Department of
Mechanical Engineering
University of Massachusetts Lowell
Faculty/Student Guide to the Advising of Undergraduate
Students in the Department of Mechanical Engineering
June 2007
Visit our Web site at
http://mechanical.uml.edu
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CONTENTS
Introduction
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Advising
Objectives of the Advising Process________________________
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Resources Available___________________________________
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Academic Advisor _____________________________________
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Faculty Email Addresses ________________________________
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Student Email Addresses ________________________________
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Incoming Freshmen ____________________________________
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Transfer Students______________________________________
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Currently Enrolled Students______________________________
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Graduating Seniors_____________________________________
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General Education Requirement___________________________
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COOP Program _______________________________________
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Minor in Business Administration for ME Students ___________
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BSE/MSE Program _____________________________________
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Reference Documents
Curriculum (Calc I, Physics I same semester) _________________
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Curriculum (Calc I , Physics I separate semesters) _____________
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Curriculum (Prep for Calc, 5-year)__________________________
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Curriculum (Prep for Calc, 4-year) _________________________
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Pre-requisites _________________________________________
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Curriculum Worksheet __________________________________
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DIG Form____________________________________________
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Course Descriptions____________________________________
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Advisor Contact Information ____________________________
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Introduction
This guide is intended to help mechanical engineering faculty and students understand the process of
undergraduate student advising in the Department of Mechanical Engineering. It is a response to student
input to the Mechanical Engineering Advisory Board indicating that additional information on the advising
process was necessary. The content has been discussed at faculty meetings and with representatives of the
ME Student Advisory Council.
In this document, the term advising refers to the course selection advice given to both new and existing
students by the Chair, the faculty, and the staff of the department.
Objectives of the Advising Process.
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To provide students with accurate advice on course selection for the upcoming semester so that
they complete all curriculum requirements in the correct sequence.
To provide students with additional advice related to their course of study in mechanical
engineering
Resources Available.
Undergraduate Catalog.
In the past, the university published an undergraduate catalog every two years. Starting in 2004, the
catalog will only be available online. (www.uml.edu/catalog). The catalog contains a description of
academic rules, regulations, and procedures, as well as a listing of course descriptions. All students and
faculty should familiarize themselves with the academic rules contained within this document.
Class Schedule Book.
This is published once a semester, at the start of the advising period. It lists the days and times for each
course to be offered in the upcoming semester. It also contains an academic calendar, a section on
academic rules, and listings of the Gen. Ed. courses. The data in this book is unreliable. You should rely
mainly on Web-based resources.
ISIS Self Service
This is where everything happens for faculty, staff and students. You can register for courses, get
unofficial transcripts, class rosters, and submit grades etc. The Web address is http://isis.uml.edu/
For training go to http://intranet.uml.edu/it/training/isis.htm
If you entered the University on, or after, September 2005 you can also access a “Degree Audit” which
lists the requirements of your major, and how far you have come in satisfying those requirements.
Centers for Learning
This is located in Southwick Hall on North Campus, and also in some student dorms. It has student tutors
for some courses, computing facilities including word processing and Internet access, and faculty advisors.
This is the place to go if you are having problems with ISIS. Go to www.uml.edu/class
The CLASS advisors can help you with general student issues, as well as personal issues. For detailed
advice on the ME curriculum you should, however, consult your ME academic advisor.
Academic Advisor
All students will have an academic advisor assigned to them within the first couple of weeks of their first
semester. Your academic advisor will be an ME faculty member. A list of advisors will be posted on the
notice board opposite the mechanical engineering office (E331). All students must make an appointment
to see their advisor during the student-advising period, halfway through each semester, to select their
courses for upcoming semester. A list of advisors and their contact information is provided at the end of
this document.
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Often, students state that they can never find their advisor. Your advisor is required to display, on their
door, the days and times of two hours each week when they are available for office hours. They are also
required to make additional hours available for advising during the official course registration period each
semester. An excellent way of contacting your advisor is through email. Many times, your question can be
answered via email, and a meeting might not even be necessary.
Faculty Email Addresses
All faculty email addresses have the same format:
firstname_lastname@uml.edu
All faculty members read their email on a regular basis, even if they are away from the university.
Student Email Addresses
It is impossible for the university to keep track of private student email accounts. All students are provided
with a university email account that has the following format
firstname_lastname@student.uml.edu
This account will be used by the department, and your advisor, to contact you.
All commercial email accounts allow you to link to your university account for the purpose of reading and
sending email.
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Incoming Freshmen
Incoming freshmen are required to attend one of the Orientation/Registration events in the summer prior to
their enrollment in courses.
Writing Placement
Freshman students are required to take a state-mandated English test prior to the registration process. A
student who performs poorly on the English test is placed into College Writing A. This course is in
addition to the regular College Writing I. An A grade in College Writing A can give the student credit for
College Writing I. If you are an international student there is a special course, College Writing for
International Students, which is taken in place of College Writing I. You may also have to take a reading
course. Please note the following:
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A placement into College Writing I means the student must take a section of 42.101.
•
A placement into College Writing A means the student must take a section of 42.100.2xx i.e., the
section number must start with a “2”.
42.100 .101 is an entirely different course, exclusively for students who have English as a second
language.
•
A placement into College Writing I International means that the student must take a section of
42.103.
•
A placement into College Writing A International means the student must take 42.100.101
(SECTION 101 ONLY.) Please do not wait until a future semester; this course is offered once a
year.
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Writing placements are mandatory, not recommended. If you register for the wrong writing
course you will be dropped from the course and your schedule will be all messed up.
Math Placement
Freshman students are required to take a math test prior to the registration process. The math test is an
attempt by the university to place you in the appropriate calculus sequence.
A student who performs poorly in the math test might be recommended to take the course Preparation for
Calculus. This course is in addition to the regular Calculus I, II, III sequence. Although the standard
curriculum can be completed in 4-years, students who take Preparation for Calculus will normally require
5-years to complete the curriculum. If you are on the 5-year curriculum you can complete it in 4 years if
you are willing to take some summer courses. Most students actually take between 4 and 5 years to
complete the curriculum. If you think that you are weak in math, and did poorly in the math placement
test, we recommend that you start with Preparation for Calculus.
Students taking Preparation for Calculus cannot take Physics I at the same time, instead they have to take
Selected Topics in Chemistry + Lab.
If you are taking Calculus I, but have not done any calculus in high school, you might want to consider
taking Calculus I along with Chemistry, and delaying Physics I by a semester.
Math placement is a recommendation only, you are free to choose your own first semester math course.
All engineering students will end up taking Calculus I , II, and III
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Your first (Fall) semester will look like one of the following:
25.107 Intro. to Engineering I
42.102 College Writing I
__.___ Gen. Ed. Elective
92.131 Calculus I
95.141 Physics I
96.141 Physics I Lab
or
25.107 Intro. to Engineering I
42.102 College Writing I
__.___ Gen. Ed. Elective
92.131 Calculus I
84.117 Sel. Top. Chem.
84.119 Sel. Top. Chem Lab
or
25.107 Intro. to Engineering I
42.101 College Writing I
92.127 Prep. for Calculus
84.117 Sel. Top. Chem.
84.119 Sel. Top. Chem Lab
In each case, College Writing I might be replaced with another writing course, as appropriate.
You might have a block schedule presented to you at registration, with the days and times of your classes.
If not, you will have to select your schedule using the ISIS system.
Important Fact: In class schedules, R=Thursday, T=Tuesday
Your block schedule will not include the General Education (Gen. Ed.) elective. You must choose your
Gen. Ed. elective. Choose a course that has either an AH (Arts and Humanities) or an SS (Social Science)
designation. These designations can be checked at www.uml.edu/gened/courses.html
If the course has the additional designation D (diversity) or E (ethics), that is OK. Under no
circumstances should you register for an SC, SCL, or MA course. The Gen. Ed. curriculum is described in
more detail later.
If you want to lighten your course load first semester you can skip the Gen. Ed. elective. You will,
however, have to make it up at a later date.
Please read the section “Academic Advisor”
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Transfer Students.
When you apply to the university as a transfer student you are given a Preliminary Transfer Evaluation by
the Admissions Department. This evaluation gives credit for the most common courses that students try to
transfer and is based on the contents of the Office of the Registrar's computer-based transfer dictionary that
lists courses from many schools along with their UML equivalents. You can access this dictionary from
http://www.uml.edu/admin/registrar/transfer_dictionary.html
If a course is not listed on your preliminary transcript or in the transfer dictionary you might still be able to
get credit by filing an academic petition. It is your responsibility to identify those courses, to present an
academic petition to the relevant department, and to back up your request with appropriate documentation
in the form of course descriptions, syllabi, etc.
