Mechanical Engineering R·I·T Dual Degree Student Advising Session This information session is intended for all upper division students working towards both a BS degree in mechanical engineering and a Master’s Degree MEng Mech E or MS Mech E or MS STPP

Mechanical Engineering R·I·T Summary A year by year perspective on your degrees Curriculum Revisions! New Opportunities! Planning your courses between now and graduation

Mechanical Engineering R·I·T Second Year Students Prepare your resume for co-op Register and complete co-op training Attend spring career fair Invitations for dual degree programs will be announced in December Applications for dual degree programs will be due in January Focus on success in core ME classes of statics, mechanics, dynamics, thermo, fluids Rising expectations of performance – we are raising the bar across the board year by year ME course load, homework load, will be significantly higher than in your first year Expect to be working 60 hours per week on your academic studies Join ASME, SAE, AIAA, SWE, SHPE, NSBE, etc to grow your interests! 2

Mechanical Engineering R·I·T Dual Degree Opportunities You may be interested in these exciting things: BS / Master of Engineering in Mech E BS/ Master of Science in Mech E BS in Mech E and MS in Science, Technology and Public Policy Unique to RIT! Minor in Chemical Engineering Systems Analysis (offered through the new Chemical Engineering Department) The ME DEPT will invite applications for the dual degree programs during the first three weeks of each Winter Quarter. Applications will be due at the end of Winter Quarter. Admission decisions will be announced at the conclusion of the spring quarter. 2

Mechanical Engineering R·I·T New and Improving Opportunities Or, you may be interested in … Every engineering department is now offering a minor in their discipline, primarily targeted towards other engineering majors. College of Business Entrepreneurship Minor COLA Science, Technology and Public Policy: Concentration  Minor  Masters Liberal Arts is expanding the number of Minors Double Major Articulation Agreements – students have completed two BS degrees – Mech E and … EE, Math, and Physics. 2

Mechanical Engineering R·I·T New Course Announcement Micro-robots that roam the environment looking for contamination. Implantable medical devices that replace damaged organs. Electric generators the size of a pea that run on alcohol and recharge your laptop. Complete chemical laboratories on a tiny silicon chip. Do these applications sound like science fiction? Not any more! These and other devices are actually being developed in labs all over the world utilizing standard micromachining techniques pioneered for the electronics industry. This is a new hands-on course to introduce students to micromachining techniques used in making mechanical microsystems. Geared primarily for mechanical engineering students, we will be learning about clean rooms and the tools used to make microscopic devices out of silicon, metals, glass, and other materials. This is not a demo course; each student will be responsible for fabricating and measuring a collection of simple microscopic devices. Springs, beams, cantilevers, verniers, and other simple test structures will be used to examine the mechanical behavior of the micro world.. This course may be used as a free mechanical engineering elective. No prerequisites. Topics: Clean Rooms Thin film materials Lithographic patterning Plasma and chemical etching Micro Metrology Micro Testing Fundamentals of Micromachining I 2 hours lab, 1 credit ALL

Mechanical Engineering R·I·T This hands-on laboratory course introduces students to the proper use and application of basic machine tools. Students will learn about machine capabilities and capacities, verification and setup procedures, and the system of operations necessary to achieve the required part specifications. Students will also be introduced to CNC machine tools and their applications. This course may be used towards free elective credit. (Pre-Requisite: ,Materials Processing) Lab 2, Credit 1 Topics: Hand tools Machine tool verification Machine tool setup Operations and Sequences Preparation for Senior Design Basic intro to CNC Intermediate Machining Lab 2 hours lab, 1 credit New Course Announcement Especially good to take before working on big design projects! ALL

Mechanical Engineering R·I·T This hands-on laboratory course introduces students to the proper use and application of radio controlled aircraft manufacturing methods. Students will learn about model making capabilities including construction and testing of aircraft fuseflage, wings, tail, wheel mounts, and engine mounts. Students have an option of purchasing the kit of parts, and owning their aircraft upon completion. With the additional purchase of engine and radio, you can have your personal RC aircraft, and understand more about the basics of flight. This course may be used towards free elective credit. (Pre-Requisite: ,Materials Processing) Lab 2, Credit 1 Topics: Fuselage Building and Covering Wind Building and Covering Tail Build and Covering Landing gear, cowling, and cowling cuts How to install motors and RC components Balsa, Fiberglass, and Foam Techniques Flight Test (Weather Permitting) ? Aircraft Modelmaking 2 hours lab, 1 credit New Course Announcement Especially good for aerospace option students! ALL

