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Mechanical Design Certificate

The Mechanical Design Certificate is intended for students interested in expanding their knowledge of the design process. Students will have the opportunity to practice design skills through applied and hands-on work. This certificate offers a wide range of design-based experiences and discussions within the design-specific courses.

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Course List

Mechanical Design Certificate

Courses Credits

ME Design Core

Take at least 6 credits from the following:

  • ME387 – Design II with Lab (2)
  • ME460 – Computer Aided Design (3)
  • ME462 – Machine Design (3)
  • ME487 – Senior Design Project I (FF) (2)
  • ME488 – Design for Manufacture and Assembly (3)
  • ME489 – Senior Design Project II (2)
 6

ME Design Electives

Take at least 6 credits from the following:

  • CE424 – Water Treatment Design (3)
  • CE425 – Wastewater Treatment Design (3)
  • CE440 – Pavement Analysis and Design (3)
  • CE450 – Reinforced Concrete Design (3)
  • CE452 – Structural Steel Design (3)
  • CE454 – Timber Design (3)
  • CE456 – Masonry Design (3)
  • CE460 – Geotechnical Engineering Design (3)
  • CE462 – Geotechnical Engineering Design II (3)
  • CE466 – Ground Improvement Design (3)
  • COID330 – Creative Concepting (3)
  • COID332 – Analytics for Design (3)
  • ENGR380 – Engineering Design II (4)
  • ENGR480 – Engineering Design III (FF) (4)
  • ME387 – Design II with Lab (2)
  • ME460 – Computer Aided Design (3)
  • ME462 – Machine Design (3)
  • ME487 – Senior Design Project I (FF) (2)
  • ME489 – Senior Design Project II (2)
  • ME493 – Internship (1 – 3) *
  • ME496 – Independent Study (1 – 4) *
 6
Total 12

* A maximum of three (3) credits of ME493 or ME496 that have a mechanical design element may be applied toward the certificate requirements. The courses must be approved by the faculty advisor for ME496 or the internship coordinator for ME493.

Note: The classes used to satisfy the ME Design Core cannot also be used to satisfy the ME Design Electives.

Note:

This is the information for 2025-2025 catalog year. For information on previous catalogs speak with your academic advisor.