Jan 03, 2025

2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog

Mechanical Engineering - Nuclear Engineering (BS)

Location(s): Manhattan Campus

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The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Mechanical Engineering at Kansas State University is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the commission’s General Criteria and Program Criteria for Mechanical and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.

Bachelor’s degree requirements

Kansas State University Core: 34-36 Credit Hours

KBOR Statewide Transfer (SWT) Courses: https://www.kansasregents.org/academic_affairs/transfer-articulation.

Natural & Physical Sciences (Natural & Physical Sciences Outcomes): 4-5 Credit Hours

Choose 1 subject area which must include a lab.

AGRON 120 - Crop Science Credits: 3
AGRON 121 - Crop Science Laboratory Credits: 1
ANTH 280 - Introduction to Biological Anthropology Credits: 4
BIOCH 110 - Biochemistry and Society Credits: 3
BIOCH 111 - Biochemistry and Society Laboratory Credits: 1
BIOCH 265 - Introductory Organic and Biochemistry Credits: 5
BIOL 101 - Concepts of Biology Credits: 4
BIOL 198 - Principles of Biology Credits: 4
BIOL 221 - Organismic Biology Credits: 5
BIOL 255 - General Microbiology Credits: 4
BIOL 263 - Ecology of Environmental Problems Credits: 3
BIOL 441 - Human Body I Credits: 4
BIOL 442 - Human Body II Credits: 4
CHM 110 - General Chemistry Credits: 3
CHM 111 - General Chemistry Laboratory Credits: 1
CHM 210 - Chemistry I Credits: 4
CHM 220 - Honors Chemistry I Credits: 5
CHM 230 - Chemistry II Credits: 4
GEOG 121 - Introductory Physical Geography: Earth Systems Science Credits: 3
GEOG 122 - Introduction to Physical Geography: Earth Systems Science Laboratory Credits: 1
GEOG 235 - Atmospheric Science Credits: 4
GEOL 100 - Earth in Action Credits: 3
GEOL 103 - Geology Laboratory Credits: 1
GEOL 115 - Environmental Geology Credits: 3
GEOL 125 - Natural Disasters Credits: 3
GEOL 200 - Earth Through Time Credits: 3
HORT 201 - Principles of Horticultural Science Credits: 4
KIN 220 - Biobehavioral Bases of Physical Activity Credits: 4
PHYS 101 - The Physical World Credits: 3
PHYS 103 - The Physical World Laboratory Credits: 1
PHYS 106 - Concepts of Physics Credits: 4
PHYS 109 - Astronomy Credits: 3
PHYS 113 - General Physics I Credits: 4
PHYS 114 - General Physics II Credits: 4
PHYS 115 - Descriptive Physics Credits: 5
PHYS 213 - Engineering Physics I Credits: 5
PHYS 214 - Engineering Physics II Credits: 5
PHYS 223 - Physics I, Mechanics, and Thermodynamics Credits: 5
PHYS 224 - Physics II, Electromagnetism, and Sound Credits: 5

Social & Behavioral Sciences (Social & Behavioral Sciences Outcomes): 6 Credit Hours

At least 2 courses from 2 subjects under this area.

