Mechanical Engineering, B.S.

Engineering Fundamentals [18 Units]

• ENGR 045: Introduction to Materials [4 units]
• ENGR 057: Statics and Dynamics [4 units]
• ENGR 130: Thermodynamics [3 units]
• ENGR 151: Strength of Materials [4 units]
• ENGR 155: Engineering Economic Analysis [3 units]

Mechanical Engineering Core [30 Units]

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

• ENGR 065: Circuit Theory [4 units]
• ENGR 120: Fluid Mechanics [4 units]
• ENGR 135: Heat Transfer [4 units]
• MATH 131: Numerical Methods for Scientists and Engineers [4 units]
• ME 120: Component Design [3 units]
• ME 137: Computer Aided Engineering [3 units]
• ME 140: Vibration and Control [4 units]
• ENGR 190: Engineering Capstone Design [4 units]

Technical Electives [10-15 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 [1-4 units]
• ME 195: Upper Division Undergraduate Research [1-4 units] *
• MSE 114: Polymeric Materials [4 units]
• MSE 118: Introduction to Nanotechnology and Nanoscience [3 units]
• MSE 121: Mechanical Behavior of Materials [4 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]

• *A maximum of 4 units of ME 195  can apply to this requirement.

Additional Degree Requirements [5 Units]

• CHEM 002: General Chemistry I [4 units]
• ENGR 191: Professional Seminar [1 unit]