In most cases, there will be few technical courses listed on the preliminary evaluation. Evaluation of
mechanical engineering technical courses is done primarily by the mechanical engineering transfer advisor
(currently the Dept. Chairman, Prof. McKelliget). Since transfer student advising can be a time consuming
process, he will schedule an appointment with you prior to orientation/registration. If he sees you for the
first time at orientationion he will make an appointment for you to return at a later date.
If you feel you should receive additional transfer credits you must fill out an academic petition with words
to the effect of ...
"I request that course (course number and name, number of credits, grade received), taken at
(name of university) in (semester and year) transfer as credit for course (equivalent UML course
number and name) at UMASS Lowell."
To the petition you should attach a photocopy of the relevant portion of your transcript as well as a course
description from your university catalog and/or a course syllabus. Present this to the department transfer
officer who may re-direct you to the relevant instructor.
The most important thing for transfer students to understand is that the awarding of transfer credits is a
privilege, not a right, and that transfer credits must be requested, and fully justified by the student. Please
understand that requests for transfer credit are sometimes refused. Either a university rule is being
violated, or the course does not satisfy the requirements of the equivalent UML course.
You must have at least a C- in any course you wish to transfer.
No course taken at a two-year institution can be transferred as credit for an upper level (300, 400 or 500
level) course.
In addition to transfer credit, it is possible for the department to issue an exception for a requirement. An
exception means that some process, fully described in an Undergraduate Student Exception Form, has met
the requirement. Exceptions are used if courses cannot be directly transferred for some reason, or if you
have satisfied the requirement by non-course means, such as work experience. Note, however, that the
credits associated with the excepted requirement will not show up on your transcript. This is not usually a
problem as the university graduation requirement (120 credits) is significantly lower that the total number
of credits in the ME curriculum (129 credits).
Exceptions show up in the “Degree Audit” in ISIS, not in your unofficial transcript.
Note that if you transfer from an institution that operates on a quarter system the number of credits
transferred will be pro-rated. This sometimes presents problems in meeting the 120 credit minimum if you
transfer a lot of credits.
The transfer advisor is your advisor during your entry into the program, and for the first year thereafter.
After this you should only consult the transfer advisor on matters relating to transfer credits.
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Note: If you have received transfer credit for a mechanical engineering technology course (23.***
rather than 22.***) this course will, in most cases, not count toward the engineering program.
M.E. Undergraduate Curriculum Transfer Guidelines (Effective 2007)
Course
42.101/
2
25.107
Cr. Comments
College Writing
I/II
(6)
Petition English department or Gen Ed coordinator.
SS Gen. Ed.
Electives
(6)
Petition relevant SS department or Gen Ed coordinator.
AH Gen. Ed.
Electives
(6)
Petition relevant AH department or Gen Ed coordinator.
Intro. to Engg. I
(2)
Most 1st year intro to engineering courses. Exception possible if
entering with extensive engineering or technology coursework.
Petition ME Transfer Coordinator.
Engineering based intro to computer
tools/CAD/drawing/programming classes. Possible exception for
entrance with extensive engineering or technology coursework.
Petition ME Transfer Coordinator.
25.108
Intro. to Engg. II
(2)
92.131
92.132
92.231
Calculus I
Calculus II
Calculus II
(12 Most 12 cr. science and engineering calculus sequences
)
acceptable. Petition Math department.
92.236
Eng. Diff. Eqns.
(3)
Most 3 credit differential equations courses. Credit for 92.234
acceptable. Petition Math department.
95.141
96.141
Physics I +Lab
(4)
Most 4 cr calc-based, with lab, Physics I (mechanics) courses. Petition
Physics department.
84.117
84.119
Sel. Topics
Chemistry +Lab
(4)
Credit for UML Chem I + Lab. Petition Chemistry department.
95.245
96.245
Physics of Matter
+Lab
(4)
Most 4 cr calc-based with lab heat light sound courses. petition
Physics department.
22.201
22.202
Des. Lab I Des.
Lab II
(4)
3D CAD (e.g. Solidworks, ProEngineer, Autocad), engineering
drawings, dimensioning and tolerancing. Machine shop experience
(lathes, milling machines.) Petition with Instructor.
22.211
Statics
(3)
Most calc-based engineering statics courses acceptable. Petition ME
Transfer Coordinator.
22.296
Mech Behav
Mat’ls
(3)
Most engineering materials science courses acceptable. Credit for
22.295 acceptable. Petition ME Transfer Coordinator
22.212
Mechs. of
Materials
(3)
Most calc-based engineering strength of materials courses acceptable.
Petition ME Transfer Coordinator
22.213
Dynamics
(3)
Most calc-based engineering rigid body dynamics courses acceptable.
Petition ME Transfer Coordinator
22.242
Thermodynamics
(3)
Most calc-based engineering thermodynamics courses
16.211
16.212
Fundamentals of
Electricity + Lab.
(4)
Most 4 cr. with lab electricity course – Petition
with EE dept. transfer advisor. Possible waiver
for Physics (electromagnetism) courses.
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45.334
49.201/
2
Engineering Ethics (3)
This course double counts as a Gen Ed (AH). If you satisfy the ME
requirement but not the Gen Ed requirement you will need to make up
the Gen Ed. A non-engineering ethics course is acceptable only in
extenuating circumstances.
Petition Philosophy department.
Economics I or II
This double counts as a Gen Ed (SS). If you satisfy the ME
requirement but not the Gen Ed requirement you will need to make up
the Gen Ed. E.g. An engineering economics course might be
acceptable to ME but possibly robably not as a Gen Ed. You can take
Eco I (Micro) or Eco II (Macro). If both, you can count the second as
another Gen. Ed. Petition Economics department.
(3)
Transfer credit for Mechanical Engineering 300 and 400 level courses will, in general, only be
awarded for equivalent courses from a four-year ABET accredited engineering program. Petition
course instructor, with final OK coming from Chair or Transfer advisor.
22.321
Mech. Des. I
(3)
Linkage design course with design-build-test experience. See Prof.
Sherwood.
22.361
Math Methods
(3)
Linear algebra, numerical methods, and statistics. See Prof.
McKelliget
22.322
Mech. Des. II
(3)
Gears, cams, controls. See Prof. Niezrecki.
22.302
ME Lab I
(3)
Sensors and data acquisition. See Prof. Avitabile.
22.381
Fluid Mechanics
(3)
22-341
Cond & Rad Ht Tr (3)
22.342
Convective Proc.
(3)
22.311
Applied Strength
(3)
Advanced strength with applications. See Prof. Sherwood.
22.451
Dynamic Systems
(3)
See Prof. Avitabile
22.403
ME Lab II
(3)
See Prof. Avitabile
22.425
Design Machine
Elements.
(3)
See Prof. Niezrecki
22.473
Design Theory &
Constraints.
(3)
See Prof. Shina
22.423
Capstone Design
(3)
See Prof. Shina
22.441
Analysis Thermal
Fluid Proc.
(3)
See Prof. Charmchi
ME Tech Elective
(9)
If you have spare senior level ME credits that have not been used
elsewhere you could get some transfer credits here. See ME transfer
coordinator
These 3 courses together constitute a traditional 2 course fluid flow +
heat transfer sequence + thermofluid design projects. Petitions to
Prof. Charmchi.
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Currently Enrolled Students
Please read the section “Academic Advisor” first
Understanding the Course registration process.
Every semester there is a two-week advising/pre-registration period. All students are required to meet with
their academic advisor. This requirement is enforced by an advising hold flag that must be removed before
the student can register using ISIS self-service.
Faculty advisors are listed on the department Web site and on the notice board opposite the ME office.
Sometimes your advisor will change. Although we try to keep you with the same advisor this is not always
possible as faculty leave, retire, or get assigned to other duties. If you really cannot get along with your
advisor you can see the department Chair and request a change of advisor.
Steps for students:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Plan a tentative schedule based on the courses you think you should take next semester. Use the
Schedule of Classes book or, preferably, the ISIS system.
Get an advising sheet from your department office and write in a tentative schedule.
Take this schedule to your advisor, who will check it and sign it.
Take the signed sheet to the department secretary who will remove your advising hold flag and tell
you of any other hold flags. (Your advisor might choose to lift the advising hold flag. In all cases the
signed advising sheet should be delivered to the department secretary).
Resolve any other hold flags with the relevant administrative department.
At this stage you have been advised, but have not registered for any courses.
Go to ISIS and under Enrollment Appointments check the date/time when you can begin to register.
These times are staggered to give students with highest current earned credits an earlier registration
start time in order to provide them with some advantage in choosing course sections.
Register for your courses at the ISIS self service web site at http://isis.uml.edu/
If you cannot get into a course, the course instructor or the Chair of the relevant department can issue
you with a permission number.