Mechanical Engineering R·I·T The course reviews basic dimensioning and tolerancing. Dimensioning mechanical drawings is expanded through form and feature controls to clearly define parts. Based on the ASME Y14.5M-1994 Standard, include geometric tolerancing symbols and terms, rules of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, datums, material condition symbols, tolerances of form and profile, tolerances of orientation and runout, location tolerances and virtual condition. Tolerances will be applied to CAD parts and drawings. This course may be used towards free elective credit. (Prerequisite: , 1 credit) Topics in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) 2 hours lab, 1 credit SUMMER, 2009 ALL New Course Announcement

Mechanical Engineering R·I·T The activities of this course will be largely centered in the Toyota Production Systems Lab. The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the elements of “Lean manufacturing” in the context of a manufacturing or assembly systems environment. Key concepts such as manufacturing processes, cells and their layout, operating efficiencies, just-in-time, and the information flows needed to sustain productive manufacturing will be covered. (Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.) Lab 2, Credit 1 (F) Hands-on exposure to real-world process design and development concepts in the Toyota Production Systems Lab Production Systems Practicum 2 hours lab, 1 credit New Course Announcement COMING … FALL 2009 Especially good for Auto Option Students, those wishing to work in manufacturing, or in particular if you want to co-op with Toyota! Course offered courtesy of the ISE Department! ALL

Mechanical Engineering R·I·T Speak with your instructor and your faculty adviser before withdrawing, so that you are aware of the impact on your degree completion! W through end of Week 8 Your most recent UGRAD grade is used in UGRAD GPA Calculations All GRAD grades are used in GRAD GPA Calculations ALL Course Withdrawal Procedures

Mechanical Engineering R·I·T Liberal Arts Worksheet Start working on your liberal arts worksheet now! You must satisfy both the CORE and CONCENTRATION Requirements! Your Liberal Arts Worksheet needs to be approved by Liberal Arts Office of Academic Advising, not by Mechanical Engineering! You can also check progress on your liberal arts concentration in SIS and TigerTracks 2

Mechanical Engineering R·I·T Third Year Students Enroll for cornerstone design ASAP upon return from your first co-op block – many students are waiting too long to take this course! Have serious discussions with your faculty adviser about ME options, COLA concentrations, likes and dislikes, begin thinking about CAREER and LIFE goals as well as ACADEMIC goals Consider a minor, study abroad, or horizons expanding experience Update your resume Attend fall and spring career fairs every quarter you are on campus Network with peer students and alumni, attend dept social functions Create a plan of study to achieve your goals Flexibility in the degree program requires planning and thought on your part Consider taking on a leadership role in ASME, SAE, SHPE, SWE, etc Make time to reflect and truly learn the materials, and not just “drink from a firehose” Consider the dual degree program if you have not already enrolled Complete your writing exam! 3

Mechanical Engineering R·I·T Cornerstone Design Pre-requisites Cornerstone Design is intended to be the mid-degree design experience that helps you applying your engineering science knowledge to engineering design problems, and integrate you co-op experience with your campus experience” Cornerstone Design should be completed during the first academic year after you return to campus from your first co-op experience and well before you complete your upper division technical electives You must be 3 rd year standing to register for cornerstone design Completion of at least one co-op block Completed Statics, Mechanics, Dynamics, Thermo, Fluids, EDG MANY STUDENTS ARE WAITING TOO LONG TO TAKE CORNERSTONE DESIGN TAKE IT IN YOUR THIRD YEAR! 3

Mechanical Engineering R·I·T Bioengineering Option Requirements All Bioengineering Option students must complete the free elective: –(4 cr) Contemporary Issues in Bioengineering, AND All Bioengineering Option students must complete: –(4 cr) An Approved Biological Sciences Course (for your Science elective, from the list of approved science electives) A custom course A&P course for engineering students is currently available. All Bioengineering Option Students must select at least 3 courses from the list of Bioengineering Technical Electives: –(4 cr) BioMaterials –(4 cr) Aerosol Mechanics in the Respiratory Tract –(4 cr) Biomechanics –(4 cr) Biomedical Device Engineering –(4 cr) Some other course with departmental approval, AND An approved Senior Design Project. New courses under consideration include Bio-transport phenomena, Bio-kinematics, Bio-fluidics. This is a dynamic field. It will not be as static as the other options. 3

