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The George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering at Georgia Tech

FASET Agenda Woodruff School Overview Mechanical Engineering Overview Research Senior Design Projects Student Activities Academic and Work Opportunities Student Organizations Alumni Profiles Advisement in Mechanical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Curriculum Registration (Summer and Fall) Student Panel Q&A Time

Woodruff School Overview

Woodruff School Degrees Undergraduate BSME: Mechanical Engineering BSNRE: Nuclear & Radiological Engineering Masters MSME: Mechanical Engineering MSMP: Medical Physics MSNE: Nuclear Engineering MSBIOE: Bioengineering Doctoral Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

Woodruff School Campuses Atlanta, GA Savannah, GA Junior and senior level ME classes Graduate option Lorraine, France Junior year option for ME students Summer program for all undergraduate majors

Woodruff School Enrollment 4/19/2017 FASET Transfer 200608_ME Only_Rev1.pptRETP Advising Day_20050414

Woodruff School Degrees Awarded 4/19/2017 FASET Transfer 200608_ME Only_Rev1.pptRETP Advising Day_20050414

Woodruff School Buildings ME Academic Buildings Your Academic Advisors are here! MRDC Love MaRC

Mechanical Engineering Overview

Mechanical Engineering Is… Finding creative solutions to problems! Perhaps the broadest of all the engineering disciplines. Working with motion, energy, forces, and thermodynamics. Concerned with analysis, design, manufacture and operation of areas such as: Energy Defense Environment Health & Bio Manufacturing Transportation “Scientists discover the world that exists; engineers create the world that never was.” -Theodore Von Karman SourceL: http://www.discoverengineering.org/Engineers/mech_engineering.asp

What are general things ME’s do? Design Product Design Machine Design System Design Manufacturing, Process Development & Quality Maintenance and Operations Research and Development Project Management Testing Sales or Technical Sales Other Law Management Business Medical Schools

What can Mechanical Engineers do? Some Examples of Design Machines that manufacture and package all varieties of products Rotating equipment - pumps, compressors, blowers, turbomachinery Internal combustion engines Storage tanks, piping systems and pressure vessels - reactors, heat exchangers, boilers Sports equipment, consumer goods and products (everything from golf balls to soda cans to roller coasters) Material handling equipment - conveyers, robots, production lines Vehicles - cars, trucks, heavy equipment, buses, aircraft, ships Electric power generation equipment Oil well drilling and extraction equipment Nearly every man made object that you can see has been worked on by a Mechanical Engineer…

What Industries Hire ME’s? Automotive & OEM Suppliers Construction Equipment Construction Companies Ship & Railroad Companies Airplane Manufacturing Power Generation / Nuclear Alternative Fuel / Energy Utility Companies Oil and Gas Companies Chemical Companies Pharmaceutical &Health Care Biomedical Sports Equipment Mfg. Computer-Aided Design Automation & Robotics Electronics Industries Appliance Manufacturers HVAC & Refrigeration Toy Manufacturing Furniture Manufacturing Paper Industry Food & Beverage Industry Telecommunications Amusement Parks National Labs Aeronautical (NASA, etc.) Government Agencies Academia (Teaching) Financial Companies Consulting Companies

Research in Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering Areas of Research Acoustics and Dynamics Automation and Mechatronics Bioengineering Computer Aided Design Fluid Mechanics Heat Transfer, Combustion and Energy Systems Manufacturing Mechanics of Materials Microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS) Tribology

Mechanical Engineering Research ENEMY DETECTION A new sensor that measures the motion created by sound waves under water could allow the U.S. Navy to develop compact arrays to detect the presence of enemy submarines. These compact arrays would detect quiet underwater targets, while providing very clear directional information. The novel underwater sensor uses optical fibers to detect the direction from which a sound is coming under water. This directional component is an important improvement over the current technology.

Mechanical Engineering Research MATERIALS THAT MAY SOON AID ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY Motivation – To develop devices that may soon improve the treatment of human orthopedic conditions. Details: The research focuses on ‘shape-memory’ polymers and alloys; solid materials that can change shape on demand. The ability of these materials to mold actively to human bone and tissue will make them useful in reconstructive surgery. Examples of the product applications are for use in knee surgery and those with diabetes who develop ankle pain.

