Nov 21, 2024

2021-2022 Academic Catalog

2021-2022 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Mechanical Engineering, BS

The undergraduate curriculum, offered by the Department of Mechanical Engineering , provides training in mechanical engineering theory and practice. The curriculum is based on a strong core of engineering science courses common to all engineering programs. It also provides excellent preparation for graduate study. The Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).

Program Learning Outcomes

Summary of Degree Units

University Graduation Requirements	18
Major Preparation	33
Major Requirements	69
Total	120

Program Roadmaps

The 4-Year Roadmap is available online. Roadmaps should be used in consultation with the catalog and your advisor to identify additional requirements for completing the major (for example, course grade minimums). Associate Degrees (ADT) Pathways are also available online.

Major-Specific Graduation Requirements

All courses required in the major (all courses in preparation for the major, core, required, capstone, and technical electives) must be completed with a grade of “C- or better”. The following courses in Preparation and Required for the Major must be completed with a “C or better”: ENGR 100W . The following required courses must be completed with a “C or better” to earn S and V credit: ME 195A , ME 195B , ENGR 195A , ENGR 195B .

University Requirements

Students must satisfy all of the major and Undergraduate University Graduation Requirements , which includes unit, GPA, and residency requirements as well as the below identified General Education , American Institutions, Graduation Writing Assessment and Physical Education requirements. Courses that meet Undergraduate University Graduation Requirements are noted with an area designation (see Course Abbreviations ).

Exceptions for University Graduation Requirements apply to this major.

Core Lower Division General Education (12 units)

Of the 39 units required by the university, 27 units may be satisfied by coursework outlined below. Courses that meet GE Areas A1, A2, A3 or B4 must be passed with a “C-” or better to meet the requirement. Consult with major advisor for details.

Upper Division General Education

Of the 9 units required by the university, 9 units may be satisfied by coursework outlined below. Consult with major advisor for details.

American Institutions (6 units)

Complete one 6 unit sequence of American Institutions (US123) courses, which also satisfies GE Area D. Students may also satisfy the American Institutions Requirement with other courses, but these may not satisfy other GE areas.

The American Studies (AMS 1A /AMS 1B ; 12 units) and Humanities Honors (HUM 1A /HUM 1B /HUM 2A /HUM 2B ; 24 units) sequences satisfy the American Institutions Requirement and additional GE Areas (see the course description for details).

Consult with a major advisor to select the appropriate sequence.

Physical Education

The Physical Education Requirement is waived for this major. See the Exceptions for University Graduation Requirements .

Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement

At SJSU, students must pass both the SJSU Writing Skills Test (WST) and a 100W course. Exceptions to the GWAR may be found at Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement (GWAR) .

A grade of C or better (C- not accepted) is required to meet graduation requirement.

Major Preparation (33 units)

CHEM 1A - General Chemistry 5 unit(s) (B1+B3)
ENGL 1B - Argument and Analysis 3 unit(s) (C2) (or equivalent second semester composition course.)
MATH 30 - Calculus I 3 unit(s) (B4)
MATH 31 - Calculus II 4 unit(s) (B4)
MATH 32 - Calculus III 3 unit(s) (B4)
MATH 33A - Ordinary Differential Equations for SCI & ENGR 3 unit(s)
PHYS 50 - General Physics/Mechanics 4 unit(s) (B1+B3)
PHYS 51 - General Physics/Electricity and Magnetism 4 unit(s) (B1+B3)
PHYS 52 - General Physics/Waves, Light, Heat 4 unit(s) (B1+B3)

Major Requirements (69 units)

Core Courses (17 units)

CE 95 - Theory and Application of Statics 3 unit(s)
EE 98 - Introduction to Circuit Analysis 3 unit(s)
ENGR 10 - Introduction to Engineering 3 unit(s) (E)
MATE 25 - Introduction to Materials 3 unit(s)
ME 20 - Design and Graphics 2 unit(s)
ME 30 - Computer Applications 2 unit(s)
ME 41 - Machine Shop Operations and Safety 1 unit(s)

Major Courses (43 units)

CE 112 - Mechanics of Materials 3 unit(s)
ENGR 100W - Engineering Reports 3 unit(s) (Z+R)
ME 106 - Fundamentals of Mechatronics Engineering 3 unit(s)
ME 101 - Dynamics
OR ME 101H - Honors Dynamics 3 unit(s)
ME 111 - Fluid Mechanics 3 unit(s)
ME 113 - Thermodynamics 4 unit(s)
ME 114 - Heat Transfer 3 unit(s)
ME 115 - Thermal Engineering Laboratory 1 unit(s)
ME 120 - Experimental Methods 2 unit(s)
ME 130 - Applied Engineering Analysis 3 unit(s)
ME 147 - Dynamic Systems Vibration and Control 3 unit(s)
ME 154 - Mechanical Engineering Design 4 unit(s)
ME 195A - Senior Design Project I 3 unit(s) (S)
ME 195B - Senior Design Project II 3 unit(s) (V)
ENGR 195A - Global and Social Issues in Engineering 1 unit(s) (S)
ENGR 195B - Global and Social Issues in Engineering 1 unit(s) (V)

Required Capstone Courses (3 units)

Complete one course from:

ME 157 - Mechanical System Design 3 unit(s)
ME 182 - Thermal Systems Design 3 unit(s)
ME 190 - Mechatronics System Design 3 unit(s)

Technical Electives (6 units)

Technical electives can be chosen from designated courses for breadth or focus in one of the three areas of mechanical design, mechatronics, or thermal/fluids, with advisor approval.

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