Mechanical Engineering
Orientation
Summer 2015
Cal Poly Pomona Mechanical Engineering
What Will Be Covered Today
 Introduction to Mechanical Engineering
(ME) Program
 ME Department Information
 Curriculum
 Academic Policies
 Study/Work Loads
 Class Registration
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Mechanical Engineering Program
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Balanced hands-on curriculum
Prepare for industry and advanced studies
ABET accredited
1,200+ students
35 ME Faculty
10+ technical & computer labs
Ample opportunities for capstone
experiences
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Building 17
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ME Dept Office (17-2353)
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Questions/Problems
 Academics/Administrative (department):
ME Advisor or Ms. Patel or Dept Chairperson
 Academics/Administrative (college):
Associate Dean or Mr. Jay Ebue,
(Dean’s Office, 9-155)
 Administrative/Financial (University):
Registrar’s Office, Financial Services, Bldg 98.
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ME Degree Requirement
2015-16
 194 units:
 68 GE units
 35 support units (21 double-count units)
 116 core units
 Degree curriculum sheet & flow chart
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ME Curriculum 2014-15, and 2015-16
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GE 2015-16
Area A Communication & Critical Thinking
1 Oral Communication
2 Written Communication
3 Critical Thinking
Area B Mathematics & Natural Sciences
1 Physical Science (CHM 121/L)
2 Biological Science
3 Laboratory Activity (PHY 131/L)
4 Math/Quantitative Reasoning (MAT 114)
5 Science & Technology Synthesis (EGR 481,482)
Area D Social Sciences
1 U.S. History, Constitution, American Ideals
(8 units Required)
2 History, Economics and Political Science
(EC 201 or 202)
3 Sociology, Anthropology, Ethnic & Gender
Studies
4 Social Science Synthesis (IME 403)
Area E Lifelong Understanding & Self
Development
Area C Humanities
1 Fine and Performing Arts
2 Philosophy and Civilization
3 Literature and foreign Language
4 Humanities Synthesis (IME 402)
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ME SUPPORT Courses 2015-16
COURSES
Calculus I* (B4)
General Chemistry/Lab* (B1)
General Chemistry II Lab* (B3)
Project Design Principles & Appl* (B5)
Ethical Considerations in Tech* (C4)
Principles of Economics* (D2)
Elements of Electrical Engineering/Lab
Asset Alloc in Tech Decision Making* (D4)
Engineering Graphics I /Lab
Manuf. Sys. Processes/Lab
Units
MAT 114
4
CHM 121/L
4
PHY 131/L
1
EGR 481, 482
4
IME 402
4
EC 201 or 202
4
ECE 231/231L
4
IME 403
4
MFE 126/L
3
MFE 201/L
4
Courses marked with an * may be used to satisfy GE requirements. If these courses are
not used to satisfy GE, the total number of units for graduation may be more than 194 .
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ME L.D. CORE 2015-16
COURSES
ME Orientation
Vector Statics
Mechanics Lab
Vector Dynamics
Strength of Materials (I)
Strength of Materials (II)
Strength of Materials Lab
Engineering Digital Computations
Introduction to Mechanical Design
Calculus II
Calculus III
Calculus of Several Variables I
Calculus of Several Variables II
Linear Algebra and Diff Equations
General Physics
General Physics
ME 100L
ME 214
ME 224L
ME 215
ME 218
ME 219
ME 220L
ME 232/A
ME 233/L
MAT 115
MAT 116
MAT 214
MAT 215
MAT 224
PHY 131/L
PHY 133/L
Units
1
3
1
4
3
3
1
3
4
4
4
3
3
4
4
4
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Signing Up For Classes
 Strategies
 Course planning
 Number of units to take each quarter
 Math and English classes first
 Double count GE courses
 IB/AP courses
 Be sure to confirm classes have been
added or dropped.
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Semester Conversion
 Fall 2018
 Do not worry, ME department will have an
advising plan to help you through the
courses
 Additional courses will be offered in
Summer of 2017 and 2018 to help you
graduate on time!
 You will receive update emails from US!
 Remember, we are here to help!
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ME Flow Chart 2014-15, 2015-16
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Prerequisite
Course
Units (#/#)
P: Prerequisite
C: Corequisite
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Coursework
 Recommended 1st Qtr. study load, 12 units.
 Reduce off-campus work load.
 Engineering classes are demanding.
 Join study groups.
 Fast pace in Qtr. school system.
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Balance Study/Work Loads
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CPP Academic Standing
 GPA: Overall, Cal Poly Pomona, ME
 Good Standing: GPA > 2.2
 Good Standing but at risk: 2.0 < GPA < 2.2
 Probation: X < GPA < 2.0
X depends on whether Freshman, Sophomore, Junior or Senior.
Progressively less latitude given as you get further in your academic
career.
