The goal of the undergraduate program in mechanical engineering is to produce well-rounded engineers prepared for careers in mechanical engineering or related disciplines, utilizing an excellent education in the fundamentals of engineering mathematics, sciences, and design in order to:
1. Create innovative solutions responsive to customer needs and meeting societal challenges;
2. Apply their knowledge to communicating and translating ideas and plans into working engineering systems;
3. Effectively function as a team member and/or leader in global, multi-disciplinary technical environments.
Based on these broad objectives, the following Student Learning Outcomes have been developed:
a. An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering.
b. An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data.
c. An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability
d. An ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams.
e. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems.
f. An understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities.
g. An ability to communicate effectively.
h. The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context.
i. A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in, life-long learning.
j. A knowledge of contemporary issues.
k. An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.
The realm of mechanical engineering is so extensive that training must be broad and basic, providing grounding in fundamentals which an engineer requires in order to gain competence in any specialized field. In view of this, the mechanical engineering curriculum includes ample foundation courses in mathematics, physics, chemistry, and design graphics. These are followed by courses in energy conversion, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, mechanics and strength of materials, metallurgy, design, computer-aided design/ computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM). The opportunity to further explore a particular area of interest is provided by additional elective courses in the senior year.
The laboratories of the department are provided with modern equipment for undergraduate instruction in the following areas: instrumentation and measurements, fuels and lubricants, materials and metallurgy, thermodynamics and heat power, vibration, design, and acoustics, strength of materials, design, CAD/CAM, control systems and manufacturing.
Several industry and professional society sponsored scholarships and internships are available to upper division mechanical engineering students. Further information is available in the department office.
Minimum of 134 units including University General Education requirements. A grade of "C" or better must be achieved in all prerequisites for all required courses listed below.
Lower Division: CHEM 111A; CE 205; EE 211, 211L; MATH 122, 123, 224; ENGR 101, ENGR 102, MAE 101B, 172, 205, 272; PHYS 151, 152.
Upper Division: CE 335, 336, 406; ECON 300; MATH 370A; MAE 300, 305, 322, 330, 336, 337, 361, 371, 373, 375, 376, 409, 431, 459, 471, 472, 476, 490.
The goal of the undergraduate program in aerospace engineering is to produce well-rounded engineers prepared for careers in aerospace engineering or related disciplines, utilizing an excellent education in the fundamentals of engineering mathematics, sciences, and design in order to:
1. Create innovative solutions responsive to customer needs and meeting societal challenges;
2. Apply their knowledge to communicating and translating ideas and plans into working engineering systems;
3. Effectively function as a team member and/or leader in global, multi-disciplinary technical environments.
Based on these broad objectives, the following Student Learning Outcomes have been developed:
1. The students graduating in aerospace engineering will possess the skills in mathematics, physics and chemistry required to solve real world problems.
2. The students will have a firm understanding of engineering science fundamentals that will enable them to analyze real world problems and propose an appropriate solution to these problems.
3. The students will have the ability to apply their knowledge in aerospace fundamental disciplines to the analysis and design of components. These aerospace fundamental disciplines include: aerodynamics; aerospace materials and structures; propulsion; space environment and space systems; communications and avionics systems; orbital and flight mechanics; and stability and control.
4. The students will have the ability to work in teams and: (1) carry out simplified design problems from the conceptual level to the realization of a manufacturing plan; or (2) design complex systems such as aircraft or spacecraft, from a preliminary design point of view. Projects address economic and business aspects such as commercial viability.
5. The students will have the ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data.
6. The students will have an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility.
7. The students will have the ability to build on their knowledge and will be trained to be lifelong learners, pursuing and interested in independent study, research, and development.
8. The students will have good oral, written, and graphical communication skills.
9. The students will be trained in the role of the engineer in society and have an awareness of environmental concerns in the engineering profession.
