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College of Engineering, Forestry, and Natural Sciences2013-2014
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering, Minor
A minor will give you a broad understanding of Mechanical Engineering that you can use in your future career or to apply to other disciplines. This minor is designed for other engineering majors or other plans that emphasize math and science and provides Mechanical Engineering fundamentals with an emphasis in solid mechanics or the thermal-fluid sciences.
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What Can I Do with a Minor in Mechanical Engineering?
Are you already going for a different degree in engineering or the natural sciences? Then a minor in Mechanical Engineering will complement any degree program such as Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering and Computer Science. A minor will give you a broad understanding of Mechanical Engineering that you can use in your future career or to apply to other disciplines.
University Requirements
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A minor is earned in conjunction with a bachelor's degree.
To receive a minor (18 to 24 units) at Northern Arizona University, you must complete a planned group of courses from one or more subject matter areas with a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0. At least 12 units of the minor must be unique to that minor and not applied to any other minor.
Overview
In addition to University Requirements:
- Complete individual plan requirements.
Please note that you may be able to use some courses to meet more than one requirement. Contact your advisor for details.
Minimum Units for Completion | 24 |
Major GPA | C |
Highest Mathematics Required | MAT 238 |
Details
Minor Requirements
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Take the following 24 units with a Grade of "C" or better in each course:Select from the following (5 units):
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Be aware that some courses may have prerequisites that you must also take. For prerequisite information click on the course or see your advisor.
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