Elgin Community College and NIU CEET Transfer Guidelines 
B.S. Degree in Mechanical Engineering

• The 2+2 Plan for Community Students
• 2 years at Elgin Community College
• 2 + years at NIU
• More Information

Mechanical Engineering

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.

B.S. Degree in Mechanical Engineering at NIU

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 2+2+ Plan for Community College 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 course guidelines in this brochure while completing an Associate's in Science (A.S.) Degree is highly recommended (1).  Students should always work closely with their community college advisor. Please contact the Counseling Center at Elgin Community College for more help in planning your academic career.

Courses at City Colleges of Chicago

Courses at CCC		Equivalent courses at NIU
CHM 142	Introduction to C or C++ Language	CHEM 240 (major dept will need to adjust, inquire at orientation)
SPEECH 101	Fundamentals of Speech Communications	COMS 100
ENG 101	Composition	ENGL 103
ENG 102	Composition	ENGL 104
MATH 207	Calculus & Analytic Geometry I	MATH 229
MATH 208	Calculus & Analytic Geometry II	MATH 230
MTH 209	Calculus & Analytic Geometry III	MATH 232
MATH 210	Differential Equations	MATH 336
CHEM 201	General Chemistry I	CHEM 210+212
PHYSICS 235	Engineering Physics: Mechanics and Wave Motion	PHYS 253
PHYSICS 236	Engineering Physics: Electricity and Magnetism	PHYS 273
PHYSICS 215	Statics	MEE 210 (Major dept will need to substitute for MEE 209, inquire at orientation)
PHYSICS 216	Dynamics	MEE 210 (Major dept will need to substitute for MEE 209, inquire at orientation)
ENGR 215	Electrical Circuit Analysis	ELE 210 and ELE 210U
ENGR 131	Engineering Graphics and Intro to Design	MEE 270
Courses in Humanities/Fine Arts and Social/Behavioral Science as required.
[1] Only A.A. and A.S. degrees satisfy NIU's general education requirements.

General Education Requirements

It is recommended that two or three courses in Humanitites/Social Sciences be taken at CCC and the rest at NIU. 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 ECC advisor, verify general education requirements in the NIU Undergraduate Catalog, and check the Community College Articulation Tables for transferability.

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Courses at NIU

Remaining classes to be taken at NIU's College of Engineering and Engineering Technology to earn a major in Mechanical 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: MEE 351, MEE 410, MEE 421, MEE 422, MEE 423, MEE 424, MEE 425, MEE 426, MEE 431, MEE 451, MEE 453, MEE 480, MEE 484, MEE 490.
Group-B:  Other electives: ISYE 430, ISYE 431, ISYE 439, ISYE 450, ISYE 451, TECH 344, TECH 345.

Admission to the College of Engineering and Engineering Technology at Northern Illinois University

A graduate of an Illinois public community college who has not previously attended Northern Illinois University and who has completed a bacacalaureate-oriented A.A., A.S., or A.A.T. will be admitted to NIU as long as space is available. The student will enter with junior standing and all NIU general education requirements will be considered complete if the student has the following qualifications prior to enrolling at NIU.

For More Information

Department of Mechanical Engineering
CEET EB 226
Northern Illinois University
DeKalb, IL 60115-2854
(815)753-9979

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For undergraduate application materials contact:

Office of Admissions
Northern Illinois University
DeKalb, IL 60115-2857
(800)892-3050 (toll-free in Illinois)
or (815)753-0446

For more information on transfer programs at NIU contact:
Call (815) 753-0446 or (800) 892-3050 (toll free) and ask to speak with a Transfer Counselor.

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 2012.