MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
DESCRIPTION OF DEGREE
Mechanical engineering careers are exciting, challenging, and affect every aspect of our society. Mechanical engineers are scientifically informed and mathematically minded problem solvers who develop products and systems to help humankind. They must be skilled in the use of both classical and modern ideas of science, and they must also be able to design and produce useful products.
Engineers educated in human and economic thought, in addition to professional skill, are rewarded. They are in demand now and will be in the future.
The degree is oriented toward applied problem solving and challenges students to conduct meaningful research which broadens the base of engineering and scientific knowledge with a regional emphasis. Mechanical engineers also provide technology-based and related managerial assistance to existing and emerging businesses, industry and government.
The SDSU Mechanical Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission/Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (EAC/ABET).
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
General Education
ENGL 101 Composition I
ENGL 201 Composition II
SPCM 101 Fundamentals of Speech
MATH 123 Calculus I
CHEM 112/112L General Chemistry I/Lab
PHYS 211/211L University Physics I/Lab
ECON 202 Principles of Macroeconomics
Social Sciences/Diversity (3 cr)
Humanities and Arts/Diversity (6 cr)
Land & Natural Resources (3 cr)
Personal Wellness (2-3 cr)
Social Responsibility (3 cr)
CORE
CSC 150 Computer Science I OR CSC 218 Intro to C/C++/UNIX for Engineering OR 3 credit technical elective
EE 300-301 Basic Electrical Engineering I/Lab & EE 302-303 Basic Electrical Engineering II/Lab
ENGL 277 Technical Writing in Engineering
EM 214 Statics
EM 215 Dynamics
EM 321 Mechanics of Materials
EM 331 Fluid Mechanics
GE 101 Introduction to Engineering
GE 121 AND GE 122 Engineering Design Graphics I AND II
GE 123 Computer Aided Drawing
GE 225 Survey of Machine Tool Applications
MATH 125 Calculus II
MATH 225 Calculus III
MATH 321 Differential Equations
MATH 331 Advanced Engineering Math OR MATH 471 Numerical Analysis
MATH 381 Introduction to Probability and Statistics
ME 240 Introduction to Mechanical Design
ME 241 Engineering Materials
ME 311 Thermodynamics I
ME 312 Thermodynamics II
ME 321 Fundamentals of Machine Design
ME 376/376L Measurements and Instrumentation/Lab
ME 415 Heat Transfer
ME 323 Vibrations
ME 439/439L Heating and Air Conditioning Design/Lab OR ME 418 Design of Thermal Systems OR ME 413 Turbomachinery
ME 421 Design of Machine Elements
ME 451 Automatic Controls
ME 452 Dynamic Systems Lab
ME 476 Thermo-Fluids Lab
ME 478 Mechanical Systems Design I
ME 479 Mechanical Systems Design II
ME 480 Inspection Trip
PHYS 213/213L University Physics II/Lab
Technical Electives 11-14
Total required credits: 136
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