Mechanical Engineering R·I·T Automotive Engineering Option Requirements All Auto Option students must complete the free elective: –(4 cr) Intro to Auto Design and Manufacturing, AND All Auto Option Students must select at least 3 courses from the list of Auto Option Technical Electives: –(4 cr) Vehicle Dynamics –(4 cr) Control Systems –(4 cr) IC Engines –(4 cr) Powertrain Systems and Design –(4 cr) Design of Machine Systems –(4 cr) High Performance Vehicle Engineering, –(4 cr) Fundamentals of Tribology and Lubrication –(4 cr) Fuel Cell Technology, AND An approved Senior Design Project. Look for opportunities in TPS Lab Take the TPS elective for 1 credit of fun and career exploration! 3

Mechanical Engineering R·I·T Aerospace Engineering Option Requirements All Aero Option students must complete the free elective: –(4 cr) Intro to Aerospace Engineering, AND All Aero Option students must complete: –(4 cr) Aerodynamics in place of Transport, AND All Aero Option Students must select at least 3 courses from the list of Aero Option Technical Electives: –(4 cr) Aerospace Structures –(4 cr) Propulsion –(4 cr) Flight Dynamics –(4 cr) Orbital Mechanics –(4 cr) Composite Materials, –(4 cr) Fundamentals of Fatigue and Fracture Mechanics, –(4 cr) Advanced Aerodynamics, –AND An approved Senior Design Project. Look for opportunities in Aero Lab Take the Airplane elective for 1 credit of fun and career exploration! 3

Mechanical Engineering R·I·T Energy & The Environment Option Requirements All E&E Option students must complete the free elective: –(4 cr) Contemporary Issues in Energy & The Environment, AND All E&E Option Students must select at least 3 courses from the list of E&E Technical Electives: –(4 cr) Renewable Energy Systems –(4 cr) Sustainable Energy Management (In development) –(4 cr) I.C. Engines –(4 cr) Control Systems –(4 cr) Fluid Mechanics of Turbomachinery –(4 cr) Refrigeration and Air Conditioning –(4 cr) Advanced Thermodynamics –(4 cr) Fuel Cell Technology –(4 cr) Engineering Economy –(4 cr) Some other course with departmental approval, AND An approved Senior Design Project. Consider Public Policy! Courses, Concentration, Minor, Dual Degree 3

Mechanical Engineering R·I·T Fourth Year Students Begin working on your upper division core classes, complete your minors outside of ME, and take one or two technical electives BS/MEng students interested in an MS thesis should enroll in Research Methods during Fall of Year 4 BS/MEng and other students interested in leadership of Sr Design should enroll in DPM during Spring year 4, or Fall year 5. BS/MS students should enroll in SD 1 and SD2 winter-spring of year 4 BS/MS students should enroll in System Dynamics in fall 4 or earlier!! Seek a co-op experience that will enhance your life’s goals Get to know your faculty adviser even better. Talk to them. REALLY have a meaningful conversation with them. Create a quarter by quarter plan from now until graduation Submit your plan and application for senior design before the end of year 4 Complete most of your technical electives prior to, or in parallel with Senior Design 1 and 2 Attend the senior design review presentations on the last Friday of week 10 each quarter, to find your interest areas, and understand what to expect in Sr Design Become well rounded Seek out opportunities to develop your leadership skills, both inside and outside of the ME department Become a mover and shaker on campus, attend social functions 4

Mechanical Engineering R·I·T Dual Degree Completion Constraints NYS Department of Education requires that both degrees be conferred simultaneously for dual degree program, or double counting is not allowed. If BS is awarded separately from Master’s then student MUST make up 12 graduate credits. US Department of Education requires reporting of retention data for BS degrees in August of year 6. If student receives BS degree 9/1 or later, they are counted as an attrition from the program forever. This adversely affects program accreditation. RIT programs as registered with NYS and US require all Masters degrees to be completed within seven years of first graduate course, or courses older than 7 years need to be replaced prior to degree award. All Mech. Eng. dual degree students, when admitted, were informed of the requirement to complete BOTH degrees by May of Year 6. If BOTH degrees are not completed by May 15 of Year 6, student will be separated from the dual degree program automatically. Under extenuating circumstances, a dual degree extension may be granted through August 15 th of Year 6. No extensions will be granted by RIT beyond Aug. 15 th. All students in dual degree program must be certifiable for BS degree by May of year 5. You may double count UP TO 12 CREDITS towards both your BS and a Master’s Degree. 4

