Manufacturing Engineering, Bachelor of Science Manufacturing Engineering

Program Overview

The Manufacturing Engineering Department will provide a quality engineering education to prepare students for the practice of engineering. A strong laboratory component in the curriculum, with opportunities for industrial internships and research experiences will provide engineering skills that enhance the understanding of the applications of engineering sciences and the realization of the importance of lifelong learning. A strong emphasis on verbal and written communications will be stressed. 

The BS in Manufacturing Engineering undergraduate program provides quality engineering education to prepare students for the practice of manufacturing and industrial engineering. The program has a strong laboratory component in the curriculum. There are excellent opportunities for industrial internships and research experiences. There is a strong emphasis on teamwork and communication. Manufacturing engineers are usually leaders in the product and process innovation, and often move on to management positions. A manufacturing engineering degree can lead to employment a variety of industries including manufacturing, logistics, automotive, aerospace and defense.

Admission requirements for this program beyond university admission requirements. 

  • A grade of C or better in MATH 2413 Calculus I in no more than 3 attempts;
  • A minimum composite score of 24 on the ACT or 1200 on the SAT; or 
  • A 3 or better on the Calculus AB AP Exam.

 

Core Curriculum - 42 hours

The Core Curriculum serves as a broad foundation for the undergraduate degree. All candidates for a bachelor’s degree must achieve core student learning outcomes, including communication, critical thinking, empirical and quantitative skills, teamwork, personal responsibility and social responsibility, by completing courses within each category or component area of the Core Curriculum as outlined below.

The University has approved specific courses that satisfy Core Curriculum Requirements. Approved courses can be found on the Core Curriculum Page. Students seeking the most efficient way to complete the core curriculum and major or minor requirements are advised to take approved courses that can fulfill both requirements. Although core curriculum courses can also be used to fulfill major or minor requirements, earned credits hours are only applied once.

The courses listed below fulfill core curriculum and major requirements. Students who have completed a core curriculum category with courses other than those listed below will still be required to take the listed course(s) to meet major requirements.

020 Mathematics - 3 hours

MATH 2413Calculus I

4

MATH 2413 is given three credit hours for the lecture component

030 Life and Physical Science - 6 hours

PHYS 2425Physics for Scientists and Engineers I

4

PHYS 2426Physics for Scientists and Engineers II

4

PHYS 2425 and PHYS 2426 are given three credit hours each for the lecture component

040 Language, Philosophy, and Culture - 3 hours

PHIL 2326Ethics, Technology and Society

3

090 Integrative and Experiential Learning - 6 hours

PHYS 2425Physics for Scientists and Engineers I

4

PHYS 2426Physics for Scientists and Engineers II

4

CSCI 1380Introduction to Programming in Python

3

CHEM 1109Chemistry for Engineers Lab

1

PHYS 2425 and PHYS 2426 are given one credit hours each for the lab component.

Major Requirements - 89 hours

Required Courses - 55 hours

Manufacturing Engineering Core - 49 hours

MANE 1101Introduction to Manufacturing Engineering

1

MANE 1204Manufacturing Engineering Graphics

2

MANE 2403Engineering Mechanics

4

MANE 3164Manufacturing Processes Lab

1

MANE 3364Manufacturing Processes

3

MANE 3300Computer-Aided Design

3

MANE 3302Computer-Aided Manufacturing

3

MANE 3332Engineering Statistics

3

MANE 3337Engineering Economics

3

MANE 3340Fundamentals of Industrial Engineering

3

MANE 3351Manufacturing Engineering Analysis

3

MANE 4173Product Design and Mass Customization

1

MANE 4311Quality Control

3

MANE 4322Robotics and Industry Autonomy

3

MANE 4331Manufacturing Planning and Control

3

MANE 4340Operations Research

3

MANE 4352Manufacturing Simulation

3

MANE 4444Modern Manufacturing Processes

4

Senior Design - 6 hours

MANE 4361Senior Design I

3

MANE 4362Senior Design II

3

Prescribed Electives - 9 hours

Choose any advanced MANE courses not used to fulfill other requirements.

Support Courses - 25 hours

CHEM 1309Chemistry for Engineers

3

EECE 2317Electrical and Electronics Systems

3

MATH 2413Calculus I

4

MATH 2414Calculus II

4

MATH 2415Calculus III

4

MATH 3341Differential Equations

3

MECE 2140Engineering Materials Laboratory

1

MECE 3321Mechanics of Solids

3

MECE 2340Engineering Materials

3

MATH 2413 is given one credit hours for the lab component.

Total Credit Hours: 42

Total Credit Hours: 131

 

View this program’s recommended roadmap to graduation.

 

UTRGV Roadmaps are a suggested sequence of courses designed to assist students in completing their undergraduate degree requirements. This is a term-by-term sample roadmap of courses required to complete the degree. Students must satisfy all requirements in their catalog including, but not limited to course prerequisites, grade point average and course grade benchmarks, progression requirements, and graduation requirements. 

 

Students should meet with their academic advisor every semester to discuss their individualized path toward completion. Degree progress within this roadmap depends upon such factors as course availability, individual student academic preparation and readiness, student time management, work and personal responsibilities, and financial considerations. Students may choose to take courses during summer terms to reduce course loads during long semesters.