Academic Catalog 2026-2027

Slippery Rock University

Mechanical Engineering, Bachelor of Science (BS)/Professional Pilot (CCBC)

PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES (SRU)

Upon graduation, students will have:

  • An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics (SRU SLO 2, 3, 4)
  • An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors (SRU SLO 2, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
  • An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences (SRU SLO 1, 3)
  • An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts (SRU SLO 7, 8, 9, 10)
  • An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives (SRU SLO 1, 5, 9)
  • An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions (SRU SLO 2, 4)
  • An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies. (SRU SLO 3, 5)

PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES (CCBC)

This program trains students in the subject content the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) determined is necessary for commercial pilots; and takes students from f irst flight through multi-engine and/or Certified Flight Instructor ratings.

Related Links

Mechanical Engineering/Professional Pilot, BS Program Page

Professional Licensure/Certification Page

Curriculum Guide

GPA RequiremeNT

Overall GPA: 2.0 or higher

Summary*

Rock Studies 2 Requirements (taken at CCBC)17
Rock Studies 2 Requirements (taken at SRU)27
Professional Pilot Requirements (taken at CCBC)42
Major/Concentration Requirements (taken at SRU)88

* All undergraduate degree programs require a minimum of 120 credits.  Some courses meet multiple requirements, but are only counted once toward the 120 credit total required to graduate.

Rock Studies 2 Requirements

The Rock
SUBJ 139Foundations of Academic Discovery 13
WRIT 101English Composition (taken at CCBC)3
LITR 210Concepts of Literature (taken at CCBC)3
MATH 160Calculus I (taken at CCBC)4
Select 1 one of the following:3
Civil Discourse: Theory & Practice
Ethics and Civil Discourse
Civil Discourse and Democracy
Subtotal16
Integrated Inquiry
Creative and Aesthetic Inquiry
Select 3 Credits3
Humanities Inquiry
Select 3 Credits3
Social Science Inquiry (taken at CCBC)
AVIP 260Human Factors Theory (taken at CCBC)3
Natural Sciences Inquiry
CHEM 107
CHEM 111
General Chemistry I
and General Chemistry I Lab
4
Physical Sciences Inquiry (taken at CCBC)
METR 140Foundations in Meteorology (taken at CCBC)4
Subtotal17
Additional Rock Studies Requirements
MATH 230Calculus II4
PHYS 217University Physics 2 with Lab4
ENGL 205Introduction to Professional Writing3
Total Hours44
1

Course offered in multiple subjects; cannot take course in first major subject.

DIVERSITY,  EQUITY,  AND INCLUSION REQUIREMENT

Students must take and pass a course with the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) designation prior to graduation.  Students can meet this requirement by taking any DEI - designated course in any program at any time during their undergraduate career. 

Major Requirements/Concentration

  • 44 major credits must be taken at SRU or PASSHE
  • 44 major credits must be taken at the 300 level or above
Required Engineering Courses:
ENGR 110Introduction to Engineering2
ENGR 120Engineering Design Tools2
ENGR 130Engineering Computing Tools2
ENGR 210Statics3
ENGR 220Engineering Materials3
ENGR 230Mechanics of Materials3
ENGR 231Mechanics of Materials Lab1
ENGR 240Dynamics3
ENGR 250Circuit Analysis I3
ENGR 251Circuit Analysis Lab1
ENGR 301Fluid Mechanics3
ENGR 320Thermodynamics3
ENGR 340Engineering Economics3
MECH 310Machines and Mechanisms3
MECH 320Manufacturing Processes3
MECH 330Introduction to Mechatronics4
MECH 340Heat Transfer4
MECH 410Machine Design4
MECH 411Automatic Control Systems3
MECH 430Mechatronics3
MECH 460Capstone Design I3
MECH 461Capstone Design II3
PHYS 216University Physics 1 with Lab4
Subtotal66
Mechanical Engineering Electives
Select three of the following:9
Gas Dynamics
Finite Element Analysis
Design and Manufacturing
Mechanical Vibrations
Thermal System Design
Additive Manufacturing
Introduction to Robotics
HVAC Systems
Sustainable Energy
Selected Topics
Subtotal9
Required Math and Science Courses
MATH 231Calculus III4
MATH 232Linear Algebra3
MATH 301Differential Equations I3
STAT 350Applied Statistics3
Subtotal13
Total Hours88
1

Course counts for 50% of Major requirements and Major GPA

*

Some courses may require pre-requisites. Please see course descriptions to determine if there are any pre-requisites for that specific course.

