A minor in mechanical engineering can be obtained after successfully completing no less than 12 credit hours in specific 300/400 level courses. There are two program emphases: thermal sciences or mechanics. This minor is open to all except students majoring in mechanical engineering.
Program Highlights
Modern and well-equipped laboratories
Nationally-recognized faculty
Special opportunities to work on projects sponsored by industry
Part of competitions sponsored by national engineering organizations
Opportunity to work on funded research projects with faculty
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This course is part of the Day One Access program; you should not purchase any course materials denoted by the Day One…
MAE 303
Mechanics of Fluids
This course is part of the Day One Access program; you should not purchase any course materials denoted by the Day One Access logo as they are part of your course registration. In the event you drop this course from your schedule on or prior to the last day of DROP/ADD period, your account will be fully refunded automatically if you received a digital textbook. If you received a physical textbook you will need to return the textbook to the store and your account will be refunded at that time.
Essential definitions of thermodynamics, first law, physical properties, ideal and real gases, second law,…
MAE 311
Thermodynamics I
Essential definitions of thermodynamics, first law, physical properties, ideal and real gases, second law, reversibility, irreversibility and consequences of thermodynamic cycles. Prerequisites: MATH 312, and a grade of C or better in CHEM 121N.
Concepts and principles dealing with thermodynamic cycles, relations and generalized charts, mixtures of fluids,…
MAE 312
Thermodynamics II
Concepts and principles dealing with thermodynamic cycles, relations and generalized charts, mixtures of fluids, chemical reactions, chemical and phase equilibrium, thermodynamic aspects of fluid flow; introduction to compressible flow, isentropic and normal shock wave relations. Prerequisites: MATH 307, and a grade of C or better in MAE 303, and a grade of C or better in MAE 311.
Cost
Estimated rates for the 2024-25 academic year. Rates are subject to change. Other fees are assessed for special services and certain academic programs. Anyone that is not a current Virginia resident will be charged non-resident rates. That includes international students.
Active Duty Military Rate
Cost Per-Credit$250
Virginia Resident
Cost Per-Credit$408
Technology Delivered Courses Outside Virginia and/or the United States
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