Mechanical Engineering R·I·T BS / Master of Engineering Program Career Oriented focus Primarily directed towards students NOT considering continued graduate study at the doctoral level This is a non-thesis degree. Capstone Project => Fall: Design Project Mgmt, Wtr/Spr: Team Manager or Lead Engineer on a Multi-Disc Senior Design Team. Three required courses: Math 1, System Modeling, Computer Implementation of FEM Four Concentration courses from one of numerous concentration areas, INSIDE or OUTSIDE of Mechanical Engineering. Possibilities include thermo-fluids, controls, design, manufacturing, business, and customized program of study. BS Degree: 195 quarter credit hours, 5 co-ops MEng Degree: 48 quarter credit hours BS/MEng Degree: 231 quarter credit hours, 4 co-ops Double counting of 12 credits, 1 co-op reduction Both degrees MUST be awarded concurrently in accordance with State of New York Department of Education regulations. 4

Mechanical Engineering R·I·T BS / Master of Science Program Research Oriented focus Primarily directed towards students considering continued graduate study at the doctoral level Thesis is required. Student may select 5 credit or 9 credit option. I STRONGLY recommend the 9 credit thesis option, with one less graduate elective. Research Methods Class: , to help you identify a thesis topic, prepare a statement of work, and get started on your literature review Two required courses: Math 1, Math 2 Three required core courses from one of three focus areas BS Degree: 195 quarter credit hours, 5 co-ops MS Degree: 45 quarter credit hours BS/MS Degree: 228 quarter credit hours, 4 co-ops Double counting of 12 credits, 1 co-op reduction Both degrees MUST be awarded concurrently in accordance with State of New York Department of Education regulations. 4

Mechanical Engineering R·I·T Research Methods Offered as a graduate elective Topics: –Thesis topic presentations by ME faculty –Interview and selection of thesis topic, decide MS vs. M Eng –Paper reviews in topic area –Literature search, patent search, and thesis consult with librarian –Prepare & Submit formal literature review –Prepare & Submit Statement of work –Prepare & Submit formal thesis proposal Recommended for Fall 4 th year dual degree students considering the BS/MS in Mech E with a thesis Determine level of interest from fourth year students 4

Mechanical Engineering R·I·T Typical BS/MEng Course Plan ALL Master of Engineering in Mech E

Mechanical Engineering R·I·T Typical BS/MS Course Plan ALL Master of Science in Mech E

Mechanical Engineering R·I·T Typical BS/MS STPP Course Plan ALL Science Technology & Public Policy

Mechanical Engineering R·I·T Finding an Advisor  Get to know the faculty during the Fall Quarter.  Selection of major professor (advisor) must be by mutual agreement of the student and the professor.  A good match is important.  MS Students: try to identify an advisor and thesis topic by end of Fall quarter, no later than end of Winter quarter.  Dr. Walter will serve as temporary advisor for new MS students entering RIT each fall.  701, Research Methods is a good graduate elective to help MS Students get started on thesis statement of work, literature review, background research 4

Mechanical Engineering R·I·T Graduate Seminar Series Attend the weekly graduate seminars is required of all full time and FTE graduate students. Thursdays at 1:00 pm. Room (0 credits) Dr. Walter is the Instructor Please add this class to your schedule every quarter (no cost), so that you can get announcements and about the seminars via ALL

Mechanical Engineering R·I·T Fifth Year Students Update your resume, fall career fair, spring career fair Leadership on dept social functions BS/MEng and others interested -- Take a leadership role in Sr Design Register in Fall to take the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam Enroll for the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam review class in winter quarter Sit for the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam in Spring Sign up for the Order of the Engineer in your last 4 weeks prior to graduation! Take fun classes in addition to required classes Begin thinking about career paths Begin full time job search process Think strategically about your career Establish your own Roth IRA and begin saving for your retirement Provide lots of time in your schedule to have a demanding and fulfilling Sr. design experience We think of you as an engineer, not just as a student. 5

Mechanical Engineering R·I·T Common Pitfalls Make sure every co-op segment has student and employer work reports completed – do not let “I” roll to “F”! Verify completion of all wellness (Phys. Ed.) requirements Verify completion of the Writing Assessment Verify all Transfer an A/P Credit on AAR 5

Mechanical Engineering R·I·T Your Degree Completion Checklist You should prepare your OWN checklist to prepare a plan towards graduation These are available in the ME Office Fill one out for the BS Degree This also serves as your application for Sr Design Fill a separate one out If you are in the MEng or MS degree program Resolve discrepancies 3 qtr’s prior to graduation! Writing Test in Year 3 5