Professional Pilot Required Coursework Completed at CCBC:
AVIP 120Foundations and Development of Aviation3
AVIP 160Private Pilot Flight Theory7
AVIP 170Private Pilot Flight Certification3
AVIP 180Instrument Flight Theory7
AVIP 190Instrument Flight Rating2
AVIP 205Aircraft Engines & Systems4
AVIP 215Commercial Flight Theory5
AVIP 220Commercial Flight Certification I3
AVIP 225Commercial Flight Certification II3
AVIP 270Aerodynamics of Flight3
AVIP 275Certified Flight Instructor Theory2
AVIP 280Multi-Engine Rating1
CIST 100Introduction to Information Technology3
Total Hours46

Important Curriculum Guide Notes

This Curriculum Guide is provided to help SRU students and prospective students better understand their intended major curriculum. Enrolled SRU students should note that the My Rock Audit may place already-earned and/or in progress courses in different, yet valid, curriculum categories. Enrolled SRU students should use the My Rock Audit Report and materials and information provided by their faculty advisers to ensure accurate progress towards degree completion. The information on this guide is current as of the date listed. Students are responsible for curriculum requirements at the time of enrollment at the University.

PASSHE - Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education Institutions

Mechanical Engineering, Bachelor of Science (BS) - (6184)
PROFESSIONAL PILOT WITH CCBC (PRFP) /CIM 590
This program is effective as of Spring 2026
Revised 01.05.2026
MOU date: 09.18.2025

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
FallHours
AVIP 160Private Pilot Flight Theory (taken at CCBC) 7
AVIP 170 Private Pilot Flight Certification (taken at CCBC) 3
MATH 160 Calculus I (taken at CCBC) 4
ENGR 110 Introduction to Engineering 2
SUBJ 139 Foundations of Academic Discovery 3
 Hours19
Spring
AVIP 120Foundations and Development of Aviation (taken at CCBC) 3
CIST 100Introduction to Information Technology (taken at CCBC) 3
WRIT 101English Composition (taken at CCBC) 3
MATH 230 Calculus II 4
PHYS 216 University Physics 1 with Lab 4
 Hours17
Second Year
Fall
AVIP 180Instrument Flight Theory (taken at CCBC) 7
AVIP 190Instrument Flight Rating (taken at CCBC) 2
ENGR 130 Engineering Computing Tools 2
LITR 210Concepts of Literature (taken at CCBC) 3
PHYS 217 University Physics 2 with Lab 4
 Hours18
Spring
AVIP 205Aircraft Engines & Systems (taken at CCBC) 4
METR 140Foundations in Meteorology (taken at CCBC) 4
ENGR 210 Statics 3
ENGR 120 Engineering Design Tools 2
ENGR 240 Dynamics 3
 Hours16
Third Year
Fall
AVIP 215Commercial Flight Theory (taken at CCBC) 5
AVIP 220Commercial Flight Certification I (taken at CCBC) 3
MATH 231 Calculus III 4
MATH 232 Linear Algebra 3
CHEM 107 General Chemistry I 3
 Hours18
Spring
AVIP 225Commercial Flight Certification II (taken at CCBC) 3
AVIP 260Human Factors Theory (taken at CCBC) 3
AVIP 270Aerodynamics of Flight (taken at CCBC) 3
ENGR 230 Mechanics of Materials 3
ENGR 231 Mechanics of Materials Lab 1
ENGR 250
ENGR 251
Circuit Analysis I
and Circuit Analysis Lab
4
CHEM 111 General Chemistry I Lab 1
 Hours18
Fourth Year
Fall
AVIP 275Certified Flight Instructor Theory (taken at CCBC) 2
AVIP 280Certified Flight Instructor - Airplane (taken at CCBC) 1
ENGR 301 Fluid Mechanics 3
ENGR 320 Thermodynamics 3
MECH 310 Machines and Mechanisms 3
Creative & Aesthetic Inquiry 3
 Hours15
Spring
MATH 301 Differential Equations I 3
MECH 340 Heat Transfer 4
MECH 410 Machine Design 4
ENGR 220 Engineering Materials 3
Humanities Inquiry 3
Mechanical Engineering Elective 3
 Hours20
Fifth Year
Fall
ENGR 340 Engineering Economics 3
MECH 330 Introduction to Mechatronics 4
MECH 320 Manufacturing Processes 3
MECH 411 Automatic Control Systems 3
MECH 460 Capstone Design I 3
Mechanical Engineering Elective 3
 Hours19
Spring
MECH 430 Mechatronics 3
STAT 350 Applied Statistics 3
ENGL 205 Introduction to Professional Writing 3
MECH 461 Capstone Design II 3
Mechanical Engineering Elective 3
Select one of the following: 3
Civil Discourse: Theory & Practice
Ethics and Civil Discourse
Civil Discourse and Democracy
 Hours18
 Total Hours**178