{"id":535,"date":"2025-07-02T09:59:25","date_gmt":"2025-07-02T13:59:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tickle.utk.edu\/mae\/?page_id=535"},"modified":"2026-07-02T08:51:32","modified_gmt":"2026-07-02T12:51:32","slug":"mechanical-engineering-minor","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/tickle.utk.edu\/mae\/academics\/undergrad-studies\/mechanical-engineering-minor\/","title":{"rendered":"Mechanical Engineering Minor"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
\n

undergrad programs<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Minor in Mechanical Engineering<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
\n
\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Whether you’re fascinated by how things move, curious about the mechanics behind machines, or looking to expand your technical edge, a minor in mechanical engineering gives you the tools to turn ideas into real-world solutions. It\u2019s a smart way to deepen your understanding of engineering fundamentals while standing out in an increasingly competitive, cross-disciplinary job market.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

\n

Why pursue a minor?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A minor in mechanical engineering combines a strong foundation in core engineering principles such as mechanics, thermodynamics, and materials science with practical knowledge that enhances versatility in the job market and opens doors to interdisciplinary careers. It\u2019s an ideal complement for students pursuing majors in related fields like aerospace, civil, or industrial engineering who want to broaden their technical skill set and problem-solving abilities.<\/p>\n<\/div>

\"Student<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Curriculum<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Tickle College of Engineering offers a minor in mechanical engineering to those undergraduate students whose academic history provides the prerequisites for the courses required by the minor. The minor requires the completion of a minimum of 21 credits. Some of the courses used in the minor may also satisfy requirements for the student\u2019s major.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Students may enroll in the minor program by completing a form in the advising office, 316A Dougherty Engineering Building. A copy of the completed enrollment form and information on the minor requirements will be forwarded to the student\u2019s home department advisor. The minor consists of 21 hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Check out the course catalog for more information.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n
\n
\n

Featured Courses<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\n
\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Check out some of the courses that our students take as part of the aerospace engineering program. For a full list of courses, use the link below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Course catalog<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

\n
\n
\n
\n

ME 344 Heat Transfer<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Heat transfer by conduction. Thermal radiation. Free and forced convection.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

\n
\n

ME 345 Mechanical Engineering Instrumentation and Measurement<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Concepts of stress and strain; stress-strain relations; applications including axially loaded members, torsion of circular shafts, and bending of beams.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

\n
\n
\n

ME 463 Mechanical Vibration<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Free and forced response of systems with multiple degrees of freedom. Response to arbitrary excitation. Lagrange\u2019s equations. Introduction to continuous systems. Vibration absorbers and rotor balancing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

\n
\n

ME 475 Thermal Engineering<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Synthesis and design of a complete mechanical engineering system. Participation in team design effort, including formal oral presentations and written design report. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

\"Student<\/figure>
\n

Join Us on Rocky Top<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Apply to UT<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\n
\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Interested in learning more about becoming an Engineering Vol? Want to learn about the college’s admission requirements for new students? Use the links below to learn more about how to join our Volunteer community!<\/p>\n\n\n\n