The Department of Mechanical, Aerospace, and Industrial Engineering offers a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering (ME) and Industrial Systems Engineering (ISE). The program is currently accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org. Individuals enrolling in this degree program are given the opportunity to develop a strong background in Engineering Science and to learn the analysis, design, and synthesis tools necessary to contribute in traditional and emerging areas of technology.
The department has excellent laboratory facilities where students receive hands-on instruction from faculty members. Computer-aided design (CAD) facilities, including state-of-the-art workstations, are routinely used. Some classes are taught by adjunct faculty from local industries, giving students the opportunity to interact with engineering professionals engaged in relevant engineering practice.
Because of the broad engineering training in this program, graduates may find employment in many industries, including companies or government agencies associated with aerospace, automotive, energy, petroleum, manufacturing, biomedical engineering, and research.
Direct Admission Criteria
Applicants entering UT San Antonio as Freshmen or Freshmen Transfers (fewer than 12 transferable semester credit hours) will be directly admitted to the ME program if they:
- meet all UT San Antonio undergraduate admission requirements,
- qualify for enrollment in MAT 1213 Calculus I
, or a higher level mathematics course, and
- are ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class (no minimum SAT or ACT scores required), or
- are ranked below the top 10 percent of their high school class and have a minimum 1200 SAT or 25 ACT score.
Applicants with SAT scores below 1200 or ACT scores below 25 may undergo admission by committee review.
Transfer requirements for direct admission to the ME program for students who have earned 12 or more transferable semester credit hours:
- meet all UT San Antonio undergraduate transfer admission requirements, and
- have completed MAT 1213 Calculus I
and WRC 1013 Freshman Composition I
, or the equivalents, with grades of “C-” or better, and
- meet grade point average requirements:
- applicants with a transfer grade point average of 3.00 or higher may be granted direct admission to the major, or
- applicants with a transfer grade point average below 3.00 may be granted admission to the College by committee review.
Applicants who do not meet Mechanical Engineering admission requirements will be admitted to the Engineering, Math, and Sciences Studies major in the University College. Students have three semesters to complete Calculus I with a grade of "C-" or better and meet the ME Transfer Requirements.
“C-” Grade Rule
A grade of “C-” or better in any science, engineering, or mathematics course required for an engineering degree or any other course that is a prerequisite to any ME or Engineering (EGR) course indicates satisfactory preparation for further engineering education. Any course assigned a grade below a “C-” must be repeated before enrolling in any course for which it is a prerequisite. This requirement is subject to both the Gateway Course and Three-Attempt Limit rules.
Laptop Program
The laptop program requires that students entering Klesse College programs have their own laptop (notebook) computers and required software. The computer should be upgradeable in order to be of productive use for the duration of the academic program. The laptop specifications may vary per academic program. For further and specific information concerning laptop requirements for each program, please see the Klesse College hardware recommendations website.
Bachelor of Science Degree in Industrial and Systems Engineering
The Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISE) at UT San Antonio is designed to prepare students with the fundamental engineering knowledge necessary for successful careers as industrial and systems engineers in manufacturing, service industry, government, military, and various other operations. Graduates of this program will have acquired a solid understanding and important skills in manufacturing systems engineering, operations research, systems modeling, data analytics, quality engineering, and process optimization. Graduates will be prepared with broad coverage of industrial and systems engineering knowledge and equipped with solid capabilities in commanding modern technologies to meet the increased demand in the growth areas of enterprise integration, advanced manufacturing, logistics, automation, and advanced controls.
Program Educational Objectives
The BS-ISE program prepares students to attain the following program educational objectives a few years after graduation:
- Have engineering or other careers in industry, government, and/or pursue advanced graduate or professional degrees.
- Apply their engineering knowledge, critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills in professional engineering practice or in non- engineering fields.
- Continue to advance their knowledge, communication, and leadership skills through graduate education, professional development courses, self-directed study, and/or on-the-job training, and experience.
- Apply their understanding of societal, environmental, and ethical issues to their professional activities.
Student Outcomes
Student outcomes describe what students are expected to know and be able to do by the time of graduation. These relate to the knowledge, skills, and behaviors that students acquire as they progress through the program. The BS-ISE program has adopted student outcomes (1) through (7) required by Criterion 3 of the ABET–Engineering Accreditation Commission.
The student outcomes for the BS-ISE program at UT San Antonio are:
- an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
- 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
- an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
- 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
- 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
- an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
- an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies
The minimum number of semester credit hours required for this degree is 128, at least 39 of which must be at the upper-division level. All candidates for this degree must fulfill the Core Curriculum requirements, the General Engineering requirements, and the degree requirements, listed below. A minimum grade of “C-” or better is required for all mathematics, science, Engineering (EGR), Industrial System Engineering (ISE), and Mechanical Engineering (ME) courses in the curriculum.
Core Curriculum Requirements (42 semester credit hours)
Students seeking the Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial and Systems Engineering must fulfill the University Core Curriculum requirements in the same manner as other students.
MAT 1213 is recommended to fulfill the Core Requirement in Mathematics and it is required to fulfill the General Engineering Requirements.
PHY 1943 and PHY 1963 are recommended to fulfill the Core Requirement in Life and Physical Sciences and they are required to fulfill the General Engineering Requirements.
EGR 1403 is recommended to fulfill the Core Requirement in the Component Area Option.