AGEC 120 - Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness Credits: 3
AMETH 160 - Introduction to American Ethnic Studies Credits: 3
ANTH 200 - Introduction to Cultural Anthropology Credits: 3
ANTH 204 - A General Education Introduction to Cultural Anthropology Credits: 3
ANTH 210 - Introduction to Cultural Anthropology, Honors Credits: 3
ANTH 220 - Introduction to Linguistic Anthropology Credits: 3
ANTH 260 - Introduction to Archeology Credits: 3
CRIM 261 - Introduction to Criminology and Criminal Justice Credits: 3
ECON 110 - Principles of Macroeconomics Credits: 3
ECON 111 - Principles of Macroeconomics - Honors Credits: 3
ECON 120 - Principles of Microeconomics Credits: 3
GEOG 100 - World Geography & Globalization Credits: 3
GEOG 200 - Human Geography Credits: 3
GEOG 201 - Human Geography (Honors) Credits: 3
GWSS 105 - Introduction to Gender, Women, and Sexuality Studies Credits: 3
GWSS 275 - Gender, Race, and Sex in Science Fiction Credits: 3
HDFS 110 - Introduction to Human Development Credits: 3
HDFS 250 - Interpersonal and Family Relationships Credits: 3
PLAN 115 - Introduction to Regional and Community Planning Credits: 3
PLAN 215 - World Cities Credits: 3
POLSC 110 - Introduction to Political Science Credits: 3
POLSC 111 - Introduction to Political Science, Honors Credits: 4
POLSC 115 - U.S. Politics Credits: 3
POLSC 135 - Introduction to Comparative Politics Credits: 3
POLSC 145 - World Politics Credits: 3
POLSC 155 - Introduction to Political Thought Credits: 3
POLSC 250 - Environmental Political Thought: The Future of Food, Air, Water, and Soil Credits: 3
PSYCH 110 - General Psychology Credits: 3
PSYCH 115 - General Psychology (Honors) Credits: 4
PSYCH 202 - Drugs and Behavior Credits: 3
PSYCH 280 - Psychology of Childhood and Adolescence Credits: 3
PSYCH 290 - Innovative Studies in Psychology Credits: 1-6
SOCIO 211 - Introduction to Sociology Credits: 3
SOCIO 214 - Introduction to Sociology, Honors Credits: 4
SOCIO 260 - Social Problems Credits: 3
SOCWK 100 - Social Work: The Helping Profession Credits: 3
SOCWK 200 - Basic Skills for Working with People Credits: 3

Arts & Humanities (Arts & Humanities Outcomes): 6 Credit Hours

At least 2 courses from 2 subjects under this area.