Steps for advisors:
1.
For each advisee update your Curriculum Progress Report (CPR) from the unofficial transcript
section of ISIS self-service.
2.
You should only enter on your CPR sheet those transfer credits that appear on ISIS. If a transfer
credit is missing you should assume that the student is missing this course. The only exception to
this is if the student has an course exception. Course exceptions are noted on the Degree Audit
section of the student transcript on ISIS (for students that entered F05 and later).
3.
When you are satisfied that the courses on the student’s registration sheet are the courses to be
taken next semester you should sign the sheet. If you do not remove the advising hold flag give
the sheet to the student and have them take it to the department secretary. If you do remove the
flag, you should retain the sheet and return it to the office yourself.
Pre-requisites
Both students and advisors should pay special attention to the curriculum pre-requisite structure given later
in this document. The ISIS system will not allow a student to register for a course if they do not have
all of the pre-requisites.
Pre-requisite violations can be over-ridden, at the discretion of the course instructor and department
chairman, by issuing a course permission number.
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Graduating Seniors
Student:
It is your responsibility to see your advisor and have him/her fill out a Declaration of Intent to Graduate
(DIG) form during your penultimate (one before last) semester. The form should be signed by the faculty
advisor and then returned by the student to the department secretary.
If you entered the University on or after September 2005 you also have access to a “Degree Audit” under
ISIS. This audit lists the requirements of the ME program and states whether the requirements have been
met. All requirements listed in the degree audit must be satisfied. It is your responsibility to ensure that
all requirements for graduation are met. It is not your advisor’s responsibility.
By the time you come to graduate you should have submitted to the ME department an academic petition
from the coordinator of any program in which you are registered for a minor. The petition should state that
you have, or will have, satisfied all the requirements of that minor. Alternatively you must officially drop
the minor. Failure to do one of these things will prevent you from graduating.
To graduate, you must satisfy all the requirements on the DIG form and Degree Audit, all the requirements
of any minors for which you are registered, you must have 120 credits, and at least a 2.0 cumulative g.p.a.
You are not necessarily required to have 129 credits (the number in the ME program) to graduate.
Advisor:
The advisor is responsible for filling out the DIG form – not the student. The DIG form is the department’s
primary check that a student has met all the graduation requirements.
You should fill out the DIG form from the Degree Audit on ISIS, not from the CPR sheet that you have
been keeping on the student. This way there is a better chance of detecting mistakes on the CPR sheet.
Chair of the Department:
The Chair will do a final check of the DIG form before putting the student on the tentative graduation list.
The chair will fill in the grades for the unfinished courses and check completion of minors before putting
the student on the final graduation list.
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GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENT
Why?
There are three good reasons why you need to take Gen. Ed. courses.
1. The University thinks it is important
The general education requirement, as its name implies, is based on the simple idea that there should be a
common core-curriculum that all undergraduate students at the university follow, irrespective of major.
The goal is to educate students with a breadth of knowledge, in addition to the depth of knowledge they
obtain from their major disciplines.
2. ABET thinks it is important
Our accrediting body, the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, lists (among others) the
following learning outcomes for all engineering students
“At graduation students should have: ….an understanding of professional and ethical
responsibility…an ability to communicate effectively…..the broad education necessary to
understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context….a knowledge of
contemporary issues”.
3. The mechanical engineering department faculty think it is important
The department’s statement of learning outcomes includes the following
“At graduation students should ….be able to communicate technical information. This must
include oral presentations, written reports, and an ability to work on and communicate with multidisciplinary team members….understand the need to assess the impact of engineering designs on
society. This should include factors such as economics, ergonomics, the environment, and
sustainability…understand the concept of the engineering profession through an exposure to
professional societies, professional registration, the need for lifelong learning, and professional
ethics.
Content
The Gen Ed curriculum includes courses in the following four areas:
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College Writing (2 courses)
Science, technology, and math (3 courses)
Social Sciences (3 courses)
Arts and Humanities (3 courses)
Gen Ed Implementation for ME students
Since students are allowed to satisfy some of the Gen.Ed requirements with courses taken from their major
program of study, the actual implementation of the Gen.Ed. requirement varies from major to major.
Science, Technology, and Mathematics Requirement (12 credits)
All undergraduate students at the university must take courses in science, technology, and math. This
requirement is automatically satisfied by the mechanical engineering curriculum, and you need not worry
about it any further.
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College Writing Requirement (6 credits)
All undergraduate students at the university must take two courses in college writing. Most students take
42.101 College Writing I and 42.102 College Writing II. Based on Freshman writing tests some students are
required to take the three-course sequence 42.100 College Writing A, 42.101, and 42.102. International
students can take the sequence College Writing I and II for International Students.
Arts & Humanities (AH) Requirement (9 credits)
All undergraduate students at the university must take three courses from the Arts and Humanities. One of
these courses is hardwired into the ME curriculum as an engineering ethics course (e.g. 45.334 or 45.335 or
45.341). This means that ME students must choose two courses from Arts and Humanities.
Social Sciences (SS) Requirement (9 credits)
All undergraduate students at the university must take three courses from the Social Sciences. One of these
courses is hardwired into the mechanical engineering curriculum as an economics course (49.201 or
49.202). This means that ME students must choose two courses from the Social Sciences.
To summarize, for ME majors the Gen. Ed. requirement is as follows:
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College Writing I
College Writing II
1 Economics course (49.201 or 49.202)
1 Engineering Ethics course ( 45-334 or 45-335 or 45-341)
2 other approved arts and humanities (AH) courses
2 other approved social science (SS) courses.
Notes on Gen Ed:
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One course must contain a diversity component (i.e. a code SSD or AHD).
No more than 2 courses can be taken from any one department.
Mechanical engineering students must not take any Gen Ed. courses with codes starting SC, SL, or
MA. These are science and math courses, intended for students in non-technical majors. For
engineering students, the science and math component of Gen Ed is satisfied by the courses in their
major.
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Suggested Gen Ed Courses for MEs
The following are some Gen Ed courses that might be of particular relevance or interest to engineers. These
are only suggestions. There are many other interesting courses that you can take. Your choice is not
limited to the following list.
42.222
40/42/59.249
42/59.249
43.206
43.312
43.316
45.202
45.203
45.327
45.334
45.335
45.341
45.401
59.303
59.395
41.262
46.101
46.110
46.112
46.121
47.101
47.209
47.232
48.101
48.110
48.270
49.201
49.202
49.302
57.201
57.211
57.218
57.220
88.101
88.104
Oral Communication
Values in American Culture
Literature on Technology and Human Values
American Economic History
Science in the Modern World
American Environmental History
Intro to Logic and Critical Reasoning
Intro to Ethics
Environmental Philosophy
Engineering and Ethics
Ethical Issues in Technology
Science, Ethics, and Society
Bioethics and Genetic Research
Understanding Technological Risk
Computers in Society
Introduction to Business Law
Intro to American Politics
Introduction to Politics
Comparative Political Systems
Intro to International Relations
General Psychology
Social Psychology
Psychology of Personality
Introduction to Sociology
Intro to Social Values
Self in Society
Economics I
Macroeconomics
Labor Economics
Intro to Regions
Sustainable Development
Regional Health and the Environment
Designing the Future World
World Regional Geography
Foundations of Conservation and Environmental
Concern
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AH
AHDE
AHE
AHD
AHE
AH
AHE
AHDE
AHDE
AHE
AHE
AHE
AHE
AHE
AHE
SS
SS
SSD
SSD
SSD
SS
SSD
SS
SSDE
SSDE
SS
SS
SS
SSD
SS
SSE
SSD
SSE
SSD
SSE
Coop Program
The philosophy of the coop program is to offer our students the opportunity to apply their engineering
knowledge in industry and help develop the skills that they will need to be successful engineers after
graduation. The program is designed to be flexible, to include faculty oversight, to be connected to other
disciplines, and to be a program of excellence.
The program is designed to be flexible so that it is beneficial to the students as well as being easy to manage
and control by the academic programs and local business community. It has different options, such as part
time, full time, and academic credit based on hours worked to maximize its reach to our varied student
population. 500 hours of service to an industrial company is considered to be equal to one course of COOP
or Industrial Experience.
Thus the COOP students can earn money in the program and, at the same time, lessen the academic course
load. There are COOP opportunities in both the undergraduate and graduate programs.
Students with a successful COOP experiences are very attractive to potential employers at graduation.
Many COOP experiences lead to an offer of permanent employment.
There are faculty Coop coordinators in each department who advise students on job selection, location,
compensation, and relationship with the employers. In addition, the Office of Career Services at the
UMASS Lowell is very actively involved in coordinating with COOP faculty and in recruiting companies
for full time, internships and COOP positions.
