Department website: https://www.western.edu/academics/undergraduate/mechanical-engineering-university-colorado-partnership
This program provides a seamless transfer of coursework from the Gunnison residential campus for a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering awarded by CU Boulder. A student must meet the requirements for the CU Boulder College of Engineering & Applied Science and may apply for admission when they have established a successful collegiate record as a Western student. This is demonstrated through academic requirements outlined at https://western.edu/program/mechanical-engineering-university-colorado-partnership/transition-to-cu-boulder/
Students are expected to follow the Academic Policies of the respective University/Universities at which they are registered.
- Western: https://catalog.western.edu/undergraduate/policies/
- CU Boulder College of Engineering & Applied Science: https://www.colorado.edu/engineering-advising/get-your-degree/academic-expectations-policies
Planned Western coursework is outlined below in red font and course numbers are all three digits, while CU Boulder coursework is outlined below in black font and course numbers are all four digits. Students must complete 45 credits of CU Boulder coursework.
Degree Requirements - Courses
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| College Writing Requirement (total of 3 credit hours) | 3 | |
| Technical Writing | ||
| Computer Science (total of 3 credit hours) | 3 | |
| Computer Science II | ||
or ENGR 130 | Introduction to Engineering Computing | |
| Mathematics & Basic Sciences (total of 30 credit hours) | 30 | |
| Calculus I (GT-MA1) | ||
| Calculus II | ||
| Calculus III | ||
| Introduction to Differential Equations and Linear Algebra | ||
| General Chemistry for Engineers | ||
| General Chemistry I (GT-SC2) and General Chemistry Laboratory I (GT-SC1) | ||
| General Physics I (GT-SC2) and Laboratory Physics I (GT-SC1) | ||
| General Physics II (GT-SC2) and Laboratory Physics II (GT-SC1) | ||
Math/Science Foundations (can be satisfied with any of the following courses) | ||
| Biological Principles (with laboratory) (GT-SC1) | ||
| Diversity and Patterns of Life (with laboratory) | ||
| Human Anatomy and Physiology I (with laboratory) | ||
| General Chemistry II | ||
| Organic Chemistry I | ||
| Statistics for Business and Economics | ||
| Physical Geology (GT-SC2) | ||
| Historical Geology (with laboratory) | ||
| Statistical Thinking (GT-MA1) | ||
| Introduction to Advanced Mathematics | ||
| Introduction to Cryptography | ||
| Abstract Algebra I | ||
| Introductory Astronomy (GT-SC2) | ||
| Modern Physics | ||
| General Engineering (total of 15 credit hours) | 15 | |
| Introduction to Engineering Design | ||
| Materials Science | ||
| Statics | ||
| Dynamics | ||
or PHYS 251 | Dynamics | |
| Mechanics of Solids | ||
| Mechanical Engineering (total of 43 credit hours) | 43 | |
| COMPUTER-AIDED DESIGN | ||
| Fabrication | ||
| Engineering as a Profession | ||
MCEN 3012 | Thermodynamics | |
MCEN 3017 | Circuits and Electronics for Mechanical Engineers | |
MCEN 3021 | Fluid Mechanics | |
MCEN 3022 | Heat Transfer | |
MCEN 3025 | Component Design | |
MCEN 3030 | Computational Methods | |
MCEN 3032 | Thermodynamics 2 | |
MCEN 3047 | Data Analysis and Experimental Methods | |
MCEN 4026 | Manufacturing Processes and Systems | |
MCEN 4043 | System Dynamics | |
MCEN 4045 | Mechanical Engineering Design Project 1 | |
MCEN 4085 | Mechanical Engineering Design Project 2 | |
| Mechanical Technical Electives (total of 6 credit hours) | 6 | |
MCEN coursework 3000-level or higher not already in degree. | ||
| General Technical Electives (total of 6 credit hours) | 6 | |
Engineering, science, math, computer science, or engineering management courses at 3000-level or higher not already in degree (subject to departmental approval). | ||
| Humanities & Social Sciences | 15 | |
Complete 15 credits of approved humanities and social science coursework, 6 credits of which must be upper-division. | ||
| Free Electives | 7 | |
Complete enough electives to bring the total credit hours toward the degree to 128. Normally this is 7 credit hours but could vary (for example due to transfer credits). Please consult with your academic advisor or Partnership Program Director with questions. | ||
| Total Credits | 128 | |
The following plan lists all the specific course requirements for the Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Colorado Boulder in partnership with Western Colorado University. The order in which these courses are taken may vary with course availability. Students are responsible for completing all course prerequisites. Please note that this is a suggested degree program; your program may vary.
