DEPARTMENT CHAIR
Peter Othmer
DEPARTMENT OFFICE
Engineering 100
PROGRAMS OFFERED
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Manufacturing Engineering Emphasis
Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering
DEPARTMENT WEBSITE
http://www.fullerton.edu/ecs
FACULTY
Andy Bazar, Jesa Kreiner, Hossein Moini, Peter Othmer, James Rizza,
ADVISER
Undergraduate/Graduate Program
Adviser: Peter Othmer
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING VISION, MISSION, STRATEGIES AND EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES
Mechanical Engineering Vision Statement
The Mechanical Engineering Department’s vision is to be recognized as one of the high quality mechanical engineering programs in Southern California.
Mechanical Engineering Mission Statement
Consistent with the University’s Mission, learning is the first priority in the Mechanical Engineering Department. To implement our mission, we provide the best qualities of teaching, scholarship and professional practice. The Department is committed to facilitating the education of the mechanical engineering undergraduate and graduate students by following the Department’s
Mechanical Engineering Strategies
The Mechanical Engineering Department is committed to realize its vision, and accomplish its mission by:
strengthening the Department’s partnerships with its stakeholders and Orange County community
enhancing the quality of the Mechanical Engineering program through systematic assessments and feedback of its program
integrating emerging fields within the curriculum
Program Educational Objectives
1. To prepare mechanical engineering students for fulfilling careers that contribute to the success of engineering industries, which include automobile, aerospace, defense, electronics, biomedical engineering and entertainment
2. To educate mechanical engineering students thoroughly in methods of analysis, including the mathematical and computational skills appropriate for engineers to use when solving problems
3. To develop the skills pertinent to the design process, including the students’ ability to formulate problems, to think creatively, to communicate effectively, to synthesize information and to work collaboratively
4. To teach mechanical engineering students to use current experimental and data analysis techniques for mechanical engineering applications such as design, manufacturing, testing and analysis of engineering systems
5. To instill in our students an understanding of their professional, social and ethical responsibilities in order to engage in lifelong learning, and develop their people, management and leadership skills
INTRODUCTION
The mechanical engineering program at CSUF provides a foundation for professional engineering careers in private industry and government. Mechanical engineers are employed in a wide range of industries, such as manufacturing, transportation, energy, food, biomedical and others. In general, mechanical engineers are involved with the design, research, development, manufacture, testing, distribution, support, maintenance and recycling of devices and products. Automobiles, airplanes, home appliances, robots, rockets, space capsules, printers and computer hard disk drives are some of the various products that have been customarily designed and developed by mechanical engineers. Mechanical engineers possess a firm understanding of science, mathematics and engineering needed to carry out these complex tasks which are so important to a modern technological society.
The Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012, telephone 410-347-7700.
The graduate curriculum is designed to provide a specialized education for career advancement or further work towards a doctoral degree.
2 + 2 Articulated Programs with Community Colleges
The Mechanical Engineering Department has developed 2+2 articulation agreements with community colleges to provide students seamless transfer to CSUF’s Mechanical Engineering program. This allows the full-time students taking the courses specified by the department adviser to graduate in two years following transfer to CSUF.
High School Preparation
The entering freshman’s preparation should include two years of algebra, geometry, trigonometry and one year of physics or chemistry. Students deficient in mathematics or chemistry must take special preparatory courses, i.e., Mathematics 125 and Chemistry 115, which will not carry credit for the major. (See Mathematics Section for Entry Level Mathematics test and Math-Science Qualifying Examination requirements.)
Transfer Students
A transfer student shall complete a minimum of 30 units in residence, at least 15 of which shall be taken in upper-division engineering courses. Courses taken at another college or university with a grade of “D” (1.0) will not be accepted as substitute for upper-division courses.
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
The undergraduate program requirements for the degree comprises four major segments: foundation courses in mathematics and physical sciences; basic engineering courses; general education courses in the arts, humanities, social sciences, biological sciences and other related areas; and a sequence of courses to fulfill the requirements of the Mechanical Engineering degree or the emphasis in Manufacturing Engineering.