Mechanical Engineering Research DEVELOPMENT OF A KINEMATIC MODEL FOR A REHABILITATION ROBOT There is currently no way to quantify how much a person with neuromuscular disorders shake. Shaking is the inability to modulate muscle patterns. Objective: Develop a quantifiable test for people with neuromuscular disorders. Patients will wear the robotic jacket and press a joystick in a prescribed way. The jacket's actuators will then be turned off, one by one, to see how the muscle movements change. This will isolate which muscles are most affected by the help of the jacket. Different muscle groups and levels of shakiness vary with each type of ailment. Ultimately the goal is to diagnose different neuromuscular ailments with this testing.

Senior Design Projects Spring 2010 Poster Session

Senior Design – Case Study 1 Problem: Current FRET board manufacturing process has ~25% scrap rate. Project Objective: Find a more reliable, faster and cheaper method to manufacture FRET boards for guitars.

Senior Design – Case Study 1 12 Inch Radius .070 Depth Cut Multiple Scale Lengths

Senior Design – Case Study 1 Results: Removed 2 process steps from the manufacturing process. Designed and built prototype of the newly designed machine.

Senior Design – Case Study 2 Background: There are 4 “check valves” in the heart Approximately 150,000 valves implanted per year Aortic valve is the most often replaced valve (90%) Project Objective: Design a replacement aortic valve with less stress on the heart Things to talk about here: 1. Point out differences in aortic and mitral valves 2. Aortic valve is a trileaflet valve, with each leaflet in the shape of a cusp 3. The left ventricle is stronger, as it pumps blood to the entire body (high resistance requires alot of force) 4. Aortic and mitral valves have coordinated opening and closing to allow blood to be pumped Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aortic_valve

Senior Design – Case Study 2 Types of check-valves Ball-Cage Bi-Leaflet Contour

Senior Design – Case Study 2 Wall shear stress comparison for each valve type Ball-Cage Bi-Leaflet Contour

Senior Design – Case Study 3 Project Objective: Design a better tool for doctors to use while inserting corrective measures. Background: Spinal deformities are common Scoliosis, Hunchback, etc The need for deformity correction procedures exists, especially in extreme cases.

Senior Design – Case Study 3 The manufacturer’s design Medtronic Sofamor Danek Cable Tensioner and Cable Reduction Construct Very cumbersome for the doctor to use

Senior Design – Case Study 3 Redesign of tool using Mechanical Advantage Use gears to maintain linear motion and reduce stress on hand

Senior Design – Case Study 4 Precision Immobilization Technique (PIT) PIT is the use of physical force from the police vehicle to the target vehicle with the intention to stop the target car Problems with PIT Potential collision with bystanders Potential Roll over of the target car Design Project Objectives Prove the PIT maneuver does not cause rollover when performed under the proper conditions Prove the PIT maneuver is a controllable when executed properly Compare both experimental and theoretical results Design and build an apparatus to experimentally measure the force applied from the police car onto the target car Model the PIT in MSC Adams Software

Senior Design – Case Study 4 Designed apparatus to measure force during test simulation Load cell used to measure force on car Experiment Video Load Cell Clamp-on Collar Flange Mount Shaft Support and Linear Bearings Button and Solid Shaft

Senior Design Projects PIT simulated in MSC Adams Car Simulation Software Theoretical Video

Senior Design Projects Force Theoretical and Experimental Results General Conclusions Maneuver is safe, predictable and controllable under the conditions used Smooth flat road, wet and dry conditions Up to 120 mph with a low center-of-gravity vehicle High center-of-gravity vehicles are more prone to rollover Force Theoretical and Experimental Results Rollover Theoretical Results   Car Type Demo Vehicle 1998 Ford Explorer 1998 Ford F150 1992 Ford Taurus 1977 Ford E250 1988 Isuzu Trooper Grade % Minimum Coefficient of Friction Required to Roll Over 1.74 1.07 1.18 1.39 1.08 0.96 8.7 1.65 0.97 1.09 1.30 0.99 0.87 18 1.54 0.88 1.19 0.89 0.77

Student Activities Academic and Work Experiences

Student Activities Academic Experiences Work Experiences Exchange Programs Study Abroad Programs International Program (Degree Designator) BS/MS Program Undergraduate Research Work Experiences Co-op Program (Degree Designator) Professional Internship Program Work Abroad (Internship or Coop) Students may participate in any combinations of the above. Co-op and BS/MS program may both be done together.

