Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mechanics, Minor
Mechanical Engineering & Applied Mechanics (MEAM) is the study of forces, deformations and motions of solid bodies and fluids, heat generation and transport, and applications to analysis, design, and manufacture of components, machines, and systems. Students in mechanical engineering follow a program which contains basic groundwork in all aspects of mechanical engineering, but flexibility in the curriculum allows students to pursue elective programs in fields such as aeronautics, robotics, computers, electronics, automatic controls, and materials.
For more information: http://www.me.upenn.edu/prospective-students/undergraduates/majors-minors.php
SEAS Second Major or Minor Option
Students interested in declaring a second major (College students only) or minor with SEAS should check the website of the department overseeing the major/minor for the requirements. Students are encouraged to reach out to the department staff if they have any questions or would like to discuss the requirements and/or their plan of completion. Students then must submit the Declare/Update Field of Study PATH form, which will go through multiple approval steps before the major/minor is added to the student's record.
For more information: http://www.seas.upenn.edu/undergraduate/degrees/minors.php
A minor in Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mechanics (MEAM) requires the completion of six (6) course units with a grade of "C" or better. Courses taken on a Pass/Fail basis do not count toward the MEAM minor. Only two (2) 1000 level courses are permitted.
MEAM, Minor
| Code | Title | Course Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| Select 2 of the following: | 2 | |
| Introduction to Thermal-Fluids Engineering | ||
| Thermodynamics I | ||
| Statics and Strength of Materials | ||
| Engineering Mechanics: Dynamics | ||
| Fluid Mechanics | ||
| Intro to Mechanical and Mechatronic Systems | ||
| Dynamic Systems and Control | ||
| Heat and Mass Transfer | ||
| Mechanics of Solids | ||
| Electives | ||
| Select 4 MEAM Electives 1 | 4 | |
| Total Course Units | 6 | |
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All MEAM courses (except MEAM 4450 Mechanical Engineering Design Projects and MEAM 4460 Mechanical Engineering Design Projects) can be used.
Up to (2) approved Cognate courses can be substituted with department approval from the following list: BE 2000 Introduction to Biomechanics, BE 3300 Self-Assembly of Soft Materials, BE 5100 Biomechanics and Biotransport, CBE 4300 Introduction to Polymers, CBE 5350 Interfacial Phenomena, MSE 3300 Self-Assembly of Soft Materials, MSE 3930 Materials Selection, MSE 4050 Mechanical Properties of Macro/Nanoscale Materials, MSE 5300 Thermodynamics and Phase Equilibria.
The degree and major requirements displayed are intended as a guide for students entering in the Fall of 2025 and later. Students should consult with their academic program regarding final certifications and requirements for graduation.