Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mechanics, BSE
Mechanical Engineering & Applied Mechanics is the study of forces, deformation, and motions of solid bodies and fluids (liquids and air), heat & energy generation and transport. Mechanical engineers are equipped with knowledge to design and develop everything you think of as a device, mechanism, or machine, including wind turbines, rocket engines, robots, 3D printers, micro-engines, nanomotors, and more. We assure safety in systems people use day to day, from transportation to appliances to medical devices.
For more information: https://www.seas.upenn.edu/prospective-students/undergrad/majors/mechanical-engineering-and-applied-mechanics/
Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mechanics (MEAM) Major Requirements
37 course units are required.
| Code | Title | Course Units |
|---|---|---|
| MEAM Core | ||
| MEAM 2020 | Introduction to Thermal-Fluids Engineering | 1 |
| MEAM 2030 | Thermodynamics I | 1 |
| MEAM 2100 | Statics and Strength of Materials | 1 |
| MEAM 2110 | Engineering Mechanics: Dynamics | 1 |
| MEAM 2470 | Mechanical Engineering Laboratory I | 0.5 |
| MEAM 2480 | Mechanical Engineering Lab I | 0.5 |
| MEAM 3470 | Mechanical Engineering Design Laboratory | 1 |
| MEAM 3480 | Mechanical Engineering Design Laboratory | 1 |
| MEAM 4450 | Mechanical Engineering Design Projects | 1 |
| MEAM 4460 | Mechanical Engineering Design Projects | 1 |
| Concentration | ||
| Select only one track from the options below in the Concentration area. You must formally declare a concentration by submitting the MEAM Concentration form. Students who do not declare a concentration will default into the General Concentration. | 4 | |
| Math and Natural Science | ||
| MATH 1400 | Calculus, Part I | 1 |
| MATH 1410 | Calculus, Part II | 1 |
| MATH 2400 | Calculus, Part III | 1 |
| ENM 2510 | Analytical Methods for Engineering | 1 |
| or MATH 2410 | Calculus, Part IV | |
| MEAM 1100 & MEAM 1470 | Introduction to Mechanics and Introduction to Mechanics Lab | 1.5 |
| or PHYS 0150 | Principles of Physics I: Mechanics and Wave Motion | |
| PHYS 0151 | Principles of Physics II: Electromagnetism and Radiation | 1.5 |
| or ESE 1120 | Engineering Electromagnetics | |
| CHEM 1012 | General Chemistry I | 1 |
| or BIOL 1121 | Introduction to Biology - The Molecular Biology of Life | |
| Math Elective | 1 | |
| Math or Natural Science Elective | 1 | |
| Professional Electives 1 | ||
| ENGR 1050 | Introduction to Scientific Computing | 1 |
| or CIS 1100 | Introduction to Computer Programming | |
| or CIS 1200 | Programming Languages and Techniques I | |
| MEAM Upper Level 2 | 2 | |
| Technical Elective 3 | 4 | |
| General Electives 4 | ||
| EAS 2030 | Engineering Ethics | 1 |
| Select 1 Social Science course | 1 | |
| Select 2 Humanities courses | 2 | |
| Select 1 Social Science or Humanities course | 1 | |
| Select 2 Social Science or Humanities or Technology in Business & Society courses | 2 | |
| Total Course Units | 37 | |
- 1
Maximum of three 1000-level courses permitted.
- 2
MEAM Upper Level courses include all MEAM 5000-level courses except MEAM 5990
- 3
Technical Electives include courses from the Math, Science and Engineering categories. One Technical Elective may be satisfied with advanced dual degree requirements (with approval). If following the General Concentration, one of these Technical Electives should be at the 5000-level, resulting in a total of three MEAM Upper Level courses and three Technical Electives.
- 4
Must include a Writing Seminar (a list of approved Writing Seminars can be found in the SEAS Undergraduate Handbook)
Concentrations
An approved list of MEAM Upper Level courses for each concentration can be found in the MEAM Undergraduate Handbook.
| Code | Title | Course Units |
|---|---|---|
| Dynamics, Controls, and Robotics Concentration | ||
| Intro to Mechanical and Mechatronic Systems | ||
| Dynamic Systems and Control | ||
MEAM 3000-level breadth elective | ||
MEAM Upper Level | ||
| Code | Title | Course Units |
|---|---|---|
| Energy, Fluids and Thermal Systems Concentration | ||
| Fluid Mechanics | ||
| Heat and Mass Transfer | ||
MEAM 3000-level breadth elective | ||
MEAM Upper Level | ||
| Code | Title | Course Units |
|---|---|---|
| General Concentration | ||
| Fluid Mechanics | ||
| Dynamic Systems and Control | ||
| Heat and Mass Transfer | ||
| Mechanics of Solids | ||
| Code | Title | Course Units |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanics of Materials, Structures and Design Concentration | ||
| Dynamic Systems and Control | ||
| Mechanics of Solids | ||
MEAM 3000-level breadth elective | ||
MEAM Upper Level | ||
The degree and major requirements displayed are intended as a guide for students entering in the Fall of 2024 and later. Students should consult with their academic program regarding final certifications and requirements for graduation.