Opportunities Abroad Exchange Program Study Abroad Classes are taken with students of the host university Foreign language skills are required Most out-of-state students pay reduced tuition rates Credits must be pre-approved for transfer to GT Study Abroad Courses are taught by GT faculty Courses are GT courses, so there are no problems with transferring credits All courses are taught in English (except for foreign language classes) We have an innovative study-abroad program at Georgia Tech Lorraine in Metz, France, where we offer our master's-level courses in mechanical engineering. A summer program is also offered for undergraduate students. Both programs are taught in English by GT faculty members.

Opportunities Abroad - Examples Summer Study Abroad Georgia Tech Lorraine in Metz, France 4 day class schedules to allow weekend travel Many class options available China Summer Program ME classes, humanities & social sciences Junior Year Study Abroad Students can take their entire junior year abroad Students can also just go for one junior level semester Other Programs exist all over the world We have an innovative study-abroad program at Georgia Tech Lorraine in Metz, France, where we offer our master's-level courses in mechanical engineering. A summer program is also offered for undergraduate students. Both programs are taught in English by GT faculty members.

The International Plan (IP) Program What is the International Plan? A challenging program that works in tandem with your undergraduate program to produce globally competent citizens Degree designator International Plan Requirements: Second language proficiency (determined by testing, not classes) International Coursework: Four required courses including a design course relating the international studies to your major International Experience: 26 weeks abroad engaged in any combination of study abroad, research or internship More Information: IP table at FASET Market Days IP Open House from 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm in A. French Bldg, Suite 104 during FASET days (excluding Sundays)

BS/MS Program Application Requirements: TOMMY NEWTON BSME 2006, MSME 2008 Application Engineer AccuSentry, Inc. The best part about the BS/MS program is that I was able to take a "test drive" before committing.  By the time I officially became a graduate student, I had performed undergraduate research with my advisor (Dr. Shreyes Melkote) for almost a year- and-a-half.  I was even able to spend a semester working on what would become my master's thesis topic. Taking graduate level classes as an undergraduate allowed me to get a feel for what the course work would be like. Application Requirements: Apply between 30 – 75 credit hours Minimum GT GPA of 3.5 to apply Advantages: Allows students to take 6 hours of graduate classes their senior year, which count towards both the Bachelor’s (BS) & Master’s (MS) degrees Students are not required to take GRE for admission to graduate school at Georgia Tech Students who select the non-thesis MS option can usually finish in ~3 semesters beyond BS degree

Undergraduate Research What is Undergraduate Research? Undergraduate research is a single or multiple semester project working with a professor his/her research or special project Research Requirements Students can be paid or receive class credit towards the BSME Students are responsible for finding faculty members to sponsor the research Most research opportunities exist for juniors & seniors 190 ME undergraduate research assignments were completed last year (Summer 2009, Fall 2009 and Spring 2010)

Co-operative & Internship Programs Co-op Program Application Requirements Complete 30 credit hrs. and apply to program What GPA is required? 2.0 GPA How many semesters must I work? One Semester (students can do more, but the commitment is only one semester) Three Semesters (students alternate each semester between work & school until completing the three work terms) Which semesters can I work? Fall, Spring, Summer Does the work assignment show on my transcript? Yes Can I work at different companies? No Which students participate? Junior – Senior (generally) Sophomore – Junior Student Participation % 35% of ME undergrads Can I work abroad? Yes (Work Abroad) Yes (Int’l Coop Program)

Whether selecting co-op or internships, we strongly recommend every student to have work experience before graduation; two semesters is the optimum.

Student Activities Student Organizations

Student Organizations in ME Professional American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Acoustical Society of America (ASA) Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Pi Tau Sigma (PTS) Woodruff School Student Advisory Committee (WSSAC) Maker’s Club Competitive gt Motorsports (Formula One, SAE) GT Off-Road (mini-baja) Wreck Racing RoboJackets SolarJackets

Student Organizations American Society of Mechanical Engineers ASME is open to all ME students Meets once a week during the club period Companies give presentations about what ME’s do at their company Why attend ASME meetings? It is a great way to learn more about Mechanical Engineering Opportunity to network with potential employers Free pizza lunch

