Frequently Asked Questions

Mechanical Engineering Major FAQs

• Will my B.S. degree be awarded in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering?

  The Sibley School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering awards B.S. degrees in Mechanical Engineering. Graduate degrees are awarded in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering. Eligible engineering students, including B.S., Mechanical Engineering candidates may earn a Minor in Aerospace Engineering.

• How do I fulfill the M.E. Senior Design Requirement?

  MAE 4291, Supervised Senior Design Experience, satisfies the senior design requirement, as do several 4-credit approved senior design courses.

  All of the MAE courses that will satisfy senior design, end in 1 (4XX1). The senior design requirement can be fulfilled in three ways:

  • By working on a design focused independent research project with a faculty member (3 credits minimum),
  • Working on a design focused project as part of a project team (3 credits minimum), or
  • By enrolling in a 4-credit senior design version of an MAE course, such as MAE 4341, 4131, etc.

  MAE 4291 may not satisfy any Major Approved Electives.

• What are the procedural details for submitting my senior design report?

  Your senior design report, along with the Content Summary Form and your responses to the Design Requirement questions, should be submitted to your design instructor at least two weeks before the end of the semester to allow time for grading and consideration for awards. Consult the undergraduate program page for details about requirements and submission.