Mechanical Engineering, B.S.

Engineering Fundamentals [18 Units]

The following fundamentals course is required by the School of Engineering:

• ENGR 155: Engineering Economics Analysis [3 units]

Mechanical Engineering Core [28 Units]

The Mechanical Engineering core consists of 8 upper division courses designed to give all students a common foundation of core knowledge specific to the discipline.

• ENGR 065: Circuit Theory [3 units]
• ENGR 120: Fluid Mechanics [4 units]
• ENGR 135: Heat Transfer [4 units]
• MATH 131: Numerical Analysis I [4 units]
• ME 120: Component Design [3 units]
• ME 137: Computer Aided Engineering [3 units]
• ME 140: Vibration and Control [4 units]
• ME 170: Mechanical Engineering Capstone Design [3 units]

Technical Electives [12-15 Units]

Technical electives (TE) should be selected in a manner that is complementary to, yet integrated with, your major area of study, and should be determined through close interaction with your major area advisor. Examples of TE classes are:

• ME 135: Finite Element Analysis [4 units]
• ME 136: Aerodynamics [4 units]
• ME 142: Mechatronics [4 units]
• ME 190: Special Topics in Mechanical Engineering [3 units]
• MSE 118: Introduction to Nanotechnology and Nanoscience [3 units]
• ENVE 130: Meteorology and Air Pollution [4 units]
• ENVE 132: Air Pollution Control [3 units]
• ENVE 160: Sustainable Energy [4 units]
• ENVE 162: Modeling and Design of Energy Systems [3 units]

Additional Degree Requirements [1 Unit]

• ENGR 191: Professional Seminar [1 unit]

Mechanical Engineering Program Learning Outcomes

Upon graduation, our students demonstrate:

1. An ability to apply knowledge of informatics, mathematics, science, and engineering
2. An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data
3. 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
4. An ability to function on multidisciplinary teams
5. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
6. An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
7. An ability to communicate effectively
8. The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context
9. A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in sound basis and motivation to engage in lifelong learning
10. A knowledge of contemporary issues;
11. An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering and scientific tools necessary for engineering practice.