Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

The Bachelors of Science in Civil, Computer, Electrical, and Mechanical Engineering require - 126, 127, 128 and 128 semester units, respectively. A minimum of 30 units must be earned in residence at SF State. Of these units 24 must be upper division courses and 12 of these upper division units must be in the major. Major requirements, including mathematics, chemistry, and physics prerequisites, comprise - 93 units for civil engineering, 94 for computer engineering, 95 for electrical engineering and 95 units for mechanical engineering. For civil engineering, 50 of the required units are lower division and 43 units are upper division. For mechanical engineering, 51 of the required units are lowers divisions and 44 units are upper division. For electrical engineering, 50 of the required units are lower division and 45 units are upper division. For computer engineering, 49 of the required units are lower division and 45 units are upper division. The remaining 33 units satisfy the balance of the university requirements including communication skills and general education in humanities and social sciences. Students are advised that, except for some general education (G.E.) courses, all courses which are to be counted toward completion of an engineering degree must be taken for a letter grade; the CR/NC option may not be used in this context. Mechanical Engineering: The required courses provide a thorough grounding in the essentials of mechanical engineering. Elective courses taken as part of one of the areas of emphasis allow for specialization. The areas of emphasis currently offered are mechanical design, thermal-fluid systems, and robotics and controls. The educational objectives of the mechanical engineering program are to produce graduates who: Employ their skills in analysis, design, communication and teamwork to advance in the engineering profession, and engage in lifelong learning in order to maintain currency in their field. Demonstrate professionalism, ethics and social awareness as they move into positions of increasing responsibility. Program Scope Mechanical engineering is the field responsible for the design of machines and devices used throughout society. Industries involved in the generation of electricity; in petroleum production; and in the design and manufacture of electronics, aircraft, automobiles, consumer and industrial products typically employ large numbers of mechanical engineers. Mechanical engineers are also employed by companies involved in automated manufacturing as well as robotics and control. The program at San Francisco State University prepares the student to enter into professional employment directly after graduation in addition to providing the needed foundation for graduate study.