1. The George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering Georgia Tech
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The George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering Georgia Tech
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2. Agenda Woodruff School Overview Mechanical Engineering Overview
Student Activities
Student Organizations
Academic and Work Opportunities
Senior Design Projects
Mechanical Engineering Program
ME Curriculum
Prerequisites
Transfer Credit Substitutions
Final Advice
Contact Information

3. Woodruff School Overview

4. 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.)

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

6. U.S. News & World Report Georgia Tech College of Engineering
In top ten for public universities
College of Engineering
Ranked 4th or 5th in Schools of Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
2nd – 6th best undergraduate program over last 10 years
6th or 7th best graduate program over last 10 years

7. Woodruff School Enrollment
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8. Woodruff School Degrees Awarded
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9. Mechanical Engineering Overview

10. Why Mechanical Engineering?
Broad curriculum
One of the broadest engineering majors.
Leads to many career opportunities.
Very strong technical curriculum without being too specialized.
Can specialize at the graduate level if desired.
Almost every industry needs ME’s.
~75% of all companies who hire on campus hire MEs.
Long term job projections are good.
Pay is very competitive.

11. Mechanical Engineering Is…
Finding creative solutions to problems!
Working with motion, energy, forces, and materials.
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
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12. 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

13. 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

14. Student Activities Student Organizations

15. Student Organizations in ME
Professional
American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Acoustical Society of America (ASA)
Pi Tau Sigma (PTS)
Woodruff School Student Advisory Committee (WSSAC)
Competitive
gt Motorsports (Formula One, SAE)
GT Off-Road (mini-baja)
Wreck Racing
RoboJackets
Echo Car Challenge
Solar Jackets
CanSat

16. 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

17. Student Organizations gt Motorsports

18. Student Organizations GT Off-Road

19. Student Organizations Wreck Racing

20. Student Organizations RoboJackets

21. 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.

22. Student Activities Academic and Work Experiences

23. 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.

24. Opportunities Abroad Exchange Program Study Abroad
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Exchange Program
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.
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25. Opportunities Abroad - Examples
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Summer Study Abroad
Georgia Tech Lorraine in Metz, France
4 day class schedules to allow weekend travel
Many class options available
Shanghai, China
ME classes, humanities & social sciences
Junior Year Study Abroad
Students can take their entire junior year abroad
Students can attend for one junior level semester
Small class sizes
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.
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26. The International Program
What is the International Plan?
A challenging academic program for highly capable students which develops global competence within the context of a student’s major.
International Plan Requirements:
Second language proficiency (determined by testing, not class time)
International Coursework: Three required courses
International Experience: Two terms abroad (not less than 26 weeks) engaged in any combination of study abroad, research or internship
Culminating Course: Course relating the international studies to a student’s major

27. BS/MS Program Application Requirements:
Tommy Newton
BSME ‘06
MSME ‘08 Application Engr.
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 undergrad research with my advisor for almost a year- and-a-half. 
The main reasons I opted to do the BS/MS Program at Georgia Tech were as follows: The application was easy; I did not have to take the GRE; instead of paying for school, school paid me (GRA); I was able to take graduate classes and do research ahead of time; Georgia Tech was familiar to me; and there would never be an "easier" opportunity to obtain a master's degree.
Application Requirements:
Apply between 30 – 75 credit hours
Transfer students over 75 credit hours can apply after completing 12 hours at GT semester (must have GT GPA)
Minimum GT GPA of 3.5 to apply
Must maintain 3.0 GPA after accepted
Advantages:
Allows students to take 6 hours of grad classes their senior year, which will count towards both the BS & MS degrees
Facilitates undergraduate research
Students are not required to take GRE for admission to graduate school at GT

28. 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
Typical research is a 3 credit hours class
A 3 credit hour class requires 9 hours of work per week (14 hours during summer term)
Students are responsible for finding faculty members to sponsor the research
The student can be paid or receive credit towards the BSME
Most research opportunities exist for juniors & seniors
Research Areas
Automation and Mechatronics
Mechanics of Materials
Microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS)
Heat Transfer, Combustion and Energy Systems
Acoustics & Dynamics
Computer Aided Design
Fluid Mechanics
Bioengineering
Manufacturing
Tribology

29. Co-operative & Internship Programs
Co-op Program
Application Requirements
Complete 1 full-time GT and apply to the 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
Sophomore – Junior
Student Participation %
35% - 40% in ME
35% in ME
Can I work abroad?
Yes (Work Abroad)
Yes (Int’l Coop Program)
Degree Designator?

