design, analysis and testing of interdisciplinary systems. Manufacture of mechanical systems and/or circuit boards. Team project work on interdisciplinary "design-and-build" projects. Prerequisites: ENGR 2035 and junior standing in the appropriate engineering discipline.

ENGR 3313

Senior Design

About this Course

Planning, development and execution of an engineering design project. The project may be interdisciplinary, involving aspects of computer, electrical and mechanical engineering. Projects have economic, ethical, social and other constraints, as appropriate. Design activities include 1) preparation and presentation of proposals in response to requests-for-proposals from "customers," including problem description, quantitative and qualitative criteria for success, alternate designs and project plans; 2) generation and analysis of alternate designs, and choice of best design; 3) formulation of test procedures to demonstrate that the design chosen meets the criteria for success, and testing of the completed project where feasible; 4) reporting on the design and testing. Prerequisite: ENGR 2620 and ((ENME 3511 and ENME 2671) or (ENCE 3231)) and senior standing in engineering.

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