The COOP coordinator for ME is Professor Sammy Shina
Starting in September 2007 one COOP course can be used as credit for one technical elective. Coop can
only be used to get credit for a single technical elective.
Typical Steps for Finding and Starting a Coop Position
1.
Employer promotes COOP opportunity through Career Services Web site and student
expresses interest.
2.
Students asks COOP advisor if the job is suitable for academic credit
3.
COOP advisor checks that student is in good academic standing and is qualified for the
job.
4.
COOP advisor explains departmental requirements for COOP (e.g. academic credit
policy, final report)
5.
Student carefully reads and signs UMASS Lowell COOP agreement form
6.
COOP advisor signs form
7.
Student applies for job and interviews.
8.
If employer makes offer, student clearly explains any special or unique requirements of
their academic department and then asks the employer to read and sign form(s).
9.
Student brings all completed forms to COOP advisor for record keeping and distribution
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Minor in Business Administration for ME Students
5 Required Courses:
49.201 Economics I (already in ME curriculum)
60.201 Accounting/Financial
61.301 Business Finance
62.201 Marketing Principles
66.301 Organizational Behavior
2 Elective Courses:
63.301 Management Information Systems
22.576 Engineering Project Management (*)
22.573 Manufacturing Systems (*)
14.372 Civil Engineering Systems or 63.210 Operations Analysis Techniques
14.470 Engineering Economics (*) or 10.409 Economics & Process Analysis (*)
26.537 Business Law for Engineers (*)
26.590 Survey of Intellectual Property.
Courses marked (*) count as a technical elective in Mechanical Engineering.
How to Enroll
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•
•
•
File a Declaration of Minor form with the College of Management
Indicate your intention to pursue your minor with your ME faculty advisor.
When you file your DIG form, complete an academic petition signed by the College of
Management, to the effect that you will be completing the minor OR drop the minor. Failure to
do one of these things will prevent you from graduating.
Remember that the minor is offered by the College of Management, not the ME department.
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BSE/MSE Program
For its undergraduate students, the department offers a combined BSE/MSE program. This program is
available to undergraduates with a minimum 3.0 cumulative g.p.a. at the end of their Junior year.
Application for the BSE/MSE program should be made to the graduate coordinator by the eighth week of
the second semester of the junior year. The graduate coordinator will hold these applications until the
grades for the complete junior year are obtained.
Benefits of the BSE/MSE Program:
•
•
•
•
•
The graduate application fee is waived.
The university requirement that all graduate school applicants take the Graduate Record
Examination (GRE) is waived.
Two graduate courses (500 level) are taken in the senior year and the six credits obtained are
applied to the B.S. degree requirements. In addition, if a grade of B or better is obtained in these
courses they may be applied to the M.S. degree requirements. Students may take more graduate
credits as a BSME student. However, only 6 credits may be counted toward both degrees.
Any technical elective credits taken above the department minimum (9 credits) may be applied to
the MS degree.
You end up with both a Bachelors and a Masters degree.
We strongly recommend that all eligible students fill out and submit the paperwork for the
BSE/MSE program. Being accepted into the program does not commit you to anything, and it will
give you an additional option after graduation from the BS program. In the past, many students
have regretted not applying to this program by the scheduled date.
The Graduate Coordinator is Professor Charmchi.
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Curriculum (Calc I, Physics I same semester)
FALL
FRESHMAN YEAR
25.107
Intro. to Engg. I
42.101
College Writing I
__.___
Gen. Ed. Elective
92.131/33 Calculus I
95.141
Physics I
96.141
Physics I Lab
SOPHOMORE YEAR
22.201
Des. Lab I CAD
22.211
Statics
22.296
Mech Behav Mat’ls
92.231/33 Calculus III
Gen. Ed. Elective
__.___
JUNIOR YEAR
22.242
Thermodynamics
22.381
Fluid Mechanics
22.321
Mech. Des. I (kine)
22.361
Math. Methods MEs
45.334/5/41 Eng. Ethics
SENIOR YEAR
22.342
Convective Proc.
22.403
ME Lab II - Appls
22.425
Des. Mach. Elems.
22.451
Dynamic Systems
22.473
Des. Th. & Constr.
22.___
ME Tech Elec
SPRING
(2)
(3)
(3)
(4)
(3)
(1)
(16)
25.108
42.102
84.117
84.119
92.132/4
95.245
96.245
Intro. to Engg. II
Col. Writing II
Sel. Top. Chem.
Sel. Top. Chem Lab
Calculus II
Physics of Matter
Physics Matter Lab
(2)
(3)
(3)
(4)
(3)
(15)
22.202
22.212
22.213
16.211
16.212
92.236
__.___
Des. Lab II Mach. (2)
Strength of Materials (3)
Dynamics
(3)
Fund. of Electricity (3)
Fund. of Elec. Lab (1)
Eng. Diff. Eqns.
(3)
Gen. Ed. Elective
(3)
(18)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(15)
22.302
22.322
22-341
22.311
49.201/02
ME Lab I (Instrum)
Mech. Des. II (dyn)
Cond & Rad Ht Tr
App. Strength
Economics
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(15)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(18)
22.423
22.xxx
22.441
22.xxx
__.___
Capstone Des.
ME Tech. Elec.
Anal. Ther/Fl Proc.
ME Tech. Elec
Gen. Ed. Elective
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(15)
18
(2)
(3)
(3)
(1)
(4)
(3)
(1)
(17)
Curriculum (Calc I and Physics I separate semesters)
FALL
FRESHMAN YEAR
25.107
Intro. to Engg. I
42.101
College Writing I
__.___
Gen. Ed. Elective
92.131/33 Calculus I
84.117
Sel. Top. Chem.
84.119
Sel. Top. Chem Lab
SPRING
(2)
(3)
(3)
(4)
(3)
(1)
(16)
SOPHOMORE YEAR
22.201
Des. Lab I CAD
(2)
22.211
Statics
(3)
22.296
Mech Behav Mat’ls (3)
92.231/33 Calculus III
(4)
95.245
Physics of Matter
(3)
96.245
Physics Matter Lab (1)
(could take in summer)
(16)
JUNIOR YEAR
22.242
Thermodynamics
(3)
22.381
Fluid Mechanics
(3)
22.321
Mech. Des. I (kine) (3)
22.361
Math. Methods MEs (3)
45.334/5/41 Eng. Ethics
(3)
(15)
SENIOR YEAR
22.342
Convective Proc.
(3)
22.403
ME Lab II - Appls (3)
22.425
Des. Mach. Elems. (3)
22.451
Dynamic Systems (3)
22.473
Des. Th. & Constr. (3)
22.___
ME Tech Elec
(3)
(18)
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19
25.108
42.102
92.132/4
95.141
96.141
__.___
Intro. to Engg. II
Col. Writing II
Calculus II
Physics I
Physics I Lab
Gen. Ed. Elective
(2)
(3)
(4)
(3)
(1)
(3)
(16)
22.202
22.212
22.213
16.211
16.212
92.236
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Des. Lab II Mach. (2)
Strength of Materials (3)
Dynamics
(3)
Fund. of Electricity (3)
Fund. of Elec. Lab (1)
Eng. Diff. Eqns.
(3)
Gen. Ed. Elective
(3)
(18)
22.302
22.322
22-341
22.311
49.201/02
ME Lab I (Instrum)
Mech. Des. II (dyn)
Cond & Rad Ht Tr
App. Strength
Economics
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(15)
22.423
22.xxx
22.441
22.xxx
__.___
Capstone Des.
ME Tech. Elec.
Anal. Ther/Fl Proc.
ME Tech. Elec
Gen. Ed. Elective
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(15)
Curriculum (Prep for Calc, 5-year)
FALL
First Year
25.107
42.101
92.127
84.117
84.119
Intro. to Engg. I
College Writing I
Prep. for Calculus
Sel. Top. Chem.
Sel. Top. Chem Lab
Second Year
22.201
Des. Lab I CAD
92.132/4 Calculus II
95.141
Physics I
96.141
Physics I Lab
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Gen. Ed. Elective
Third Year
22.211
Statics
22.296
Mech Behav Mat’ls
92.236
Eng. Diff. Eqns.
45.334/5/41Gen. Ed. (Ethics)
Fourth Year
22.242
Thermodynamics
22.381
Fluid Mechanics
22.321
Mech. Des. I (kine)
22.361
Math. Methods MEs
Fifth Year
22.342
22.403
22.425
22.451
22.473
22.___
Convective Proc.
ME Lab II - Appls
Des. Mach. Elems.
Dynamic Systems
Des. Th. & Constr.
