University Of South Alabama
307 N University Blvd, Mobile, AL 36688, United States

We’re the University of South Alabama. South, for short. Home to nearly 14,000 students and more than 115 academic programs, South is a dynamic community of leaders and learners who support and challenge one another to be actively engaged citizens who advance the Gulf Coast region and the world. Founded in 1963, South’s vision is to foster an environment that couples engaging learning experiences with high-level research, enabling our faculty and students to be leaders in their disciplines.

 

General Education Requirements 54
Major Requirements  
Engineering Course Requirements  
Complete the following:  
EG 101 Intro to Engineering & Design (& Lab) (or EG 201 for LINK students) 2
EG 220 Electrical Circuits 3
EG 231 Intro to Ethics and Economics 3
EG 270 Engineering Thermodynamics 3
EG 283 Statics 3
EG 284 Dynamics 3
EG 315 Mechanics of Materials 3
EG 360 Fluid Mechanics 3
Mechanical Engineering Course Requirements  
ME 135 Engr Graphics and Comm (Only two attempts are permitted to earn grade C or better. Failure to meet this requirement will result in dismissal from the program.) 3
ME 228 Computational Engineering 3
ME 312 Mech Engr Thermodynamics 3
ME 314 Machine Component Design 3
ME 316 Instrumentatn & Exp Method 3
ME 317 Heat Transfer 3
ME 326 Materials Science 3
ME 328 Numerical Methods 3
ME 336 Material Science Lab-W 1
ME 410 Principles of Eng Design-W 3
ME 426 Dynamic Systems and Control 3
ME 429 Controls & Instr. Lab 1
ME 472 Vibration Analysis-Synthesis 3
ME 414 Capstone Design 1
ME 416 Capstone Design Project 2
Science Elective  
Select one of the following (no Lab required): 3
General Biology I  
General Chemistry II  
Physical Geology  
Linear Algebra II  
Comp Assist Math Modeling - W  
Complex Variables  
Applied Probability-Statistics  
Modern Physics (Lab required)  
Mechanical Elective  
One course from ME or AE/BME 400 level Elective courses (excluding required courses but ME 490 or ME 494 may be taken only if approved by Chair) 3
ME Technical Elective  
Select six hours from the following: 6
General Biology I  
General Biology II  
Organic Chemistry I  
Organic Chemistry II  
Intro to Systems Engineering  
Geophysics (lab required)  
Environmental Earth Science  
Linear Algebra II  
Differential Equations II  
Advanced Calculus I  
Advanced Calculus II  
Comp Assist Math Modeling - W  
Numerical Analysis  
Complex Variables  
Probability  
Applied Probability-Statistics  
Applied Stat Analysis  
Modern Physics (Lab required)  
ME 490 or ME 494 only if approved by Chair
 
FE Exam  
All students must attempt the NCEES FE (Fundamentals of Engineering) examination.  
Minor Requirements  
A minor is not required for this degree program 0
Total Hours 127

General Education Requirements

Area I – Written Composition  
Complete the following:  
EH 101 English Composition I (Students who earn an English ACT score of 27, or a written SAT score of 610, can opt out of EH 101.) 3
EH 102 English Composition II 3
or EH 105 Honors Composition - H
Area II – Humanities & Fine Arts  
A. Select one of the following: 3
Brit Lit before 1785  
Brit Lit after 1785  
Am Lit before 1865  
Am Lit after 1865  
World Lit before 1650  
World Lit after 1650  
B. Select one of the following: 3
Survey of Art  
Art History I  
Art History II  
Art Appreciation  
Introduction to Theatre  
Introduction to Music  
C. Complete the following:  
CA 110 Public Speaking 3
Area III – Natural Sciences & Mathematics  
MA 125 Calculus I 4
CH 131
131L
General Chemistry I
and General Chemistry I Lab
4
PH 201
201L
Calculus-Based Physics I
and Calculus-Based Physics I Lab
4
Area IV – History, Social & Behavioral Sciences  
A. Select 3 hours from the following: 3
HY of Western Civilization I  
HY of Western Civilization II  
US History to 1877  
US History since 1877  
B. Select 3 hours from the following: 3
Intro to Cultural Anthropology  
Intro Archaeology-Bio Anthro  
Intro to Communication  
Interpersonal Comm  
Prin of Microeconomics  
Prin of Macroeconomics  
People, Places, Environment  
World Regional Geography  
Intro to Gender Studies  
Global Issues  
Seasons of Life  
Intro Native American Studies  
Intro to US Government  
Introduction to Psychology  
Life Span Development  
Introductory Sociology  
Social Problems  
C. Select an additional 3 hours from either List A or List B above in Area IV 3
Area V - Pre-Professional, Major, Elective Courses  
Complete the following:  
MA 126 Calculus II 4
MA 227 Calculus III 4
MA 237 Linear Algebra I 3
MA 238 Differential Equations I 3
PH 202
202L
Calculus-Based Physics II
and Calculus-Based Physics II Lab
4
Total Hours 54

