Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME)

Total Credits Required for the BSME: 192

Common Curriculum
First-Year Seminar4
Writing and Rhetoric8
Analytical Inquiry: The Natural and Physical World4
Analytical Inquiry: Society and Culture 8
Scientific Inquiry: The Natural and Physical World12
Scientific Inquiry: Society and Culture8
Advanced Seminar4
Mathematics and basic science requirements
MATH 1951Calculus I4
MATH 1952Calculus II4
MATH 1953Calculus III4
MATH 2070Introduction to Differential Equations4
MATH 2080Calculus of Several Variables4
CHEM 1010
CHEM 1240
General Chemistry I
and General Chemistry I Laboratory
4
PHYS 1211University Physics I 25
PHYS 1212University Physics II 25
PHYS 1214University Physics III for Engineers 24
Major Requirements
Engineering curricula 91
Minor
A minor is not required for the degree but may be completed if desired.
Total Hours192
1

Required for BSME

2

or equivalents

Major and Minor Requirements

  • The GPA in the major and the minor must be at least 2.0 with the exception of the bachelor of science in accounting which requires a GPA of at least 2.5.
  • Credits in the major and the minor must be earned at the level of “C–” or better.
  • At least 50 percent of the required credits for the major and the minor must be completed at the University of Denver.

Upper Division Requirement

  • Of the total credits required for the degree, at least 75 must be upper-division courses at the 2000- or 3000-level.

Degree GPA Requirement

  • Students must earn a minimum GPA of 2.0 with the exception of the bachelor of science in accounting which requires a minimum GPA of 2.5.

Residence Requirement

  • The last 45 credits earned prior to granting a degree must be completed at the University of Denver apart from approved study abroad participation.