Student Organizations gt Motorsports

Student Organizations GT Off-Road

Student Organizations Wreck Racing

Student Organizations RoboJackets

Student Organizations CanSat (Can Satellites) Objective: To build, launch, test and recover prototype satellites, miniaturized to fit inside a soft drink can (hence "CanSats") in preparation for a space launch. Competition Goal: To autonomously navigate to a predetermined target after being launched to 10,000 ft. To be considered the winner the entry must: Operate autonomously Stop within 10m of the Target Provide proof of controlled guidance to target

Student Organizations SolarJackets Solar-Assisted Electric Vehicle Street-legal, full-size car that is converted to use electric storage and solar energy. The GT team converted a 2001 Audi TT sports car into a plug-in electric vehicle that is assisted by an array of solar cells. Has a full electric-drive system, consisting of an 83hp DC-electric motor (200 ft-lbs of torque) and the Audi's original transmission. Capable of highway speeds . A 120-volt battery pack that provides ~70 miles of range. Solar Racer – Sleek, lightweight endurance vehicle built to race across America.

Alumni Profiles

Alumni Profile Shannon BSME from GT in December, 2007 NAVSEA at the Norfolk Naval Shipyard in Portsmouth, VA Job Description Works on hydraulics and auxiliary machinery on aircraft carriers and amphibious assault ships. Machinery includes: aircraft elevators, weapons elevators, catapults, arresting gear, conveyor belts, the anchor windlass, and steering mechanisms. Recent Job Assignments Spent 3 weeks on the USS Ronald Reagan installing and modifying their hydraulic systems Worked with a ship in Guam to secure their crane while it was being repaired Worked with a ship had an elevator that came out of the tracks and the elevator was stuck a few stories up

Alumni Profile Chris, BSME ’06, MSME from UC Berkeley in ‘08 eSolar in Pasadena, California Advice to Incoming Students Immerse yourself in class projects and get into research early. While you may not enjoy every class, each one provides necessary skills to understand the whole picture. Try to find something particularly interesting--be it a project you have been assigned, a research topic your professor is working on, or something you're independently curious about--and use Georgia Tech's resources to explore it. ME is a very flexible major, giving you access to so many different fields. While you may not know exactly what you want to do when you begin (I certainly didn't), your options are so numerous that there is bound to be something that piques your interest. Project engineer in the Advanced Technology R & D group Focus on optical and thermodynamic design and analysis I use the skills I gained in my mechanical engineering courses every single day at eSolar, whether it’s doing heat transfer and thermodynamic analyses, optical design, systems analysis, prototyping, or experiments. I tend to work on all aspects of the projects, from initial conception to final field testing. Future Plans I plan to stay here for several more years, seeing the projects I have helped create through to production. I would like to work abroad some more, potentially developing concentrating solar power projects in other countries around the world. Possibly obtain PhD.

Alumni Profile Josh BSME in Summer 2005 Bell Helicopter in Texas Advice to Freshman Work hard early on. Co-op. Don’t be afraid to change majors. Josh BSME in Summer 2005 Bell Helicopter in Texas Job Description Airframe designer for Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter; Designs the fuselage, tailboom, and landing gear. Use 3D CAD software (CATIA) to build 3D models of helicopter parts. Specializes in a variety of parts including: carbon fiber, fiberglass, sheet metal, castings, forgings, and machined. Best Parts of Job Using creativity to solve engineering problems. I have a lot of control on helicopter functionality, maintainability, and aesthetics. It is very rewarding to see the parts I design being installed on the helicopter.

Our 2007-2009 Graduates Are At: Business Automotive : Ernst & Young LLP, Bank of America, CarMax, Deloitte and Touche Automation and Robotics Innotec Automation, Rockwell Automation, Advanced Automation, Factory Automation, National Instruments Engineering Services & Consulting: Dean Oliver International, McKenney's Mechanical Contractors, Patterson & Dewar, Babcock & Wilcox, Jordan & Skala Engineers Inc, O'Brien & Gere, Turner Construction, Slingshot Product Dev. HVAC Trane, Underwood Air Systems, Carrier, Chemicals: Air Products, Air Liquide, Eastman Chemical Company, Dow Chemical, Environmental: Enercon Services Inc Military: Air Force, Navy, Marines, Army Automotive : Ford, General Motors, Toyota, BMW, KIA, Honda, Elan Motorsports Tech. Energy, Oil, Gas: BP, BP Exploration (Alaska), Citgo, Schlumberger, Southern Company, Georgia Power, General Electric, Shell, Suez Energy North America, Scana, Westinghouse, Atlanta Gas & Light, Exxon-Mobil, Commercial & Consumer Products: Cooper Industries, General Mills, Clorox Company, Frito Lay, International Paper, Lexmark, Procter & Gamble, Snap-On, National Instruments, Patterson Pumps, Kimberly Clark Transportation & Construction: John Deere, Caterpillar, Kubota Tractor Corporation, Norfolk Southern, Parsons Aerospace & Defense NASA, Bell Helicopter, Lockheed Martin, Gulfstream Aerospace Corp, Rolls Royce, Northrop Grumman, Harris Corp, NAVSEA, Boeing, Advanced Armament Corp, NAVAIR

