ACADEMIC PROGRAMS OF STUDY

Mechanical
Engineering
Department of Mechanical and
Aerospace Engineering
School of Engineering and
Applied Sciences
309 Furnas Hall
North Campus
Buffalo, NY 14260
Phone: 716.645.2593
Fax: 716.645.3875
Web site: www.mae.buffalo.edu/
D. Joseph Mook
Chair
Roger W. Mayne
Director of Undergraduate Studies

For a listing of Mechanical Engineering faculty and course descriptions, see

the Undergraduate Catalog Web site
at http://undergrad-catalog.buffalo.
edu/academicprograms.

About the Program

Mechanical engineering is one of
the broadest of the engineering
disciplines. Mechanical engineers

are involved in research and

development, design, manufacturing, and technical sales of a
variety of products. Specific areas
include computer-aided design
and manufacturing; robotics;
power plants; engines; machine
tools; construction equipment;
materials; agricultural implements;
automotive vehicles and systems
of transportation; domestic and
industrial appliances; control and
measurement devices; instrumentation; biomedical devices; apparatus
for the control of air, water, noise,
refuse, and other types of pollution;
underwater technology; space flight
equipment; safety devices; and food
processing machinery. The objectives of our program are as
follows:
To prepare graduates for a
career or advanced studies
in mechanical engineering or
related disciplines, applying
the concepts and principles
of mathematics, science and
engineering.
To provide graduates with the
technical skills necessary to be-

gin a career or advanced studies

in mechanical engineering.
To provide graduates with the
professional skills and societal
awareness expected in modern
engineering practice.
Based on the objectives above, our
program presents students with the
knowledge and skills of the profession that will be useful as they
begin their careers and/or prepare
for advanced studies. We offer a
comprehensive program that is
well balanced among the technical
areas of the thermal-fluid sciences,
mechanics, materials, systems and
design.

Degrees Offered
Undergraduate: B.S.
Combined: B.S./M.B.A.
Graduate: M.S., M.E., Ph.D.

program during their sophomore

year. Students are expected to see
their ME advisor prior to registration each semester. All engineering
students are also encouraged to take
advantage of advisement offered by
the SEAS Office of Student Services in 410 Bonner Hall. Entering
freshmen are offered a wide range
of special advisement opportunities
and academic help sessions by the
Office of Student Services.

Transfer Policy
Transfer students must apply to the
university and meet the university
transfer admission requirements.
For admission of transfer students
to engineering, see the Transfer
Policy of the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences.

Advisement
Students are normally assigned an
engineering advisor when they enter
their freshman year and a departmental faculty advisor for the ME

Mechanical EngineeringBS
Acceptance Criteria

See the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences for acceptance

information.
Advising Notes

Students must meet minimum GPA requirements in engineering coursework to remain in good standing and to graduate from the program.
Required Courses

CHE 107 General Chemistry for Engineers

EAS 140 Engineering Solutions
EAS 200 EE Concepts/Nonmajors
EAS 204 Thermodynamics
EAS 207 Statics
EAS 208 Dynamics
EAS 209 Mechanics of Solids
EAS 230 Higher-Level Language
MAE 177 Introduction to Engineering Drawing and CAD
MAE 277 Introduction to Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Practice
MAE 311 Machines and Mechanisms I
MAE 334 Introduction to Instrumentation and Computers
MAE 335 Fluid Mechanics
MAE 336 Heat Transfer
MAE 338 Fluid and Heat Transfer Laboratory
MAE 340 Systems Analysis
MAE 364 Manufacturing Processes
MAE 376 Applied Math for Mechanical and Aerospace Engineers
MAE 377 Product Design in a CAD Environment
MAE 381 Engineering Materials
MAE 385 Engineering Materials Laboratory
MAE 451 Design Process and Methods
MAE 494 Design Project

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MTH 141 College Calculus I

MTH 142 College Calculus II
MTH 241 College Calculus III
MTH 306 Introduction to Differential Equations
PHY 107 General Physics I
PHY 108 General Physics II
PHY 158 General Physics II Lab
One applied math elective
One science elective
Four technical electives
Summary

Total required credit hours for the major....................................109

See Baccalaureate Degree Requirements for general education
and remaining university requirements.
Recommended Sequence of Program Requirements
FIRST YEAR

FallCHE 107, EAS 140, MTH 141

SpringEAS 230, MAE 177, MTH 142, PHY 107
SECOND YEAR

FallEAS 204, EAS 207, MAE 277, MTH 241, PHY 108/PHY 158
SpringEAS 200, EAS 208, EAS 209, MTH 306, one science elective
THIRD YEAR