Additional Information

It is important that students make adequate progress in the Mechanical Engineering program. Satisfactory completion of a set of fundamental courses is required before a student is allowed to take advanced courses. Professional Component Standing (PCS) is awarded by the Chair of the Department when the student completes the College of Engineering PCS requirements and the WBBJ MABE Departmental PCS requirements.

College of Engineering PCS Courses

Minimum Grade C is required in all the following courses:

EH 101 English Composition I (if not exempt) 3
EH 102 English Composition II 3
or EH 105 Honors Composition - H
CH 131
131L
General Chemistry I
and General Chemistry I Lab
4
MA 125 Calculus I 4
MA 126 Calculus II 4
PH 201 Calculus-Based Physics I (+Lab) 4

Mechanical Engineering PCS Courses

Minimum Grade C is required in all the following courses:

EG 283 Statics 3
MA 227 Calculus III 4
MA 237 Linear Algebra I 3
ME 135 Engr Graphics and Comm 3
PH 202 Calculus-Based Physics II 4

https://bulletin.southalabama.edu/programs-az/engineering/mechanical-aerospace-biomedical-engineering/mechanical-engineering-bs/

  1. University of South Alabama International Application for Admission with the $35 processing fee*
  2. Academic records detailing course work completed in secondary schools with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 as calculated by the Office of International Admissions and Student Programs. Please see the Academic Records tab for more details.
  3. English Proficiency Requirement** - submit one of the following (unofficial copies of scores will be accepted for admission, but official copies will be required prior to enrollment)
    • Minimum Duolingo: 95
    • Minimum TOEFL: 61 
    • Minimum IELTS: 5.5 
    • Minimum iTEP: 3.6
    • Minimum Pearson Academic: 44
    • Minimum ACT English: 19
    • Minimum SAT Reading: 26
    • An A, B, or C on Advanced level English Examinations from the United Kingdom
    • Applicants who are a citizens of or have completed secondary education in a country exempt from providing proof of English proficiency have the option to submit either and ACT (overall score of 19), SAT (overall score of 990), or English Proficiency Exam from the list above
  4. Deposits - A non-refundable admissions deposit of $500 USD will be required of a student before an I-20 or DS-2019 is issued.*** 

*Application processing fees are only valid for the initial application. The University will give one courtesy deferral if the request is made prior to the start of the original application entry semester.

**Students who have completed and satisfied academic certification requirements for the National Collegiate Athletic Association under Division I guidelines may be considered for conditional admission.

***A deposit of $500 USD is required prior to I-20 issuance. This deposit is a non-refundable payment that will be applied to your tuition your first semester at the University of South Alabama.  Prospective F-1 students must demonstrate ability to fund the tuition, cost of living, and fees for a minimum of one year prior to issuance of the Form I-20. Submission of the deposit, along with bank statements, is a part of this financial demonstration.  The deposit is valid for one year from payment, should a prospective student be denied a F-1 visa, that student may request a deferral to the next semester. If the student is denied a visa a second time, the student may request a refund of the deposit by emailing the DS-160 denial notice, which must include the students name, to the Director of Immigration for processing

https://www.southalabama.edu/departments/international/requirements-deadline.html  

The International Application for Admission and all required documents must be received no later than these established deadlines. Applications completed after the deadline will be considered for the next available session.

Out of the United States Priority Deadlines:

Deadline

Fall Semester (August-December)

April 1

Spring Semester (January-May)

October 1

Summer Semester (May-July)

March 1

 

https://www.southalabama.edu/departments/international/requirements-deadline.html  

Please send the student details and document to admissions@indoglobalstudies.org. IGS team will submit the application S N Global portal