Alignment
Structure
The Curriculum is estabilished the following way:
This curriculum is derived from two external sources. We used these sources to create detailed, independent course groups. Each course group is covered using open and freely available online courses. Together, these course groups form our complete curriculum.
Requirements
This curriculum is designed using two sources:
ABET-EAC Criteria for Accrediting Engineering Programs (2026 – 2027), established by ABET, a leading accreditor of university programs, sets standards for engineering education through its Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC). This curriculum aligns with ABET’s criteria.
The National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) administers the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, which is a critical step for engineering licensure. The exam specifications outline the theoretical and technical topics required for disciplines such as Mechanical, Chemical, or Civil Engineering. This curriculum incorporates these topics .
This curriculum is designed to align with ABET and NCEES standards but is not officially endorsed or affiliated with either organization
This curriculum is intended as a guide for self-learners. It does not guarantee success on the FE exam or ABET accreditation. Users are responsible for verifying the accuracy and completeness of the materials.
Course groups
The following course groups were clarified to satisfy the requirements mentioned above.
| Course Groups | Description |
|---|---|
| Basics | - |
| Math | - |
| Mechanics | - |
| Machinery | - |
| Materials | - |
| Fluid dynamics | - |
| Thermodynamics | - |
| Project | - |
| Control | - |
| Electrotechnics | - |
| Ethics, law and social responsibility | - |
| Specialization | Description |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | - |
| Modelling | - |
| Thermal Systems | - |
| Design | - |
Coverage
The topics mentioned in the requirements part covered by the course the following way.
NCEES FE ME
| NCEES FE ME Topics | Course Group |
|---|---|
| 1. Mathematics | Math |
| 2. Probability and Statistics | Math |
| 3. Ethics and Professional Practice | Ethics, law and social responsibility |
| 4. Engineering Economics | Ethics, law and social responsibility |
| 5. Electricity and Magnetism | Electrotechnics |
| 6. Statics | Mechanics |
| 7. Dynamics, Kinematics, and Vibrations | Mechanics |
| 8. Mechanics of Materials | Mechanics + Materials |
| 9. Material Properties and processing | Materials + Machinery |
| 10. Fluid Mechanics | Fluid dynamics |
| 11. Thermodynamics | Thermodynamics |
| 12. Heat Transfer | Thermodynamics |
| 13. Measurements, Instrumentation, and Controls | Control |
| 14. Mechanical Design and Analysis | Machinery |
ABET EAC
Criterion MI5. Curriculum
| ABET EAC Criterias | Criteria | Course Group |
|---|---|---|
| Curriculum, a (Math & basic science) | 30 credits | Basics, Math, Mechanics, Fluid Dynamics, Thermodynamics |
| Curriculum, b (Engineering topics) | 45 credits | Machinery, Materials, Control, Electrotechnics and some course from Fluid dynamics and thermodynamics course group |
| Curriculum, c (Non-Engineering topics) | Some course | Ethics, law and social responsibility |
| Curriculum, d (Project) | 1 project | Project |
| Curriculum, d (Advanced topics) | 30 credits | THe last courses at the end of Mechanics, Fluid dynamics, Thermodynamics, Control, Machinery |
| Curriculum, d (Specialization) | 1 chosen specialization | Specializations |
Program Criteria - Mechanical Engineering
| ABET EAC Criterias | Course Group |
|---|---|
| Curriculum, a (Principles) | Description |
| Curriculum, b (Applications) | Description |
| Curriculum, c (Mechanical and Thermal Systems) | Description |
| Curriculum, d (Advanced Mechanical and Thermal Systems) | Description |