FallMAE 334, MAE 335, MAE 376, MAE 377, MAE 381
SpringMAE 311, MAE 336, MAE 340, MAE 364, MAE 385
FOURTH YEAR

FallMAE 338, MAE 451, two technical electives

SpringMAE 494, one applied math elective, two technical electives

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Electives and Course Groupings

Engineering, mathematics, or science courses at the 300/400 level that

are not required courses. Three of the four technical elective courses
must be MAE courses. Any exemption from this three-course requirement must be approved in advance by the director of undergraduate
studies.
Applied Math Elective

EAS 305 Applied Probability

EAS 308 Engineering Statistics
EAS 451 Modern Methods of Engineering Computations

MAE 428 Analytical Methods

MTH 309 Introductory Linear Algebra
MTH 417 Survey of Multivariable Calculus
MTH 418 Survey of Partial Differential Equations

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS OF STUDY

Technical Electives

Science Elective

CHE 108 with lab

PHY 207 with lab
For students with bioengineering interests: an appropriate biology
course and laboratory experience to be selected and approved in
advance.

Mechanical Engineering/Business AdministrationBS/MBA

Acceptance Criteria

Good standing as a mechanical engineering undergraduate and acceptance as a graduate student by the School of Management.
Advising Notes

Students apply directly to the School of Management during their

junior year to be admitted to the MBA Program. The MBA courses
shown below are representative of those currently required but may
change prior to a students acceptance into the MBA Program. Students
should confirm MBA program requirements upon their application and
acceptance to that program directly with the School of Management.
Required Courses

CHE 107 General Chemistry for Engineers

EAS 140 Engineering Solutions
EAS 200 EE Concepts/Nonmajors
EAS 204 Thermodynamics
EAS 207 Statics
EAS 208 Dynamics
EAS 209 Mechanics of Solids
EAS 230 Higher-Level Language
EAS 308 Statistics
MAE 177 Introduction to Engineering Drawing and CAD
MAE 277 Introduction to Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Practice
MAE 311 Machines and Mechanisms I
MAE 334 Introduction to Instrumentation and Computers
MAE 335 Fluid Mechanics
MAE 336 Heat Transfer
MAE 338 Fluid and Heat Transfer Laboratory
MAE 340 Systems Analysis
MAE 364 Manufacturing Processes
MAE 376 Applied Math for Mechanical and Aerospace Engineers
MAE 377 Product Design in a CAD Environment
MAE 381 Engineering Materials
MAE 385 Engineering Materials Laboratory
MAE 451 Design Process and Methods
MAE 494 Design Project
MGA 604 Introduction to Financial Accounting
MGB 601 Behavioral and Organizational Concepts for Management
MGE 601 Economics for Managers
MGF 631 Financial Management
MGM 625 Marketing Management
MGS 630 Operations and Service Management
MGS 641 Strategic Management

MTH 141 College Calculus I

MTH 142 College Calculus II
MTH 241 College Calculus III
MTH 306 Introduction to Differential Equations
PHY 107 General Physics I
PHY 108 General Physics II
PHY 158 General Physics II Lab
Three MAE technical electives
One science elective
Eight MBA electives
Two MBA flex core courses
Summary

Total required credit hours for the undergraduate portion........107

Total required credit hours for the B.S./M.B.A..........................158
See Baccalaureate Degree Requirements for general education
and remaining university requirements.
Refer to the graduate schools policies and procedures manual for
requirements for MBA candidates.
Recommended Sequence of Program Requirements
FIRST YEAR

FallCHE 107, EAS 140, MTH 141

SpringEAS 230, MAE 177, MTH 142, PHY 107
SECOND YEAR

FallEAS 204, EAS 207, MAE 277, MTH 241, PHY 108/PHY 158
SpringEAS 200, EAS 208, EAS 209, MTH 306, one science elective
THIRD YEAR

FallMAE 334, MAE 335, MAE 376, MAE 377, MAE 381
SpringMAE 311, MAE 336, MAE 340, MAE 364, MAE 385, one
MAE technical elective
FOURTH YEAR

FallEAS 308, MAE 338, MAE 451, MGA 604, MGB 601, MGE 601
SpringMGF 631, MGM 625, MGS 630, two MBA flex core courses
FIFTH YEAR

FallOne MAE technical elective, five MBA electives

SpringMAE 494, MGS 641, three MBA electives, one MAE technical
elective
Contact School of Management for flex core course and electives options.
Upon completion of undergraduate program requirements and
all management requirements, the combined degree is conferred
at the end of the fifth year.

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