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THE GEORGE W. WOODRUFF SCHOOL OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING GEORGIA TECH

Woodruff School Degrees: 

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

WHY SELECT MECHANICAL ENGINEERING AS A CAREER?: 

WHY SELECT MECHANICAL ENGINEERING AS A CAREER?

Why select 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. Job projections are good. Pay is very competitive. Why select Mechanical Engineering?

WHAT CAN MECHANICAL ENGINEERS DO?: 

WHAT CAN MECHANICAL ENGINEERS DO?

What can Mechanical Engineers do?: 

Design (Product, Machine and System Design) Machines that manufacture and package all varieties of products Rotating equipment - pumps, compressors, blowers, turbomachinery 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 Analyze Equipment failures to improve performance and reliability Heat transfer, vibration, fluid flow, Fabrication Coordinate fabrication of equipment Develop improved fabrication techniques and methods What can Mechanical Engineers do?

What can Mechanical Engineers do?: 

Testing Test quality, performance, safety, and reliability of products, equipment, processes Research and Development Sales Work as technical salespersons for companies that manufacture various products and equipment Work as a general salesperson for companies Maintenance and Operations Keep various plants and processes operating at optimum performance Operations supervision and management Other Medical School, Law School, Business School, etc. Management What can Mechanical Engineers do?

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 What Industries Hire ME’s? 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

Our Fall 2007 Graduates Are At:: 

Our Fall 2007 Graduates Are At: Advanced Armament Corp. Air Products AMEC Babcock & Wilcox Bell Helicopter BP Exploration (Alaska) Carrier Caterpillar Cooper Industries Dean Oliver International Eastman Chemical Company Elan Motorsports Technologies Enercon Services Inc Ernst & Young LLP Ford General Mills General Motors Graduate School Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. Hoad-Patterson & Dewar Innotec Automation International Paper John Deere Jordan & Skala Engineers, Inc. Kubota Tractor Corporation McKenney's Inc. Mechanical Contractors and Engineers Michelin NASA - Kennedy Space Center NAVSEA/Norfolk Naval Shipyard Northrop Grumman O'Brien & Gere Parker Engineering Procter and Gamble Rockwell Automation Schlumberger Southern Company Thunder Simulation Trane Underwood Air Systems

WHAT ACTIVITIES CAN I BE INVOLVED IN AT GEORGIA TECH?: 

WHAT ACTIVITIES CAN I BE INVOLVED IN AT GEORGIA TECH?

Student Organizations in ME: 

Student Organizations in ME Professional American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) Pi Tau Sigma (PTS) Woodruff School Student Advisory Committee (WSSAC) Competitive gt Motorsports (Formula One, SAE) GT Off-Road (mini-baja) Wreck Racing RoboJackets Websites: http://www.me.gatech.edu/undergraduate/student_groups.shtml

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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

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Student Organizations gt Motorsports

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Student Organizations GT Off-Road

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Student Organizations Wreck Racing

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Student Organizations RoboJackets

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Additional Opportunities International Experiences Exchange Programs Study Abroad Programs International Plan Work Experiences Co-op Program (Domestic and International) Professional Internship Program (Domestic and Int’l) Educational Experiences 5 Year BS/MS Program Undergraduate Research Students may participate in any combinations of the above. Co-op and 5 Year BS/MS program will result in a 6 year program.

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Opportunities Abroad Exchange Program Classes are taken with students of the host university Excellent 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) Most out-of-state students pay reduced tuition rates

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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 Georgia Tech Lorraine in Metz, France Students can take their entire junior year abroad Students can also just go for one junior level semester Opportunities Abroad

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Examples of Exchange Programs Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Pontificia Unversidad Catolica de Chile in Santiago, Chile University of New South Wales in Sydney, Australia Universidad Politecnica de Valencia in Valencia, Spain Victoria University Wellington in Wellington, New Zealand University of Strathclyde in Glasgow, Scotland ITESM Monterrey in Monterrey, Mexico National University of Singapore Tokyo Institute of Technology University of Leeds in Leeds, England Fukuoka University in Fukuoka City, Japan National University of Singapore Bilkent University in Ankara, Turkey Many more… Opportunities Abroad

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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 int’l studies to a student’s major. International Plan Degree is a degree designator.

