Mechanical Engineering, B.S.

Engineering Fundamentals [18 Units]

• ENGR 045: Introduction to Materials [4.0 units]
• ENGR 057: Statics and Dynamics [4.0 units]
• ENGR 130: Thermodynamics [3.0 units]
• ENGR 151: Strength of Materials [4.0 units]
• ENGR 155: Engineering Economics Analysis [3.0 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 [3.0 units]
• ENGR 120: Fluid Mechanics [4.0 units]
• ENGR 135: Heat Transfer [4.0 units]
• MATH 131: Numerical Analysis I [4.0 units]
• ME 120: Component Design [3.0 units]
• ME 137: Computer Aided Engineering [3.0 units]
• ME 140: Vibration and Control [4.0 units]
• ME 170: Mechanical Engineering Capstone Design [3.0 units]

Technical Electives [12-15 Units]

Technical electives (12-15 units) 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 [4.0 units]
• ME 136: Aerodynamics [4.0 units]
• ME 142: Mechatronics [4.0 units]
• ME 190: Special Topics in Mechanical Engineering [3.0 units]
• MSE 118: Introduction to Nanotechnology and Nanoscience [3.0 units]
• ENVE 130: Meteorology and Air Pollution [4.0 units]
• ENVE 132: Air Pollution Control [3.0 units]
• ENVE 160: Sustainable Energy [4.0 units]
• ENVE 162: Modeling and Design of Energy Systems [3.0 units]

Additional Degree Requirements [5 Units]

• CHEM 002: General Chemistry I [4.0 units]
• ENGR 191: Professional Seminar [1.0 unit]