Four-Year Plan

Bold: only offered in indicated semester
Italic: course prerequisites and corequisites (designated by &)
UD: must be admitted to the major prior to enrollment
◊: Courses required for admission to this major
+: Students interested in an experiential course with design and prototype construction can take ME 2011 as a technical elective in sophomore fall and move MATS 2001 to senior spring. ME 2011 is an option on a space available basis. 

Note: This is a sample plan that shows the department's recommended course plan for completing this degree in four years. Alternative course options can be seen on the APAS or Catalog page. 

Total Credits Needed for Degree: 122

Liberal Education Requirements

Liberal Education coursework is integrated into your BAEM degree program, which includes the following:

  • Arts/Humanities, 3 credits

  • Biological Sciences, 4 credits  (must include lab or field experience)

  • Historical Perspectives, 3 credits

  • Literature, 3 credits

  • Social Sciences, 3 credits

Your CSE advisor can help you select classes that meet University requirements.

Writing Requirement

All students are expected to complete the first-year writing requirement (WRIT 1301, 1401, or equivalent) within their first two semesters of registration.

Four Writing Intensive (WI) courses are also required for graduation. Two of the four courses must be completed at the 3xxx or higher level, and one of the two upper-division courses must be within the BAEM program. Your advisor can help you select appropriate classes.

Technical Electives

The BAEM program requires three technical electives (nine credits total). Generally, the elective requirement is met by selecting non-required 3xxx, 4xxx, and 5xxx courses offered by Engineering Departments. Many courses from Mathematics or Science Departments are also acceptable. There are restrictions on electives, however, so please talk to your advisor about course selection before enrolling in a class.

Transfer Students

Most AEM courses are offered once per each year. If you’re a transfer student, you should get in touch with the Director of Undergraduate Studies to review your coursework to date and develop a plan for completing the required coursework going forward. For more info, visit the Transfer Student Course Planning page.

Minors

Students minoring in Engineering, Math and Sciences can often use some of their courses as technical electives for the BAEM program.

The Department of Writing Studies also offers a Certificate in Technical Communication, which involves approximately half the course load of a minor.

Dual Bachelor’s Degrees and Double Majors

The University of Minnesota provides the option to pursue more than one degree or major. If you’re considering this track with a BAEM and another degree, we strongly recommend that you discuss your plans with the AEM Director of Undergraduate Studies.

Here are some guidelines for pursuing a dual degree that includes a BAEM:

  • Although you must meet all the requirements for both degrees, requirements that the two degrees have in common need only be taken once.

  • Required courses for one degree can be used as technical electives for the other degree, provided they meet the technical elective requirements for that degree.

  • Applications for a second (or higher) major are only accepted in the Fall by the College. Contact your CSE adviser in 105 Lind to apply.

For more information, visit the Academic Advising website. 

AEM/ME Double Major

The Department of Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics and Department of Mechanical Engineering offer a double major. To learn more about the requirements, visit the AEM/ME Double Major page.

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Questions?

Current undergrad AEM students can email Yohannes Ketema, Director of Undergraduate Studies with questions. 

General questions regarding other CSE undergraduate requirements can be directed to CSE Student Services.