Mechanical Engineering Minor
Complete 48 units from the following courses to obtain a minor in mechanical engineering.
Program Enrollment and Degree Data
Lower Division Requirements
EGR241 Statics
Study of forces, moments, free-body diagrams, friction, equilibrium, first and second moments of lines, centers of pressure, mass and gravity, and moments of inertia. Prerequisite: EGR 182 or MAT 245. (3 units; Fall/Spring)
EGR241-A Bai, Jong-Wha |
01/25/2021 | MWF | 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM | CBU Virtual SYNC |
EGR242 Strength of Materials
Introduction of stress and strain, stress transformations, analysis of stresses, strain, and deflections in axial members, beams, and torsional shafts. Analysis of pressure vessels. Prerequisites: EGR 241 and either EGR 182 or MAT 245. (3 units; Fall/Spring)
EGR242-C Gordon, Mark T |
01/25/2021 | TTh | 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM | CBU Virtual SYNC |
EGR242-A Kim, Yeesock |
01/25/2021 | TTh | 8:45 AM - 10:15 AM | CBU Virtual SYNC |
EGR242-B Kim, Yeesock |
01/25/2021 | TTh | 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM | CBU Virtual SYNC |
EGR242-D Gordon, Mark T |
01/25/2021 | TTh | 12:15 PM - 1:45 PM | CBU Virtual SYNC |
MAT245 Analytcl Geometry and Calculus I
Basic concepts of analytical geometry, limits and derivatives, differentials and rates, integration, definite and indefinite integrals, differentiation of logarithmic and exponential functions. Prerequisites: MAT 135, 145, EGR 182, or sufficient SAT, ACT or math placement exam scores and appropriate high school mathematics background. (4 units; Fall/Spring)
MAT245-A Willett, Robert James |
01/25/2021 | MWF | 8:15 AM - 9:15 AM | CBU Virtual ONLN |
MAT245-B Willett, Robert James |
01/25/2021 | MWF | 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM | CBU Virtual ONLN |
MAT245-A Willett, Robert James |
05/03/2021 | - | Online | |
MAT245-B Willett, Robert James |
06/28/2021 | - | Online |
MAT255 Anlytcl Geometry and Calculus II
Continued study and applications of integration: volumes, lengths, surface of revolution; derivatives and integrals involving trigonometric functions, infinite series, expansion of functions, hyperbolic functions, law of the mean, partial fractions, polar coordinates, and conic sections. Prerequisite: MAT 245. (4 units; Fall/Spring)
MAT255-A Sill, Michael R. |
01/25/2021 | MWF | 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM | CBU Virtual SYNC |
MAT255-B Willett, Robert James |
01/25/2021 | MWF | 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM | CBU Virtual ONLN |
MAT255-A Willett, Robert James |
06/28/2021 | - | Online |
CHE115 General Chemistry I
A study of inorganic chemical systems including properties of atoms, molecules and ions, composition of matter, solutions, stoichiometry, thermochemistry, gas laws, electronic structure of elements, chemical bonding and molecular geometry. Course content is presented at a level required for Chemistry and related science majors. Lecture: 3 units. Prerequisite: CHE 102 or high school chemistry. (3 units; Fall/Spring)
CHE115-A Tsai, Jones |
01/25/2021 | MWF | 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM | CBU Virtual SYNC |
CHE115-B Suzuki, Satoru |
01/25/2021 | MWF | 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM | CBU Virtual SYNC |
CHE115L General Chemistry I Lab
A laboratory experience designed to illustrate and reinforce topics covered in General Chemistry I and introduce students to laboratory practices, experiments and equipment that are foundational to the study of Chemistry. Additional lab fee. Pre- or Co- Requisite: CHE 115. (1 unit; Fall/Spring)
CHE115L-A Ketenbrink, Brittany |
01/25/2021 | M | 12:00 PM - 2:45 PM | James Complex 235 |
CHE115L-C Oliver, Jennifer L. |
01/25/2021 | M | 6:00 PM - 8:45 PM | James Complex 235 |
CHE115L-D Ketenbrink, Brittany |
01/25/2021 | T | 2:00 PM - 4:45 PM | James Complex 235 |
CHE115L-E Haynes, Stacy E. |
01/25/2021 | T | 5:30 PM - 8:15 PM | James Complex 235 |
CHE115L-G Rigsby, Emily M. |
01/25/2021 | W | 3:00 PM - 5:45 PM | James Complex 235 |
CHE115L-H Ketenbrink, Brittany |
