Sample Degree Plan for the Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering at RVC
RVC and NIU advisors will develop individualized plans for each student. The tables below give a general outline of a schedule to complete the degree in four years.
To find out whether you have completed enough of your community college courses and are ready to apply to NIU, contact Bernie Luecke, at bluecke@niu.edu or 815-753-8763.
Freshman Year (RVC)
| RVC Course | Title | Hours | NIU Course |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENG 101 | English Composition I | 3 | ENGL 103 |
| MTH 135 | Calculus with Analytical Geometry I | 5 | MATH 229 |
| CHM 120 | General Chemistry I | 4 | CHEM 210 + 212 |
| EGR 101 | Introduction to Engineering | 2 | UEET 101 |
| EGR 135 | Engineering Graphics/CAD | 4 | MEE 270 or TECH 211 |
| Total Hours | 18 | ||
| RVC Course | Title | Hours | NIU Course |
| ENG 103 | English Composition II | 3 | ENGL 203 |
| MTH 235 | Calculus with Analytical Geometry II | 4 | MATH 230 |
| PHY 215 | Mechanics, Wave Motion, Thermodynamics | 5 | PHYS 253 |
| CIS 276 | Introduction to C/C++ Programming | 4 | CSCI 240 |
| STU 100 | Planning for Success | 1 | General Elective |
| Total Hours | 17 | ||
Sophomore Year (RVC)
| RVC Course | Title | Hours | NIU Course |
| MTH 236 | Calculus with Analytical Geometry III | 4 | MATH 232 |
| PHY 225 | Electricity, Magnetism, Light | 5 | PHYS 273 |
| EGR 206 | Statics | 3 | MEE 210 or TECH 210 |
| EGR 231 | Engineering Circuit Analysis | 4 | ELE 210 + 210U |
| Total Hours | 16 | ||
| RVC Course | Title | Hours | NIU Course |
| SPH 131 | Fundamentals of Communication | 3 | COMS 100 |
| MTH 240 | Differential Equations | 3 | MATH 336 |
| EGR 207 | Dynamics | 3 | MEE 211 or TECH 212 |
| EGR 221 | Elementary Mechanics of Deformable | 3 | MEE 212 or TECH 369 |
| GEN ED | General Education Requirement | 3 | * |
| GEN ED | General Education Requirement | 3 | * |
| Total Hours | 18 | ||
Junior Year (NIU@RVC)
| NIU Course | Title | Hours |
| MEE 320 | Mechanism Design and Analysis | 3 |
| MEE 330 | Materials Science | 3 |
| MEE 350 | Engineering Thermodynamics | 3 |
| ISYE 220 | Engineering Economy | 3 |
| MEE 383 | Engineering Analysis | 3 |
| Total Hours | 15 | |
| NIU Course | Title | Hours |
| MEE 321 | Mechanical Vibration I | 3 |
| MEE 331 | Manufacturing Processes | 3 |
| MEE 340 | Fluid Mechanics | 3 |
| MEE 380 | Computational Methods in Engineering Design | 3 |
| MEE 470 | Design of Machine Elements | 3 |
| Total Hours | 15 | |
Senior Year (NIU@RVC)
| NIU Course | Title | Hours |
| MEE 322 | Dynamic Systems and Control I | 3 |
| MEE 352 | Heat Transfer | 3 |
| MEE 390 | Experimental Methods in Mechanical Engineering | 3 |
| MEE 430 | Computer-Aided Design and Manufacturing | 3 |
| MEE 485 | Engineering Design Seminar | 3 |
| Total Hours | 15 | |
| NIU Course | Title | Hours |
| (TECH ELEC 3) | Technical Elective 3 | 3 |
| (TECH ELEC 3) | Technical Elective 3 | 3 |
| (TECH ELEC 3) | Technical Elective 3 | 3 |
| MEE 486 | Senior Mechanical Engineering Design Project | 3 |
| Total Hours | 12 | |
Contact Us
Bernie Luecke
NIU Rockford Outreach and Partnerships Manager
bluecke@niu.edu
815-753-8763