Tracks
The Course 2-A concentration consists of 72 units of upper level subjects that have a coherent focus. Students choose these subjects in consultation with the 2-A Coordinator, Professor Hosoi (peko@mit.edu) and their 2-A track advisor. A proposed course of study is developed and submitted to the ME Undergraduate Office for review and approval. Certain restrictions do apply, and are outlined below.
Bear in mind that the 2-A program was designed to be flexible. Many different concentrations are possible, and a student’s particular program may be unique. The tracks listed below are suggestions. Students are encouraged to design and propose technically oriented concentrations that reflect their own needs and those of society.
Use the links below to learn more about popular concentrations, specific program recommendations, approved classes, and sample schedules.
Bio [2/20]
Control, Instrumentation and Robotics [CIR]
Energy
Engineering Management [2/15]
Manufacturing
Mechanics [2/18]
Nano/Micro Engineering [NM]
Product Development [PD]
Sustainable and Global Development [SD]
Transportation
Guidelines for Concentrations
**NOTE: The concentration requirements were changed in Fall 2008. These changes apply to the graduating class of 2010 and later; the most updated version is posted below.
- Concentrations must include at least 72 units.
- All concentration subjects must be letter graded.
- No concentration subject may also be counted as a GIR.
- UROPs are not allowed in the concentration; however, students may include a 12 unit thesis, 2.ThU.
- Basic math and science subjects may not be included in the concentration.
- The program of study must include at least 69 units of engineering topics; this content should be reviewed with the 2-A Coordinator.
- Freshman-level subjects, such as 2.00A, 2.00B, 2.038, 14.01, ESD.00, 1.00 or 6.00 may not be included in the concentration; such subjects should be taken as unrestricted electives.
- Each concentration subject must have an obvious relationship to the overall theme of the concentration.
- Second level requirements (2.002, 2.004, 2.006 … ) BEYOND the required 24 units may be counted in the concentration (e.g. if a student takes 2.002, 2.004 and 2.008, one of the three may be counted in the concentration provided it meets the requirements listed above).
- Graduate courses may be counted in the concentration.
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