ME Tech Elec
SPRING
(2)
(3)
(4)
(3)
(1)
(13)
25.108
42.102
92.131/33
__.___
__.___
Intro. to Engg. II
Col. Writing II
Calculus I
Gen. Ed. Elective
Gen. Ed. Elective
(2)
(3)
(4)
(3)
(3)
(15)
(2)
(4)
(3)
(1)
(3)
(13)
22.202
92.231/33
95.245
96.245
Des. Lab II Mach.
Calculus III
Physics of Matter
Physics Matter Lab
(2)
(4)
(3)
(1)
(10)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(12)
22.212
22.213
16.211
16.212
49.201/02
Strength of Materials (3)
Dynamics
(3)
Fund. of Electricity (3)
Fund. of Elec. Lab (1)
Economics
(3)
(13)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(12)
22.302
22.322
22-341
22.311
ME Lab I (Instrum)
Mech. Des. II (dyn)
Cond & Rad Ht Tr
App. Strength
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(12)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(18)
22.423
22.xxx
22.441
22.xxx
__.___
Capstone Des.
ME Tech. Elec.
Anal. Ther/Fl Proc.
ME Tech. Elec
Gen. Ed. Elective
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(15)
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Curriculum (Prep for Calc, 4-year)
FALL
FRESHMAN YEAR
25.107
Intro. to Engg. I
42.101
College Writing I
__.___
Gen. Ed. Elective
92.127
Prep. for Calculus
84.117
Sel. Top. Chem.
84.119
Sel. Top. Chem Lab
SPRING
25.108
42.102
92.131/33
95.141
96.141
__.___
Intro. to Engg. II
Col. Writing II
Calculus I
Physics I
Physics I Lab
Gen. Ed. Elective
SOPHOMORE YEAR
22.201
Des. Lab I CAD
95.245
Physics of Matter
96.245
Physics Matter Lab
22.211
Statics
22.296
Mech Behav Mat’ls
__.___
Gen. Ed. Elective
22.202
22.212
22.213
16.211
16.212
92.236
Des. Lab II Mach. (2)
Strength of Materials (3)
Dynamics
(3)
Fund. of Electricity (3)
Fund. of Elec. Lab (1)
Eng. Diff. Eqns.
(3)
(15)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(15)
22.302
22.322
22-341
22.311
49.201/02
ME Lab I (Instrum)
Mech. Des. II (dyn)
Cond & Rad Ht Tr
App. Strength
Economics
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(15)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(18)
22.423
22.xxx
22.441
22.xxx
__.___
Capstone Des.
ME Tech. Elec.
Anal. Ther/Fl Proc.
ME Tech. Elec
Gen. Ed. Elective
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(15)
(2)
(3)
(3)
(4)
(3)
(1)
(16)
Summer following Freshman year
92.132/4 Calculus II
(4)
(this is a pre-req. for 22.211 Statics)
(2)
(3)
(1)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(15)
Summer following Sophomore year
92.231/33 Calculus III
(4)
JUNIOR YEAR
22.242
Thermodynamics
22.381
Fluid Mechanics
22.321
Mech. Des. I (kine)
22.361
Math. Methods MEs
45.334/5/41Gen. Ed. (Ethics)
SENIOR YEAR
22.342
Convective Proc.
22.403
ME Lab II - Appls
22.425
Des. Mach. Elems.
22.451
Dynamic Systems
22.473
Des. Th. & Constr.
22.___
ME Tech Elec
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(2)
(3)
(4)
(3)
(1)
(3)
(16)
BSE – ME Prerequisites
Course
Prerequisites
Prerequisite for
25.107
84.117/9
22.242
92.131
92.132, 95.245
95/6.141
92.131co
95.245, 96.245, 22.211
25.108
22.201
92.132
92.131
92.231, 92.236; 22.211,
22.242,16.211,22.361,22.212,22.213
95/6.245
95.141, 96.141, 92.131
22.242
22.201
25.108
22.202, 22.321co
22.211
92.132, 95.141
22.212, 22.213
22.296
22.425, 22.311
92.231
92.132
22.381, 22.341
22.202
22.201
22.473
22.212
22.211 , 92.132
22.311, 22.302
22.213
22.211 , 92.132
22.321, 22.451, 22.381, 22.486, 22.483
16.211/2
92.132
22.302, 22.451
92.236
92.132
22.341, 22.451, 22.381
22.242
92.132, 95.245, 84.117
22.341, 22.302
22.381
22.213, 92.231, 92.236
22.342, 22.403, 22.483, 22.486, 22.484
22.321
22.213, 22.201co
22.322
22.361
92.132
22.453, 22.302, 22.457
22.302
22.212, 22.242, 16.211, 22.361
22.403, 22.473
22.322
22.321
22.423, 22.425, 22.473
22.341
22.242, 92.236, 92.231
22.342, 22.403
22.311
22.212, 22.296
22.403, 22.423, 22.425
22.342
22.341, 22.381
22.423, 22.441, 22.486 (co)
22.451
22.213, 92.236, 16.211
22.423, 22.457
22.403
22.302, 22.311, 22.341, 22.381
22.425
22.311, 22.296,22.322
22.473
22.202, 22.302, 22.322
22.441
22.342
22.423
22.311, 22.322, 22.342, 22.451, 22.473
22.486
22.213, 22.381, 22.342(co)
22.453
22.361
22.457
22.451, 22.361or instructor permission
22.483
22.381, 22.213
22.484
22.381
22.423
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M.E. Undergraduate Curriculum Worksheet
Freshman Year
Fall
Cr.
25.107
Intro. to Engg. I
(2)
42.101
College Writing I
(3)
__.___
Gen. Ed. Elective
(3)
92.131/33
Calculus I
(4)
95.141
Physics I
(3)
96.141
Physics I Lab
(1)
Sem.
Grade
Comments
Sem.
Grade
Comments
(16)
Spring
25.108
Intro. to Engg. II
(2)
42.102
Col. Writing II
(3)
84.117
Chemistry
(3)
84.119
Chemistry Lab
(1)
92.132/134
Calculus II
(4)
95.245
Physics of Matter
(3)
96.245
Physics Matter Lab
(1)
(17)
Sophomore Year
Fall
Cr.
22.201
Des. Lab I CAD
(2)
22.211
Statics
(3)
22.296
Mech Behav Mat’ls
(3)
92.231/33
Calculus III
(4)
__.___
Gen. Ed. Elective
(3)
(15)
Spring
22.202
Des. Lab II Mach.
(2)
22.212
Mechs. of Materials (3)
22.213
Dynamics
(3)
16.211
Fund. of Electricity
(3)
16.212
Fund. of Elec. Lab.
(1)
92.236
Eng. Diff. Eqns.
(3 )
__.___
Gen. Ed. Elective
(3)
(18)
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Junior Year
Fall
Cr.
22.321
Mech. Des. I
(3)
22.242
Thermodynamics
(3)
22.361
Math Methods MEs
(3)
22.381
Fluid Mechanics
(3)
45.334/5/41
Gen. Ed. (Ethics)
(3)
Sem.
Grade
Comments
Sem.
Taken
Grade
Comments
(15)
Spring
22.322
Mech. Des. II
( 3)
22.302
ME Lab I (Instrum)
(3)
22-341
Cond & Rad Ht Tr
(3)
22.311
Applied Strength
(3)
49.201/2
Economics
(3)
(15)
Senior Year
Fall
Cr.
22.451
Dynamic Systems
(3)
22.403
ME Lab II - Appls
(3)
22.425
Des. Mach. Elems.
(3)
22.342
Convective Proc.
(3)
22.473
Des. Th. & Constr.
(3)
22.___
ME Tech Elec
(3)
(18)
Spring
22.423
Capstone Des. I
(3)
22.___
ME Tech. Elec.
(3)
22.___
ME Tech. Elec.
(3)
__.___
Gen. Ed. Elective
(3)
22.441
Anal. Ther/Fl Proc
(3)
(15)
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Declaration of Intent to Graduate (DIG) Form
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Name: _________________________
ID: _________________________
E-mail: ________________________
16.211
22.201
22.211
22.213
22.296
22.311
22.322
22.342
22.381
22.423
22.441
22.473
22.___
22.491
22.493
25.107
42.101
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84.117
92.131
92.231
95.141
96.141
Electric Circuits
Des. Lab I
Statics
Dynamics
Mech. Beh. Matls.
App. Strng of Mat'ls
Mech Des II
Convective Proc.
Fluid Mechanics
Capstone Des
Anal. Ther/Fl Proc.
Des. Th. & Constr.
ME Tech. Elec.