Advisement in Mechanical Engineering

Undergraduate Advising Dr. Al Ferri, Associate Chair for Undergraduate Studies MRDC Building, Room 3112 Oversight of the undergraduate program in the Woodruff School, Transfer credit and technical issues, Career counseling and advice

Know Who Your Advisor Is!!! Kristi Mehaffey Norma Frank Advises ME undergrad students with more than 45 credit hours (including transfer credit hours) Advises ME undergrad students with 45 credit hours or less (including transfer credit hours)

Contact Information ME Office of Student Services MRDC 3112 (building 135 on campus map) Office Hours 8 – 12 and 1 – 5 M-F Norma Frank – Academic Advisor All students with less than 45 credit hours (including transfer credits) Norma.Frank@me.gatech.edu 404-894-3203 MRDC 3112, Office Hours 9 - 12 and 1 – 5 M-F All walk-ins, no appointments Kristi Mehaffey – Academic Advisor All students with 45 credit hours or more (including transfer credits) Kristi.Mehaffey@me.gatech.edu (best way to contact) MRDC 3112, Office Hours 8 - 12 and 1 – 4 M-F Walk-ins on Wednesdays Appointments on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday Mechanical Engineering Advisement Web Page http://www.me.gatech.edu/ Select Undergraduate Programs -> Advisement Your Advisor

The Mechanical Engineering Curriculum

Educational Objectives Our graduates will: be successfully employed in ME related fields or other career paths, including industry, academe, government, and non-governmental organizations. be global collaborators, leading and participating in culturally-diverse teams. continue professional development by obtaining continuing education credits, professional registration or certifications, or post-graduate studies credits or degrees.

Mechanical Engineering Curriculum Core Classes (57 hours) Fundamental Classes (31 hrs) – Calculus, Chemistry, Physics, Science Humanities (12 hrs) – English, Ethics, Electives Social Sciences (12 hrs) – Economics, US Perspective, Global Perspective, Elective Institutional Required (2 hrs) – Wellness Other (19 hours) Engineering (10 hrs) – Circuits & Electronics, Instrument & Electronics Lab, Materials, Statistics, Engineering Economics Free Electives (6 hrs) Computer Science (3 hrs) Mechanical Engineering Classes (50 hours) Fundamentals (24 hrs) – Mechanics, Computing Techniques, Thermodynamics, Fluid Dynamics, Heat Transfer, System Dynamics Laboratory (5 hrs) – Experimental Methods Lab, ME Systems Lab Design (12 hrs) – Engineering Graphics, Creative Decisions & Design, Mechanical or Thermal Design, Capstone Design Integrative (9 hrs) – Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering Electives

Mechanical Engineering Program of Study http://www.me.gatech.edu/undergraduate/degrees_bsme_curr.shtml ME 1770 ME 2110 All students who start in summer 2011 must take the Global Perspective class.

FREE Academic Support Tutoring is available all semesters, including fall, spring and summer Shell Tutoring Program in Mechanical Engineering Shell Oil Company sponsors tutoring in 2000/3000 level ME & COE classes Website: http://www.me.gatech.edu/undergraduate/advisement_support.shtml Individual Academic Support Success Programs One-on-One Tutoring OMED (Office of Minority Education) Physics Chemistry Help Math Lab TutorVision Freshman Experience Professor and TA Office Hours Academic Assistance Workshops Success Programs Individual Assistance study skills, time management, etc. Counseling Center & Housing offers 1 hour free workshops. time management, study skills, test taking, stress reduction, relationships, etc.