AGCOM 222 - Agricultural Business Communications Credits: 3
AMETH 185 - Race, Film, and American Stories Credits: 3
ARAB 101 - Arabic I Credits: 4
ARAB 102 - Arabic II Credits: 4
ARAB 201 - Arabic III Credits: 5
ARCH 299 - Appreciation of Architecture Credits: 3
ART 102 - Ceramics for Non-majors Credits: 3
ART 103 - Jewelry Design and Processes for Non-majors Credits: 3
ART 104 - Digital Photography for Non-majors Credits: 3
ART 106 - Art Appreciation Credits: 3
ART 108 - Introduction to Modern and Contemporary Art for Non-Majors Credits: 3
ART 111 - Photography, Civil Rights, Art and the Environment Credits: 3
ART 174 - A and D: Mixed Media Process and Exploration Lab Credits: 3
ART 180 - AandD: Color, Light, and Perception Lab Credits: 3
ART 190 - Drawing I Credits: 3
ART 194 - A and D: Community and the Environment Experience Credits: 3
ART 195 - Survey of Western Art History I Credits: 3
ART 196 - Survey of Western Art History II Credits: 3
ART 197 - Survey of Non-Western Art History Credits: 3
ART 200 - AandD: Visual Representation and Fabrication Credits: 3
ART 202 - Art and Insects Credits: 3
ART 290 - Visual Communication Design I: Typography and Design Principles Credits: 3
ART 291 - Introduction to Drawing Credits: 3
CHINE 101 - Chinese I Credits: 4
CHINE 200 - Chinese II Credits: 4
CHINE 201 - Chinese III Credits: 4
CLSCS 105 - Medical Terminology: Latin and Greek for Scientists Credits: 2
COMM 120 - Introduction to Human Communication Credits: 3
COMM 210 - Forensics, Debate, or Mock Trial Participation Credits: 0-1
COMM 260 - Introduction to Trial Advocacy Credits: 3
CNS 110 - History of Building and Construction Credits: 3
COT 150 - The Humanities Through the Arts Credits: 3
CZECH 101 - Czech for Travelers Credits: 2
DANCE 110 - Breathe, Move, Be Credits: 3
DANCE 115 - Yoga for Restoration Credits: 3
DANCE 120 - Contemporary Dance I Credits: 2-3
DANCE 165 - Ballet I Credits: 2-3
DANCE 171 - Jazz Dance I Credits: 2-3
DANCE 181 - Tap I Credits: 2-3
DANCE 205 - Dance as an Art Form Credits: 3
DANCE 215 - Improvisational Structures Credits: 2-3
DANCE 220 - Principles of Dance Technology Credits: 1-3
DANCE 225 - Rhythmic Notation for Dance Credits: 1
DANCE 240 - West African Styles of Social Dance and Music Credits: 2
DANCE 250 - Performance Styles Credits: 1
DANCE 265 - Pointe Techniques Credits: 1
DANCE 280 - Musical Theatre Dance Credits: 2-3
EDEL 270 - Arts for Elementary Schools Credits: 3
ENGL 170 - Writing Studio Credits: 0-3
ENGL 185 - Race, Film, and American Stories Credits: 3
ENGL 187 - Book Club Credits: 3
ENGL 220 - Fiction into Film Credits: 3
ENGL 224 - Television as Literature Credits: 3
ENGL 227 - Video Games as Literature Credits: 3
ENGL 230 - Classical Cultures Credits: 3
ENGL 231 - Medieval and Renaissance Credits: 3
ENGL 233 - Reformation to Enlightenment Credits: 3
ENGL 234 - Modern Credits: 3
ENGL 251 - Introduction to Literature Credits: 3
ENGL 253 - Short Story Credits: 3
ENGL 260 - British Literature Credits: 3
ENGL 270 - American Literature Credits: 3
ENGL 280 - Studies in World Literature and Culture Credits: 3
ENGL 285 - Introduction to American Ethnic Literatures Credits: 3
ENGL 287 - Great Books Credits: 3
ENGL 295 - Selected Studies in English Credits: 1-3
ENGL 297 - Honors Introduction to the Humanities I Credits: 3
ENGL 298 - Honors Introduction to the Humanities II Credits: 3
ENGL 299 - Honors Topics in English Credits: 3
ENGL 355 - Literature for Children Credits: 3
ENGL 381 - American Survey I Credits: 3
ENGL 382 - American Survey II Credits: 3
ENGL 461 - Introduction to Fiction Writing Credits: 3
ENTOM 202 - Art and Insects Credits: 3
ENVD 203 - Survey of the Design, Planning and Community Development Professions Credits: 1
ENVD 251 - History of the Designed Environment II Credits: 3
FREN 101 - French I (Elementary French I) Credits: 4
FREN 102 - French II Credits: 4