Coop I
Coop III
Intro. to Engg. I
Col. Writing I
Engin. Ethics AH
Chemistry
Calculus I
Calculus III
Physics I
Physics I Lab
Advisor:_________________________
Graduation Date: __________________
Minor: __________________________
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16.212
22.202
22.212
22.242
22.302
22.321
22-341
22.361
22.403
22.425
22.451
22.___
22.___
22.492
Circuits Lab
Des. Lab II
Strength of Materials
Thermodynamics
ME Lab I
Mech Des I
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Cond & Rad Ht Tr
Math Methods MEs
ME Lab II
Des. Mach. Elems.
Dynamic Systems
ME Tech. Elec.
ME Tech. Elec.
Coop II
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25.108
42.102
49.201/2
84.119
92.132
92.236
95.245
96.245
Intro. to Engg. II
Col. Writing II
Economics SS
Chemistry Lab
Calculus II
Differential Eqns.
Physics of Matter
Phys of Matter Lab
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AH( )
AH( )
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Additional General Education Electives
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SS( )
SS( )
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( ) Indicate D for the course that satisfies the Diversity requirement
Instructions:
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•
Have your advisor check-off those courses you have successfully completed.
For those courses you have yet to complete your advisor should indicate the semester you plan to take them.
Have your advisor sign the form.
Return the form to the Mechanical Engineering office.
If you are registered for a minor you will need to get a signed letter from the Chair of the minor department
stating that you have completed the requirements for the minor, or stating which courses you still need to take.
Failure to complete a minor will prevent you from graduating. If you do not intend to complete the minor
submit a Change of Major Form to delete the minor.
Advisor’s Signature:________________________________________________________
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Mechanical Engineering Undergraduate Courses.
22.200 Mechanical Engineering Project I
Students work on engineering design/build/test (DBT) projects under the supervision of a mechanical
engineering faculty member. Projects can include student club based DBT projects. 1 credit.
Prerequisites: Sophomore Status. Course sections are set up at request of faculty member.
22.201 Mechanical Design Laboratory I
Course emphasis is on introducing the use of computer aided design tools in the engineering problem
solving process. Assigned design projects require the use of both wire frame and solid modeling tools.
Lecture and lab activities are used to support project requirements, and to provide more in-depth
understanding of computer aided engineering design and drawing. 2 credits. Prerequisites: Exposure to
technical computing (25.108 Introduction to Engineering II)
22.202 Mechanical Design Laboratory II
This is an introductory course in manufacturing processes covering the basic machine tool practices
utilized in the manufacturing of a product. The objective of the course is to develop a broad understanding
of manufacturing operations and their relationship to engineering product design Students manufacture,
fabricate and measure the accuracy of a mechanical assembly from design drawings, using lathes, milling
machines, drill presses and other conventional processes. 2 credits. Prerequisites: Competence in 3D
CAD, Dimensioning and Tolerancing , Machine drawings (22.201 Mechanical Design Laboratory I).
22.211 Statics
The application of Newton's Laws to engineering problems in statics. The free-body diagram method is
emphasized. Topics include vector algebra, force, moment of force, couples, static equilibrium of rigid
bodies, trusses, friction, properties of areas, shear and moment diagrams, flexible cables, screws, bearings,
and belts. 3 credits. Prerequisites: Vector description of forces and moments (95.141 Physics I);
differential and integral calculus (92.132 Calculus II).
22.212 Strength of Materials
Stress and deformation analysis of bodies subjected to uniaxial loading, thermal strain, torsion of circular
cross-sections, shear flow in thin-walled sections, bending of beams, and combined loading. Application
of equilibrium, compatibility and load-deformation relations to solve statically determinate and
indeterminate systems. 3 credits. Prerequisites: Force and moment equilibrium, reaction forces,
distributed loads and shear and moment diagrams (22.211), Differentiation and integration (92.132
Calculus II).
22.213 Dynamics
Calculus based vector development of the dynamics of points, particles, systems of particles, and rigid
bodies in planar motion; kinematics of points in rotating and non-rotating frames of reference in one, two,
and three dimensions; conservation of momentum, and angular momentum; principle of work and energy.
3 credits. Prerequisites: Free body diagrams, vector description of forces and moments (22.211 Statics);
differential and integral calculus (92.132 Calculus II).
22.242 Thermodynamics
The first and second laws of thermodynamics are introduced and applied to the analysis of thermodynamic
systems in terms of work, heat, energy transformation, and system efficiency. The use of tables, graphs,
and equations of state is introduced to obtain various properties of pure substances. The concepts of work,
heat and energy, as well as their relationships, are studied. The theory and application of reversible and
irreversible thermodynamic processes, Carnot cycles, and entropy are studied in relation to the energy
analysis of engineering systems. Energy balances and ideal efficiencies of steady flow engineering
systems are analyzed. 3 credits. Prerequisites: Elementary differentiation and integration (92.132
Calculus II); concepts of heat and temperature (95.245 Physical Properties of Matter), chemical
composition of matter (84.117 Selected Topics in Chemistry or 84.121 Chemistry I)
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22.296 Mechanical Behavior of Materials
Properties and characterization of engineering materials. The behavior of engineering materials is studied
experimentally to develop an understanding of properties important in materials selection and engineering
design. Structure-property-processing relationships are discussed. Topics include stress, strain, strength,
stiffness, thermal expansion, hardness, tensile and bending tests, strain gages, corrosion, microstructure of
metals, polymers, ceramics and composites. 3 credits. Pre-requisites: None.
22.300 Mechanical Engineering Project II
Students work on engineering design/build/test (DBT) projects under the supervision of a mechanical
engineering faculty member. Projects can include student club based DBT projects. 1 credit.
Prerequisites: 22.200 Mechanical Engineering Project I. Course sections are set up at request of faculty
member.
22.302 Mechanical Engineering Laboratory I: Instrumentation
Students set-up and conduct specific experiments designed to study: (1) fundamental ME instrumentation
systems; (2) fundamental experimental techniques and (3) basic physical principles of mechanical systems.
Experiments are divided into two areas; solid-mechanical and thermo- fluids. Students develop models for
use in validating and comparing with experimental results. Written communication techniques are
emphasized. 3 credits. Prerequisites: Electrical Circuits (16.211 Fundamentals of Electrical
Engineering), Stress analysis, (22.212 Strength of Materials), Thermodynamics (22.242 Thermodynamics),
Numerical Methods (22.361 Math Methods for MEs)
22.311 Applied Strength of Materials
Strength of materials principles are applied to the stress analysis of machine components and structures.
The effects of buckling and combined bending, torsion, and axial loadings are studied together with the
effects of stress risers due to geometrical complexities. Topics include: 3D stress transformations; principal
stresses; Mohr's circle; failure criteria; stress concentration factors; equilibrium and energy methods; plates;
global, local and inelastic buckling; finite elements; fracture and fatigue. 3 credits. Prerequisites:
Analysis of axial, bending and torsion (circular cross sections) of statically determinate and indeterminate
structures to find stresses and displacements (22.212 Strength of Materials) and co-req: material properties
(22.296 Mechanical Behavior Materials).
22.321 Mechanical Design I
Design and kinematic analysis of linkages. Course topics include linkage synthesis and motion analysis
(position, velocity and acceleration) and technical writing. These topics are integrated in a semester-long
design-build-test project utilizing commercial CAD and simulation software. This project involves project
management, teamwork, design, creation of shop-quality drawings, manufacturing and assembly as well as
performance testing of a three-position double-dwell linkage. Schedules (Gantt charts), progress reports
and final reports are submitted. 3 credits. Prerequisites: Rigid body kinematics (22.213 Dynamics).
Corequisites: engineering drawing (22.201 Design Lab I)
22.322 Mechanical Design II
Design of cams and gear trains and control of mechanical devices. Course topics include:
cam sizing and manufacture, cam and gear train kinematics, dynamic force analysis, machine balancing,
introduction to the control of mechanical systems. The major project involves the design, analysis,
manufacture, and dynamic testing of a cam having specified performance requirements; computer aided
design (CAD) and computer numerically controlled (CNC) milling machines are applied. Dynamic
simulation (MATLAB) is used throughout the course. 3 credits. Prerequisites: Kinematics of linkages
and CAD experience (22.321 Mechanical Design I)
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22.341 Conduction and Radiation Heat Transfer
The theory of steady-state and transient heat conduction in solids is developed and applied. The concepts
of Biot and Fourier numbers are covered and their applications are studied. The principles of thermal
radiation with application to heat exchange between black and non-black body surfaces are studied. The
use of radiation networks (electrical network analogy) is examined. Surface radiation properties are
extensively covered. Design project is integrated into the course. Prerequisites: First and second law of
thermodynamics and thermal properties (22.242 Thermodynamics); gradient operator (92.231 Calculus III)
and general solutions methodology of ordinary and differential equations (92.236 Engineering Differential
Equations or 92.234 Differential Equations)
22.342 Convective Processes
Internal and external flows with friction, Reynolds number, and laminar and turbulent flows. Mathematical
development of the hydrodynamic boundary layer. Boundary layer separation and fluid dynamic drag.