ECO 2023 is recommended to fulfill the Core Requirement in Social and Behavioral Sciences and is required to fulfill the Foundation Course Requirements.
Click here to view the list of all Core Curriculum Component Area Requirements.
Gateway Courses
Students pursuing the Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial and Systems Engineering must successfully complete each of the following Gateway Courses with a grade of "C-" or better in no more than two attempts. A student who is unable to successfully complete these courses within two attempts, including dropping a course with a grade of "W" or taking an equivalent course at another institution, will be required to change their major.
Course List | Code | Title | Credit Hours |
| Statics | |
| Ordinary and Partial Differential Equations for Engineers | |
| Calculus I | |
Degree Requirements
Students seeking the Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial and Systems Engineering must complete the following semester credit hours, as well as the Core Curriculum requirements and General Engineering requirements:
Course List | Code | Title | Credit Hours |
| General Chemistry I | |
| Linear Algebra for Engineers | |
| Multivariable Calculus and Series for Engineers | |
| Ordinary and Partial Differential Equations for Engineers | |
| Calculus I (core) | |
| Calculus II | |
| Physics for Scientists and Engineers I
and Physics for Scientists and Engineers I Laboratory (core) | |
| Physics for Scientists and Engineers II
and Physics for Scientists and Engineers II Laboratory (core) | |
| Introductory Microeconomics (core and major) | |
| Electric Circuits and Electronics | |
| Statics | |
| Engineering Economic Analysis | |
| Applied Probability and Statistics for Engineers | |
| Inferential Statistics for Industrial Engineers | |
| Operations Research I | |
| Systems Modeling and Simulation | |
| Lean Manufacturing and Enterprise Engineering | |
| Facilities Planning and Design | |
| Quality Engineering and Six Sigma | |
| Operations Research II | |
| Human Factors Engineering and Ergonomics | |
| Reliability in Engineering Design | |
| Integrated Production Systems | |
| Senior Design I | |
| Senior Design II | |
| Engineering Practice and Graphics | |
| Numerical Methods | |
| Materials Engineering
and Materials Engineering Laboratory | |
| Manufacturing Engineering | |
| |
| Supply Chain Engineering | |
| Data Analytics in Industrial Systems | |
| Cyber-informed Engineering | |
| Computer Integrated Manufacturing | |
| Independent Study | |
| Independent Study | |
| Special Studies in Industrial and Systems Engineering | |
| Total Credit Hours | 98 |
B.S. in Industrial and Systems Engineering – Recommended Four-Year Academic Plan
Plan of Study Grid | First Year |
|---|
| Fall |
|---|
AIS 1243
| AIS: Engineering, Mathematics, and Sciences ()
or Academic Introduction and Strategies | 3 |
| CHE 1103 | General Chemistry I | 3 |
| MAT 1213 | Calculus I () | 3 |
| ME 1403 | Engineering Practice and Graphics | 3 |
| WRC 1013 | Freshman Composition I () | 3 |
| | Credit Hours | 15 |
| Spring |
|---|
MAT 1223
| Calculus II
or Calculus II for Engineers | 3 |
PHY 1943
& PHY 1951 | Physics for Scientists and Engineers I
and Physics for Scientists and Engineers I Laboratory () | 4 |
| POL 1013 | Introduction to American Politics () | 3 |
| WRC 1023 | Freshman Composition II () | 3 |
| 3 |
| | Credit Hours | 16 |
| Second Year |
|---|
| Fall |
|---|
| ECO 2023 | Introductory Microeconomics () | 3 |
| EGR 1403 | Technical Communication () | 3 |
| EGR 2103 | Statics | 3 |
| EGR 2302 | Linear Algebra for Engineers | 2 |
| EGR 2313 | Multivariable Calculus and Series for Engineers | 3 |
PHY 1963
& PHY 1971 | Physics for Scientists and Engineers II
and Physics for Scientists and Engineers II Laboratory () | 4 |
| | Credit Hours | 18 |
| Spring |
|---|
| EE 2213 | Electric Circuits and Electronics | 3 |
| EGR 3423 | Ordinary and Partial Differential Equations for Engineers | 3 |
| EGR 3713 | Engineering Economic Analysis | 3 |
ME 3243
& ME 3241 | Materials Engineering
and Materials Engineering Laboratory | 4 |
| STA 2303 | Applied Probability and Statistics for Engineers | 3 |
| | Credit Hours | 16 |
| Third Year |
|---|
| Fall |
|---|
| ISE 3513 | Inferential Statistics for Industrial Engineers | 3 |
| ISE 3653 | Operations Research I | 3 |
| ME 3173 | Numerical Methods | 3 |
| ME 3263 | Manufacturing Engineering | 3 |
| 3 |
| | Credit Hours | 15 |
| Spring |
|---|
| ISE 4273 | Systems Modeling and Simulation | 3 |
| ISE 4503 | Lean Manufacturing and Enterprise Engineering | 3 |
| ISE 4583 | Quality Engineering and Six Sigma | 3 |
| ISE 4713 | Human Factors Engineering and Ergonomics | 3 |
| 3 |
| | Credit Hours | 15 |
| Fourth Year |
|---|
| Fall |
|---|
| ISE 4653 | Operations Research II | 3 |
| ISE 4723 | Reliability in Engineering Design | 3 |
| ISE 4813 | Senior Design I | 3 |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| | Credit Hours | 18 |
| Spring |
|---|
| ISE 4573 | Facilities Planning and Design | 3 |
| ISE 4763 | Integrated Production Systems | 3 |
| ISE 4823 | Senior Design II | 3 |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| | Credit Hours | 15 |
| | Total Credit Hours | 128 |
Accelerated Industrial and Systems Engineering
The Accelerated Industrial and Systems Engineering program is a bridge into graduate-level coursework for students seeking their Bachelor of Science in Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISE). The ISE program requires 128 semester credit hours of coursework. Students will select one Master's program from either the Master of Science Degree in Biomedical Technology Commercialization, Master of Science Degree in Engineering Education, Master of Science Degree in Advanced Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering, or Master of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering to apply up to 9 semester credit hours of graduate coursework to Section D. Technical Electives. Students who successfully complete both the Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees through the accelerated program will have completed at least 150 semester credit hours rather than 158.