01/25/2021 | Th | 5:30 PM - 8:15 PM | James Complex 235 |
CHE115L-I Rigsby, Emily M. |
01/25/2021 | W | 12:00 PM - 2:45 PM | James Complex 235 |
CHE115L-B Ketenbrink, Brittany |
01/25/2021 | M | 3:00 PM - 5:45 PM | James Complex 235 |
PHY201 Physics for Engineers I with Lab
This course covers topics such as units, vectors, motion (in one, two and three dimensions), Newton's laws of motion, work, kinetic and potential energy, momentum, impulse, collisions, conservation laws, dynamics of rotational motion, equilibrium, gravitation, and periodic motion. Six (6) hours per week of inquiry-based instruction. Additional course fee. Prerequisite: MAT 145 or a B or better in EGR 182. Pre- or Co- Requisite: MAT 245. (4 units; Fall/Spring)
PHY201-F Grant, Ted William |
01/25/2021 | TTh | 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM | CBU Virtual SYNC |
PHY201-C Grant, Ted William |
01/25/2021 | TTh | 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM | CBU Virtual SYNC |
PHY201-D Grant, Ted William |
01/25/2021 | TTh | 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM | CBU Virtual SYNC |
PHY201-A Grant, Ted William |
01/25/2021 | W | 8:15 AM - 9:15 AM | CBU Virtual SYNC |
PHY201-E Grant, Ted William |
01/25/2021 | TTh | 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM | CBU Virtual SYNC |
PHY201-G Campbell, Melvin D. |
01/25/2021 | MWF | 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM | CBU Virtual SYNC |
PHY201-H Campbell, Melvin D. |
01/25/2021 | MWF | 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM | CBU Virtual SYNC |
PHY201-A Grant, Ted William |
05/03/2021 | MWF | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | James Complex 122 |
PHY203 Physics for Engineers II wth Lab
This course covers topics such as fluids, temperature and ideal gas, electric charge and field, Gauss' Law, electric potential, capacitance and dielectrics, current, resistance and electromotive force, direct-current circuits, magnetic field and force, Ampere's and Faraday's laws, electromagnetic induction, inductance, alternating current circuits, and electromagnetic waves. Six (6) hours per week of inquiry-based instruction. Additional course fee. Prerequisites: PHY 201 and MAT 245. (4 units; Fall/Spring)
PHY203-C Buchholz, James R |
01/25/2021 | MWF | 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM | CBU Virtual SYNC |
PHY203-B Buchholz, James R |
01/25/2021 | MWF | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | CBU Virtual SYNC |
PHY203-A Buchholz, James R |
06/28/2021 | TWTh | 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM | James Complex 121 |
Upper Division Requirements
EGR341 Thermodynamics
Thermodynamic properties, heat and work, first and second laws, processes, ideal and nonideal cycles. Prerequisites: CHE 115 and 115L or 130, and either PHY 203 or 214. (3 units; Fall)
EGR342 Fluid Mechanics
Introductory concepts of fluid motions, fluid statics, control volume forms and basic principles, and applications basic principles of fluid mechanics to problems in viscous and compressible flow. Co-Requisite: MAT 342 or 343. (3 units; Spring)
EGR342-F Zhou, Ziliang |
01/25/2021 | M | 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM | CBU Virtual SYNC |
EGR342-B Zhou, Ziliang |
01/25/2021 | F | 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM | CBU Virtual SYNC |
EGR342-C Zhou, Ziliang |
01/25/2021 | T | 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM | CBU Virtual SYNC |
EGR342-E Zhou, Ziliang |
01/25/2021 | W | 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM | CBU Virtual SYNC |
EGR342-A Zhou, Ziliang |
01/25/2021 | F | 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM | CBU Virtual SYNC |
EGR342-D Zhou, Ziliang |
01/25/2021 | M | 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM | CBU Virtual SYNC |
EGR342-G Anklam, Mark R. |
01/25/2021 | W | 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM | CBU Virtual SYNC |
EGR343 Dynamics
Kinematics and kinetics of particles and rigid bodies including Newtons Second Law, work energy methods, impulse-momentum, central and oblique impact. Prerequisites: EGR 241, MAT 255 and PHY 201. (3 units; Fall)
