Degree Pathway for Mechanical Engineering
For students who entered fall 2025 and beyond.
Freshman Year
Fall Semester
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MECH.1100 | Introduction to Mechanical and Industrial Engineering | 1 |
| ENGL.1010 /
HONR.1100 | College Writing I /
First Year Seminar in Honors: Text in the City (CW) | 3 |
| CHEM.1210 | Chemistry I (SCL) | 3 |
| CHEM.1230L | Chemistry I Laboratory (SCL) | 1 |
| MATH.1310 | Calculus I (MATH) | 4 |
| xxxx.xxxx | Social Sciences Perspective (SS), (DCA)3 | 3 |
| Total | 15 | |
Spring Semester
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 17 | |
| ENGL.1020 | College Writing II (CW) | 3 |
| MATH.1320 | Calculus II (STEM) | 4 |
| MECH.1200 | Introduction to Engineering Design | 3 |
| PHYS.1410 | Physics I (SCL) | 3 |
| PHYS.1410L | Physics I Lab (SCL) | 1 |
| xxxx.xxxx | Arts and Humanities Perspective (AH) | 3 |
Sophomore Year
Junior Year
Fall Semester
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PHYS.1440 | Physics II | 3 |
| PHYS.1440L | Physics II Lab | 1 |
| MECH.3810 | Fluid Mechanics2 | 3 |
| MECH.3210 | Kinematics of Mechanisms (CTPS)2 | 3 |
| MECH.3610 | Mathematical Methods for Mechanical Engineers | 3 |
| PHIL.1030 /
PHIL.2410 | Introduction to Ethics /
Engineering and Ethics (AH), (SRE) | 3 |
| Total | 16 | |
Spring Semester
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 16 | |
| MECH.3010 | Technical Communication for Mechanical Engineers | 1 |
| MECH.3020 | Instrumentation and Measurement Laboratory | 3 |
| MECH.3230 | Control of Automated Systems2 | 3 |
| MECH.3820 | Heat Transfer2 | 3 |
| MECH.3110 | Applied Strength of Materials2 | 3 |
| ECON.2010 /
ECON.2020 | Principles of Microeconomics /
Principles of Macroeconomics (SS) | 3 |
Senior Year
Fall Semester
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 15 | |
| MECH.4410 | Thermo-Fluid Applications | 3 |
| MECH.4030 | Thermal Fluids Laboratory (QL) | 3 |
| MECH.4510 | Dynamic Systems Analysis | 3 |
| MECH.4250 | Design of Machine Elements | 3 |
| MECH.4730 | Design Theory and Constraints | 3 |
Spring Semester
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MECH.4230 | Capstone Design (IL), (WOC), (AIL) | 3 |
| xxxx.xxxx | Technical Elective1 | 3 |
| xxxx.xxxx | Technical Elective1 | 3 |
| xxxx.xxxx | Technical Elective1 | 3 |
| xxxx.xxxx | Arts and Humanities Perspective (AH) | 3 |
| Total | 15 | |
Total Minimum Credits = 127
Minimum [major] Credits: 63
Maximum [major] that can be counted toward graduation: 72
1Technical electives must be taken at the 4000 level or above in engineering (engineering courses with the following prefixes are allowed: MECH.xxxx, BMEN.xxxx, CHEN.xxxx, CIVE.xxxx, EECE.xxxx, ENGN.xxxx, ENGY.xxxx, ENVE.xxxx, IENG.xxxx, and PLAS.xxxx, with the exception of BMEN.4390). Technical electives may also be satisfied by courses at the 3000 level or above, in math (with the exception of MATH.3630, MATH.4100, MATH.4190, MATH.4350, and MATH.4660), physics, or other science discipline.
2Students entering after fall 2009 must achieve C- (C minus) or better in MECH.2010, MECH.2020, ENGN.2050, ENGN.2060, ENGN.2070, MECH.2420, MECH.2960, MECH.3110, MECH.3210, MECH.3220, MECH.3230, MECH.3810, MECH.3820. Students entering fall 2014, and later, must achieve a C- in these courses before attempting a subsequent course in the pre-requisite chain.
3Mechanical Engineering majors must take one course that meets the Core Curriculum Essential Learning Outcome of Diversity and Cultural Awareness (DCA); students must select at least one Breadth of Knowledge course in either Arts and Humanities or Social Sciences that has been approved for DCA . Please see the DCA course listing for a complete list of classes that fulfill this requirement.
No more than two Breadth of Knowledge courses can be taken with the same prefix. The Core Curriculum courses may be taken in any sequence. Refer to the Core Curriculum policy for further details. You should meet with your faculty advisor to determine how you will meet the Core Curriculum requirements.
Current UMass Lowell students should use their Advisement Report in SIS. If you need assistance, please contact your advisor.
Restriction on off-campus study:
Be advised that any course taken at another institution must be formally approved prior to enrollment. See the catalog policy for details.