FREN 103 - Accelerated Beginning French Credits: 5
FREN 201 - French III Credits: 3
GREEK 101 - Classical Greek I Credits: 5
GREEK 102 - Classical Greek II Credits: 5
GRMN 101 - German I Credits: 4
GRMN 102 - German II Credits: 4
GRMN 201 - German III Credits: 3
GRMN 222 - Elementary German Conversation IIIA Credits: 2
HINDI 101 - Hindi I Credits: 4
HINDI 102 - Hindi II Credits: 4
HINDI 201 - Hindi III Credits: 4
HIST 100 - Introduction to History Credits: 3
HIST 101 - Western Civilization I: Ancient Greece to Early Modern Europe Credits: 3
HIST 102 - Western Civilization II: Europe in the Modern World Credits: 3
HIST 105 - Western Civilization: The Rise of Europe (Honors) Credits: 3
HIST 106 - Western Civilization: The Modern Era (Honors) Credits: 3
HIST 111 - World History to 1450 Credits: 3
HIST 112 - World History From 1450 Credits: 3
HIST 151 - History of the United States to 1877 Credits: 3
HIST 152 - History of the United States Since 1877 Credits: 3
HIST 155 - U.S. Military History since 1775 Credits: 3
HIST 200 - Topics in History for Freshmen and Sophomores Credits: 1-3
HIST 222 - Western Warfare Since 1618 Credits: 3
HIST 250 - Russian Culture and Civilization Credits: 3
IAID 290 - Design and Material Culture Credits: 3
IAID 299 - History of Furniture Credits: 3
INDD 292 - Design Thinking Credits: 3
ITAL 101 - Italian I Credits: 4
ITAL 102 - Italian II Credits: 4
ITAL 105 - Italian for Travelers Credits: 1-8
JAPAN 101 - Japanese I Credits: 4
JAPAN 200 - Japanese II Credits: 4
JAPAN 201 - Japanese III Credits: 4
JAPAN 299 - Special Studies in Japanese Credits: 1-8
LAR 101 - Introduction to Landscape Architecture Credits: 3
LAR 211 - Unlocking Creativity Credits: 3
LAR 298 - Ethics and Environmental Dilemmas Credits: 3
LATIN 101 - Latin I Credits: 4
LATIN 102 - Latin II Credits: 4
MC 110 - Mass Communication in Society Credits: 3
MLANG 100 - Beginner Studies in Foreign Language Credits: 1-5
MLANG 106 - Legal Terminology: Latin and French for Law Professions Credits: 2
MLANG 110 - Hebrew for Beginners Credits: 2
MLANG 120 - Multilingualism in the U.S. Credits: 3
MLANG 200 - Intermediate Studies in Foreign Language I Credits: 1-5
MLANG 280 - Studies in World Literature and Culture Credits: 1-5
MLANG 297 - Honors Introduction to the Humanities I Credits: 3
MLANG 298 - Honors Introduction to the Humanities II Credits: 3
MUSIC 100 - Introduction to Music Theory Credits: 3
MUSIC 103 - Voice Class I Credits: 1
MUSIC 104 - Voice Class II Credits: 1
MUSIC 111 - Concert Choir Credits: 0-1
MUSIC 112 - University Choir Credits: 0-1
MUSIC 113 - University Band Credits: 0-1
MUSIC 114 - Cat Band Credits: 0-1
MUSIC 115 - Marching Band Credits: 0-1
MUSIC 116 - Concert Band Credits: 0-1
MUSIC 117 - Wind Symphony Credits: 0-1
MUSIC 118 - Jazz Ensemble Lab A Credits: 0-1
MUSIC 121 - Collegiate Chorale Credits: 0-1
MUSIC 129 - University Orchestra Credits: 0-1
MUSIC 130 - Symphony Orchestra Credits: 0-1
MUSIC 131 - Theatre Orchestra Credits: 0-1
MUSIC 135 - University Tenor/Bass Choir Credits: 0-1
MUSIC 140 - University Treble Chorus Credits: 0-1
MUSIC 150 - History of Musical Instruments Credits: 2-3
MUSIC 151 - Women in Music Credits: 3
MUSIC 152 - Introduction to Film Music Credits: 3
MUSIC 153 - History of Jazz Credits: 3
MUSIC 154 - Salsa: Afro-Cuban Music of the Past and Present Credits: 3
MUSIC 155 - Jazz in Kansas City and the Southwest Credits: 2-3
MUSIC 156 - Introduction to the Broadway Musical Credits: 3
MUSIC 157 - Introduction to American Music Credits: 3
MUSIC 160 - Experiencing Live Music Credits: 2-3
MUSIC 170 - History of Rock and Roll Credits: 3
MUSIC 171 - Inventing the Future: Underground Rock: 1968-1993 Credits: 3
MUSIC 172 - History of Country Music Credits: 3
MUSIC 173 - Music as Protest and Propaganda in the United States Credits: 3
MUSIC 203 - Vocal Techniques I Credits: 1
MUSIC 204 - Vocal Techniques II Credits: 1