Accelerated Pathways
Master of Science Degree in Biomedical Technology Commercialization
The Master of Science Degree in Biomedical Technology Commercialization (BTC) requires at least 30 semester credit hours of coursework. Up to 6 semester credit hours of graduate-level BTC courses may apply as Technical Electives to the ISE technical electives. For the full list of requirements for the Master of Science Degree in Biomedical Technology Commercialization, please visit the Department of Biomedical Engineering and Chemical Engineering within the graduate catalog.
Master of Science Degree in Engineering Education
The Master of Science Degree in Engineering Education requires at least 30 semester credit hours of coursework. Up to 6 semester credit hours of graduate-level courses may apply as Technical Electives to the ISE technical electives. For the full list of requirements for the Master of Science Degree in Engineering Education, please visit the Department of Biomedical Engineering and Chemical Engineering within the graduate catalog.
Master of Science Degree in Advanced Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering
The Master of Science Degree in Advanced Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering (AMIE) requires at least 30 semester credit hours of coursework. Up to 9 semester credit hours of graduate-level AMIE courses may apply as Technical Electives to the ISE technical electives. For the full list of requirements for the Master of Science Degree in Advanced Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering, please visit the Department of Mechanical, Aerospace, and Industrial Engineering within the graduate catalog.
Master of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering
The Master of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering requires at least 30 semester credit hours of coursework. Up to 9 semester credit hours of graduate-level ME courses may apply as Technical Electives to the ISE technical electives. For the full list of requirements for the Master of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering, please visit the Department of Mechanical, Aerospace, and Industrial Engineering within the graduate catalog. Students will choose a concentration from either Materials Engineering and Mechanics, Robotics and Control, or Thermal and Fluid Systems.
Qualifications to Participate
Students who are selected to participate in the Accelerated Industrial and Systems Engineering program are not guaranteed admission into the selected Master's program.
- Student must be a senior in the Bachelor of Science in Industrial and Systems Engineering program with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.2 on a 4.0 scale.
- Student must be within a year of graduation.
- Student must maintain a GPA of at least 3.2 on a 4.0 scale while participating in the program.
Accelerated Coursework
Students can complete 6-9 semester credit hours of graduate-level coursework from one of the options below to apply to their Section D. Technical Electives.
Master of Science Degree in Biomedical Technology Commercialization
Up to 6 semester credit hours of graduate-level BTC courses may apply as Technical Electives to the ISE technical electives from the courses listed below.
Course List | Code | Title | Credit Hours |
| BME 6123 | Medical Device Design | 3 |
| BME 6153 | Medical Device Project Management | 3 |
| BME 6403 | Biomedical Terminologies for Entrepreneurs | 3 |
Master of Science Degree in Engineering Education
Up to 6 semester credit hours of graduate-level Engineering Education courses may apply as Technical Electives to the ISE technical electives from the courses listed below.
Course List | Code | Title | Credit Hours |
| EGR 6183 | Engineering Education Theory and Practice | 3 |
| EGR 6973 | Special Problems in Engineering Education | 3 |
Master of Science Degree in Advanced Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering
Up to 9 semester credit hours of graduate-level AMIE courses may apply as Technical Electives to the ISE technical electives from the courses listed below.
Course List | Code | Title | Credit Hours |
| ME 5233 | Advanced Quality Control | 3 |
| ME 6033 | Linear and Mixed Integer Optimization | 3 |
| ME 6543 | Machine Learning and Data Analytics | 3 |
Master of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering
Up to 9 semester credit hours of graduate-level ME courses may apply as Technical Electives to the ISE technical electives. Students will choose a concentration from either Materials Engineering and Mechanics, Robotics and Control, or Thermal and Fluid Systems.
Materials Engineering and Mechanics
Course List | Code | Title | Credit Hours |
| ME 5713 | Mechanical Behavior of Materials | 3 |
| ME 6013 | Advanced Engineering Mathematics I | 3 |
| ME 6413 | Elasticity | 3 |
Robotics and Control
Course List | Code | Title | Credit Hours |
| ME 5493 | Fundamentals of Robotics | 3 |
| ME 6013 | Advanced Engineering Mathematics I | 3 |
| ME 6123 | Advanced Systems Dynamics and Control | 3 |
Thermal and Fluid Systems
Course List | Code | Title | Credit Hours |
| ME 5243 | Advanced Thermodynamics | 3 |
| ME 6013 | Advanced Engineering Mathematics I | 3 |
| ME 6613 | Advanced Fluid Mechanics | 3 |
Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering
The Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering offers students the opportunity to prepare for careers in traditional, new, and emerging technologies related to the practice of Mechanical Engineering, which is a versatile and broadly-based engineering discipline. Mathematics and basic sciences, such as physics and chemistry, form the foundation of mechanical engineering, which requires an understanding of diverse subject areas, such as solid and fluid mechanics, thermal sciences, mechanical design, structures, material selection, manufacturing processes and systems, mechanical systems and control, and instrumentation.
