Sample Program
This sample program plan gives you a possible overview of the types of courses a student would take each semester of the Mechanical Engineering program at Wheaton College.
PLEASE NOTE: This program plan is for guidance only. Graduation requirements are found in the course catalog.
Download the Sample Program Plan for Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering Concentration Plan (PDF)Semester 1: Fall
| Number | Subject | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 235 | Calculus I | 4 |
| PHYS 231 | Introductory Physics I | 4 |
| ENGR 101 | Introduction to Engineering | 1 |
| CORE 101 | First Year Seminar | 4 |
| CORE 131 | Holistic Human Flourishing | 1 |
| ENGW 103 | Writing (0-4) | 4 |
Total: 18 Credits
Semester 2: Spring
| Number | Subject | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 236 | Calculus II | 4 |
| PHYS 232 | Introductory Physics II | 4 |
| ENGR 132 | Engineering Graphics & CAD | 3 |
| COMM 101 | Oral Communication (0-2) | 2 |
| BITH | Old Testament Literature | 4 |
Total: 17 Credits
Semester 3: Fall
| Number | Subject | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 237 | Calculus III | 4 |
| ENGR 211 | Engr. Mechanics 1 - Statics | 3 |
| ENGR 334 | Computer Modeling of Physical Systems | 2 |
| ENGR 351 | Analog Electronics w/lab | 2 |
| LANG | Language Core Competency I | 4 |
Total: 15 Credits
Semester 4: Spring
| Number | Subject | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 333 | Differential Equations | 4 |
| ENGR 212 | Engr. Mechanics II - Dynamics w/lab | 3 |
| ENGR 214 | Innovative Design in Engr. | 3 |
| LANG | Language Core Competency II | 4 |
| SELECT | Visual & Performing Arts (1 of 2) | 2 |
Total: 16 Credits
Semester 5: Fall
| Number | Subject | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM 231 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| ENGR 313 | Mechanics of Materials w/lab | 3 |
| ENGR 335 | Materials Science for Engr. w/lab | 3 |
| ENGR 336 | Fluid Mechanics | 3 |
| LANG | Language Core Competency III | 4 |
Total: 17 Credits
Semester 6: Spring
| Number | Subject | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ENGR 302 | Engineering Systems Analysis | 2 |
| ENGR 325 | Solid Mechanics | 2 |
| ENGR 338 | Thermodynamics & Heat Transfer | 3 |
| SELECT | Thematic Core (1 of 3) (2 tags) | 4 |
| BITH | New Testament Literature | 4 |
Total: 15 Credits
Semester 7: Fall
| Number | Subject | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ELECTIVE | Math & Science Elective* | 2 |
| ENGR 451 | Senior Design I | 4 |
| ENGR XXX | ME Engineering Elective | 4 |
| BITH | Christian Thought | 4 |
| SELECT | Visual & Performing Arts (2 of 2) | 2 |
Total: 16 Credits
Semester 8: Spring
| Number | Subject | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ENGR 452 | Senior Design II | 2 |
| ENGR 494 | Engineering Ethics Capstone | 2 |
| Apply for FE Exam | 0 | |
| CORE 3xx | Advanced Intr. Seminar (with 1 Thematic Core Tag) | 4 |
| SELECT | Thematic Core (2 of 3) (2 tags) | 4 |
| SELECT | Thematic Core (3 of 3) (2 tags) | 4 |
Total: 16 Credits
Total Credit Hours to Bachelor's Degree: 129
Mechanical Engineering Concentration electives:
ENGR 323 Design of Machine Elements 2
ENGR 333 Mechatronics 4
ENGR 352 Fund. Of Environmental Engr. 3
ENGR 371 Biomaterials 3
ENGR 373 Biomechanics 3
ENGR 495 Independent Study 1-4
* The Math and Science elective may come from ENGR 271 or courses with prefixes ASTR, BIOL, CHEM, ENVR, GEOL, MATH, and PHYS that are approved by the Physics & Engineering department. Check with your advisor to determine course availability.