Undergraduate Student Handbook - Mechanical Engineering
Undergraduate Student HandbookAcademic Year 2019-2020Department of Mechanical EngineeringCollege of Engineering, E-326San Diego State University5500 Campanile DriveSan Diego, CA 92182-1323619-594-7050mech.engineering@sdsu.edu1
Table of Contents1. Introduction .42. General Information .42.1 Mission Statement .42.2 Departmental Vision .42.3 Program Educational Objectives .42.4 Mechanical Engineering Program Outcomes .42.5 Programs of Study .52.6 Distinctive Features of our Program .53. Timeline: Admission to Graduation .63.1 Transferring to Mechanical Engineering from Undeclared or another Department.64. Curriculum for the B.S. Degree in Mechanical Engineering & B.S. Degree in Mechanical Engineeringwith Bioengineering Emphasis .74.1 Introduction .74.2 Recommended Sequence of Courses .84.2.1 Mechanical Engineering BSME MAP .84.2.2 Mechanical Engineering BSME with Bioengineering Emphasis MAP.94.3 Additional Notes on Courses . 104.3.1 Major Preparation [Major Prep] Courses . 104.3.2 General Education [GE] Courses . 104.3.3 Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement . 104.3.4 Impacted Program . 104.3.5 Major [Major] Courses . 104.3.6 Department Policies on Courses . 115. The Master Plan . 126. Frequently Accessed Forms and Explanations. 156.1 Request for Adjustment of Academic Requirement (RAAR) Form . 156.2 Undergraduate Request form to Enroll in Graduate Courses . 166.3 Declaration of Mechanical Engineering Major Worksheet. 176.4 Criteria for Change of Pre-Major to Mechanical Engineering . 187. Integrated BS/MS (4 1) Programs. 197.1 Introduction . 197.2 Important Information and Instructions . 208. Faculty and Their Research Areas . 228.1 Tenured/Tenure-Track Faculty and Their Research Areas . 228.2 Lecturers . 268.3 Professor Emeriti . 262
8.4 Staff . 269. Major Research Areas in the Department . 2710. Student Advising . 2810.1 2019-20 Adviser Assignments for Mechanical Engineering Students . 2911. Undergraduate and Graduate Required and Elective Courses (2019-20) . 3011.1 Lower Division Courses . 3011.2 Upper Division Courses (Intended for Undergraduates) . 3211.3 Upper Division Courses (Also Acceptable for Advanced Degrees) . 3311.4 GRADUATE COURSES (accessible to BSME students only with special permission) . 353
1. IntroductionThis handbook contains important information about the undergraduate program in the Department ofMechanical Engineering at San Diego State University (SDSU). It is expected that you will study this handbookcarefully, together with the SDSU general catalog. Furthermore, the department website at mechanical.sdsu.educontains more detailed information about the department including the undergraduate and graduate programs,the faculty and staff, the laboratories, research activities, and various student organizations. If there are specificquestions that have not been addressed in this handbook, the catalog, or on our website, please feel free tocontact the ME Department. For academic information and advising related to non-departmental (GeneralEducation) courses, please contact the Academic Advising and Evaluations Office ((619) 594-6668). Theirwebsite (http://arweb.sdsu.edu/es/advising/) has extensive information and answers to frequently asked questions.Students may also contact the Assistant Dean of Engineering for Student Affairs, Theresa Garcia (E-mail:tgarcia@sdsu.edu, Phone: 619-594-5807, Office: Engineering 200B).2. General Information2.1 Mission StatementTo prepare our graduates to apply basic and advanced mechanical engineering knowledge and skills to thedesign, analysis and research of engineering systems; to innovate and lead in providing engineering solutions toaddress societal challenges; to pursue lifelong learning that can exploit opportunities in a changing world.2.2 Departmental VisionWe aspire to be among the best Mechanical Engineering Departments by offering high quality education,engaging in innovative research and high impact community activities that foster a cleaner, healthier, safer,and sustainable world. We strive to produce world-class engineers who are prepared to lead in providingengineering and technological solutions to societal challenges.2.3 Program Educational ObjectivesThe Program Educational Objectives of the Mechanical Engineering Program at SDSU are to matriculate Bachelorof Science graduates who upon the years following graduation are committed to:1. Applying an open-minded, critical, and pragmatic approach to the analysis of problems and the design ofinnovative and sustainable engineering solutions in professional practice (Professional Practice).2. Actively participating in continuous professional development (Professional Development).3. Responsible, professional and ethical conduct with a broad appreciation of the world and the role thatengineering plays in society (Service and Citizenship).2.4 Mechanical Engineering Program OutcomesProgram outcomes are statements that describe what students are expected to know and be able to do by thetime of graduation. These relate to the skills, knowledge, and behaviors that students acquire in theirmatriculation through the program. We have a continuing assessment process in place in order to collect andinterpret data to evaluate the achievement of program outcomes. The nine program outcomes for the SDSUMechanical Engineering program are listed in the table on the following page.4
