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for California State University, Fresno.
Department of Mechanical
and Industrial Engineering
and Industrial Engineering
Mechanical Engineering Program
Mechanical engineering is the use of basic science in the design
and manufacture of components and systems. This requires the application
of physical and mechanical principles in the development of machines,
energy conversion systems, materials, and equipment for measurement
and control. Knowledge of mathematics, physics, and chemistry
lies at the core of this field. Application of this knowledge
uses engineering technology -- a disciplined way of thinking,
modeling, and testing that enables development of new systems
despite incomplete information and uncertainty.
The program in mechanical engineering provides basics in design
and in thermal and fluid mechanics. All areas include statics,
dynamics, materials, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, and experimental
methods. Application areas in design include mechanics of materials,
applied mechanics, structural and manufacturing aspects of producing
equipment, and vibrations. Application areas in thermal and fluid
mechanics focus on energy conversion and include combustion, heat
engines, refrigeration, and fluid flow.
Students should consult with their advisers to select the proper
courses that emphasize their areas of interest.
Engineer-in-Training and Professional Engineering registration
is strongly recommended as a first step in professional lifelong
learning.
Bachelor of Science Degree Requirements
Mechanical Engineering Major
Major requirements (71 units)
M E 1, 26, 31, 32, 116, 118, 134, 136, 140, 144, 145, 154, 155,
156 (36 units)
C E 20, 121 (6 units)
ECE 70, 90L, 91 (7 units)
I E 90, 110, 160, 182W (11 units)
Design Applications (5 units)
Design Application Lab:
M E 143 (Mech Design Area) or M E 158
(Energy Area) (2 units)
Design Application Area:
M E 164 (Machine Design) or M E 166 (Energy Systems Design) (3
units)
Technical Area Courses (6 units)
Take a minimum of six units from a combination of courses in Group
A (Energy) and
Group B (Machine Design).
Group A (Energy): M E 137, 146
Group B (Machine Design):
M E 142, 162
A maximum of three units from Group C may be substituted for a
course in either Group A or Group B with faculty adviser's approval.
Group C (General): M E 180, 190, 191T; I E 145, 155; ECE 121,
121L, 155
Other requirements (64 units)
Select one course from each of the G.E. areas: Area A1, A2,
B2, C1, D1, D2, D3. (See G.E. listings..)
The following courses are required to satisfy both G.E. and
major requirements: MATH 75 [B4], CHEM 1A [B1], PHIL 20 [C2],
M E 112 [IB], PHIL120 [IC], PL SI 120 [M/I]
--- Additional requirements ---
MATH 76, 77, 81; PHYS 4A, 4AL, 4B, 4C
Total (135 units)
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Note: Engineering majors are exempt from G.E. Area A3, third
course Area C, Area E, and Area ID.
Advising Notes
- Courses in mathematics, the physical sciences, or engineering taken CR/NC are not counted toward fulfillment of degree requirements in mechanical engineering.
- Mechanical engineering majors might consider a math, physics, or business minor.
- Since the mechanical engineering major curriculum is very demanding, many students, especially those not fully prepared in mathematics, chemistry, and/or physics, take 4 1/2 or more years to graduate rather than the traditional 4 years. Students not fully prepared in chemistry should consider taking CHEM 3A and 4 in lieu of CHEM 1A. If needed, students also may go to the Learning Resource Center in Lab School, Room 137 and request tutorial assistance.
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Mechanical Engineering Courses