Mechanical Engineering, BS (2023-2024)

The following roadmap is a sample advising map to complete the degree program in four years. Please consult your MyPlanner and major advisor as you develop your individualized academic plan. Students must have completed 60+ units in order to enroll in SJSU Studies courses.

Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4

Year 1

Fall Semester (16 units)

MATH 30
OR
MATH 30X - Calculus I
3 unit(s) (B4)
Note: MATH 30X requires enrollment in MATH 30W .
CHEM 1A - General Chemistry
5 unit(s) (B1+B3)
ENGR 10 - Introduction to Engineering
3 unit(s) (E)
GE Area A2 (Recommended ENGL 1A ) 3 unit(s)
ME 20 - Design and Graphics
2 unit(s)

Spring Semester (16 units)

MATH 31
OR
MATH 31X - Calculus II
4 unit(s) (B4)
Note: MATH 31X requires enrollment in MATH 31W .
PHYS 50 - General Physics I: Mechanics
4 unit(s)
Note: PHYS 50W is recommended.
ME 30 - Computer Applications
2 unit(s)
GE Area A1 3 unit(s)
ENGL 1B - Argument and Analysis
3 unit(s) (C2)

Year 2

Fall Semester (16 units)

MATH 32
OR
MATH 32X - Calculus III
3 unit(s) (B4)
Note: MATH 32X requires enrollment in MATH 32W .
MATE 25 - Introduction to Materials
3 unit(s)
PHYS 51 - General Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism
4 unit(s) (B1+B3)
GE Area D + US123 3 unit(s)
GE Area C1 3 unit(s)
Complete the Upper Division Writing - Directed Self Placement

Spring Semester (16 units)

PHYS 52 - General Physics III: Waves, Light, Heat
4 unit(s) (B1+B3)
MATH 33A - Ordinary Differential Equations for SCI & ENGR
3 unit(s)
GE Area D + US123 3 unit(s)
GE Area C1 or C2 3 unit(s)
CE 95 - Theory and Application of Statics
3 unit(s)

Year 3

Fall Semester (17 units)

CE 112 - Mechanics of Materials
3 unit(s)
ME 101 - Dynamics
3 unit(s)
ME 111 - Fluid Mechanics
3 unit(s)
ME 113 - Thermodynamics
4 unit(s)
EE 98 - Introduction to Circuit Analysis
3 unit(s)
ME 41 - Machine Shop Operations and Safety
1 unit(s)

Spring Semester (17 units)

ME 106 - Fundamentals of Mechatronics Engineering
4 unit(s)
ME 114 - Heat Transfer
3 unit(s)
ME 130 - Applied Engineering Analysis
3 unit(s)
ME 154 - Mechanical Engineering Design
4 unit(s)
ENGR 100W - Engineering Reports
3 unit(s) (R+WID)
Apply to Graduate

Year 4

Fall Semester (13 units)

ME 157 - Mechanical System Design
,
ME 182 - Thermal Systems Design
, OR
ME 190 - Mechatronics System Design
3 unit(s)
ME 115 - Thermal Engineering Laboratory
1 unit(s)
ME 120 - Experimental Methods
2 unit(s)
ME 147 - Dynamic Systems Vibration and Control
2 unit(s)
ME 195A - Senior Design Project I
3 unit(s) (S+V)
ENGR 195A - Global and Social Issues in Engineering
1 unit(s) (S+V)

Spring Semester (13 units)

ENGR 195B - Global and Social Issues in Engineering
1 unit(s) (S+V)
ME 195B - Senior Design Project II
3 unit(s) (S+V)
Technical Elective 6 unit(s)
GE Area F 3 unit(s)

Roadmap Notes

Students must pass the placement tests to enroll in MATH 30 and ENGL 1A .

PE and General Education requirements in Area A3, and all of Area B are waived or satisfied by the major.

Students are encouraged to take the WST as soon as possible after completing ENGL 1B .

Math and physics workshops are highly recommended, but are not required.