Flow in pipes. Forced and free convection heat transfer, the thermal boundary layer, Reynolds analogy,
Prandtl and Grashof numbers. Empirical engineering convection relations. Students engage in a design
project during the term. 3 credits. Prerequisites: Thermodynamic properties, heat and temperature, First
Law of thermodynamics; fluid flow processes: control volume, continuity equation, momentum equation
heat conduction, thermal resistance solution of differential equations (22.381 Fluid Mechanics, 22.341
Conduction and Radiation Heat Transfer);
22.361 Mathematical Methods for Mechanical Engineers
Mathematical methods applied in a mechanical engineering context. Matrices and the solution of systems
of linear algebraic equations. Eigenvalues and eigenvectors. Behavior of vectors and tensors under rotation
of coordinate system. Matrix approach to principal values and axes. Iterative solution of non-linear
equations. Numerical integration and differentiation. Regression analysis. Introduction to statistics and
statistical inference. 3 credits. Prerequisites: Elementary differentiation and integration (92.132 Calculus
II), complex algebra (instructor review notes).
22.381 Fluid Mechanics
Development of basic fluid mechanic relations: fluid behavior and properties; hydrostatic pressure and
force, buoyancy and stability; continuity, momentum and Bernoulli equations; similitude, dimensional
analysis, and modeling. Emphasis is placed on the control volume approach for solving problems. Students
engage in a design project in this course. 3 credits. Prerequisites: Newton’s laws of motion, linear and
angular momentum (22.213 Dynamics); partial derivatives and chain rule, vectors and analytic geometry in
space, functions of multi variables, (92.231 Calculus III); applied differential equations methodologies,
(92.236 Engineering Differential Equations);
22.400 Mechanical Engineering Project III
Students work on engineering design/build/test (DBT) projects under the supervision of a mechanical
engineering faculty member. Projects can include student club based DBT projects. Completion of 22.400,
22.300, and 22.200 can count as a mechanical engineering technical elective (academic petition
required).1. credit. Prerequisites: 22.300 Mechanical Engineering Project II. Course sections are set up
at request of faculty member.
22.403 Mechanical Engineering Laboratory II: Measurement Engineering.
Continuation of Mechanical Engineering Lab I. Focuses on digital data acquisition systems used on
mechanical engineering equipment. Students design measurement systems composed of various
transducers, their associated signal conditioners and digital data acquisition and recording devices.
Experiments require the students to provide calibration and to select appropriate sampling rates and test
durations. Systems under test range from simple multisensor laboratory apparatus to actual operating
mechanical systems.3 credits. Prerequisites: Instrumentation and measurement (22.302 ME Lab I),
General knowledge of Advanced strength (22.311 Applied Strength of Materials), General knowledge of
fluid flow (22.381 Fluid Mechanics), General knowledge of heat transfer (22.341 Heat Conduction and
Radiation)
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22.423 Capstone Design
Students perform independent design work and participate in team efforts to develop conceptual designs
from functional requirements. Perform design analysis and synthesis, modeling, fabrication, testing, cost
estimating, and documenting the essential elements of the system design. 3 credits. Prerequisites: 22.311
App. Strength Of Materials, 22.322 Mechanical Design II, 22.342 Convective Processes, 22.451 Dynamic
Systems Analysis, and 22.473 Design Theory & Constraints.
22.425 Design of Machine Elements
The principles of mechanics and commonly used failure theories are applied to the design and analysis of
machine elements subjected to static and dynamic (fatigue) load conditions. Elements studied include
power screws, bolts, springs, bearings, gears, lubrication, shafts, brakes, clutches, and belts. 3 credits.
Prerequisites: Stress Analysis (22.311 Applied Strength of Materials), Material Properties (22.296
Mechanical Behavior of Materials) and Gears (22.322 Mechanical Design II)
22.441 Analysis of Thermo-Fluid Processes
Topics covered include: heat exchanger analysis and design; thermodynamic analysis of: gas power cycles,
steam and combined cycles, and refrigeration cycles; mixtures of ideal gases; air-vapor mixtures and
psychometric charts with application to air conditioning systems; flow of a compressible fluid through a
variable area passage: Mach number, choking conditions, and normal shock. 3 credits Prerequisites:
Thermodynamic properties, analysis of internal and external flows and heat transfer (22.342 Convective
Processes).
22.451 Dynamic Systems Analysis
Dynamic modeling of mechanical, electrical, electro-mechanical, hydraulic and thermal components.
Application of ordinary differential equations, Laplace transforms, and numerical simulation for the
response of these systems; response due to initial conditions and to transient and sinusoidal inputs using
both time and frequency domain approaches considered. Use of block diagrams and numerical simulation
using MATLAB and Simulink for linear time invariant systems is emphasized. Project work includes
model identification and synthesis from measured data for first and second order systems. 3 credits.
Prerequisites: Circuit theory, (16.211 Fundamentals of Electricity), Rigid body dynamics, free body
diagrams kinetic/potential energy (22.213 Dynamics), ordinary differential equations, Laplace transforms,
computer literacy (92.236 Differential Equations)
22.453 Mechatronics
Devices and methods to monitor and control mechanical systems, with particular emphasis on the use of
embedded microprocessors. 3 credits. Prerequisites: Matrices and linear algebra (22.361 Math methods
for MEs)
22.457 Vibrations
Fundamentals of vibration analysis of 1, 2 and multi DOF mechanical systems including the effects of
damping; free response, forced response to transient and steady state harmonic and periodic excitations; the
significance of natural modes, resonance frequency, mode shape, and orthogonality; vibration control,
vibration isolators and absorbers; introduction to vibration measurement. Computer problems include the
design of vibration control devices. A measurement project involves the use of an accelerometer, signal
conditioning and analysis instrumentation. 3 credits. Prerequisites: Dynamic systems (22.451 Dynamic
systems) matrices, linear algebra, numerical methods (22.361 Math Methods for MEs or instructor
permission)
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22.473 Design Theory and Constraints
Concepts of world class design and manufacturing of modern products, including the issues of Design for
Quality (DFQ), cost and the customer will be studied. Tools and techniques to be studied include Total
Quality Management (TQM), statistical process control, process capability studies, six sigma quality,
design efficiency ratings, design for cost, design of experiments, Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) of the
mean and signal-to-noise ratio, and quality function deployment. Industrial case studies are used and
student project work is required. 3 credits. Prerequisites: 22.202 Mechanical Design Lab II and 22.302
Mech Eng Laboratory I and 22.322 Mechanical Design II
22.483 Aerodynamics and Flight Mechanics
Fundamentals of subsonic aerodynamics. Atmosphere models. Air speed measurement, boundary layers,
aerodynamic heating. Circulation, downwash, and three-dimensional wing theory. Airfoil data, and lift
and drag of aircraft components. Power required and power available. Introduction to aircraft
performance calculations. 3 credits. Prerequisites: Dynamics of particles and rigid bodies (22.213
Dynamics); basic fluid mechanics, Bernoulli equation (22.381 Fluid Mechanics).
22.484 Jet Propulsion and Turbomachinery
Air breathing jet propulsion. Thrust, propulsion efficiency. Thermodynamics of Brayton cycle, component
efficiencies, thermal efficiency. Comparison of turboprop, turbojet, and turbofan engines. Detailed
performance calculation of turbofan engine using measured data and high temperature gas properties.
Turbomachinery, velocity triangles, Euler's turbomachinery equation. Axial flow compressor, rotating stall
and surge stability compressor map. Axial flow turbines, exhaust nozzles, afterburners. Engine component
matching. Future trends in jet propulsion. 3 credits. Prerequisites: Undergraduate fluid mechanics
(22.381 fluid mechanics)
22.486 Ocean Engineering
Summary of the ocean environment. Fluid mechanics of ocean waves. Modeling and scaling laws for
ships, submarines, and river and estuary flows. Hydrodynamics of offshore and coastal structures.
Floating and submerged body hydrodynamics. Marine propulsion. Introduction to various underwater
systems. 3 credits. Prerequisites: Dynamics of particles and rigid bodies (22.213 Dynamics); basic fluid
mechanics, Bernoulli equation (22.381 Fluid Mechanics). Corequisites: Drag calculation (22.342
Convective Processes).
22.499 Directed Studies in Mechanical Engineering
This course provides seniors in Mechanical Engineering with the opportunity to pursue the study of a
technical topic or project, individually under the supervision of a faculty member and, if desired, a
responsible project engineer from industry. 3 credits. Pre-requisites: Instructor permission.