Mechanical Engineering Program Outcomes (POs)PO 1: An ability to identify, formulate and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles ofengineering, science, and mathematics.PO 2: An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with considerationof public health, safety and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economicfactors.PO 3: An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.PO 4: An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and makeinformed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic,environmental and societal contexts.PO 5: An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create acollaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.PO 6: An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and useengineering judgment to draw conclusions.PO 7: An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.PO 8: An ability to apply principles of engineering, basic science, and mathematics (includingmultivariable calculus and differential equations); to model, analyze, design and realize physicalsystems, components or processes.PO 9: An ability to work professionally in either thermal or mechanical systems area.2.5 Programs of StudyThe Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) offered by the Department is a rigorous blendof theory and practice, emphasizing engineering fundamentals. The program is accredited by ABET, i.e. theAccreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (www.abet.org). A BSME program with Bioengineeringemphasis is also offered. The Department offers an integrated (4 1) BS/MS program (see page 18) to give ourmost qualified undergraduates the opportunity to earn a Master’s degree in either mechanical engineering orbioengineering. In addition, the Department offers courses of study leading to the Master’s and Doctoraldegrees. The Doctoral degree in engineering disciplines is offered through the Joint Doctoral Program (JDP)with the University of California, San Diego (UCSD). Detailed information about these degrees is available atthe departmental website.2.6 Distinctive Features of our Program The program offers a unique blend of theory and practice culminating in the senior capstone design projectwhich spans two semesters when students work in groups on sponsored projects.The broad range of professional electives offered allows students to tailor their studies to their owncareer interests.A BSME program with bioengineering emphasis is offered.There are opportunities for undergraduate research with professors of international reputation in theareas of bioengineering, energy and thermofluids, particulate material science and processing,manufacturing, mechanics, micro- and nano- electromechanical systems (MEMS and NEMS),mechatronics, robotics, and dynamic systems and control.There are excellent employment opportunities: many seniors have at least one job offer beforegraduation.The mechanical engineering major is an impacted program. Please see Section 4.3 for more details.5
3. Timeline: Admission to Graduation---Impaction criteria courses must becompleted with minimum of C gradeand overall GPA of 2.5 or higher forcatalog years 2015-2016 & 2016-2017,and an overall GPA of 2.7 or higherfor catalog year 2017-2018 andthereafter. Please see worksheet onpage 17.Lower division courses must becompleted.--Upper division courses will be taken during thisphase of your study.Graduate (600-) level courses require aminimum GPA of 3.0 and the permission of theclass Instructor (please see worksheet on page16). Furthermore, if you plan to use the courseas an elective, you must get a RAAR formapproved by the Chair before taking the course(see page 15)Updated Master Plans must be filed in order toregister for ME310 and ME 490A.3.1 Transferring to Mechanical Engineering from Undeclared or another DepartmentYou will be considered for transfer to major status in the department from either an undeclared status or fromanother department only if your cumulative GPA is at least 2.7 irrespective of your catalog year. Note that thisdoes not mean your request will be approved, but only that it will be considered. If you are transferring to premajor status in the department, more stringent conditions will apply. Please see worksheet on page 18.6
4. Curriculum for the B.S. Degree in Mechanical Engineering & B.S. Degreein Mechanical Engineering with Bioengineering Emphasis4.1 IntroductionThe undergraduate program in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) is built upon a rigorous academic foundation thatincludes a broad curriculum of natural sciences, mathematics, electives in General Education in humanities andsocial sciences, as well as professional electives in Mechanical Engineering. Although students are encouraged toconcentrate their professional electives in a sub-field of interest in mechanical engineering, there are no formal“tracks” within the sequence. For students who entered the BSME program in the academic year 2019-2020, theMechanical Engineering curriculum, i.e., the SDSU Major Academic Plan (MAP), is given below in Section 4.2.1 (seealso, https://sunspot.sdsu.edu/pubred/!mymap.disp). The department also offers the option for students topursue a BSME degree with an emphasis in bioengineering. The MAP is given in section 4.2.2.7
