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At Saint Louis University’s Parks College of Engineering, Aviation and Technology, we have developed an innovative mechanical engineering curriculum that provides hands-on experiences complementing theoretical knowledge. Our students work with fluids, thermal, material, structural testing, mechatronics and robotics equipment, which provides an excellent opportunity to integrate theory with real-world applications.
Most mechanical engineering programs provide research and project opportunities, but our first-year students actively participate: turning wrenches, running experiments, analyzing and publishing their work. They don’t have to wait until their junior year to get near the equipment, and they don’t have to wait until their senior year to be in positions of leadership.
With easy access to a sophisticated computer-aided design laboratory, a structures laboratory and more, our graduates gain invaluable experience that helps launch their career and set them on a trajectory to shape our world and beyond.
Students of the mechanical engineering program at Parks College will gain a solid foundation in the fundamental engineering sciences before progressing towards traditional mechanical engineering courses. The program offers technical electives in broader areas of structures, thermal fluids, and design engineering to provide opportunities for students to gain a greater depth of understanding.
These engineering fundamentals and mechanical topics are then integrated into a sequence of two capstone design courses during senior year that provide greater depth in design. Students will learn the importance of design decisions not only on product design but on society as a whole. Well-equipped laboratory facilities emphasize measurement techniques and experimental methods that allow the student to verify the theory learned in the classroom.
The curriculum is designed to prepare students for professional careers in several fields of mechanical engineering involving product development and manufacturing. The curriculum also provides excellent preparation for graduate studies.
Benefits of the mechanical engineering program also include several internship and career opportunities. Summer internships and cooperative education programs are available with industry in the St. Louis region as well as nationwide.
Funded undergraduate and graduate research opportunities are available with faculty members of the program. Funded research grants ranging from private industries to federal government research laboratories are available for qualified students.
Industry and government agencies have long recognized the quality of mechanical engineering graduates from Saint Louis University’s Parks College. Successful alumni have found employment at corporations and government agencies such as:
Begin your application for this program at www.slu.edu/apply. Saint Louis University also accepts the Common App.
All applications are thoroughly reviewed with the highest degree of individual care and consideration to all credentials that are submitted. Solid academic performance in college preparatory course work is a primary concern in reviewing a freshman applicant’s file.
To be considered for admission to any Saint Louis University undergraduate program, the applicant must be graduating from an accredited high school, have an acceptable HiSET exam score or take the General Education Development (GED) test. Beginning with the 2021-22 academic year, undergraduate applicants will not be required to submit standardized test scores (ACT or SAT) in order to be considered for admission. Applicants will be evaluated equally, with or without submitted test scores.
Begin your application for this program at www.slu.edu/apply.
Applicants must be a graduate of an accredited high school or have an acceptable score on the GED. An official high school transcript and official test scores are required only of those students who have attempted fewer than 24 transferable semester credits (or 30 quarter credits) of college credit. Those having completed 24 or more of college credit need only submit a transcript from previously attended college(s). In reviewing a transfer applicant’s file, the office of admission holistically examines the student’s academic performance in college-level coursework as an indicator of the student’s ability to meet the academic rigors of Saint Louis University.
Begin your application for this program at www.slu.edu/apply.
All admission policies and requirements for domestic students apply to international students along with the following:
In addition to the general admission and matriculation requirements of the University, Parks College engineering programs have the following additional requirements:
Admission requirements to Parks College of Engineering, Aviation and Technology degree programs are based on a combination of secondary school grades, college admission test scores, co-curricular activities and attempted college course work, as well as other indicators of the applicant’s ability, career focus and character. This process respects the non-discrimination policy of the University and is designed to select a qualified, competent and diverse student body with high standards of scholarship and character, consistent with the mission of the University.
There are two principal ways to help finance a Saint Louis University education:
For priority consideration for merit-based scholarships, apply for admission by Dec. 1 and complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by March 1.
For information on other scholarships and financial aid, visit the student financial services office online at https://www.slu.edu/financial-aid.
The aerospace engineering, biomedical engineering, civil engineering, computer engineering, electrical engineering, engineering physics and mechanical engineering undergraduate curricula are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, www.abet.org.
Enrollment and graduation data for mechanical engineering is listed here
The undergraduate mechanical engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET.
The undergraduate program is designed to meet the following specific objectives in order to fulfill the departmental and institutional missions.