EGR441 Heat Transfer
Steady and unsteady heat conduction including numerical solutions, forced and natural convection in external and internal flows, thermal radiation properties and exchange between surfaces, introduction to heat exchangers, and boiling and condensation are covered. Prerequisite: EGR 341. Pre- or Co- Requisite: EGR 342. (3 units; Spring)
EGR441-B Abdelmessih, Amanie N. |
01/25/2021 | T | 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM | CBU Virtual SYNC |
EGR441-A Abdelmessih, Amanie N. |
01/25/2021 | T | 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM | CBU Virtual SYNC |
EGR441-D Abdelmessih, Amanie N. |
01/25/2021 | M | 8:15 AM - 9:15 AM | CBU Virtual SYNC |
EGR441-C Abdelmessih, Amanie N. |
01/25/2021 | T | 8:15 AM - 9:15 AM | CBU Virtual SYNC |
EGR442 Comp-Aided Engrng Dsgn andVisual
Design, analysis and visualization of engineering components and systems using interactive computer programs with emphasis on computer simulation. Prerequisite: EGR 242. (3 units; Spring)
EGR442-B Si, Xiuhua April |
01/25/2021 | TTh | 8:45 AM - 10:15 AM | CBU Virtual SYNC |
EGR442-A Hekman, Keith A |
01/25/2021 | TTh | 12:15 PM - 1:45 PM | CBU Virtual SYNC |
MAT343 Multivariable Calculus
Study and applications of vector analysis, partial differentiation, multiple integration, Jacobians, theorems of Green and Stokes, and divergence theorem. Prerequisite: MAT 255. (4 units; Fall/Spring)
MAT343-A Duran, Nathan Felipe |
01/25/2021 | MWF | 7:45 AM - 8:30 AM | CBU Virtual SYNC |
Complete 3 units from the following:
EGR344 Materials and Manufctrng Process
Properties of the principal families of materials used in mechanical engineering design with an introduction to the manufacturing processes used to convert these materials into finished products. Application of statistics and probability to material properties and manufacturing. Laboratory experiments in strength of materials, property of materials, and manufacturing processes. Prerequisite: EGR 242. (4 units; Fall)
EGR346 Machine Design
The fundamentals of machine elements in mechanical design. Includes the analysis of components under static and fatigue loadings, and the analysis, properties, and selection of machine elements such as shafts, gears, belts, chains, brakes, clutches, bearings, screw drives and fasteners. Prerequisite: EGR 242. (3 units; Fall)
EGR443 Mechanical Vibrations
The theory and analysis of vibrating systems including single and multi-degrees of freedom, free and forced, vibrations, with and without damping. Prerequisites: EGR 343 and 382. (3 units; Fall)
EGR443-A Hekman, Keith A |
01/25/2021 | MWF | 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM | CBU Virtual SYNC |
EGR443-B Hekman, Keith A |
01/25/2021 | MWF | 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM | CBU Virtual SYNC |
EGR444 Mechanical Engineering Lab
Measurement of fluid flow, heat transfer, power and other properties of mechanical equipment. Design of experiments, use of data acquisition systems, date reporting and presentation. Prerequisites: EGR 305 and 441; Co-requisite: EGR 443. (3 units; Spring)
EGR444-A van Haaster, Philip Andrew |
01/25/2021 | T | 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM | CBU Virtual SYNC |
EGR444-B van Haaster, Philip Andrew |
01/25/2021 | M | 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM | CBU Virtual SYNC |
EGR444-D van Haaster, Philip Andrew |
01/25/2021 | Th | 8:15 AM - 9:15 AM | CBU Virtual SYNC |
EGR444-C van Haaster, Philip Andrew |
01/25/2021 | Th | 8:15 AM - 9:15 AM | CBU Virtual SYNC |
EGR445 Therml Design of Heat Exchangers
This course covers the topics of classification of heat exchangers, design methods, single-phase convection correlations and two phase-correlations, pressure drop calculations, and fouling of heat exchangers. Study of various types of heat exchangers are also discussed, such as double pipe heat exchangers, shell-and-tube heat exchanger, compact heat exchangers, plate heat exchangers, condensers, and evaporators. Prerequisite: EGR 371 or 441. (3 units; As offered)