The students will have knowledge of contemporary issues and current projects in aerospace engineering and of technical, design, and business challenges faced by the aerospace industry.
The curriculum is designed to supplement mathematics, science and basic engineering courses in order to give students the specialization needed in different areas of aerospace engineering. In addition to acquiring technical knowledge, graduates will have completed appropriate courses in communications and in humanistic social studies.
A grade of "C" or better must be achieved in all required courses listed below. A minimum of 134 units is required.
Lower Division: CHEM 111A; MATH 122, 123, 224; PHYS 151, 152 (or EE 210 and 210L); CE 205; ENGR 101, ENGR 102, MAE 101A, 172, 205.
Upper Division: ECON 300; MATH 370A; MAE 300, 305, 330, 333, 334, 350, 365, 371, 373, 374, 381, 390, 434, 440, 452, 453, 465, 478, 479, 481, 483, and 6 units of electives from the elective list below.
Electives: MAE 408, 422, 435, 451, 454 and 490A.
The BSMET is designed to provide a solid technical foundation for its graduates, which will enable them to perform well in a variety of employment situations. The program focuses on the applications of current manufacturing and quality assurance technologies to solve real-world problems by offering a broad curriculum which covers current trends in industry.
The BSMET degree will prepare students for career positions as: manufacturing engineering technologist, manufacturing management, manufacturing process engineering technologist, line supervisor, research and development technologist, industrial/technical representative, industrial/technical sales, production technologist, or quality assurance technologist. Students have the opportunity to prepare for mid-management or supervisory positions, as well as technical positions, sales, service or research.
BSMET students are offered a wide range of training opportunities in topics such as: materials, manufacturing processes, quality control, and different production environments. Moreover, the program emphasizes written and oral communication skills as well as modern methods of industrial administration and supervision. The program is designed to meet ABET criteria for accredited programs in engineering technology.
The BSMET program has been developed to accommodate students who may wish to transfer credits earned at other colleges or approved technical or military schools. It is recommended that prior to submitting an application for admission, prospective students should contact the BSMET Advisor to discuss admission requirements.
There are two emphases in the BSMET Program: (1) Manufacturing Processes and (2) Quality Assurance.
Lower Division: CHEM 111A; MATH 120; ENGR 203, 203L; PHYS 100A & B; ENGR 101, 102; ET 101, 170, 202, 202L, 204, 205, 205L, 244, 244L, 264, 264L.
Upper Division: ECON 300; ET 301, 301L, 302, 302L, 304, 307, 309, 311, 312, 313, 313L, 335, 335L, 390, 390L, 410, 418, 435, 435L, 461, 498.
The emphasis prepares the student for a position as a manufacturing technologist, in a variety of industries, such as Aerospace, Biomedical, Chemical, Computer, Electronics, Power, etc. Students are offered a wide range of training in topics such as materials, manufacturing processes and different production environments. Moreover, the program emphasizes written and oral communication skills as well as modern methods of industrial administration and supervision. Program is designed to meet ABET criteria for accredited programs in engineering technology.
Upper Division: ET 363, 365, 365L; plus 4 unit of electives from ET 409C, 387, 387L.
The primary objective is to prepare graduates to pursue careers related to product manufacturing and quality assurance. Emphasis is placed on specific job skills required of entry level professionals in the manufacturing industries including oral and written communication, and management principles. The program is applications-oriented, and is available to students interested in a career as Quality Assurance technologists. Designed to meet ABET criteria for accredited programs in engineering technology.
Upper Division: ET 320, 419; plus 2 units of electives from ET 409D, BLAW 220.
Fieldwork experience is required for the BS in Manufacturing Engineering Technology, consisting of no less than three months of full-time (40 hours/week or equivalent part-time) employment in an approved industry or governmental agency. The student must hold a position equivalent to a technician or higher which affords the opportunity to exercise responsibility usually given to those who have completed at least two years of college. The fieldwork must be completed prior to graduation, then certified and approved by the program advisor.