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The Cooperative Program What is the Cooperative Program? Multiple semester major related work experiences (with the same company each semester) in a professional setting. Program Requirements: Completion of 1 full semester at GT Minimum GPA of 2.00 and in good academic standing Completion of full course load during term prior to work assignment No failing grades for the school term immediately prior to first work term Must be accepted into Co-Op Program How long do I Co-op? Students must work until within 50 semester hours of graduation RETP and Dual Degree Students must complete 3 terms of work, with at least 2 terms after enrolling at Georgia Tech. The Co-Op Program is a degree designator.

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Professional Internship Program Undergraduate Professional Internship (UPI) Program Single semester major related work experiences in a professional setting Opportunities available during summer, fall, or spring Must work a minimum of 16 weeks during spring and fall semesters, and 12 weeks during summer semester Program Requirements: Incoming Freshman: Completion of 30 semester hours at GT Transfer Students: Completion of 1 full semester at GT Minimum GPA of 2.00 and in good academic standing Completion of full course load during term just prior to work term Must be accepted into UPI Program Internships are listed on a student’s transcript

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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 Maintain 3.0 Overall GPA Advantages: Allows students to take 6 hrs of graduate work their senior year, which will count towards both BS & MS degrees Facilitates undergraduate research Students are not required to take GRE to be admitted to grad school at GT Five Year BS/MS Program

Mechanical Engineering Research: 

Mechanical Engineering Research

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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

Undergraduate Research: 

Undergraduate Research Typical research requires 9 hours of work per week (14 hours during summer term) Students are responsible for finding faculty members to work with Classes listed below apply to juniors & seniors Maximum of 4 hours of research allow toward ME Electives, remaining can be used as free electives

STUDENTS: 

STUDENTS

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Georgia Tech Enrollment

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Enrollment by College* (Fall 2007) College Undergrads Grads Total Architecture 760 (6%) 451 (7%) 1,211 (6%) Computing 872 (7%) 758 (12%) 1,630 (8%) Engineering 7,786 (59%) 3,604 (58%) 11,390 (59%) Ivan Allen 923 (7%) 279 (5%) 1,202 (6%) Management 1,330 (10%) 363 (6%) 1,693 (9%) Sciences 1,184 (9%) 782 (13%) 1,966 (10%) Other 251 (2%) 0 (0%) 258 (1%) * Includes co-op students at work.

Woodruff School Enrollment*: 

Woodruff School Enrollment* * Includes co-op students at work.

Woodruff School Degrees Awarded: 

Woodruff School Degrees Awarded Estimates

U.S. News & World Report: 

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

WHO WILL BE MY ADVISOR?: 

WHO WILL BE MY ADVISOR?

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Advises ME undergrad students more than 45 credit hours (including transfer credit hours) Mechanical Engineering Advisors Advises ME undergrad students with 45 credit hours or less (including transfer credit hours) Kristi Mehaffey Norma Frank

THE MECHANICAL ENGINEERING CURRICULUM: 

THE MECHANICAL ENGINEERING CURRICULUM

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ME/NRE Curricula Sheet Explained Class hours are listed as: (Lecture Hours – Lab Hours – Credit Hours) Lab Hours Credit Hours Lecture Hours Pre-Requisites & Co-Requisites* Class Number Notes Class Description

Mechanical Engineering Classes: 

Mechanical Engineering Classes The 2007-2008 Program of Study is at: www.me.gatech.edu/undergraduate/degrees_bsme_curr.shtml Mechanical Engineering Course Syllabi: www.me.gatech.edu/undergraduate/curricula_me.shtml ME Class Pre-Req Information: Class pre-reqs are on the program of study Class pre-reqs on in the 2007-2008 Handbook www.me.gatech.edu/undergraduate/degrees_bsme.shtml ME elective pre-reqs are on the advisement web site: www.me.gatech.edu/undergraduate/registration.shtml Class Offerings All required ME classes (except ME2110) are offered each semester. ME 2110 is not offered in the summer! ME Electives are very limited in the summer (usually only one)

ME CURRICULUM PRE-REQUISITE WARNING: 

ME CURRICULUM PRE-REQUISITE WARNING

Pre-Requisite Warning: 

The ME curriculum contains a 7 semester pre-req chain!! Pre-Requisite Warning * Indicate classes taken only by transfer students. Most Common Sequence

WHAT ARE SOME PROBLEMS I MAY ENCOUNTER AS A TRANSFER STUDENT?: 

WHAT ARE SOME PROBLEMS I MAY ENCOUNTER AS A TRANSFER STUDENT?

