Mechanical Engineering Major B.S., Four-Year Plan

Below is a sample degree plan that can be used as a guide to identify courses required to fulfill the major and other requirements needed for degree completion. The following is only an example and represents a possible course sequence for first-year students entering UW-Platteville in the fall term.  The major requirements do not add up to the 120 credits needed for graduation.  See your advisor for additional guidance.  A student's actual degree plan may differ depending on the course of study selected (emphasis, second major, minor, etc.), placement scores, and incoming credits (transfer, AP, etc.).  Students should consult their program advisor(s) to ensure that they have the most accurate and up-to-date information available about a particular four-year degree option.

This sample plan assumes readiness for each course and/or major plan.  Some courses may not be offered every term.  All courses may not be available at all campuses and/or in all formats.

Students should use the Academic Advisement Report (AAR) in PASS and work closely with their advisor(s) to ensure completion of all requirements in a timely manner.

Year 1
First SemesterCredits
MATH 26404
ENGLISH 11303
CHEMSTRY 14505
GENENG 10301
SPEECH 10603
HHP 10001
 17
Total Credits: 17
Year 1
Second SemesterCredits
MATH 27404
ENGLISH 12303
PHYSICS 22404
HHP 1XXX (Physical Activity)1
GENENG 20303
 15
Total Credits: 15
Year 2
First SemesterCredits
MATH 28404
PHYSICS 23404
MECHENG 26303
GENENG 21303
General Education Elective3
 17
Total Credits: 17
Year 2
Second SemesterCredits
MATH 36303
GENENG 23404
GENENG 22303
MECHENG 30403
General Education Elective3
 16
Total Credits: 16
Year 3
First SemesterCredits
GENENG 29303
MECHENG 32303
MECHENG 33003
MECHENG 34303
GENENG 28202
 14
Total Credits: 14
Year 3
Second SemesterCredits
MATH 40303
MECHENG 30303
MECHENG 33303
MECHENG 36403
General Education Elective3
 15
Total Credits: 15
Year 3
Third SemesterCredits
Select one course from the following or one additional Technical Elective: 
MECHENG 3970, 3950, or 4940 (Summer)1-3
 1-3
Total Credits: 1-3
Year 4
First SemesterCredits
MECHENG 3720 or BME 32303
MECHENG 47303
MECHENG 38303
MECHENG 4XXX Technical Elective3
General Education Elective 3
 15
Total Credits: 15
Year 4
Second SemesterCredits
MECHENG 43303
MECHENG 47202
MECHENG 4930 or GENENG 49303
MECHENG 4XXX Technical Elective3
General Education Elective3
 14
Total Credits: 14