30. Senior Design Projects

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

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

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

36. Senior Design – Case Study 3
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

37. Senior Design – Case Study 3
Designed load cell to measure force during test simulation
Load cell used to measure force on car Experiment Video
PIT simulated in MSC Adams Car Simulation Software Theoretical Video
Load Cell
Clamp-on Collar
Flange Mount Shaft Support & Linear Bearings
Button and Solid Shaft

38. Senior Design – Case Study 3
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

39. The Mechanical Engineering Program ME Curriculum
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40. Mechanical Engineering Program of Study
NEW

42. Mechanical Engineering Classes
The ME Program of Study is at:
Mechanical Engineering Course Syllabi:
ME Class Pre-Req Information:
Class pre-reqs are on the program of study or at:
ME electives available each semester are at:

43. The Mechanical Engineering Program Pre-Requisite Chain
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44. Pre-Requisite Warning
The ME curriculum contains a 7 semester pre-req chain!!
Upon completion of these classes, you will have a minimum of (…) semesters remaining until graduation.
Min. Sem
Students Selecting
ME 3180 (Machine Design)
as the Design Elective
ME 4315 (Energy Systems) 7
MATH 1501 6
MATH 15X2, PHYS 2211 5
MATH 1522, COE 2001 4
ME 2202, MATH 2401, MATH 2403 3
ME/CEE 1770, ME 2202, CS 1371,
MATH 2401, MATH 2403, PHYS 2212
ME/CEE 1770, ME 3322, ME 3340,
CS 1371, PHYS 2212, 2
ME 2110, ME 2016, ME 3322, ME 3340,
COE 3001, ECE 3710
COE 3001, ME 2016, ME 2110,
ME 3345, MATH 2401, ECE 3710 1
ME 3180, ME 3015, ME 3057, ME 3345, MATH/ISYE 3770, CHEM 1310
ME 4315, ME 3057, ME 3015,
MATH/ISYE 3770, CHEM 1310
ME 4182, ME 4053, ME 4210, ME Elects, ECE 3741, ISYE 3025, MSE 2001
ME 4182, ME 4053, ME 4210, ECE3741,
ISYE 3025, ME Elects, MSE 2001

45. The Mechanical Engineering Program Transfer Student Issues
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46. Transfer Credit Substitutions
Math
MATH transfer credit substitutions:
MATH 1502 (4) = MATH 15X2 (2) + MATH 1522 (2)
MATH 2401 (4) = MATH 24X1 (3) + 1 hr free elective
MATH 2403 (4) = MATH 24X3 (3) + 1 hr free elective
MATH classes in their order at Georgia Tech are:
1 - MATH 1501, Calculus 1
2 - MATH 1502, Calculus 2
3 - MATH 1522, Linear Algebra (Only req’d if MATH 15X2 transferred in)
4 - MATH 2401, Calculus 3
5 - MATH 2403, Differential Equations

47. Transfer Credit Substitutions
Free Electives (6 hrs total)
Free electives are any 2000 level class or higher which does not duplicate any material required for the BSME.
Free electives may be combined to create 3 hours.
HPS 1040 (Wellness/Fitness)
HPS 11XX (2 hours or above) will satisfy the wellness requirement
HPS 1XXX (2) will NOT satisfy the wellness requirement
Science Elective (3)
All science electives must contain a lab component, except PHYS 2213, Modern Physics.
The following are valid science electives if it contains a lab component:
CHEM 1XXX (4), CHEM 1212K (4), BIOL 1XXX (4), EAS 1XXX (4)

48. Transfer Credit Substitutions
Statistics (ISYE/MATH 3770)
MATH 3215 does not satisfy ISYE/MATH 3770, but can be used as a free elective
MGT 2250 does not satisfy ISYE/MATH 3770 and may NOT be used as a free elective
Chemistry
CHEM 12X1 (4) and CHEM 1211K (4) satisfy CHEM 1310
CHEM 1XXX (4) and CHEM 1212K (4) satisfy the Science Elective
CS 1371, Intro to Computing (MATLAB)
CS 1301 (3) does not satisfy CS 1371: CS CS 1171 = CS 1371
CS 1171: One hour self-study class to learn Matlab.
CS 1371/1171  ME 2016  ME and ME 3057  ME 4053

49. Transfer Credit Ethics Global Perspective
If ethics is transferred into Georgia Tech, it must be one of:
PST 3105, PST 3109, PST 3127, PST 4176, INTA 2030 or HTS 2084
Global Perspective
Global perspective is a new requirement that you will be required to take. This course is hard to find, so you may want to take it here.
Preapproved transfer credit is at:
oscar.gatech.edu -> select Transfer Equivalencies and follow instructions
Detailed instructions are at:
Each department evaluates their own transfer credit
Example: If you have a question about MATH transfer credit, you need to talk to the MATH department.

50. 4/21/2017
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51. The Mechanical Engineering Program Final Advice…
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52. Before Coming to Georgia Tech…
Get your final transcripts sent to GT ASAP.
Submit your request for transfer credit early! This is for courses that are not on the transfer equivalency table!
Follow the ME curriculum as much as possible (while still completing all admissions requirements).
Understand the pre-req chain through our curriculum and plan accordingly. Pre-req overrides are NOT given in ME.
Avoid taking all your electives before you come to GT.
Respond to my the semester before you come to GT.
Attend FASET – our orientation program!! WHY??
You will receive a custom schedule at FASET.
You will have a chance to register for classes.
All departments will be available to answer questions in 1 room. This will never happen again in your career at Georgia Tech! 
You will learn more about how GT works. It is probably slightly different than your previous school…

53. Contact Information

54. 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)
MRDC 3112, Office Hours 9: and 1 – 5 M-F
Kristi Mehaffey – Academic Advisor
All students with 45 credit hours or more (including transfer credits)
(best way to contact)
MRDC 3112, Office Hours and 1 – 4 M-F
Walk-ins on Wednesdays
Appointments on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday
Mechanical Engineering Advisement Web Page
Select Undergraduate Programs -> Advisement

55. Questions?