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Interdisciplinary Engineering Courses
25.107 Introduction to Engineering I
This course provides a hands-on introduction to engineering and the engineering design process. Through
assignments and projects, students learn how to: identify a problem, develop alternative solutions, select
the best alternative, make ethical decisions, and work as a team. The course is intended for freshmen in all
engineering majors and provides an overview of the different engineering disciplines. Lecture and lab
component. 2 credits. Prerequisites: none.
25.108 Introduction to Engineering II
This course is intended for first-year engineering students and provides an introduction to technical
communications, teamwork and other skills. Topics vary depending on the department and include data
analysis, computer-aided drafting/design/modeling program usage, report-writing and/or oral presentation.
Depending on the department, software introduced may include Excel, PowerPoint, AutoCad, Matlab
and/or MathCad. Team-based labs and projects may be employed. Students should enroll in the sections
corresponding to their major or intended department to develop relevant skills. 2 credits. Prerequisites:
none.
25.200 Community Engineering Project 1
Students work on multi-disciplinary teams and apply their engineering problem-solving skills on
community-based design projects. 1 credit. Prerequisites: Sophomore Status or permission of instructor.
Course sections are set up at request of faculty member.
25.300 Community Engineering Project 2
Students work on multi-disciplinary teams and apply their engineering problem-solving skills on
community-based design projects. 1 credit. Prerequisites: 25.200 Community Engineering Project 1.
Course sections are set up at request of faculty member.
25.400 Community Engineering Project 3
Students work on multi-disciplinary teams and apply their engineering problem-solving skills on
community-based design projects. Completion of 25.400, 25.300, and 25.200 can count as a mechanical
engineering technical elective (academic petition required). 1 credit. Prerequisites: 25.300 Community
Engineering Project 2. Course sections are set up at request of faculty member.
25.401 Engineering Capstone Design Project
Integrative design experience in engineering. Students work on multi-disciplinary teams and apply their
engineering problem-solving skills on open-ended, real-world projects Projects may be service-oriented in
concept and teams may include membes from other Departments and Colleges. Emphasis on
communication, team-work, report-writing, oral presentations. This course may be used as a Technical
elective for all Engineering Departments. Alternatively, this course may be used as a substitute for the
culminating Capstone course in Electrical and Computer Engineering (16.499), Mechanical Engineering
(22.423) and Plastics Engineering (26.416). Prerequisite: Senior status.
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Service Courses (note that all lab courses are corequisite with the lecture course)
16.211/2 Fundamentals of Electricity I +Lab
Serves as an introduction to direct current and alternating current analysis of electric circuits, with
emphasis on energy and power. Covers design and use of multi-range voltmeters, ammeters, and
ohmmeters, the use of bridges and oscilloscopes, phasor analysis of AC circuits, Trigonometric Fourier
series, BODE plots, transformers, relays, solenoids, mechanical analogs and magnetic analogs with the
application of Fourier and BODE techniques. Students will also be introduced to DC and AC motors and
generators, residential circuits, equipment protection, and introduction to digital logic including
minimization techniques. Availability and cost of instruments and components is stressed throughout this
course. Not for EE majors. 3+1 credits. Prerequisites: 92.132 Calculus II
42.101 College Writing I
Examines the writing process and reviews fundamentals of grammar, sentence structure, and paragraph
development. Students analyze rhetoric models by professional writers and are introduced to library
research and techniques of documentation. Seven expository essays are required. 3 credits
42.102 College Writing II
Reinforces the principles of good writing established in College Writing I Students submit six essays
based on critical analysis of readings in fiction, drama, and poetry. One documented research paper is
required. Prerequisite: 42.101 3 credits
25.107 Introduction to Engineering I
This course provides a hands-on introduction to engineering and the engineering design process. Through
assignments and projects, students learn how to: identify a problem, develop alternative solutions, select
the best alternative, make ethical decisions, and work as a team. The course is intended for freshmen in all
engineering majors and provides an overview of the different engineering disciplines. Lecture and lab
component. 2 credits.
25.108 Introduction to Engineering II
This course is intended for first-year engineering students and provides an introduction to technical
communications, teamwork and other skills. Topics vary depending on the department and include data
analysis, computer-aided drafting/design/modeling program usage, report-writing and/or oral presentation.
Depending on the department, software introduced may include Excel, PowerPoint, AutoCad, Matlab
and/or MathCad. Team-based labs and projects may be employed. Students should enroll in the sections
corresponding to their major or intended department to develop relevant skills. 2 credits.
45.334 Engineering and Ethics
Through the study and application of some of the fundamental concepts and principles of traditional and
contemporary ethical theories, this course will undertake a philosophical analysis of the diverse and
complex ethical issues confronting those engaged in the practice of engineering. “Only morality in our
actions can give beauty and dignity to life.” –Albert Einstein.” This course addresses one of the most
perplexing problems confronting society today. The dislocating effects of rapid change and global
competition are evidenced daily by news of corporate mergers and restructuring. 3 credits
49.201 Economics I
A study of the principles of production and exchange. An introduction to demand, supply, pricing and
output under alternative market structures. Derived demand and resource markets are introduced. This
course can be used to satisfy the Social Science General Education requirement. 3 credits
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84.117 Selected Topics in Chemistry
A one semester general chemistry course for mechanical engineering students. The properties of matter,
chemical bonding, stoichiometric relationships, energy and chemical thermodynamics, kinetics, chemical
equilibrium, electrochemistry and nuclear chemistry are the major areas discussed. Relationships among
between chemistry, material science and engineering are central to the course. Problem solving is
emphasized. Co-requisite: 84.117. 3 credits
84.119 Selected Topics in Chemistry Laboratory
A one semester general chemistry laboratory course for mechanical engineering students.
Laboratory experiments are designed to illustrate the principles discussed in 84.117. Techniques of
measurement and analysis of data are emphasized.
Co-requisite: 84.117 1 credit
92.131 Calculus I
A first calculus course. Functions, limits, continuity, derivatives, rules for differentiating algebraic and
transcendental functions; chain rule, implicit differentiation, related rate problems, max/min problems,
curve sketching; integrals and areas. 4 credits
92.132 Calculus II
A continuation of Calculus I. Volume, arc length, surface area, pressure and force. Differentiation and
integration of trigonometric, exponential, logarithmic, and hyperbolic functions. Improper integration,
infinite series, Taylor and MacLaurin series. Prerequisite: 92.131. 4 credits
92.231 Calculus III
A Continuation of Calculus II. Polar coordinates parametric equations, vectors and analytic geometry in
space. Functions of several variables, partial derivatives and chain rule. Tangent planes and normal lines.
Maxima and minima, Largrange multipliers, and multiple integrals. Prerequisite: 92.132. 4 credits
92.236 Engineering Differential Equations
Introduction to differential equations with an emphasis on engineering applications. Topics include firstorder equations, higher-order linear equations with constant coefficients, and systems of first-order
equations. Applications of each topic are introduced and qualitative, analytical, and numerical solution
techniques are studied. Laplace transform methods are discussed. The software package MATLAB is
used throughout the course. Prerequisite: 92.132. 3 credits
95.141 Physics I
First semester of a two-semester sequence for science and engineering majors. Mechanics including
vectors, kinematics in one and two dimensions. Newton’s Laws of dynamics, work and energy, energy
conservation, rotational kinematics and dynamics. Newton’s Universal Law of Gravitation, oscillatory
motion and mechanical waves. Co-requisites: Calculus 92.131 and Physics Lab 96.141. 3 credits + 1
credit lab
95.144 Physics II
Continuation of 94.141. Optics including interference, and diffraction. Electricity and magnetism including
Coulumb’s Law, electric field, Gauss’ Law, electric potential, Ohm’s law, DC circuits with resistors,
magnetic field, Ampere’s Law, Faraday’s Law, inductance, Maxwell’s equations, and electromagnetic
waves. Modern physics including deBroglie waves, uncertainty principles, photoelectric effect, hydrogen
atom and the stability of the Bohr orbits, and atomic spectrum of hydrogen. Prerequisite: 95.141. Corequisite: 92.132 and Physics Lab 96.142. 3 credits + 1 credit lab
95.245 Physical Properties of Matter/Physics III
Fluid statics, dynamics of fluids, properties of solids, advanced topics in waves and vibrations, temperature
and heat flow, kinetic theory of gases, thermodynamics, and the limits of classical physics. Prerequisite:
95.141 Co-requisite: 92.132. 3 credits
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96.245 Physics III Lab
Laboratory work designed to emphasize the techniques taught in Physical Properties of Matter Course.
Prerequisite 95.141 Co-requisite 95.245. 1 credit
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