The department of Mechanical, Environmental, and Civil Engineering (MECE) offers bachelor's degrees in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and a master's degree in Mechanical Engineering. MECE majors engage in hands-on applications of discipline-related concepts and tools, taught in an engaging, student-centered, academic success-focused environment. Our department houses state-of-the-art instructional and research equipment including industry-standard software, 3D printing, automation and robotics, hydraulic flume, 145 mph wind tunnel, and a 100 kN universal testing machine. Students gain practical experience with these tools throughout the curriculum and also have the opportunity to conduct undergraduate research with our faculty. A degree from the MECE department opens doors to challenging and rewarding, high-salaried, high-tech engineering careers.
Math Readiness
The Civil, Environmental, and Mechanical Engineering programs do not have separate admission standards from that of the university, however, math preparedness is a critical component to success in either program. Thus it is very important for potential majors to strive to prepare in mathematics prior to entering college.
Civil, Environmental, and Mechanical Engineering degrees start at Calculus 1, and the Mathematics Department upholds a Mathematics Placement Policy to help ensure that students are placed into the appropriate mathematics courses. For more information, please see your academic advisor.
If you plan to start at a community college and then transfer to one of our programs:
- Coursework in engineering degrees is very sequential – each course has one or more prerequisites – so it is important to start taking courses in your major as early as possible if you wish to graduate in a four-year timeframe.
- Choosing to take only general education courses before transferring to one of our degrees is not recommended. Please contact the department for guidance on including appropriate math, science, and introductory engineering content – we’ll be happy to help!
Departmental Course Prerequisite Policy
It is important for students to stay academically prepared as they progress through their curriculum. Prerequisite (taken previously) and corequisite (taken previously or concurrently) courses are in place to establish the foundational knowledge and skills needed to be successful in any given course. For all programs in the MECE department, students must earn a grade of “C” or better in all required Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics and Science coursework to graduate, as well as to proceed to follow-up courses. The following summarizes the policy for allowing/disallowing forward progress when prerequisite (prereq) and/or corequisite (coreq) conditions are not fully met:
- If a student earns an F in a prereq course or has not taken that prereq, the student may NOT enroll in the follow-up course.
- If a student earns a D in a prereq for a course, the student IS allowed a prereq waiver to enroll in the follow-up course only if ALL THREE of the following conditions are met:
- The student has an overall GPA of 2.2 or higher, AND
- If by not enrolling in the follow-up course, the student’s graduation date is adversely impacted (advisor must check the cascading effect of not enrolling in a course), AND
- The student has not exceeded the max of FOUR prereq waivers.
If a student qualifies for a prereq waiver, the student must re-enroll in the prereq course concurrently; if the prereq course is not offered concurrently, the student must re-enroll on its immediate next offering. A student may utilize a maximum of FOUR prerequisite waivers over the duration of their pursuit of a degree within the MECE Department. Changing majors within the department does not reset the waiver count.
The department also allows a maximum of TWO engineering courses in a curriculum that can be taken as a transient (temporary) student at another university. Consult the department website, office or an advisor for additional information on these policies.
Civil Engineering
The Civil Engineering (CVEN) program at Tarleton State University was launched in Fall 2014. The program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org. The mission of the CVEN program is to prepare the students to work competently as a professional engineer in Civil Engineering related industries and consulting firms, for engineering licensure and for graduate studies through a rigorous curriculum utilizing modern analytical tools, hands-on laboratory experiences and field applications. The program includes the following broad fields of specialization: structural engineering, transportation engineering, construction engineering, hydrology and water resources engineering, geotechnical engineering, materials, and mechanics. Throughout the program, students develop their ability to communicate effectively in a team-oriented and project-driven environment. Additional studies in ethics and sustainability design develop students’ ability to understand the responsibilities to public safety and to protect the environment as civil engineers.
The mission of the CVEN program aligns with the mission of the Mayfield College of Engineering, as well as the mission of Tarleton State University.
Students must earn a grade of “C” or better in all required Engineering, Mathematics and Science coursework to graduate. Students must also take, or be registered to take, the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) licensure exam to graduate.
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
Environmental Engineering
The Environmental Engineering program at Tarleton State University is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, www.abet.org. The mission of the Environmental Engineering program is to prepare graduates for employment as engineer in Environmental Engineering related industries and consulting firms, for engineering licensure, and for graduate studies in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering or related disciplines. This is accomplished through a curriculum supported by hands-on laboratory and field experiences in which students develop their ability to synthesize concepts into solutions, use modern analytical tools and techniques, communicate professionally and work in a team environment. The program includes a breadth of topics including water and wastewater treatment, environmental risk assessment, solid and hazardous waste management, remediation engineering, and project management. Additional studies in ethics and policy assure that the graduate understands the special responsibilities of an engineer related to public safety and environmental issues. This results in engineering graduates who strive to advance the engineering profession through technical competence, innovative problems solving and design, professional conduct, and lifelong learning. Additional details can be found on the department website: https://www.tarleton.edu/mece/.
Students must earn a grade of “C” or better in all Engineering, Mathematics, and Science coursework in order to graduate. Students must also take, or be registered to take, the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) licensure exam in order to graduate.
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
The Mechanical Engineering program at Tarleton State University was approved in January 2017 and is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, www.abet.org. The mission of the Mechanical Engineering program is to prepare graduates for employment as an engineer in a breadth of Mechanical Engineering-related industries, for engineering licensure, and for graduate studies in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline. This is accomplished through a curriculum supported by hands-on laboratory and prototyping experiences in which students develop their ability to synthesize concepts into solutions, use modern analytical tools and techniques, communicate professionally and work in a team environment. The program includes topics such as thermal-fluid system design, mechanical system design, mechatronics, and alternative energy systems. Additional studies in ethics develop students’ ability to understand the engineer's responsibilities to society. This results in engineering graduates who strive to advance the engineering profession through technical competence, innovative problems solving and design, professional conduct, and lifelong learning. Additional details can be found on the department website: https://www.tarleton.edu/mece/.
Students must earn a grade of “C” or better in all Engineering, Mathematics, and Science coursework in order to graduate. Students must also take, or be registered to take, the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) licensure exam in order to graduate.
The Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering
Academic Advising Guides
Academic Advising Guides are available at the following website:
https://web.tarleton.edu/majorinfo/