Code | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
Basic Engineering | ||
CSCI 1060 | Introduction to Computer Science: Scientific Programming | 3 |
ECE 2001 & ECE 2002 | Introduction to Electrical Engineering and Electrical Engineering Lab | 4 |
Engineering Science Courses | ||
ESCI 2100 | Statics | 3 |
ESCI 2150 | Dynamics | 3 |
ESCI 2300 | Thermodynamics | 3 |
ESCI 3100 & ESCI 3101 | Mechanics of Solids and Mechanics of Solids Lab | 4 |
ESCI 3110 | Linear Vibrations | 3 |
ESCI 3200 & ESCI 3201 | Fluid Dynamics and Fluid Dynamics Laboratory | 4 |
ESCI 3410 | Analysis and Control of Linear Systems | 3 |
MENG 2011 | Engineering Shop Practice | 1 |
Mechanical Engineering Courses | ||
MENG 1001 | Introduction to Aerospace & Mechanical Engineering | 1 |
MENG 1002 | Computer-Aided Engineering Design | 1 |
MENG 2000 | Foundation to Engineering Design | 3 |
MENG 2300 | Applied Thermodynamics | 3 |
MENG 2600 | Manufacturing Process | 3 |
MENG 3001 | Mechanical Engineering Lab | 1 |
MENG 3010 | Machine Design | 3 |
AENG 3100 | Computer Aided Engineering | 3 |
MENG 3430 | Measurements | 3 |
MENG 3510 | Material Science | 3 |
MENG 4004 | Design I | 3 |
MENG 4014 | Design II | 3 |
MENG 4300 | Heat Transfer | 3 |
MENG 4450 | Principles of Mechatronics | 3 |
Technical Electives | ||
Select six credits from an approved AE/ME list each semester. 1 | 6 | |
Basic Science & Mathematics | ||
CHEM 1110 & CHEM 1115 | General Chemistry 1 and General Chemistry 1 Laboratory | 4 |
PHYS 1610 & PHYS 1620 | Engineering Physics I and Engineering Physics I Laboratory | 4 |
PHYS 1630 & PHYS 1640 | Engineering Physics II and Engineering Physics II Laboratory | 4 |
MATH 1510 | Calculus I | 4 |
MATH 1520 | Calculus II | 4 |
MATH 2530 | Calculus III | 4 |
MATH 3550 | Differential Equations | 3 |
MATH 3270 | Advanced Mathematics for Engineers | 3 |
Math/Science Electives | ||
Select one 3-credit courses from the AE/ME Department approved list. | 3 | |
Written and Oral Communication | ||
ENGL 1920 | Advanced Writing for Professionals | 3 |
Liberal Arts | ||
THEO 1000 | Theological Foundations | 3 |
PHIL 3400 | Ethics & Engineering | 3 |
Cultural Diversity 2 | 3 | |
Humanistic Values Elective 3 | 6 | |
Total Credits | 124 |
1 | Technical electives provide an opportunity to expand the horizon of each student’s program major or in areas related to program major. Students are encouraged to take courses at 4000-level in the area of program major or a 3000-level or above in allied disciplines. Allied disciplines include courses in engineering other than student’s major, Mathematics – MATH, Computer Science – CSCI, Management – MGT, Pre-Law – PLS, Physics – PHYS, Chemistry – CHEM and Biology – BIOL.The student may also do a project or research independent study with a faculty member and it is considered as equivalent to technical elective. The courses or independent study in these areas should be beyond the required courses within the curriculum. |
2 | Cultural Diversity elective courses must be selected from an approved Arts & Sciences list. See the description of the Parks College core for more information. |
3 | Humanistic Values courses shall be chosen from: Humanities or Social & Behavioral Sciences. Humanities courses include Fine Arts (excludes applied, studio, and performance courses), Literature (ENGL2000-ENGL 2600 Introduction to Short Fiction (3 cr), ENGL3000-ENGL3950, ENGL 4100 History of the English Language (3 cr), History, American Studies and Foreign Languages (excludes English or native language), Philosophy or Theology. Social & Behavioral Sciences courses include Anthropology, Communication, Communication Sciences and Disorders, Criminology and Criminal Justice, Economics, Education, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work or Public Health. |
Students must maintain a minimum 2.00 GPA.
Roadmaps are recommended semester-by-semester plans of study for programs and assume full-time enrollment unless otherwise noted.
Courses and milestones designated as critical (marked with !) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation. Transfer credit may change the roadmap.
This roadmap should not be used in the place of regular academic advising appointments. All students are encouraged to meet with their advisor/mentor each semester. Requirements, course availability and sequencing are subject to change.
