The Ohio State University

Curriculum Overview 

A Bachelor's of Science in Mechanical Engineering (B.S.M.E.) from The Ohio State University is comprised of courses required by the University, the College of Engineering, and by the Department of Mechanical Engineering. 

The General Education Curriculum is considered to the the foundation of any degree at the University.  GEC courses are required of all majors, and are designated by college or school.  Central core courses are the foundation of your engineering degree and are required of all engineering students, regardless of area of interest.  Select core courses are additional math, science, general engineering, and statistics courses required for a particular engineering major.  Required major courses are the additional courses required for a particular engineering major, and can be taken by students only once they've been accepted into the major.  Finally, technical electives are mechanical engineering courses that students choose according to program requirements in order to gain additional expertise in areas of their choice. 

Detailed information on the GEC curriculum and central core, select core, required major courses, and technical electives can be found in the ME Undergraduate Student Handbook.  Course descriptions can be found by clicking on "Courses" on the top left of this page.

The following links will give you information on our recommended approach to your curriculum, discuss options such as study abroad and co-op experiences and how to coordinate these opportunities with your ME coursework, and information on specific courses.