The Mechanical Engineering curriculum provides education and basic engineering training through the required coursework. Students may develop increased specialization and depth through the selection of technical elective courses. Development of open-ended, problem-solving skills is a part of many mechanical engineering courses. Design projects with formal report writing are included in many courses. In addition, a substantial portion of technical elective courses is devoted to the design of systems and components. A capstone design sequence at the senior level provides an opportunity to apply and integrate the knowledge gained throughout the curriculum to the development of an instructor-approved project.
The laboratory requirements are designed to provide hands-on experience in basic measurement and instrumentation equipment and the application of classroom theory. Students may receive additional hands-on experiences by selecting technical elective courses with laboratory components.
Opportunities exist for students to participate in research and design projects. All students are eligible to participate in undergraduate research, through the independent study courses. Students also have an opportunity to participate in an approved co-op program and may receive up to 3 semester credit hours for their experience.
Program Educational Objectives
The Mechanical Engineering Program prepares students to attain the following program educational objectives a few years after graduation:
- Have engineering or other careers in industry, government, and/or will pursue advanced graduate or professional degrees.
- Apply their engineering knowledge, critical thinking, creativity, and problem solving skills in professional engineering practice or in non-engineering fields.
- Continue to advance their knowledge, communication, and leadership skills through graduate education, professional development courses, self-directed study, and/or on-the-job training and experience.
- Apply their understanding of societal, environmental, and ethical issues to their professional activities.
Student Outcomes
Graduates of the UT San Antonio Mechanical Engineering Program will demonstrate the following student outcomes. Attainment of these outcomes prepares graduates to enter the professional practice of engineering.
- An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
- 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
- An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
- 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
- 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
- An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
- An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies
The minimum number of semester credit hours required for this degree is 128, at least 39 of which must be at the upper-division level. All candidates for this degree must fulfill the Core Curriculum requirements, the General Engineering requirements, and the degree requirements, listed below. A minimum grade of “C-” or better is required for all mathematics, science, Engineering (EGR), and Mechanical Engineering (ME) courses in the curriculum.
Core Curriculum Requirements (42 semester credit hours)
Students seeking the Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering must fulfill the University Core Curriculum requirements in the same manner as other students. The courses listed below satisfy both major requirements and Core Curriculum requirements; however, if these courses are taken to satisfy both requirements, then students may need to take additional courses in order to meet the minimum number of semester credit hours required for the degree.
MAT 1213 may be used to satisfy the core requirement in Mathematics, as well as one of the General Engineering requirements.
PHY 1943 and PHY 1963 may be used to satisfy the core requirement in Life and Physical Sciences, as well as two of the General Engineering requirements.
EGR 1403 may be used to satisfy the core requirement in the Component Area Option.
ECO 2023 may be used to satisfy the core requirement in the Social and Behavioral Sciences.
Click here to view the list of all Core Curriculum Component Area Requirements.
General Engineering Requirements
Students seeking the Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering must complete the following 22 semester credit hours:
Course List | Code | Title | Credit Hours |
| CHE 1103 | General Chemistry I | 3 |
| EGR 2302 | Linear Algebra for Engineers | 2 |
| EGR 3423 | Ordinary and Partial Differential Equations for Engineers | 3 |
| MAT 1213 | Calculus I | 3 |
| MAT 1223 | Calculus II | 3 |
| or EGR 1333 | Calculus II for Engineers |
PHY 1943
& PHY 1951 | Physics for Scientists and Engineers I
and Physics for Scientists and Engineers I Laboratory | 4 |
PHY 1963
& PHY 1971 | Physics for Scientists and Engineers II
and Physics for Scientists and Engineers II Laboratory | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours | 22 |
Gateway Courses
Students pursuing the Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering must successfully complete each of the following Gateway Courses with a grade of “C-” or better in no more than two attempts. A student who is unable to successfully complete these courses within two attempts, including dropping a course with a grade of “W” or taking an equivalent course at another institution, will be required to change his or her major.
