Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
- Students must complete a minimum of 120 units of academic work and a minimum of 32 units of Cooperative Education in order to earn the bachelor of science in mechanical engineering.
I. General Education Requirements
A. CORE Seminars (2 courses)
- CORE 001 Problem Solving & Oral Comm
- CORE 002 Writing and Critical Thinking
B. Breadth Requirement (7 courses, at least 3 units each)
At least one course from each of the following areas:
- Artistic Process & Creation
- Civic & Global Responsibility
- Language & Narratives
- Quantitative Reasoning
- Scientific Inquiry
- Social Inquiry
- World Perspectives & Ethics
C. Diversity and Inclusion Requirement
- All students must complete Diversity and Inclusion coursework (at least 3 units)
D. Fundamental Skills
Students must demonstrate competence in:
- Writing
- Quantitative Analysis (Math)
II. Major Requirements
- Mathematics/Basic Science - Minimum 30 units that include:
- MATH 051 Calculus I 4 hrs
- MATH 053 Calculus II 4 hrs
- MATH 055 Calculus III 4 hrs
- MATH 057 Applied Differential Equations I: ODEs 4 hrs
- PHYS 053 Principles of Physics I 5 hrs
- PHYS 055 Principles of Physics II 5 hrs
Select one of the following for Chem Requirement: 4-5 hrs
- AP CHEM scores of 4 or 5, or IB CHEM Higher Level scores of 5, 6, or 7 hrs
- CHEM 024
- Fundamentals of Chem
- CHEM 025
- General Chemistry
- CHEM 027
- General Chemistry
- One Math or Science Elective (from approved list) 3-4 hrs
- MATH 037
- Introduction to Statistics and Probability
- MATH 072
- Operations Research Models
- MATH 075
- Introduction to Linear Algebra
- MATH 110
- Numerical Analysis
- MATH 131
- Probability and Mathematical Statistics I
- MATH 145
- Applied Linear Algebra
- MATH 152
- Vector Analysis
- MATH 157
- Applied Differential Equations II
- PHYS 057
- Modern Physics
- PHYS 101
- Electricity and Magnetism
- PHYS 105
- Optics
- PHYS 127
- Computational Physics
- PHYS 170
- Solid State Devices
- PHYS 181
- Classical Mechanics
- PHYS 183
- Quantum Mechanics
- GESC 051
- Dynamic Planet
- GESC 053
- Earth and Life Through Time
- GESC 055
- Physical Geography
- GESC 057
- Earth Systems Science
- GESC 061
- Geology of California
- GESC 065
- Regional Geology
- BIOL 041
- Introduction to Biology
- BIOL 051
- Principles of Biology
Engineering Science
- CIVL 130 Fluid Mechanics I 3
- CIVL 130L Fluid Mechanics I Lab 1
- ENGR 010 Dean's Seminar 1
- ENGR 019 Computer Applications in Engineering 3
- ENGR 020 Engineering Mechanics I (Statics) 3
- ENGR 025 Professional Practice Seminar 1
- ENGR 030 Engineering and Computing Ethics in Society 3 hrs
- ECPE 041 Circuits 3 hrs
- ECPE 041L Circuits Laboratory 1 hrs
- ENGR 045 Materials Engineering 3 hrs
- ENGR 045L Materials Engineering Lab 1 hrs
- ENGR 110 Instrumentation and Experimental Methods 2 hrs
- ENGR 110L Instrumentation and Experimental Methods Lab 1 hrs
- ENGR 120 Engineering Mechanics II (Dynamics) 3 hrs
- ENGR 121 Mechanics of Materials 3 hrs
- ENGR 122 Thermodynamics I 3 hrs
Mechanical Engineering hrs
- MECH 015 Mechanical Engineering Graphics 3 hrs
- MECH 100 Manufacturing Processes 3 hrs
- MECH 100L Manufacturing Process Lab 1 hrs
- MECH 120 Machine Design and Analysis I 3 hrs
- MECH 125 Machine Design and Analysis II 3 hrs
- MECH 129 Vibrations 3 hrs
- MECH 140 Engineering Design/Senior Project I 3 hrs
- MECH 141 Engineering Design/Senior Project II 3 hrs
- MECH 150 Heat Transfer 3 hrs
- MECH 157 Thermodynamics II 3 hrs
- MECH 175 Systems Analysis and Control 4 hrs
- Engineering Electives: A Minimumof 9 units of Engineering Electives is required. Engineering
- Electives must be chosen from the list below. At Least 6 units must be MECH Courses. (Some Electives are not offered every year) 6
List of MECH Electives
- MECH 104
- Introduction to Mechatronics
- MECH 123
- Kinematics and Dynamics of Machinery
- MECH 160
- Fluid Dynamics
- MECH 178
- Finite Element Methods
- MECH 151
- Applied Heat Transfer
- MECH 155
- Solar Energy Engineering
- MECH 158
- Air Conditioning
- MECH 191
- Independent Study
- MECH 193 Special Topics
- MECH 197Undergraduate Research
- MECH 200
- Computer Aided Manufacturing
- MECH 202
- Polymer and Composite Materials
- MECH 204
- Advanced Mechatronics
- MECH 262
- Combustion
- MECH 293
- Special Topics
- (200-level courses require instructor's permission)
List of Engineering Electives 3-4 hrs
- BENG 103 Biomaterials 4
- BENG 124 Biomechanics 4
- CIVL 132 Introduction to Environmental Engineering 4 hrs
- CIVL 133 Water Resources Engineering 4 hrs
- CIVL 171 Water and Environmental Policy 3 hrs
- CIVL 173 Sustainable Engineering 3 hrs
- ECPE 071 Digital Design 3 hrs
- ECPE 071L Digital Design Lab 1 hrs
- ECPE 121 Digital Signal Processing 4 hrs
- ECPE 131 Electronics 3 hrs
- ECPE 131L Electronics Lab 1 hrs
- ECPE 144 Applied Electromagnetics 4 hrs
- ECPE 163 Energy Conversion 4 hrs
- ECPE 165 Power System Analysis 3 hrs
- ECPE 170 Computer Systems and Networks 4 hrs
- EMGT 155 Computer Simulation 4 hrs
- EMGT 170 Project Decision Making 4
- EMGT 172 Engineering Economy 3 hrs
- EMGT 174 Engineering Project Management 3 hrs
- EMGT 176 Systems Engineering Management 4 hrs
Cooperative Education - Minimum 32 units that include:
- ENGR 181 Professional Practice 1-16 hrs
- ENGR 182 Professional Practice 1-16hrs
- ENGR 183 Professional Practice 1-16 hrs
