The Mechanical Engineering undergraduate curriculum, which leads to the degree of Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology.  The Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology defines engineering as "the profession in which a knowledge of the mathematical and natural sciences gained by study, experience, and practice is applied with judgment to develop ways to use economically the materials and forces of nature for the benefit of mankind."  Clearly, from this definition, engineers are to form the interface between sciences and society as they apply, in realistic terms, the findings of science.

Entrance Requirements

Entering freshman and new transfer students are considered provisional majors.  The College of Engineering Advisement Center is responsible for the academic advisement of provisional engineering majors.

The entrance requirements from high school for an engineering degree program are:

            1.  English, 4 units
            2.  Mathematics
                    Algebra, 2 units
                    Geometry, 1 unit
                    Pre-Calculus or Equivalent, 1 unit
            3.  Natural Sciences
                    Chemistry, 1 unit
                    Physics, 1 unit
           4.  Foreign Language, 1 unit

Transfer students are required to have a minimum 2.0 GPA on all work attempted before entering the College of Engineering.  Normally, transfer credit is considered for course work with a grade of "C" or better.

Engineering Core Program

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Suggested Program of Study