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Manufacturing Engineering, Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing Engineering

The Manufacturing Engineering Department will provide a quality engineering education to prepare students for the practice of engineering. A strong laboratory component in the curriculum, with opportunities for industrial internships and research experiences will provide engineering skills that enhance the understanding of the applications of engineering sciences and the realization of the importance of lifelong learning. A strong emphasis on verbal and written communications will be stressed.

Note: For a PDF version of the degree requirements for this program go to the Undergraduate Programs page on the UTRGV website.

 

Core Curriculum Requirements – 42 Hours

Students must fulfill the Core Curriculum requirements. The courses listed below satisfy both degree requirements and Core Curriculum requirements.

Mathematics – 3 hours

MATH 2413Calculus I

4
Or
MATH 2487Calculus I (Honors)

4
Three credits hours from MATH 2413 or MATH 2487 will be applied here; the remaining one credit hour will be applied in the mathematics requirement of the support courses. 

Life and Physical Science – 6 hours

PHYS 2425Physics for Scientists and Engineers I

4
PHYS 2426Physics for Scientists and Engineers II

4

Three credit hours from the lecture component of PHYS 2425 and PHYS 2426 will be applied towards this requirement.

Language, Philosophy, and Culture – 3 hours

Choose one:

PHIL 1310Ethics, Happiness, and the Good Life

3
PHIL 2326Ethics, Technology and Society

3

Students must complete the engineering/computer science section of PHIL 1310. 

Integrative and Experiential Learning – 6 hours

PHYS 2425Physics for Scientists and Engineers I

4
PHYS 2426Physics for Scientists and Engineers II

4
CSCI 1380Computer Science I

3

Science Labs

Complete the one credit hour lab component for PHYS 2425 and PHYS 2426 and complete the lab component for CHEM 1311 or CHEM 1309.
CHEM 1111General Chemistry I Lab

1
Or
CHEM 1109Chemistry for Engineers Lab

1
PHYS 2425Physics for Scientists and Engineers I

4
PHYS 2426Physics for Scientists and Engineers II

4

Technologies

Major Requirements – 64 Hours (54 advanced)

Manufacturing Engineering Core – 49 hours (39 advanced)

Required

MANE 1101Introduction to Manufacturing Engineering

1
MANE 1204Manufacturing Engineering Graphics

2
MANE 2332Engineering Statistics

3
MANE 2403Engineering Mechanics

4
MANE 3164Manufacturing Processes Lab

1
MANE 3364Manufacturing Processes

3
MANE 3300Computer-Aided Design

3
MANE 3302Computer-Aided Manufacturing

3
MANE 3337Engineering Economics

3
MANE 3340Fundamentals of Industrial Engineering

3
MANE 3351Manufacturing Engineering Analysis

3
MANE 3437Thermal and Fluid Sciences

4
MANE 4173Product Design and Mass Customization

1
MANE 4311Quality Control

3
MANE 4365Tool Design

3
MANE 4331Manufacturing Planning and Control

3
MANE 4340Operations Research

3
MANE 4352Manufacturing Simulation

3

Senior Design – 6 hours (6 advanced)

Required

MANE 4361Senior Design I

3
MANE 4362Senior Design II

3

Technical Electives – 9 hours (9 advanced)

Choose any advanced MANE course.

Support Courses – 25 Hours (6 advanced)

Choose one:

CHEM 1309Chemistry for Engineers

3
CHEM 1311General Chemistry I

3

Required

ELEE 2317Electrical and Electronic Systems

3
MATH 2413Calculus I

4
Or
MATH 2487Calculus I (Honors)

4
MATH 2414Calculus II

4
Or
MATH 2488Calculus II (Honors)

4
MATH 2415Calculus III

4
MATH 3341Differential Equations

3
MECE 2140Engineering Materials Laboratory

1
MECE 2340Engineering Materials

3
MECE 3321Mechanics of Solids

3

One credit hour from MATH 2413 or MATH 2487 completed in the core curriculum will be applied to the mathematics requirement in the support courses. 

Total Credit Hours: 60

Total Credit Hours: 131