4.2 Recommended Sequence of Courses4.2.1 Mechanical Engineering BSME MAP2019-2020 Mechanical Engineering Major Academic Plan8
4.2.2 Mechanical Engineering BSME with Bioengineering Emphasis MAP2019-2020 Mechanical Engineering with Bioengineering Emphasis Major Academic Plan9
4.3 Additional Notes on CoursesAs shown on the previous pages, the curriculum consists of 140 units for BSME and BSME with Bioengineeringemphasis that are distributed in four categories of courses as follows:4.3.1 Major Preparation [Major Prep] CoursesThere are 53 units of Major Preparation Courses: ME 101, 102, 200 [or AE 200], 202, 220 [or AE 220], 240, 241;AE 280; BIO 100 or 101; CHEM 202 (or 200); EE 204; MATH 150, 151, 252; PHYS 195, 195L,196, 196L, 197.The following courses: ME 200 [or AE 200]; CHEM 202 (or 200); MATH 150, 151; PHYS 195, 196 must becompleted with a grade of C (2.0) or better. These courses cannot be taken for credit/no credit (Cr/NC). BIO 203is required for BSME with Bioengineering emphasis. PHYS 197 may be substituted with BIO 212, CHEM 201, ORCHEM 232 AND 232L for BSME with Bioengineering emphasis.4.3.2 General Education [GE] CoursesThere are 55 units of General Education [GE] Courses in Communication and Critical Thinking (9 units),Foundations of Learning (31 units), American Institution (6 units), Explorations of Human Experience (9 units).16 out of 31 units for Foundations of Learning can be satisfied by select ME Major Prep courses (BIO 100 or 101;CHEM 202 or 200; MATH 150 or 151; PHYS 195L or 196L). All general education requirements and limitations,as well as listings of the approved GE course electives are given in the 2019-2020 General Catalog (see page 95). Incase you have any questions about GE courses, you should contact the Assistant Dean of Engineering for StudentAffairs, Theresa Garcia (Email: tgarcia@sdsu.edu; Phone: 619-594-5807, Office: Engineering 200B).4.3.3 Graduation Writing Assessment RequirementAll students are required to either pass the Writing Placement Assessment (WPA) with a score of 10 orcomplete one of the approved upper division writing courses with a grade of C or better. See, the“Graduation Requirement Section” of the 2019-20 General Catalog for a complete listing of requirements. Ifyou have any questions about WPA or other placement tests, contact the Assistant Dean of Engineering forStudent Affairs, Theresa Garcia (Email: tgarcia@sdsu.edu; Phone: 619-594-5807, Office: Engineering 200B).4.3.4 Impacted ProgramThe mechanical engineering major is an impacted program. To be admitted to major status, students mustcomplete MATH 150, 151, PHYS 195. 196, CHEM 200/202, and ME 200 with a C grade or better and have anoverall cumulative GPA of 2.7. These courses cannot be taken for credit/no credit (Cr/NC). The Departmentexpects students to meet these criteria and get admitted to major status no later than the end of the sophomoreyear. The Department has a retention policy which is stated in Section 4.3.6 below.4.3.5 Major [Major] CoursesFor the BSME program, the major courses consist of 48 upper division courses: ME 304 (or CIV E 301),310, 314, 330, 350, 351, 452, 490A, 490B, 495, 520, 555; AE 340 (or ME 496: Fluids Engineering), AE 341,and 9 units of Professional Electives. These 9 units of coursework may be selected from any non-required 400- or500-level mechanical engineering course, or approved courses from other departments (AE 515, AE 535, or otherapproved courses). In rare situations, a student may be allowed to take a 600-level course as an elective withapproval from the Instructor and the Chair (who has to approve a RAAR form). To do this, the student must havea minimum GPA of 3.0.10
For the BSME with Bioengineering emphasis program, a minimum of 51 upper division units to include ME 304(or CIV E 301), 310, 314, 330, 350, 351, 452, 490A, 490B, 499 (3 units), 520, 555, 580, and 585; AE 340 (orME 496: Fluids Engineering), AE 341, BIO 336, 436. BIO 336 will also satisfy three units of the GE Explorationsof Human Experience, Natural Sciences.Pre-major students are not permitted to take major courses with the exception of ME 304.Elective courses can only be taken by students in senior standing.4.3.6 Department Policies on CoursesThe following policies will be applied by the Mechanical Engineering Department:1) The Department does not approve a second retake of a course, i.e. taking a course a third time. If a studentfails a course twice, the student is advised to find another program of study.2) If a student takes a course at another institution with which SDSU has an articulation agreement for thatspecific course, a RAAR form (see page 16) does not have to be approved or filed. Please check at thewebsites www.assist.org and www.sdsu.edu/TAP to make sure that there is an articulation agreement.Note that the Department does not currently have an articulation agreement in place for any ME coursewith an Institution outside of California.3) If an articulation agreement is not in place, the student must get a RAAR form approved by the Chair andhave it on file bef
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