University of Minnesota

Transfer from RCTC to

the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities

Mechanical Engineering

The University of Minnesota has prepared a guide specifically for RCTC students intending to transfer there. Here is the relevant part for Mechanical Engineering:

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Rochester C & TC Transfer Plan to Institute of Technology

University of Minnesota

9/7/07

These are the "technical" courses that IT recommends students complete before applying for transfer. You may apply before completing all the courses. Numbers in () and italics are U of M courses satisfied by a course at Rochester C & TC.

Mechanical Engineering

BIOL 1220(1009) strongly recommended

CHEM 1127(1021)

COMP Must be C or C++

ENGR 2211(AEM 2011), 2212(AEM 2012) {2211 & 2212 together equals AEM 2021}, {1152(EE 2301) + 2213(EE 2001, 2002) together for EE 3005, 3006}

MATH 1127(1271), 1128(1272), 2237(2263), 2238(2243)

PHYS 1127(1301W), 1128(1302W)

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For general education (nontechnical) course advising, click gen ed

University of Minnesota Department of Mechanical Engineering web site

University of Minnesota Mechanical Engineering Semester Plan

Year 1 : Fall Semester : 16.0 cr

MATH 1371 - IT Calculus I : 4.0 cr : Preferred Course, MATH
PHYS 1301W - Introductory Physics for Science and Engineering I : 4.0 cr : Preferred Course, PHYS SCI/L, WI
Freshman Composition : 4.0 cr
LE Requirement : 4.0 cr

Year 1 : Spring Semester : 16.0 cr

MATH 1372 - IT Calculus II : 4.0 cr : Preferred Course
PHYS 1302W - Introductory Physics for Science and Engineering II : 4.0 cr : Preferred Course, PHYS SCI/L, WI
CHEM 1021 - Chemical Principles I : 4.0 cr : ENVT, PHYS SCI/L
LE Requirement : 4.0 cr

Year 2 : Fall Semester : 15.0 cr

MATH 2374 - IT Multivariable Calculus and Vector Analysis : 4.0 cr : Preferred Course
AEM 2021 - Statics and Dynamics : 4.0 cr : Preferred Course
MATS 2001 - Introduction to the Science of Engineering Materials : 3.0 cr
ME 2011 - Introduction to Engineering : 4.0 cr

Year 2 : Spring Semester : 18.0 cr

MATH 2373 - IT Linear Algebra and Differential Equations : 4.0 cr : Preferred Course
CSCI 1113 - Introduction to C/C++ Programming for Scientists and Engineers : 4.0 cr
AEM 3031 - Deformable Body Mechanics : 3.0 cr
ME 3331 - Thermal Sciences I : 3.0 cr
LE Requirement : 4.0 cr

Year 3 : Fall Semester : 15.0 cr

ME 3221 - Design and Manufacturing I: Engineering Materials and Manufacturing Processes : 4.0 cr
ME 3281 - System Dynamics and Control : 4.0 cr
ME 3332 - Thermal Sciences II : 3.0 cr
LE Requirement : 4.0 cr

Year 3 : Spring Semester : 16.0 cr

EE 3005 - Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering : 4.0 cr
EE 3006 - Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering Laboratory : 1.0 cr
IE 4521 - Statistics, Quality, and Reliability : 4.0 cr
ME 3222 - Design and Manufacturing II : 4.0 cr
ME 3333 - Thermal Sciences III : 3.0 cr

The above is from the University’s Mechanical Engineering curriculum guide: semester course plan

Here is a sample RCTC course plan:

First Year Fall	Credits	First Year Spring	Credits
MATH 1127 Calculus I	5	MATH 1128 Calculus II	5
PHYS 1127 Classical Physics I	5	PHYS 1128 Classical Physics II	5
ENGL 1117 Reading and Writing Critically I	4	ENGR 2211 Statics	3
COMP 2243 Programming and Problem Solving *may need C or C++ language	4	ENGR 1152 Logic Design	4


Second Year Fall	Credits	Second Year Spring	Credits
MATH 2237 Multivariable and Vector Calculus	5	MATH 2238 Differential Equations and Linear Algebra	5
ENGR 2212 Dynamics	3	CHEM 1127 Chemical Principles I	4
ENGR 2213 Linear Circuits Analysis I	4	BIOL 1220 Concepts of Biology	4
Liberal Education course		Liberal Education course

*For Liberal Education course guidelines, click here

Note: ENGL 1117, CHEM 1127 and Biology can be taken at any time, as they are not prerequisites for other courses. It is most important to take Calculus I (Math 1127) and Classical Physics I (Physics 1127) as early as possible, as many following courses require them as prerequisites.