Degree Requirements
Students seeking the Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering must complete the following semester credit hours, as well as the Core Curriculum requirements and General Engineering requirements:
Course List | Code | Title | Credit Hours |
| ECO 2023 | Introductory Microeconomics | 3 |
| EE 2213 | Electric Circuits and Electronics | 3 |
| EGR 2103 | Statics | 3 |
| EGR 2313 | Multivariable Calculus and Series for Engineers | 3 |
| or MAT 2213 | Calculus III |
| EGR 2513 | Dynamics | 3 |
| EGR 3713 | Engineering Economic Analysis | 3 |
| ME 1403 | Engineering Practice and Graphics | 3 |
| ME 3113 | Measurements and Instrumentation | 3 |
| ME 3173 | Numerical Methods | 3 |
| ME 3241 | Materials Engineering Laboratory | 1 |
| ME 3243 | Materials Engineering | 3 |
| ME 3263 | Manufacturing Engineering | 3 |
| ME 3293 | Thermodynamics I | 3 |
| ME 3541 | Dynamics and Controls Laboratory | 1 |
| ME 3543 | Dynamic Systems and Control | 3 |
| ME 3663 | Fluid Mechanics | 3 |
| ME 3813 | Mechanics of Solids | 3 |
| ME 3823 | Machine Element Design | 3 |
| ME 4293 | Thermodynamics II | 3 |
| ME 4312 | Thermal and Fluids Laboratory | 2 |
| ME 4313 | Heat Transfer | 3 |
| ME 4803 | Senior Design l | 3 |
| ME 4813 | Senior Design II | 3 |
| 9 |
| Mechanical Vibration | |
| Aerodynamics | |
| Propulsion | |
| Astrodynamics | |
| Aircraft Performance | |
| Compressible Flow | |
| Finite Element Analysis | |
| Medical Device Design and Commercialization | |
| Mechanical Vibration | |
| Mechanism Design | |
| Engineering Design Optimization | |
| Mechatronics | |
| Automotive Vehicle Dynamics | |
| Robotics | |
| Compressible Flow | |
| Thermal Systems Design | |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Design | |
| Alternative Energy Sources | |
| Power Plant System Design | |
| Internal Combustion Engines | |
| Thermal Systems Design | |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Design | |
| Indoor Air Quality | |
| HVAC Control | |
| Refrigeration | |
| Alternative Energy Sources | |
| Power Plant System Design | |
| Operations Research I | |
| Systems Modeling and Simulation | |
| Cyber-informed Engineering | |
| Lean Manufacturing and Enterprise Engineering | |
| Computer Integrated Manufacturing | |
| Facilities Planning and Design | |
| Quality Engineering and Six Sigma | |
| Reliability in Engineering Design | |
| Intermediate Materials Engineering | |
| Materials in Mechanical Design | |
| Nondestructive Evaluation | |
| Finite Element Analysis | |
| Mechanics in Biomedical Systems | |
| Mechanical Vibration | |
| Thermal Systems Design | |
| Separation Processes | |
| Alternative Energy Sources | |
| Finite Element Analysis | |
| Pressure Vessel and Piping Design | |
| Oil and Gas Engineering and Reservoir Geomechanics | |
| Corrosion Engineering | |
| Engineering Co-op 1 | |
| Honors Research 1 | |
| Python: Applications in Engineering and Environmental Systems | |
| High Performance Computing | |
| Independent Study 1 | |
| Special Studies in Mechanical Engineering 1 | |
2 | |
| Contemporary Biology I | |
| Contemporary Biology II | |
| Biosciences I for Science Majors | |
| Biology of Human Reproduction | |
| General Chemistry II | |
| Organic Chemistry I | |
| Introduction to Environmental Science I | |
| Life Through Time | |
| Foundations of Mathematics | |
| Data Analysis and Interpretation | |
| Modern Physics | |
| Classical Mechanics I | |
| Applied Probability and Statistics for Engineers | |
| Statistical Methods and Applications | |
| Total Credit Hours | 76 |
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering – Recommended Four-Year Academic Plan
Plan of Study Grid | First Year |
|---|
| Fall |
|---|
| AIS 1243 | AIS: Engineering, Mathematics, and Sciences | 3 |
| CHE 1103 | General Chemistry I | 3 |
| MAT 1213 | Calculus I () | 3 |
| ME 1403 | Engineering Practice and Graphics | 3 |
| WRC 1013 | Freshman Composition I () | 3 |
| | Credit Hours | 15 |
| Spring |
|---|
| MAT 1223 | Calculus II | 3 |
| PHY 1943 | Physics for Scientists and Engineers I () | 3 |
| PHY 1951 | Physics for Scientists and Engineers I Laboratory | 1 |
| POL 1013 | Introduction to American Politics () | 3 |
| WRC 1023 | Freshman Composition II () | 3 |
| 3 |
| | Credit Hours | 16 |
| Second Year |
|---|
| Fall |
|---|
| EGR 2103 | Statics | 3 |
| EGR 2302 | Linear Algebra for Engineers | 2 |
| EGR 2313 | Multivariable Calculus and Series for Engineers | 3 |
| PHY 1963 | Physics for Scientists and Engineers II () | 3 |
| PHY 1971 | Physics for Scientists and Engineers II Laboratory | 1 |
| EGR 1403 | Technical Communication () | 3 |
| 3 |
| | Credit Hours | 18 |
| Spring |
|---|
| EE 2213 | Electric Circuits and Electronics | 3 |
| EGR 2513 | Dynamics | 3 |
| EGR 3423 | Ordinary and Partial Differential Equations for Engineers | 3 |
| ME 3241 | Materials Engineering Laboratory | 1 |
| ME 3243 | Materials Engineering | 3 |
| ME 3293 | Thermodynamics I | 3 |
| | Credit Hours | 16 |
| Third Year |
|---|
| Fall |
|---|
| ME 3113 | Measurements and Instrumentation | 3 |
| ME 3173 | Numerical Methods | 3 |
| ME 3663 | Fluid Mechanics | 3 |
| ME 3813 | Mechanics of Solids | 3 |
| ME 4293 | Thermodynamics II | 3 |
| 3 |
| | Credit Hours | 18 |
| Spring |
|---|
| ME 3263 | Manufacturing Engineering | 3 |
| ME 3541 | Dynamics and Controls Laboratory | 1 |
| ME 3543 | Dynamic Systems and Control | 3 |
| ME 3823 | Machine Element Design | 3 |
| ME 4313 | Heat Transfer | 3 |
| ECO 2023 | Introductory Microeconomics () | 3 |
| | Credit Hours | 16 |
| Fourth Year |
|---|
| Fall |
|---|
| EGR 3713 | Engineering Economic Analysis | 3 |
| ME 4312 | Thermal and Fluids Laboratory | 2 |
| ME 4803 | Senior Design l | 3 |
POL 1133
| Texas Politics and Society ()
or Civil Rights in Texas and America | 3 |
| 3 |
| | Credit Hours | 14 |
| Spring |
|---|
| ME 4813 | Senior Design II | 3 |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| | Credit Hours | 15 |