Year One | ||
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Fall | Credits | |
CHEM 1110 & CHEM 1115 |
General Chemistry 1 and General Chemistry 1 Laboratory |
4 |
ENGL 1920 | Advanced Writing for Professionals | 3 |
Critical course: MATH 1510 | Calculus I (Critical course: requires proficiency exam; must earn a grade of C- or above) | 4 |
Critical course: MENG 1001 | Introduction to Aerospace & Mechanical Engineering | 1 |
THEO 1000 | Theological Foundations | 3 |
Credits | 15 | |
Spring | ||
CSCI 1060 | Introduction to Computer Science: Scientific Programming | 3 |
MATH 1520 | Calculus II (must earn a grade of C- or above) | 4 |
Critical course: MENG 1002 | Computer-Aided Engineering Design | 1 |
PHYS 1610 & PHYS 1620 |
Engineering Physics I and Engineering Physics I Laboratory |
4 |
Humanistic Values Elective 3 | 3 | |
Credits | 15 | |
Year Two | ||
Fall | ||
ESCI 2100 | Statics | 3 |
Critical course: ESCI 2300 | Thermodynamics | 3 |
MATH 2530 | Calculus III | 4 |
Critical course: MENG 2011 | Engineering Shop Practice | 1 |
PHYS 1630 & PHYS 1640 |
Engineering Physics II and Engineering Physics II Laboratory |
4 |
Credits | 15 | |
Spring | ||
ECE 2001 & ECE 2002 |
Introduction to Electrical Engineering and Electrical Engineering Lab |
4 |
Critical course: ESCI 3100 & ESCI 3101 |
Mechanics of Solids and Mechanics of Solids Lab |
4 |
Critical course: MENG 2000 | Foundation to Engineering Design | 3 |
Critical course: MENG 2300 | Applied Thermodynamics | 3 |
Critical course: MENG 2600 | Manufacturing Process | 3 |
Credits | 17 | |
Year Three | ||
Fall | ||
AENG 3100 | Computer Aided Engineering | 3 |
ESCI 2150 | Dynamics | 3 |
ESCI 3200 & ESCI 3201 |
Fluid Dynamics and Fluid Dynamics Laboratory |
4 |
Critical course: MATH 3550 | Differential Equations | 3 |
Humanistic Values Elective 3 | 3 | |
Credits | 16 | |
Spring | ||
ESCI 3110 | Linear Vibrations | 3 |
MATH 3270 | Advanced Mathematics for Engineers | 3 |
Critical course: MENG 3001 | Mechanical Engineering Lab | 1 |
Critical course: MENG 3010 | Machine Design | 3 |
Critical course: MENG 3430 | Measurements | 3 |
Critical course: MENG 3510 | Material Science | 3 |
Credits | 16 | |
Year Four | ||
Fall | ||
ESCI 3410 | Analysis and Control of Linear Systems | 3 |
Critical course: MENG 4004 | Design I | 3 |
Critical course: MENG 4450 | Principles of Mechatronics | 3 |
Math/Science Elective | 3 | |
Technical Elective 1 | 3 | |
Credits | 15 | |
Spring | ||
Critical course: MENG 4014 | Design II | 3 |
MENG 4300 | Heat Transfer | 3 |
PHIL 3400 | Ethics & Engineering | 3 |
Technical Elective 1 | 3 | |
Cultural Diversity Elective 2 | 3 | |
Credits | 15 | |
Total Credits | 124 |
1 | Technical electives provide an opportunity to expand the horizon of each student’s program major or in areas related to program major. Students are encouraged to take courses at 4000-level in the area of program major or a 3000-level or above in allied disciplines. Allied disciplines include courses in engineering other than student’s major, Mathematics – MATH, Computer Science – CSCI, Management – MGT, Pre-Law – PLS, Physics – PHYS, Chemistry – CHEM and Biology – BIOL.The student may also do a project or research independent study with a faculty member and it is considered as equivalent to technical elective. The courses or independent study in these areas should be beyond the required courses within the curriculum. |
2 | Cultural Diversity elective courses must be selected from an approved Arts & Sciences list. See the description of the Parks College core for more information. |
3 | Humanistic Values courses shall be chosen from: Humanities or Social & Behavioral Sciences. Humanities courses include Fine Arts (excludes applied, studio, and performance courses), Literature (ENGL2000-ENGL 2600 Introduction to Short Fiction (3 cr), ENGL3000-ENGL3950, ENGL 4100 History of the English Language (3 cr), History, American Studies and Foreign Languages (excludes English or native language), Philosophy or Theology. Social & Behavioral Sciences courses include Anthropology, Communication, Communication Sciences and Disorders, Criminology and Criminal Justice, Economics, Education, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work or Public Health. |