Undergraduate students are required to meet with their academic adviser every semester during the first year and at least once a year thereafter. Students are strongly encouraged to see their academic advisers frequently to obtain guidance in pursuit of their careers. All courses taken in fulfillment of the requirements for the bachelor’s degree must be taken for a letter grade, i.e., under grade Option 1. All mathematics and physical science courses required for the degree must be completed with at least a “C” (2.0) grade to count as prerequisite courses to engineering courses or as credit towards the degree. Graduate courses are not open to undergraduate students without approval of the program coordinator.
Mathematics and Science Courses (30)
Mathematics 150A Calculus (4)
Mathematics 150B Calculus (4)
Mathematics 250A Multivariate Calculus (4)
Mathematics 250B Introduction to Linear Algebra and
Differential Equations (4)
Chemistry 120A General Chemistry (5)
Physics 225, 225L Fundamental Physics: Mechanics and Lab (4)
Physics 226, 226L Fundamental Physics: Electricity and
Magnetism and Lab (4)
Physics 227 Fundamental Physics: Waves, Optics and Modern Physics (1)
Engineering Core Courses (24)
EGME 102 Graphical Communications (3)
EGCE 201 Statics (3)
EGEE 203 Electric Circuits (3)
EGME 205 Digital Computation (3)
EGCE 302 Dynamics (3)
EGME 304 Thermodynamics (3)
EGME 306A Unified Laboratory (1)
EGME 308 Engineering Analysis (3)
EGME 314 Engineering Economy (2)
General Education Courses
I. Core Competencies (9)
A. Oral Communication (3)
Honors 101B, Human Comm 100, or Human Comm 102
B. Written Communication (3) English 101
C. Critical Thinking (3)
Honors 101A; Human Comm 235; Philosophy 105, 106; Psychology 110; or Reading 290
II. Historical and Cultural Foundations (9)
A. Development of World Civilization (3)
History 110A or 110B
B. American History, Institutions and Values (6)
1. American History (3)
Afro Ethnic Studies 190, American Studies 201, Chicano 190, History 180, 190, or Honors 201A
2. Government (3)
Poli Sci 100
III. Disciplinary Learning (31)
A. Mathematics and Natural Sciences (16)
1. Mathematics
Mathematics 150A (4)
2. Natural Sciences a. Physical Science Chemistry 120A and Physics 225, 225L
b. Earth and Astronomical Sciences Not applicable for engineering majors
c. Life Science Biology 101 (3)
3. Implications and Explorations in Mathematics and Natural Sciences
Not applicable for mechanical engineering majors
B. Arts and Humanities (9)
1. Introduction to the Arts (3) Art 101, 201A, 201B, 311, 312, Dance 101, Music 100, Theater 100
2. Introduction to the Humanities (3)
Any lower-division course in this category listed in the current class schedule
3. Implications, Explorations and Participatory Experience in the Arts and Humanities (3)
Any upper-division course in this category in the current class schedule
C. Social Sciences (6)
1. Introduction to the Social Sciences (3) EGME 314 and EGME 490
2. Implications, Explorations and Participatory Experience in the Social Sciences (3)
Any upper-division course in this category listed in the current class schedule
IV. Lifelong Learning
This category is not applicable to engineering majors
V. Cultural Diversity
Take at least one star (*) course in Sections III.B.3 or III.C.2
Upper-Division Writing Requirement
In addition to a passing score on the Examination in Writing Proficiency (EWP), the following courses are required by all mechanical engineering majors: EGME 306A, 306B, 476A and 476B. Written work for these courses must meet professional standards and requires completion with a grade of “C” (2.0) or better.
Required Courses in Mechanical Engineering (39 units)
EGEE 303 Electronics (3)
EGEE 303L Electronics Laboratory (1)
EGME 306B Fluids and Thermal Laboratory (1)
EGME 322L Introduction to Computer-Aided Design (3)
EGME 331 Mechanical Behavior of Materials (3)
EGME 333 Fluid Mechanics & Aerodynamics (3)
EGME 335 Introduction to Mechanical Design (3)
EGME 407 Heat Transfer (3)
EGME 414 Design Project I (3)
EGME 419 Design Project II (2)
EGME 421 Mechanical Design (3)
EGME 426 Design of Thermal and Fluid Systems (3)
EGME 431 Mechanical Vibrations (3)
EGME 476A Dynamic Systems and Controls Lab (2)
EGME 476B Energy and Power Lab (2)
EGME 490 Seminar in Engineering (1)
Technical Electives in Mechanical Engineering (11 units)
Before enrolling in any elective course, approval of the adviser must be obtained.