MUSIC 208 - Guitar Class I Credits: 1
MUSIC 210 - Music Theory I Credits: 3
MUSIC 211 - Piano Class I Credits: 1
MUSIC 212 - Piano Class II Credits: 1
MUSIC 213 - Piano Class III Credits: 1
MUSIC 214 - Piano Class IV Credits: 1
MUSIC 220 - Topics in Music Credits: 1-3
MUSIC 230 - Music Theory II Credits: 3
MUSIC 231 - Aural Skills I Credits: 1
MUSIC 240 - Advanced String Techniques and Materials Credits: 1
MUSIC 241 - Italian Diction Credits: 1
MUSIC 242 - French Diction Credits: 1
MUSIC 243 - German Diction Credits: 1
MUSIC 244 - West African Drumming and Percussion Credits: 2
MUSIC 246 - Drumset Techniques Credits: 1
MUSIC 248 - Songwriting Credits: 3
MUSIC 249 - Introduction to Music of the World Credits: 3
MUSIC 250 - Introduction to Music Credits: 3
MUSIC 251 - Applied Study for Non-Music Majors Credits: 1-2
MUSIC 254 - Secondary Performance Credits: 1-2
MUSIC 255 - Lower-Division Performance Credits: 1-4
MUSIC 268 - Vocal Pedagogy Credits: 2
MUSIC 280 - Lower-Division Ensemble Performance Credits: 1
MUSIC 405 - Music for Elementary Teachers Credits: 3
PHILO 100 - Introduction to Philosophical Problems Credits: 3
PHILO 105 - Introduction to Critical Thinking Credits: 3
PHILO 112 - Causal and Statistical Reasoning Credits: 3
PHILO 115 - Introduction to Philosophy of Religion Credits: 3
PHILO 120 - Introduction to Philosophy of Art Credits: 3
PHILO 125 - Introduction to Philosophy of Science Credits: 3
PHILO 130 - Introduction to Moral Philosophy Credits: 3
PHILO 135 - Introduction to Social and Political Philosophy Credits: 3
PHILO 140 - Introduction to Philosophy of Mind Credits: 3
PHILO 145 - Historical Introduction to Philosophy Credits: 3
PHILO 150 - Introduction to Philosophy of Feminism Credits: 3
PHILO 160 - Introduction to Philosophy of Law Credits: 3
PHILO 185 - Engineering Ethics Credits: 3
PHILO 215 - Honors Introduction to Philosophy Credits: 3
PHILO 230 - Honors Introduction to Moral Philosophy Credits: 3
PHILO 297 - Honors Introduction to the Humanities I Credits: 3
PHILO 298 - Honors Introduction to the Humanities II Credits: 3
RUSSN 101 - Russian I Credits: 5
RUSSN 102 - Russian II Credits: 5
RUSSN 250 - Russian Culture and Civilization Credits: 3
SPAN 101 - Spanish I Credits: 4
SPAN 102 - Spanish II Credits: 4
SPAN 110 - Conversational Spanish for the Workplace Credits: 3
SPAN 201 - Spanish III Credits: 3
SWAH 101 - Swahili I Credits: 4
SWAH 102 - Swahili II Credits: 4
SWAH 201 - Swahili III Credits: 4
SWAH 202 - Swahili IV Credits: 4
THTRE 111 - Production Participation Credits: 1
THTRE 171 - Fundamentals of Acting Credits: 3
THTRE 201 - Drugs and Alcohol in Theatre and Film Credits: 3
THTRE 202 - Taboo! Transgression and Censorship in Theatre and Film Credits: 3
THTRE 203 - Stage to Screen: Theatre into Film Credits: 3
THTRE 205 - Contemporary American Theatre Credits: 3
THTRE 211 - Run Crew Credits: 0-2
THTRE 212 - Wardrobe Crew Credits: 1
THTRE 220 - Musical Theatre History Credits: 3
THTRE 235 - Introduction to the Art of Film Credits: 3
THTRE 260 - Stage Movement Credits: 3
THTRE 263 - Oral Interpretation of Literature Credits: 3
THTRE 265 - Fundamentals of Improvisation I, II Credits: 3
THTRE 268 - Techniques of Makeup Credits: 1
THTRE 270 - Introduction to Theatre Credits: 3
THTRE 271 - Intermediate Acting Credits: 3
THTRE 280 - Script Analysis Credits: 3
THTRE 299 - Vocal Expression for Actors Credits: 3
THTRE 368 - Fundamentals of Technical Production Credits: 3

Free Electives (Institutionally Designated Area): 6 Credit Hours

Includes ALL 100 and 200 level courses at K-State or in Transfer.
Note: One course may be used to satisfy more than one requirement. However, students must complete a total of 34-36 credit hours of general education courses.

For a Full Listing of K-State 100/200 level courses you may search those courses individually via the University Course Catalog.

TOTAL CREDITS: 34-36