Program Contact: Mary Ho  203-582-5026

Mechanical engineers are employed in the research, design, development and manufacturing of a broad range of tools, engines, machines and other mechanical devices and components. Through exposure to the University Curriculum, foundational coursework in science, mathematics, major field courses, and extracurricular activities, students graduating with a BS in Mechanical Engineering achieve intellectual proficiencies in critical thinking and reasoning, scientific literacy, quantitative reasoning, information fluency, creative thinking and visual literacy. They are prepared to enter the profession or to pursue graduate studies with a solid foundation in the breadth of mechanical engineering. They also achieve interpersonal proficiencies in written and oral communication, responsible citizenship, diversity awareness and sensitivity and social intelligence.

The BS in Mechanical Engineering program requires a minimum of 122 credits for degree completion.

Within the policies of the School of Computing & Engineering, the Mechanical Engineering program enforces credit limits during the academic terms. Exceeding 18 credits in the Fall or Spring semester, 4 credits in the January term, or 10 credits in each Summer term requires the approval of the dean's office.

Please see footnotes for additional information. 

University Curriculum49
Required program courses for the University Curriculum
EC 111
MER 110
 1
Foundational Courses for Mechanical Engineering
Computer Science Course
CSC 1053
or CSC 106
Math and Science Requirement (30 total credits counted in program and university curriculum)
MA 151
 2
MA 1532
MA 1542
MA 2514
MA 2654
MA 285
 2
CHE 110
& CHE 110L

and 2
PHY 121
University Physics 2
PHY 122
University Physics II 2
Common Engineering Curriculum
ENR 2103
ENR 3951
Mechanical Engineering Courses
MER 2103
MER 2401
MER 220
& MER 220L
and 		4
MER 2213
MER 230
& MER 230L
and 		4
MER 2503
MER 3103
MER 3203
MER 330
& MER 330L
and 		4
MER 340
& MER 340L
and 		4
MER 3503
MER 3603
MER 470
& MER 470L
and 		4
MER 4900
MER 498 33
Directed Study Electives9
Select one of the following options:
Three technical electives (any MER elective or 200-level or higher CER, IER, SER, MA, BIO, CHE course)
Three graduate courses toward 3+1 or 4+1 ME/MBA
Three graduate courses toward 4+1 ME/Masters in Cybersecurity
Three electives used toward completion of a minor
Other options as approved by the ME program director
Total Credits122
1

Students may substitute ENR 110 and MER 111

2

Course is required for the Engineering program. The credits are accounted for in the University Curriculum. 

3

Course is defined as the Integrative Capstone.

Course plans are subject to change. Course availability, potential transfer credits, and course prerequisite completion may influence the final course schedule for each program. 

For students who begin their program taking MA 140, the first 4 semesters are slightly different than what is outlined below, but they can still achieve the BS in Mechanical Engineering in 122 credits.

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
Fall SemesterCredits
CSC 106 3
EN 101 Introduction to Academic Reading and Writing (UC Writing 1) 3
FYS 101 First-Year Seminar (UC Foundations Inquiry) 3
MA 151 UC Personal Inquiry 2 4
MER 110 UC Personal Inquiry 2 3
 Credits16
Spring Semester
EN 102 Academic Writing and Research (UC Writing 2) 3
MA 153 2
MA 154 2
MER 210 3
PHY 121 University Physics (UC Personal Inquiry 1 Natural Sciences) 4
 Credits14
Second Year
Fall Semester
CHE 110
& CHE 110L
and UC Natural Science with Lab		 4
MA 251 4
MER 220
& MER 220L
and 		4
MER 250 3
 Credits15
Spring Semester
EC 111 UC Social Science 3
ENR 210 3
MA 265 4
MA 285 UC Math 3
University Curriculum course 3
 Credits16
Third Year
Fall Semester
ENR 395 1
MER 221 3
MER 310 3
PHY 122 University Physics II (UC Personal Inquiry 2) 4
University Curriculum course 3
 Credits14
Spring Semester
MER 240 1
MER 320 3
MER 330
& MER 330L
and 		4
MER 340
& MER 340L
and 		4
University Curriculum course 3
 Credits15
Fourth Year
Fall Semester
MER 230
& MER 230L
and 		4
MER 350 3
MER 360 3
Technical Elective 3
University Curriculum course 3
MER 490 0
 Credits16
Spring Semester
MER 470
& MER 470L
and 		4
MER 498 3
Technical Elective 3
Technical Elective 3
University Curriculum course 3
 Credits16
 Total Credits122

Student Outcomes

Attainment of the following outcomes prepares graduates to enter the professional practice of engineering:

  1. an ability to identify, formulate and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science and mathematics.
  2. 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 factors.
  3. an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
  4. 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.
  5. an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks and meet objectives.
  6. an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
  7. an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

Program Educational Objectives

Within four to seven years after graduation, mechanical engineering program alumni are expected to:

  1. Attain multiple positions of responsibility in which they:
    a. contribute to teams
    b. manage resources
    c. solve complex problems
    d. communicate information 
    e. influence decisions
    f.  act ethically
    g. balance constraints
  2. Continue self-development through formal and informal learning opportunities.
  3. Obtain sustained employment and/or further education in a technical/professional field.
  4. Develop a capacity to engage independently in meaningful creative endeavors.

Admission Requirements: School of Computing & Engineering

The requirements for admission into the undergraduate School of Computing & Engineering programs are the same as those for admission to Quinnipiac University.

Admission to the university is competitive, and applicants are expected to present a strong college prep program in high school. Prospective first-year students are strongly encouraged to file an application as early in the senior year as possible, and arrange to have first quarter grades sent from their high school counselor as soon as they are available.

For detailed admission requirements, including required documents, please visit the Admissions page of this catalog.

Seamless Transfer Agreement with Gateway Community College (GCC), Housatonic Community College (HCC) and Norwalk Community College (NCC)

Under this Transfer Agreement, GCC, HCC and NCC graduates will be guaranteed admission into a bachelor’s degree program with third year (junior) status at Quinnipiac University on the condition that they: 

  • Graduate with an associate in arts, an associate in science in business, College of Technology engineering science and computer science, nursing or an allied health degree with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (this may be higher in specific programs). 
  • Satisfy all other Quinnipiac University transfer admission requirements and requirements for intended major.

Quinnipiac University agrees to accept the general education embedded in these associate degree programs in accordance with Quinnipiac preferred choices for general education as meeting all the requirements of its undergraduate general education except for the Integrative Capstone Experience and where courses are encumbered by the major (e.g., General Chemistry for the Disciplinary Inquiry Natural Science requirement for a Biochemistry major).

Suggested Transfer Curriculum for BS in Mechanical Engineering

A minimum of 60 credits is required for transfer into the BS in Mechanical Engineering program. Below is a sample plan of study for the first two years.

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
Fall SemesterCredits
English I 3
Calculus I 4
General Chemistry I with Lab 4
Introduction to Engineering 3
Elective 3
 Credits17
Spring Semester
English II 3
Calculus-Based Physics 4
Calculus II 4
General Chemistry II with Lab 4
 Credits15
Second Year
Fall Semester
Calculus-Based Physics II 4
Calculus III - Multivariable 4
Elective 3
Elective 3
 Credits14
Spring Semester
Differential Equations 3
Engineering Statics 3
Microeconomics 3
Engineering Dynamics 3
Elective 3
 Credits15
 Total Credits61