Registration General Information

General Information Enrollment (Full Time versus Part Time) Full-time enrollment is 12 hours or above in fall, spring or summer. Full-time enrollment is not required: To receive HOPE www.finaid.gatech.edu/hope Full-time enrollment is required in fall and spring: To receive financial aid and some student loans For all international students If students are on their parent’s health insurance (usually) Advanced Placement / International Baccalaureate Exams If you are confident that you will receive AP/IB credit for a class at Tech, do not register for the course. AP results will not be available until AFTER July 4 IB exam results are received in mid July To see AP/IP scores accepted by GT, use the procedure below: Go to https://oscar.gatech.edu/. Select Transfer Equivalencies. Select * and follow the instructions.

HOPE Information In-State Students: All HOPE rules are changing as of fall 2011 semester. Make sure you are familiar with the new HOPE rules. www.finaid.gatech.edu/hopezell

Registration Summer Semester

Important Summer Dates Summer Registration Dates Start: Fri, June 24 End: Tues, June 28 at 4:00 PM !!!! Other Summer Deadlines Classes Begin: Mon, June 27 Classes End: Fri, July 29 Final Exams: Mon, Aug 1 – Fri, Aug 5 Fall Classes Begin: Mon, Aug 22 Tuition and Fees Payment Deadline: Tues, June 28 at 4:00 PM Tuition Website: www.bursar.gatech.edu

Summer Semester Information How many hours do I take this summer session? All students must take 6 credit hours. Students cannot withdraw from any summer classes. CS 1371 (Matlab) - Not Recommended for Summer Class may be difficult to learn well in 5 weeks. ME 2016 (Matlab part 2) is taken late in the sophomore year. Schedule Adjustment (Registration) Deadline You have until 4pm on Tuesday, June 28 to adjust your summer schedule. Registration Holds Common new students holds: Health Services – incomplete health forms Undergraduate Admissions Office – final transcript not received Only the department that placed the hold can remove the hold. All holds must be cleared before you can register.

Recommended Summer Schedule Take One English Class (3 hours) ENGL 1101 or ENGL 1102 Take One Other Class (3 hours each) US Perspective or Social Science Electives HIST 2112: US History INTA 1200: American Government (do not take if you have POL 1101 credit) Economics ECON 2100: Economics & Policy (do not take if you have ECON 2105 or 2106) ECON 2106: Macro Economics Computing (Not Recommended) CS 1371: Computing for Engineers Social Science Electives SOC 1101: Sociology PSYC 1101: Psychology HTS 2013: Modern America HTS 2084: Technology and Society (this is an ethics class for ME students) Humanities Electives COA 2242: Art History 2 (satisfies the Global Perspective requirement) Reminder: Summer freshman must register for exactly 6 credit hours this summer semester.

Registration Fall Registration

Important Fall Dates General Registration Fall Registration Dates Phase 1: Early registration time Phase 2: Registration time during first week of school Registration always closes at 4:00 PM on the last day Fall Registration Dates Required Fall Registration Meeting Tues, June 28 from 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM in MRDC room 4211 Individual advisement is available from 12:30 – 1:30 PM Lunch will be provided Phase I: June 29 – July 1 @ 4 PM Phase 1 Part 2: July 11 – July 12 @ 11:59 PM Phase 2: August 13 – 26 Tuition and Fees Without Late Fees: Monday, August 22 at 4:00 PM With Late Fees: Monday, August 29 at 4:00 PM

Recommended Fall Schedule General Recommended Fall Schedule (Recommend 14 hours) Math Class (4 hours): Take 1 MATH 1501  MATH 1502  MATH 2401  MATH 2403 Science Class (4 hours in Fall) : Take 1 CHEM 1310  PHYS 2211  PHYS 2212  Science Elective Students with Math 1501 credit can take PHYS 2211 Pre-med students should take CHEM 1211K instead of CHEM 1310 English class (3 hours): Take 1 ENGL 1101  ENGL 1102  Elective (see below) Elective class (3 hours): Take 1 or 2 ME Classes: ME 1770 or CEE 1770, CS 1371 (we do not recommend taking both CS 1371 and ME/CEE 1770 during the first semester) Electives (in no particular order): US Perspective, HPS 1040, Ethics, Economics, Social Science Elective, Humanities Elective or MSE 2001

Welcome!

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