Mechanical Engineering Minor
The Mechanical Engineering Minor complements various STEM and non-STEM majors at Tulane by offering a condensed exploration of mechanical systems. It includes the fundamental courses Statics, Dynamics, and Thermodynamics, providing essential knowledge in the field while allowing further exploration via electives. This minor enhances career prospects across industries including aerospace, renewable energy, and manufacturing, preparing students for diverse engineering challenges.
| Course ID | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Prerequisites | ||
| MATH 1210 & MATH 1220 & MATH 2210 | Calculus I and Calculus II and Calculus III | 12 |
| PHYS 1310 | General Physics I | 4 |
| CHEM 1070 & CHEM 1075 | General Chemistry I and General Chemistry Lab I | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours | 20 | |
| Course ID | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | 9 | |
| Statics | ||
| Engineering Dynamics | ||
| Thermodynamics I | ||
or ENGP 2120 | Thermodynamics I | |
| Electives (Choose 3) | 9 | |
| Mechanics of Materials | ||
| Transport I: Fluids | ||
or BMEN 3440 | Biofluid Mechanics | |
| Product & Experimental Design | ||
or ENGP 2310 | Product and Experimental Design | |
| Materials Science & Engr | ||
or ENGP 3120 | Materials Science and Engineering | |
| Transport II: Heat and Mass | ||
| Elements of BMEN Design | ||
| Classical Mechanics | ||
| Mechanic Behavior of Materials | ||
| Introduction to Feedback Control and Control Theory | ||
or CENG 4500 | Chemical Process Control | |
or BMEN 3730 | Biomedical Signals and Systems | |
or ENGP 3730 | Signals and Systems | |
| MicroFab and Nanotech | ||
| Biomechanics and Biotransport | ||
| Thermodynamics II | ||
| Electric Circuits and Electric Circuits Lab | ||
| Materials for Energy | ||
| Analyt Method Appl Math | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 18 | |
At least three courses (9 credits) counting toward the minor must not overlap with a student's major.