 Disqualification
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Executive Order 1037
Withdrawal & Repetition of Courses
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No penalty or restriction through the fifth day
of instruction.
After the fifth day of instruction, a grade of W
will be issued. Ws will not affect GPA.
No more than 28 units of W allowed.
Applies to CPP units only, excludes CEU
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Cannot repeat if you have a C or better.
Except for repeatable courses
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Executive Order 1037
Withdrawal & Repetition of Courses
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Courses can be repeated 2 times ONLY
Repetition of courses limited to 42 units,
of which a maximum of 16 units can be for grade
forgiveness and 26 for grade averaging, i.e. affect
the GPA.
W’s are included in the 42 units but do not affect
the GPA.
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Withdrawal & Repetition of Courses
 May repeat a course if earned a grade of C- or
lower. LIMITED TO 42 QUARTER UNITS
 Maximum 16 units of grade forgiveness
 Grade forgiveness is NOT automatic
 Must file a Grade Forgiveness Through Course
Repetition Form
 Reserve for core and/or UD courses, if not at
risk
 Zero units appear alongside the replaced
grades
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Drop after 3rd Week
 Permissible only for serious and compelling reasons
– be sure to use new form
 Written verification and/or support documents are
required
 Approved by: Instructor, Dept Chair and Dean
 Usually involves total withdrawal during the last
10 days of instruction
 When dropping, must confirm it. After dropped, be
sure to double check the records.
 May request that these not count toward 28
units
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OTHER
 Tutoring is available at Learning Resource
Center (LRC)
 Eligible to take GWT after 90 units
 GE program: online catalog
 AP Credit: online catalog
 What if I have questions?
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Prerequisite
Course
Units (#/#)
P: Prerequisite
C: Co-requisite
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Course Successfully Completed
Prerequisite
Course
units
P: Prerequisite
C: Corequisite
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Keeping Track of Where You Are
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Online Resources
•Articulation: http://www.assist.org
•BroncoDirect for online class registration & …
•https://broncodirect.csupomona.edu
•College of Engineering: Online Resources
•Compass: http://academic.csupomona.edu/broncocompass/
• Mechanical Engineering: http://www.csupomona.edu/~me
• Registrar: http://www.dsa.csupomona.edu/registrar/
•University Catalog…https://broncodirect.csupomona.edu
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Helpful Hints
 Activate your CPP email and check it often.
 Meet your advisor at First Opportunity.
 Be on time to your first class meetings. You may be dropped,
otherwise.
 Traffic is terrible on campus during the first week. Give yourself
enough time to park and get to class early.
 Late registration: 4 working days before classes start and first 5 days
of instruction.
 Download and use Bronco Engineering student handbook.
 Carry a copy of your transcript with you during the first week to
show proof of prerequisites.
 Everything you need to know about the department is on
department website. Get familiar with what we have posted.
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Class Schedule
 Class Information:
CLASS#, SUBJ, CATLG NBR, SECT
DESCRIPTION, UNITS
DAYS, TIME, BLDG-RM
INSTRUCTORS, CLASS NOTES
 Example:
72482 ME 100L 03
ME Orientation
T 9:00 A.M. – 11:50 A.M. 9-241
Rowland, Dan
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Pre, Co-Requisite Verification
Click
Pre, Co-Requisite Verification
Attention
CoE Computer Account
 Username:
orientation
 Password:
4YourSucce55!
CPP Academic Standing
 Good Standing: GPA > 2.2 (CPP & Overall)
 Good Standing but At Risk: 2.0 < GPA < 2.2
 Probation:
Fr (< 45)
1.5 – 1.99
So (45-89)
1.7 – 1.99
Jr (90-134) Sr (> 135)
1.9 – 1.99 1.95 – 1.99
 Subject to Disqualification
< 1.5
< 1.7
< 1.9
< 1.95
 Disqualification (depending on GP deficits)
 GPA: Overall, Cal Poly Pomona, ME
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ME Dept. Academic Policies
 Good Standing: CPP ME Core GPA > 2.0
 Probation: CPP ME Core 0 > GPB >
Fr < 45u
So < 90u
Jr < 135u
Sr > 135u
-22.5
-22.5
-13.5
-9.0
 Subject to Disqualification: CPP ME Core GPB ≤
Fr < 45u
So < 90u
Jr < 135u
Sr > 135u
-22.5
-22.5
-13.5
-9.0
 Disqualification (After one “Grace Quarter” )
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Consequences of DQ
 DQ1: Can request reinstatement. Approval is
contingent on all GPAs being > 2.0. Disqualified
students will not be readmitted to the ME
Department.
 DQ2: mandatory 4-quarter sit-out (No Appeal)
 To get re-admitted, improve GPA through Open
University. Must repeat failed Math, Science,
and Engineering courses first.
 Further Info:
http://dsa.csupomona.edu/registrar/Acad_Stnd
g.asp
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