Power and Energy
EGGN 403 Computer Methods in Numerical Analysis (3)
EGME 417 Computational Heat Transfer (3)
EGME 424 Data Acquisition and Instrumentation Using LabVIEW (3)
EGME 447 Piping Selection and Piping Network Design (3)
EGME 451 Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning Systems (3)
EGME 452 Fluid Machinery (3)
EGME 454 Optimization of Engineering Design (3)
Design and Materials for Manufacturing
EGGN 403 Computer Methods in Numerical Analysis (3)
EGME 315 Basic Fabrication Techniques and Manufacturing Practices (3)
EGME 410 Introduction to the Finite Element Method and Applications (3)
EGME 411 Mechanical Control Systems (3)
EGME 418 Space and Rocket Engineering (3)
EGME 422 Mechanical Design Using Pro/ENGINEER (3)
EGME 438 Analytical Methods in Engineering (3)
EGME 454 Optimization of Engineering Design (3)
EGME 456 Introduction to Mechatronics for Engineers (3)
EGME 457L Intelligent Systems Lab (2)
EGME 459 Plastics and Other Non-Metallics (3)
EGME 460 Failure of Engineering Materials (3)
EGME 461 Fabrication Methods (3)
EGME 462 Composite Materials (3)
EGME 463 Introduction to Robotics (3)
EGME 475 Acoustics and Noise Control (3)
EGME 480 Human Factors in Engineering (3)
EGME 483 Computer-Aided Manufacturing (3)
EGME 486 Introduction to Electronics Packaging (3)
EGME 487 Thermal Control of Electronics Packaging (3)
Thermal and Fluids Engineering
EGME 410 Introduction to the Finite Element Method and Applications (3)
EGME 417 Computational Heat Transfer (3)
EGME 422 Mechanical Design Using Pro/ENGINEER (3)
EGME 424 Data Acquisition and Instrumentation Using LabVIEW (3)
EGME 447 Piping Selection and Piping Network Design (3)
EGME 451 Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning Systems (3)
EGME 452 Fluid Machinery (3)
EGME 454 Optimization of Engineering Design (3)
EGME 486 Introduction to Electronics Packaging (3)
EGME 487 Thermal Control of Electronic Packaging (3)
Robotics, Controls and Automated Manufacturing
EGGN 403 Computer Methods in Numerical Analysis (3)
EGME 315 Basic Fabrication Techniques and Manufacturing
Practices (3)
EGME 410 Introduction to the Finite Element Method and
Applications (3)
EGME 411 Mechanical Control Systems (3)
EGME 422 Mechanical Design Using Pro/ENGINEER (3)
EGME 424 Data Acquisition and Instrumentation Using LabVIEW (3)
EGME 454 Optimization of Engineering Design (3)
EGME 456 Introduction to Mechatronics for Engineers (3)
EGME 457L Intelligent Systems Lab (2)
EGME 461 Fabrication Methods (3)
EGME 463 Introduction to Robotics (3)
EGME 483 Computer-Aided Manufacturing (3)
EGME 486 Introduction to Electronics Packaging (3)
MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING EMPHASIS
See the Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering section of this catalog for requirements in mathematics and science foundation courses (30 units), engineering core courses (24 units) and general education coursework.
