Mechanical Engineering David Johnsrud Section D

Introduction  Generation and application of heat and mechanical power and the design, production, and use of machines and tools  Departmental Perspective  Industrial Perspective  Conclusion

Departmental Perspective

Admissions  Early Admissions  You need 15 credits of mathematics at the level of MATH 124, 125 & 126 (Calculus 1,2,3) or equivalent, 5 credits of English composition, and a minimum of 10 credits of physical science courses plus accompanying lab at the level of PHYS 121, 122 & 123 (calculus-based physics) or CHEM 142, 152 (General Chemistry 1,2).

Graduating  2.0 overall GPA  45/180 credits have to be ME credits from the UW

Professional Societies, Disciplines of Study, and Special Projects  ASHRAE, ASME, PTS, SAE, SME, SNAME, and SWE  energy, principles of design, instruments and control devices, and the application of these studies to the creative solution of practical, modern problems  SAE Car, Human-Powered Sub, and others

Contacts  Mee-Ling Hon - Academic Counselor Margo Segimoto - Director of Student Services Phone: Office: MEB Office: MEB

Industrial Perspective

Starting Salary, Jobs, and Overlapping Disciplines  $45,000-$53,000 per year  GE Oil and Gas Nuovo Pignone, Mitsubishi, AeroTek E&E, and Manpower Professional  Aeronautical & Astronautical, Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Industrial Engineering

Conclusion  Not boring (that’s a plus, right?)  Challenging  Rewarding (45-53K per year starting)