Mechanical Engineering R·I·T Senior Design Pre-requisites Senior Design is intended to be the capstone experience that helps with the transition from “student” to “practicing engineer.” Senior Design I and II should be completed within the 3 quarters immediately preceding graduation! COMPLETED DEGREE CHECKLIST IS REQUIRED TO ENROLL IN SENIOR DESIGN 1! You must be 5th year standing to register for senior design Completion of at least three co-op blocks SPRING QUARTER YEAR 4Completion of your degree plan checklist, showing your quarter by quarter plan of study through graduation by end of SPRING QUARTER YEAR 4 Scenarios for Senior Design include: SD 1 in Fall 5 and SD 2 in Winter 5 SD 1 in Fall 5 and SD 2 in Spring 5 SD 1 in Winter 5 and SD 2 in Spring 5 You should plan to use Fridays for Senior Design! SD 1 has a combination of day-long workshops and team work time SD 2 has group work coupled with informational seminars 5

Mechanical Engineering R·I·T More About Senior Design During , we initiated several tracks of closely related projects for senior design. Current Tracks include Vehicle Systems (Auto Option) Aerospace Systems (Aerospace Option) Systems and Controls (All options) Sustainable Design and Product Development (E&E Option) Bioengineering and Assistive Devices (Bioengineering Option) Printing and Imaging Systems (All options) We anticipate students will begin signing up for senior design by section, with each section focused on a particular technology track. You should sign up for that section which has a track of interest to you, or that is aligned with your option. Non-option students may sign up for any track. Within each track, we have several families of closely related projects. You will be assigned to a project or project family within your track Talk to faculty members during year 4, if you wish to get on a particular project If you want to design your own project, or be a leader on a project team Sign up to take Design Project Management ( ) in Spring or Fall Work with faculty instructors to develop a Project Readiness Package and recruit students - Review Project Archives to understand project opportunitieshttp://edge.rit.edu 5

Mechanical Engineering R·I·T An Important Tip for MS Students… Do not delay your selection of a thesis topic, preparation of thesis proposal, and starting your literature review and research. Most students who get in financial trouble during their Master’s degree did not heed this advice. After you get started on your thesis topic, KEEP WORKING, do not let the deadlines of class homework interfere with your self-imposed deadlines for making progress on your thesis. 5

Mechanical Engineering R·I·T Sixth Year Students RIT has implemented a tracking mechanism to monitor progress of dual degree students. After 195 credits hours, students will transition from year level 5 status to year level 6 status. You will then be eligible for graduate student benefits such as fellowships, graduate loan programs, full time equivalency, etc. 6

Mechanical Engineering R·I·T Application for Graduation Fill one complete form out for each degree you will receive File the form at the start of your second to last quarter of enrollment (e.g. Fall or Winter of your fifth year) Dual degree students should indicate which quarter they anticipate being done with ALL degree requirements for EACH DEGREE independently! Must complete ALL undergrad req’ts to walk for BS degree in May of year 5. Must complete ALL graduate req’ts to walk for Masters degree in May of year 5. Students not completing graduate req’s walk for Masters degree in May of year 6. 6

Mechanical Engineering R·I·T To-Do List for Graduation All M.E. students must complete the writing competency test. This should be done in your third year. DO IT NOW!! File an APPLICATION FOR GRADUATION form for each degree you will complete. Dual Degree students must file two forms! Plan a quarter by quarter schedule of classes and co-op between today and graduation. Compare your plan against the course rotation to make sure the classes are offered when you plan to take them! Complete your LIBERAL ARTS CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS WORKSHEET to insure that you have met these requirements. Confirm that your co-op reports (student and employer) have been filed for each co-op segment completed. Confirm that all information regarding AP and TRANSFER credit is on file in the Mechanical Engineering Office. “Begin with the End in Mind” … S. Covey 6

Mechanical Engineering R·I·T Opportunities in the ME Dept. I am interested in maintaining a database of dual degree students wishing to work in the department. We are looking for 4 upper division dual degree students to assist in mechanics lab, materials science lab, Thermo-Fluids Lab I, and as graders in various courses 6

Mechanical Engineering R·I·T Graduate Student Handbook  ME Department Graduate Handbook is your guide.  Please read this handbook carefully.  Use this handbook when you meet with your advisor to plan your academic program. 6

Mechanical Engineering R·I·T A Special Note; and a Challenge to EXCEL…  As part of the RIT ME Department’s process of continual improvement, the bar is raising on expectations of our graduate students.  Admissions standards have risen annually for three years both at the undergraduate and graduate level.  We intend to raise our Master’s program to the same level of National Prestige that our undergraduate program enjoys.  Maintain the highest standards of Academic and Professional Integrity – Other students look up to you, and will follow your leadership.  I expect our MS Students to submit at least one technical conference publication with their advisor prior to graduation.  I expect our MEng Students to become student leaders in the department. Seek out opportunities to demonstrate leadership. 6

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