Mechanical Design and Manufacturing, Minor

Program Overview

A minor in mechanical design and manufacturing is offered to students in other departments with an interest in design and manufacturing.

Undergraduate Policies

For undergraduate policies and procedures, please review the Undergraduate Academics section of the General Bulletin.

Program Requirements

The minor consists of an approved set of five EMAE courses for a total of 15 credit hours.

Required Courses:
EMAE 160Mechanical Manufacturing3
EMAE 260Design and Manufacturing I3
EMAE 370Design of Mechanical Elements3
Choose two of the following:6-7
Computer-Aided Manufacturing
Structural Materials by Design
Advanced Manufacturing Technology
Independent Laboratory Research a
Total Credit Hours15
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EMAE 397 can be used as an elective in this minor sequence if the student writes a one-page proposal clearly explaining how the project involves mechanical design and/or manufacturing at an advanced undergraduate level. The proposal must be approved by both the student's major advisor, and the EMAE advisor for the mechanical design and manufacturing minor.