| | Total Credit Hours | 128 |
Accelerated Mechanical Engineering
The Accelerated Mechanical Engineering program is a bridge into graduate-level coursework for students seeking their Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (ME). The ME program requires 128 semester credit hours of coursework. Students will select one Master's program from either the Master of Science Degree in Biomedical Technology Commercialization, Master of Science Degree in Biomedical Engineering, Master of Science Degree in Chemical Engineering, Master of Science Degree in Engineering Education, Master of Science Degree in Advanced Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering, Master of Science Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Master of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or Master of Science Degree in Advanced Materials Engineering to apply up to 9 semester credit hours of graduate coursework to Section B. Mechanical Engineering Electives. Students who successfully complete both the Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees through the accelerated program will have completed at least 150 semester credit hours rather than up to 164.
Accelerated Pathways
Master of Science Degree in Biomedical Technology Commercialization
The Master of Science Degree in Biomedical Technology Commercialization (BTC) requires at least 30 semester credit hours of coursework. Up to 6 semester credit hours of graduate-level BTC courses may apply as Mechanical Engineering Electives. Students who successfully complete both the Bachelor's in ME and this Master's Degree will have earned at least 152 semester credit hours, rather than 158. For the full list of requirements for the Master of Science Degree in Biomedical Technology Commercialization, please visit the Department of Biomedical Engineering and Chemical Engineering within the graduate catalog.
Master of Science Degree in Biomedical Engineering
The Master of Science Degree in Biomedical Engineering (BME) requires at least 32 semester credit hours of coursework. Up to 9 semester credit hours of graduate-level BME courses may apply as Mechanical Engineering Electives. Students who successfully complete both the Bachelor's in ME and this Master's Degree will have earned at least 151 semester credit hours, rather than 160. For the full list of requirements for the Master of Science Degree in Biomedical Engineering, please visit the Department of Biomedical Engineering and Chemical Engineering within the graduate catalog.
Master of Science Degree in Chemical Engineering
The Master of Science Degree in Chemical Engineering (CME) requires at least 36 semester credit hours of coursework. Up to 9 semester credit hours of graduate-level CME courses may apply as Mechanical Engineering Electives. Students who successfully complete both the Bachelor's in ME and this Master's Degree will have earned at least 155 semester credit hours, rather than 164. For the full list of requirements for the Master of Science Degree in Chemical Engineering, please visit the Department of Biomedical Engineering and Chemical Engineering within the graduate catalog.
Master of Science Degree in Engineering Education
The Master of Science Degree in Engineering Education requires at least 30 semester credit hours of coursework. Up to 6 semester credit hours of graduate-level courses may apply as Mechanical Engineering Electives. Students who successfully complete both the Bachelor's in ME and this Master's Degree will have earned at least 152 semester credit hours, rather than 158. For the full list of requirements for the Master of Science Degree in Engineering Education, please visit the Department of Biomedical Engineering and Chemical Engineering within the graduate catalog.
Master of Science Degree in Advanced Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering
The Master of Science Degree in Advanced Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering (AMIE) requires at least 30 semester credit hours of coursework. Up to 9 semester credit hours of graduate-level AMIE courses may apply as Mechanical Engineering Electives. Students who successfully complete both the Bachelor's in ME and this Master's Degree will have earned at least 150 semester credit hours, rather than 158. For the full list of requirements for the Master of Science Degree in Advanced Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering, please visit the Department of Mechanical, Aerospace, and Industrial Engineering within the graduate catalog.
Master of Science Degree in Aerospace Engineering
The Master of Science Degree in Aerospace Engineering requires at least 30 semester credit hours of coursework. Up to 6 semester credit hours of graduate-level courses may apply as Mechanical Engineering Electives. Students who successfully complete both the Bachelor's in ME and this Master's Degree will have earned at least 152 semester credit hours, rather than 158. For the full list of requirements for the Master of Science Degree in Aerospace Engineering, please visit the Department of Mechanical, Aerospace, and Industrial Engineering within the graduate catalog.
Master of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering
The Master of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering requires at least 30 semester credit hours of coursework. Up to 9 semester credit hours of graduate-level ME courses may apply as Mechanical Engineering Electives. Students who successfully complete both the Bachelor's in ME and this Master's Degree will have earned at least 150 semester credit hours, rather than 158. For the full list of requirements for the Master of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering, please visit the Department of Mechanical, Aerospace, and Industrial Engineering within the graduate catalog. Students will choose a concentration from either Materials Engineering and Mechanics, Robotics and Control, or Thermal and Fluid Systems.