Planned Western coursework is outlined below in red font and course numbers are all three digits, while CU Boulder coursework is outlined below in black font and course numbers are all four digits. Students must complete 45 credits at CU Boulder.
| Year One | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| ENG 102 | Writing and Rhetoric I (GT-CO1) | 3 |
| ENGR 130 | Introduction to Engineering Computing | 3 |
| HWTR 100 | First Year Seminar | 1 |
| MATH 151 | Calculus I (GT-MA1) | 4 |
| PHYS 185 | Laboratory Physics I (GT-SC1) | 1 |
| PHYS 190 | General Physics I (GT-SC2) | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| CHEM 121 |
General Chemistry for Engineers or General Chemistry I (GT-SC2) and General Chemistry Laboratory I (GT-SC1) |
3-4 |
| ENGR 131 | Introduction to Engineering Design | 3 |
| Elective | H&SS lower-division | 3 |
| MATH 251 | Calculus II | 4 |
| PHYS 186 | Laboratory Physics II (GT-SC1) | 1 |
| PHYS 191 | General Physics II (GT-SC2) | 3 |
| Credits | 17-18 | |
| Year Two | ||
| Fall | ||
| ENGR 161 | COMPUTER-AIDED DESIGN | 3 |
| ENGR 162 | Fabrication | 1 |
| ENGR 224 | Materials Science | 3 |
| MATH 252 | Calculus III | 4 |
| PHYS 250 | Statics | 3 |
| Elective | Approved Math/Science Foundation | 3 |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Spring | ||
| ENG 302 | Technical Writing | 3 |
| ENGR 251 or PHYS 251 |
Dynamics or Dynamics |
3 |
| ENGR 265 | Engineering as a Profession | 1 |
| ENGR 363 | Mechanics of Solids | 3 |
| MATH 358 | Introduction to Differential Equations and Linear Algebra | 4 |
| Elective | H&SS Elective (Lower-Division) | 3 |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Year Three | ||
| Fall | ||
| MCEN 3012 | Thermodynamics | 3 |
| MCEN 3017 | Circuits & Electronics for Mechanical Engineers | 3 |
| MCEN 3025 | Component Design | 3 |
| MCEN 3030 | Computational Methods | 3 |
| Elective | MCEN Technical Elective | 3 |
| COEN 4830 | Career & Professional Readiness (free elective) | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| MCEN 3021 | Fluid Mechanics | |
| MCEN 3047 | Data Analysis & Experimental Methods | 4 |
| MCEN 4026 | Manufacturing Processes & Systems | 3 |
| Elective | MCEN Technical Elective | 3 |
| Elective | H&SS (lower-division) | 3 |
| Credits | 13 | |
| Year Four | ||
| Fall | ||
| MCEN 3022 | Heat Transfer | 3 |
| MCEN 4043 | System Dynamics | 3 |
| MCEN 4045 | Mechanical Engineering Design Project I | 3 |
| MCEN 4086 | Writing for Design | 1 |
| Elective | General Technical Elective | 3 |
| Elective | H&SS (lower-division) | 3 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| MCEN 3032 | Thermodynamics 2 | 3 |
| MCEN 4085 | Mechanical Engineering Design Project II | 3 |
| Elective | General Technical Elective | 3 |
| Elective | H&SS (upper-division) | 3 |
| Elective | Free Elective | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 125-126 | |