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University of North Texas
Department of Mechanical and Energy Engineering
Undergraduate Advisor
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Denton, Texas 76203-1098
Undergraduate Majors and Interests
The availability of affordable energy is becoming a major challenge for everyone. Mechanical and energy engineers examine ways to more efficiently harness existing energy sources; to develop new energy sources; and to better manage the production, distribution and consumption of energy. All of this is done while being conscious of the effects of energy production and consumption on the environment.
The University of North Texas is the first university in the nation to offer a degree in mechanical and energy engineering. With a bachelor of science degree in mechanical and energy engineering, your skills may be in demand with companies that focus on:
The Dallas-Fort Worth region is a prime area for employment of mechanical and energy engineers. Several small and large companies are constantly looking for new graduates and provide excellent employment opportunities for all engineers. The recent rise in energy prices has also accelerated growth and significantly increased employment opportunities in the energy industry.
UNT's Career Center can help you pursue your career. The center has information about jobs and employers, and the staff can help you with resume and letter writing, job search strategies, and interview preparation.
The B.S. degree combines the fundamentals of mechanical engineering with a broad specialization on subjects related to energy production, management and distribution.
The mechanical and energy engineering curriculum is multidisciplinary and project-based. This means you will be exposed to other engineering disciplines, take several required courses taught by faculty from other departments, and be on project teams or in classes with students from other engineering disciplines. Most of the required course work will entail working on an individual project or a team project that will help you gain an experiential understanding of the material.
During your first year of study, you will take preparatory courses in mathematics and the basic sciences, including physics, computer science and chemistry. Your required engineering courses will focus on areas such as thermal science, fluid flow and energy; mechanics and materials; dynamics, design and controls; environmental impact of energy production and use; and entrepreneurship.
As you progress toward your degree, you may choose a variety of elective courses that will provide an in-depth knowledge of a specific engineering subject.
Upon completion of 12 semester hours at UNT with at least a 2.5 GPA, you may work in a job related to your major through UNT's Cooperative Education and Internships office. You could earn academic credit and money and gain valuable work experience.
Co-op employers pay extremely well, and the jobs usually last several semesters, often until graduation. More than 1,800 employers work with the office to provide excellent learning opportunities, many of which become permanent full-time positions upon graduation. The office staff also assists with placing students in internships, which last for one full semester or summer.
Becoming involved in local chapters of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, the Association of Energy Engineers, and the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics may provide additional networking and advancement opportunities.
If you are a high school student, we suggest you prepare for college by becoming computer proficient and taking:
You will need to take courses in most of these subjects under the university core curriculum required of all undergraduates, in addition to your major courses. Talk with your high school counselor about preparing for college, including the entrance exams (SAT Reasoning Test or ACT) that you should take during your junior year.
As a benefit for transfer students, UNT participates in the Texas Common Course Numbering System. This system makes it easier to transfer credits for general academic courses from one Texas institution to another.
If you're attending a Texas community college, you should consult the UNT Transfer Guide, the UNT Undergraduate Catalog and an academic counselor/ advisor to discuss your degree plan. Proper planning will help you receive the maximum amount of transfer credits.
Faculty members in the College of Engineering will help you each semester to select courses necessary to earn your degree. They can also provide you career guidance and advice. The department office is in Discovery Park, Room F101, 3940 N. Elm St. (Hwy. 77) in Denton.
Curious about courses and other features of this major?
See the
current catalog.