Master of Science Degree in Advanced Materials Engineering
The Master of Science Degree in Advanced Materials Engineering (MatE) requires at least 30 semester credit hours of coursework. Up to 9 semester credit hours of graduate-level MatE courses may apply as Mechanical Engineering Electives. Students who successfully complete both the Bachelor's in ME and this Master's Degree will have earned at least 150 semester credit hours, rather than 158. For the full list of requirements for the Master of Science Degree in Advanced Materials Engineering, please visit the Department of Electrical Engineering within the graduate catalog. Students will choose a concentration from either Multifunctional Electronic, Dielectric, Photonic, and Magnetic Materials or Semiconductor Materials and Manufacturing.
Qualifications to Participate
Reach out to your advisor for more information on how to apply for the program. Students who are selected to participate in the Accelerated Mechanical Engineering program are not guaranteed admission into the selected Master's program. Minimum requirements to be considered for the accelerated program are listed below:
- Student must be a junior in the Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering program with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.2 on a 4.0 scale.
- Student must be within 30 semester credit hours of graduation.
- Student must maintain a GPA of at least 3.2 on a 4.0 scale while participating in the program.
Accelerated Coursework
Students can complete 6-9 semester credit hours of graduate-level coursework from one of the options below to apply to their Section B. Mechanical Engineering Electives.
Master of Science Degree in Biomedical Technology Commercialization
Up to 6 semester credit hours of graduate-level BTC courses may apply as Mechanical Engineering Electives from the courses listed below.
Course List | Code | Title | Credit Hours |
| BME 6123 | Medical Device Design | 3 |
| BME 6153 | Medical Device Project Management | 3 |
| BME 6403 | Biomedical Terminologies for Entrepreneurs | 3 |
Master of Science Degree in Biomedical Engineering
Up to 9 semester credit hours of graduate-level BME courses may apply as Mechanical Engineering Electives from the courses listed below.
Course List | Code | Title | Credit Hours |
| BME 6033 | BME Engineering Analysis | 3 |
| BME 6703 | Biomedical Imaging | 3 |
| BME 6803 | Experimental Biomechanics | 3 |
Master of Science Degree in Chemical Engineering
Up to 9 semester credit hours of graduate-level CME courses may apply as Mechanical Engineering Electives from the courses listed below.
Course List | Code | Title | Credit Hours |
| CME 6203 | Advanced Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics | 3 |
| CME 6303 | Transport Phenomena | 3 |
| CME 6403 | Mathematical Methods in Chemical Engineering | 3 |
Master of Science Degree in Engineering Education
Up to 6 semester credit hours of graduate-level Engineering Education courses may apply as Mechanical Engineering Electives from the courses listed below.
Course List | Code | Title | Credit Hours |
| EGR 6183 | Engineering Education Theory and Practice | 3 |
| EGR 6973 | Special Problems in Engineering Education | 3 |
Master of Science Degree in Advanced Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering
Up to 9 semester credit hours of graduate-level AMIE courses may apply as Mechanical Engineering Electives from the courses listed below.
Course List | Code | Title | Credit Hours |
| ME 5233 | Advanced Quality Control | 3 |
| ME 6033 | Linear and Mixed Integer Optimization | 3 |
| ME 6543 | Machine Learning and Data Analytics | 3 |
Master of Science Degree in Aerospace Engineering
Up to 6 semester credit hours of graduate-level AMIE courses may apply as Mechanical Engineering Electives from the courses listed below.
Course List | Code | Title | Credit Hours |
| ME 5243 | Advanced Thermodynamics | 3 |
| ME 6013 | Advanced Engineering Mathematics I | 3 |
| ME 6613 | Advanced Fluid Mechanics | 3 |
Master of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering
Up to 9 semester credit hours of graduate-level ME courses may apply as Mechanical Engineering Electives. Students will choose a concentration from either Materials Engineering and Mechanics, Robotics and Control, or Thermal and Fluid Systems.
Materials Engineering and Mechanics
Course List | Code | Title | Credit Hours |
| ME 5713 | Mechanical Behavior of Materials | 3 |
| ME 6013 | Advanced Engineering Mathematics I | 3 |
| ME 6413 | Elasticity | 3 |
Robotics and Control
Course List | Code | Title | Credit Hours |
| ME 5493 | Fundamentals of Robotics | 3 |
| ME 6013 | Advanced Engineering Mathematics I | 3 |
| ME 6123 | Advanced Systems Dynamics and Control | 3 |
Thermal and Fluid Systems
Course List | Code | Title | Credit Hours |
| ME 5243 | Advanced Thermodynamics | 3 |
| ME 6013 | Advanced Engineering Mathematics I | 3 |
| ME 6613 | Advanced Fluid Mechanics | 3 |
Master of Science Degree in Advanced Materials Engineering
Up to 9 semester credit hours of graduate-level MatE courses may apply as Mechanical Engineering Electives. Students will choose a concentration from either Multifunctional Electronic, Dielectric, Photonic, and Magnetic Materials or Semiconductor Materials and Manufacturing.
Course List | Code | Title | Credit Hours |
| EE 5403 | Advanced Dielectric and Optoelectronic Engineering Laboratory | 3 |
| EE 5503 | Introduction to Nanoelectronics | 3 |
| MATE 6953 | Directed Research in Advanced Materials Engineering | 3 |
General Certificate Requirements
To earn any certificate in the mechanical engineering program, students must satisfy the following requirements:
- Complete all the requirements of the certificate program.