Required Courses (43 units)
EGEE 303 Electronics (3)
EGEE 303L Electronics Lab (1)
EGME 306B Fluids and Thermal Laboratory (1)
EGME 322L Introduction to Computer-Aided Design (3)
EGME 331 Mechanical Behavior of Materials (3)
EGME 333 Fluid Mechanics and Aerodynamics (3)
EGME 335 Introduction to Mechanical Design (3)
EGME 476A Dynamic Systems and Controls Lab (2)
EGME 407 Heat Transfer (3)
EGME 414 Design Project I (3)
EGME 419 Design Project II (2)
EGME 421 Mechanical Design (3)
EGME 426 Design of Thermal and Fluid Systems (3)
EGME 461 Fabrication Methods (3)
EGME 463 Introduction to Robotics (3)
EGME 483 Computer-Aided Manufacturing (3)
EGME 490 Seminar in Engineering (1)
Technical Electives (9 units)
Approval of the adviser must be obtained before enrolling in any elective course.
EGME 315 Basic Fabrication Techniques and Manufacturing
Practices (3)
EGME 410 Introduction to the Finite Element Method and Applications (3)
EGME 411 Mechanical Control Systems (3)
EGME 422 Mechanical Design Using Pro/ENGINEER (3)
EGME 454 Optimization of Engineering Design (3)
EGME 459 Plastics and Other Non-Metallics (3)
EGME 460 Failure of Engineering Materials (3)
EGME 462 Composite Materials (3)
EGME 480 Human Factors in Engineering (3)
EGEE 323 Engineering Probability and Statistics (3)
EGEE 404 Introduction to Microprocessors and Microcomputers (3)
EGEE 404L Microprocessor Lab (1)
EGEE 445 Digital Electronics (3)
EGEE 445L Digital Electronics Lab (1)
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
To qualify for admission to a conditionally classified standing, applicants must meet the following university and departmental requirements:
1. Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution, e.g., Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)
2. Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from an institution accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012, telephone (410) 347-7700
3. Minimum GPA of 2.5 in the last 60 semester units
4. Good standing at the last institution attended
Students not meeting the above requirements may be admitted at the discretion of the department head and will be required to take an additional six or more units of adviser-approved prerequisite coursework. The student must demonstrate potential for graduate study by earning a grade point average of 3.0 or higher in these courses.
Any student entering the Master of Science degree program without a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering will also be required to complete one or more courses in the areas where the student is deemed to be deficient, prior to beginning coursework for the Master’s degree.
Application Deadlines
Reference www.fullerton.edu/ecs for application information.
Classified Standing
Students meeting the following additional requirements will be advanced to classified standing and are eligible to take graduate courses for which they are qualified:
1. Completion of all deficiency work specified by the graduate adviser with a grade of “B” (3.0) or better.
2. Development of an approved study plan. Before completing nine units at CSUF toward the M.S. degree, the student must meet with an adviser for preparation of a study plan which must also be approved by the department chairman and the Office of Graduate Studies.
3. Fulfillment of the university writing requirement prior to completing nine units at CSUF toward the M.S. degree. Students must demonstrate writing ability commensurate with the baccalaureate degree. Please refer to the “Graduate Regulations” section of this catalog and also the class schedule for further information on how this requirement can be met.
Study Plan
The study plan consists of a minimum of 30 units of adviser-approved upper-division or graduate-level coursework that must be completed with an overall grade-point average of at least 3.0. At least half the units required for the degree must be in approved graduate (500-level) courses.
Required Courses (3 units)
Adviser-approved math-oriented course (3)
Concentration Courses (15 units)
A student is required to select a minimum of 15 units in mechanical engineering. These units may be 400- and 500-level courses and are selected according to the student’s area of special interest. Coursework is designed to meet the student’s professional career goals and may focus on the following areas: Power and Energy, Design and Materials for Manufacturing, Thermal and Fluids Engineering, Robotics, Controls and Automated Manufacturing.
Other Courses (9 units)
Elective units should be taken in mechanical engineering or a related engineering field and are subject to adviser approval.
Exam/Thesis/Project Option (3-6 units)
Subject to approval by the adviser, students may select one of the following three options for final review by a department committee:
1. Comprehensive oral examination over selected coursework
2. EGME 597 Project (3-6 units)
3. EGME 598 Thesis (3-6 units)
Students enrolling in less than six units of Thesis/Project will be required to take a comprehensive oral exam. Students enrolling in six units of thesis or project may defend their thesis or project work with an oral exam instead of taking a comprehensive oral exam.
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING COURSES
Courses are designated as EGME in the class schedule.
