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Mechanical Engineering

You are in the official 2002-2003 General Catalog
for California State University, Fresno.

Department of Mechanical
and Industrial Engineering

College of Engineering and Computer Science
SATYA D. MAHANTY, Chair
Engineering East Building, Room 154
(559) 278-2368

http://www.engr.csufresno.edu/Mech_Ind.html

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

B.S. in Industrial Engineering

M.S. in Engineering, M.E. Option

Faculty

Satya D. Mahanty, Chair

Hamo Lalehzarian, Walter Losutoff, Prakash T. Mahajan, Masud Mansuri, William W. Peng,

The department's faculty members have outstanding academic credentials which cover most major areas in mechanical and industrial engineering. In addition, most of the faculty have had distinguished careers in industry and are able, through their experiences, to help students develop the professional skills needed to solve engineering problems.

The Department

The Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering offers Bachelor of Science degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Industrial Engineering. Both programs are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology. The department also offers a Master of Science in Engineering with an option in Mechanical Engineering. For more information see Master of Science in of Engineering program.

Mission

Our mission is to provide an educational program that will allow our students to meet or exceed the necessary level of academic preparedness for successful professional employment and for graduate study through continuous improvement in curricula and instruction.

Educational Objectives

Provide broad-based curriculum in mechanical and industrial engineering fundamentals.
Provide a basis for successful professional careers in fields associated with mechanical and industrial engineering.
Provide students with a strong foundation for graduate studies in mechanical and industrial engineering and related fields.
Provide students with hands-on experience through projects and laboratory courses.
Develop students' understanding of global issues.
Promote understanding of ethical and professional responsibilities.
Develop students' abilities to communicate effectively both orally and in written form.
Promote ability to work effectively in teams.

Facilities

Excellent laboratory facilities emphasize computer interaction, the operation and use of instruments, and the experimental approach. The mechanical engineering laboratories are equipped with laser measurement systems, digital data acquisition systems and test apparatus which enable engineering students to study the effects of different parameters on the operation and performance of energy, fluid, aerospace, and other mechanical systems. The laboratory program also includes strong emphasis on computer-aided design.

Industrial engineering students gain valuable practical experience through state-of-the-art computer systems in conjunction with advanced robotics equipment used in the human factors, robotics, and manufacturing laboratories. Laboratory courses focus on computer-aided design, computer-aided manufacturing, computer-integrated manufacturing, materials handling, plant layout, and human factors engineering.

Co-op Program

The department participates in the Cooperative Education Program which allows the student to gain industrial experience and recognize financial benefits through projects with local companies.

Mandatory Advising

It is the policy of the department that every student see his/her assigned adviser at least once during the academic year.

Administrative Academic Probation

A minimum GPA of 2.0 must be maintained in all courses taken in the School of Engineering and Computer Science. Students who fail to maintain a 2.0 GPA in courses within their major may be placed on administrative academic probation. Failure to eliminate the grade point deficiency could result in disqualification from the College of Engineering and Computer Science.

Career Opportunities

Rapid technological advances in computers, robotics, and automation, combined with declining enrollments in engineering, have created a substantial demand for mechanical and industrial engineers. High-technology industries want mechanical and industrial engineers because of their technical versatility and adaptability to a broad range of engineering activities. Excellent opportunities exist in aerospace, computers, energy, manufacturing and fabrication, machine and tool design, public transportation, electronics, and a host of other industries.

Mechanical Engineering Courses