- Receive a grade of "C-" or better in each course used to satisfy the requirements of the certificate program.
- Achieve at least a 2.5 grade point average (on a 4.0 scale) in all courses used to satisfy the requirements of the certificate program.
- Students must satisfy the course prerequisites for each course used to satisfy the certificate requirements.
- Students not currently admitted to UT San Antonio who wish to earn an undergraduate certificate offered by the mechanical engineering program will be required to apply for admission to UT San Antonio as special (non-degree-seeking) student at the undergraduate level and indicate in the application process their desire to pursue the requirements for the specific undergraduate certificate program they wish to complete. Applicants will be required to meet the University's admission requirements for special students at the undergraduate level.
- Students who are pursuing a certificate as a non-degree-seeking student will not typically be eligible for financial aid or Veterans Administration educational benefits. Check with One Stop concerning financial aid eligibility.
- Graduate students may complete an undergraduate certificate program, provided they meet the requirements.
- Each student is limited to pursuing only one certificate program offered by the Department of Mechanical, Aerospace, and Industrial Engineering.
- Students who have received a baccalaureate degree in Aerospace Engineering or a similarly named engineering program from another institution are not qualified to pursue the Aerospace Engineering certificate program.
- Students who are pursuing a baccalaureate degree or have received a baccalaureate degree in Industrial Systems Engineering or a similarly named engineering program are not qualified to pursue the Industrial and Manufacturing certificate program.
- Students who transfer equivalent course(s) listed in one of the certificate programs may complete the certificate program by taking a minimum of 15 semester credit hours of ME courses related to the certificate.
- Students must submit an application to graduate with the certificate to the Office of the Registrar early in the last semester of the certificate program. Check with UT San Antonio One Stop concerning deadlines.
Certificate in Aerospace Engineering
The Certificate in Aerospace Engineering is designed to prepare degree-seeking students or degree holders in mechanical engineering or related fields with the fundamental engineering knowledge necessary for successful careers in the aerospace industry. It certifies to employers that students awarded the certificate have completed coursework essential to success in entry-level positions in aerospace.
Eligibility requirements:
Students pursuing an Aerospace Engineering certificate must complete 15 semester credit hours as follows:
Course List | Code | Title | Credit Hours |
| Fluid Mechanics | |
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| Aerodynamics | |
| Propulsion | |
| Astrodynamics | |
| Aircraft Performance | |
| Compressible Flow | |
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| Mechanical Vibration | |
| Finite Element Analysis | |
| Corrosion Engineering | |
| Reliability in Engineering Design | |
| Total Credit Hours | 15 |
Certificate in Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning
The Certificate in Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning (HVAC) is designed to prepare degree-seeking students or degree holders in mechanical engineering or related fields with the fundamental engineering knowledge necessary for successful careers in the design, manufacture, selection, and/or installation of mechanical equipment which controls the built environment. It certifies to employers that students awarded the certificate have completed coursework essential to success in entry-level positions in HVAC related fields.
Eligibility requirements:
Students pursuing a HVAC certificate must complete 15 semester credit hours as follows:
Course List | Code | Title | Credit Hours |
| Heat Transfer | |
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| Thermal Systems Design | |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Design | |
| Indoor Air Quality | |
| HVAC Control | |
| Refrigeration | |
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| Alternative Energy Sources | |
| Total Credit Hours | 15 |
Certificate in Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
The Certificate in Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering is designed to prepare degree-seeking students or degree holders in mechanical engineering or related fields with the fundamental engineering knowledge necessary for successful careers in the manufacturing industry. It certifies to employers that students awarded the certificate have completed coursework essential to success in entry-level engineering positions in manufacturing.
Eligibility requirements:
Students pursuing an Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering certificate must complete 15 semester credit hours as follows:
Course List | Code | Title | Credit Hours |
| Manufacturing Engineering | |
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| Operations Research I | |
| Systems Modeling and Simulation | |
| Lean Manufacturing and Enterprise Engineering | |
| Computer Integrated Manufacturing | |
| Facilities Planning and Design | |
| Quality Engineering and Six Sigma | |
| Reliability in Engineering Design | |
| Medical Device Design and Commercialization | |
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| Materials in Mechanical Design | |
| Mechatronics | |
| Robotics | |
| Total Credit Hours | 15 |
Certificate in Oil/Gas
The Certificate in Oil/Gas is designed to prepare mechanical engineering degree-seeking students and non-degree-seeking students with mechanical engineering background with the fundamental engineering knowledge necessary for successful careers in Oil/Gas Industry. It certifies to employers that students awarded the certificate have completed coursework essential to Oil/Gas industry.
Eligibility requirements:
Students pursuing an Oil/Gas certificate must complete 15 semester credit hours as follows:
Course List | Code | Title | Credit Hours |
| Machine Element Design | |
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| Mechanical Vibration | |
| Thermal Systems Design | |
| Separation Processes | |
| Alternative Energy Sources | |
| Pressure Vessel and Piping Design | |
| Oil and Gas Engineering and Reservoir Geomechanics | |
| Corrosion Engineering | |
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| Finite Element Analysis | |
| Total Credit Hours | 15 |
