Mechanical Engineering is a creative discipline that draws upon a number of basic sciences to design devices and products that benefit society. Mechanical Engineering studies the formulation, design, development, and control of systems and components involving solid mechanics, dynamics and controls, fluid mechanics, heat and mass transfer, manufacturing and the conversion of energy into useful work.
The curriculum is based on a strong foundation of fundamental courses in the pure sciences, engineering and professional courses. The curriculum also provides a background in the design, development, and application of both complete systems and individual system components in many different fields. This background is strengthened and integrated through application in a sequence of broad engineering design and laboratory courses. Additionally, professional technical report writing is emphasized in several courses. Computers are used extensively throughout the curriculum, with emphasis on interactive computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing. The department also has a significant amount of equipment for experimental investigations and has access to the university computer systems, both digital and analog. Ample opportunities are provided for professional development of students through participation in engineering society chapter activities, regional and national design contests, and visits to design exhibitions. The Cooperative/Internship program is also available to qualified students.
The Department of Mechanical Engineering welcomes transfer students from Illinois community colleges. Students find it easy to continue their studies at NIU if they plan well. Therefore, following the guidelines in this brochure while completing an Associate's Degree is highly recommended (1). Students should always work closely with their community college advisor. Please contact Moraine Valley Community College Academic Advising Center at (708)974-5721for more help in planning your academic career.
| Courses at Moraine |
Equivalent courses at NIU |
IAI Codes |
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| CHM 131 | Chemistry (University Oriented) I | CHEM 210T+212 | |
| COM 101 | Composition I | ENGL 103 | |
| COM 102 | Composition II | ENGL 104 | |
| COM 103 or COM 112 |
Speech Fundamentals | COMS 100 | |
| Technical Communications II | COMS 100 | ||
| EGN 150 | Engineering Graphics | MEE 270 | EGR 941 |
| EGN 201 | Engineering Statics | MEE 210 | EGR 942 |
| EGN 202 | Engineering Dynamics | MEE 211 | EGR 943 |
| *MIS 160 or *CSC 140 |
C++ Programming I | CSCI 240 | |
| Intro & Advanced Computer Science | CSCI 240 | ||
| *CSC 206 | Fortran Programming | CSCI 230 | |
| MTH 150 | Analytic Geometry & Calculus I | MATH 229 | EGR 901 |
| MTH 151 | Analytic Geometry & Calculus II | MATH 230 | EGR 902 |
| MTH 152 | Analytic Geometry & Calculus III | MATH 232 | EGR 903 |
| MTH 201 | Differential Equations | MATH 336 | EGR904 |
| PHY 203 | Mechanics | PHYS 253 | EGR 911 |
| PHY 204 | Heat, Electricity and Magnetism | PHYS 273 | EGR 912 |
| Humanities and Arts Social Sciences |
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| (1) Northern Illinois University permits students to transfer up to a maximum of 66 semester hours of community college credit. Only A.A. and A.S. degrees satisfy NIU's general education requirements. *Mechanical Engineering majors have a choice between C programming or Fortran. |
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General Education Requirements
NIU's College of Engineering and Engineering Technology no longer requires sequences in Social Sciences and Humanities. Therefore, students only need to satisfy NIU's general education requirements. When choosing general education/core competency courses please consult with your Rock Valley College advisor, verify general education requirements in the NIU Undergraduate Catalog, and check the Community College Articulation Tables for transferability.
Remaining classes to be taken at NIU's College of Engineering and Engineering Technology to earn a major in Mechanical Engineering.
| ELE 210+210U | Engineering Circuit Analysis + Lab |
| ISYE 220 | Engineering Economy |
| MEE 212 | Strength of Materials |
| MEE 220 | Mechanism Design |
| MEE 321 | Mechanical Vibrations I |
| MEE 322 OR ELE 380 |
Dynamic Systems & Control I |
| Control Systems I | |
| MEE 330 | Materials Science |
| MEE 331 | Manufacturing Processes |
| MEE 340 | Fluid Mechanics |
| MEE 350 | Engineering Thermodynamics |
| MEE 352 | Heat Transfer |
| MEE 380 OR MEE 381 |
Computational Methods in Engineering Design |
| Computational Methods and Programming in Engineering Design | |
| MEE 390 | Experimental Methods in Mechanical Engineering I |
| MEE 430 | Computer Aided Design & Manufacturing |
| MEE 452 | Design of Thermal Systems |
| MEE 470 | Design of Machine Elements |
| MEE 481 | Engineering Design Seminar |
| MEE 482 | Senior Mechanical Engineering Design Project |
| MEE 494 | Mechanical Engineering Competency |
| STAT 350 OR ISYE 335 |
Introduction to Probability and Statistics |
| Statistics for Engineering | |
| UEET 101 | Introduction to Engineering |
A total of three technical electives from Group-A and Group-B below with at least two from Group-A.
Group-A, design oriented electives: ISYE 450, MEE 410, MEE 422, MEE 424, MEE 425, MEE 431, MEE 451, MEE 453, MEE 484, MEE 490.
Group-B, other electives: ISYE 430T, ISYE 431, ISYE 451, MEE 351, MEE 421, MEE 423, MEE 480, TECH 344, TECH 345.
For more information on the Department of Mechanical Engineering write or call:
Department of Mechanical Engineering
CEET EB 226
Northern Illinois University
DeKalb, IL 60115-2854
(815)753-9979
Visit our Home Page at: http://www.ceet.niu.edu. This site provides information on course descriptions, course syllabi, lab tours, faculty profiles, student organizations, suggested 4-year degree plan, other useful links, etc.
For undergraduate application materials contact:
Office of Admissions
Northern Illinois University
DeKalb, IL 60115-2857
(800)892-3050 (toll-fee in Illinois)
or (815)753-0446
Apply on-line at: http://www.admissions.niu.edu/admissions/
For more information on transfer programs at Moraine Valley Community College contact:
Moraine Valley Community College
Academic Advising Center
10900 S 88th Ave
Palos Hills, IL 60465-9988
(708)974-5721
Disclaimer: Although NIU attempts to accommodate the course requests of all students, some course offerings may be limited by financial, space, and staffing considerations, or may otherwise be unavailable. Nothing in this brochure may be construed to promise or guarantee registration in any course or course of study (whether required or elective), nor may anything be construed to promise or guarantee the completion of an academic program within a specific length of time. All degree requirements are subject to the provisions and notices in the Undergraduate Catalog. Information in this brochure is valid through August 2007.