Transfer Student Obstacles: 

Transfer Student Obstacles Chemistry CHEM 12X1 (4 – with lab) is a valid substitution for CHEM 1310 CHEM 1XXX is NOT a valid substitution for CHEM 1310 CHEM 1XXX (4 – with lab) is a valid Lab Science Elective Math The following are valid 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 sequence (in order) should be: 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

Transfer Student Obstacles: 

CS 1371, Intro to Computing (All MATLAB programming) CS 1371 is on the critical path so do not delay it! After finishing CS 1171 or CS 1371, there is a minimum of 4 semesters until graduation. (5 semesters total including CS 1171/1371) CS 1371 or CS 1171 -> ME 2016 -> ME 3015 -> ME 3057 -> ME 4053 All students who have a substitute class for CS 1371 must take either CS 1171 (1 hour) or CS 1371 (3 hours). No exceptions! CS Substitutes: CS 1301, CS 13x1, CS 13x2, CS 15XX, CS 17XX, CS 1171 Is a 1 hour self-study class to learn Matlab Offers a test during the first week of class. May need to be ready to take the exam during the first week. CS 1171 and CS 1371 Websites to prepare for the test: http://www.cc.gatech.edu/education/students/classes We STRONLY urge students without any Matlab to take CS 1371. Transfer Student Obstacles

Transfer Student Obstacles: 

Science Elective (3) All science electives must contain a lab component, except PHYS 2213, Modern Physics. The following are valid science electives ONLY IF the class contains a lab component: CHEM 1XXX (4) CHEM 2XXX (4) BIOL 1XXX (4) EAS 1XXX (4) HPS 1040 (Wellness/Fitness) HPS 11XX (2) will satisfy HPS 1040. HPS 11XX (1) will NOT satisfy HPS 1040. HPS 1XXX will NOT satisfy HPS 1040. Transfer Student Obstacles

Transfer Student Obstacles: 

Transfer Student Obstacles Free Electives (6 hrs total) Free electives can be any 2000 level class or higher which does not duplicate any material required for the BSME. 2XXX classes are considered 2000 or higher. ME 1770 (3) = CEE 1770 (3) = AE 1770 (3) Statistics (ISYE/MATH 3770) MGT 2250 and MATH 3215 do not satisfy ISYE/MATH 3770 MGT 2250 may not be used as a free elective. Students who have taken the classes above may request an Advanced Standing exam to place out of ISYE/MATH 3770. http://www.registrar.gatech.edu/docs/pdf/advstandin.pdf

Transfer Credit: 

Transfer Credit Preapproved transfer credit is at: oscar.gatech.edu -> select Transfer Equivalencies and use instructions Detailed instructions are at: http://www.me.gatech.edu/undergraduate/transferring_credit.shtml#proc Each department evaluates their own transfer credit Ex. If you have a question about MATH transfer credit, you need to talk to the MATH department. Contact the advisor for each department for more information, www.advising.gatech.edu ME Transfer Credit (not on Transfer Equivalency Table) http://www.me.gatech.edu/docs/transfer_credit_form_menre.pdf COE 2001 & COE 3001 Transfer Credit http://www.me.gatech.edu/docs/transfer_credit_form_coe.pdf

WHAT DO I NEED TO DO BEFORE I COME TO GT?: 

WHAT DO I NEED TO DO BEFORE I COME TO GT?

Before Coming to Georgia Tech…: 

Before Coming to Georgia Tech… Get your final transcripts sent to GT ASAP. Turn in your health forms BEFORE orientation (FASET). Follow the ME curriculum as much as possible (while still completing all admissions requirements). Understand the pre-req chain through our curriculum. Take the CS 1171 exam during the 1st week of school, if necessary. Respond to my email request (final semester classes). Attend FASET – our orientation program!! WHY?? I will give you 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 how GT works. It is probably different than your previous school…

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions: 

Frequently Asked Questions Can I register for classes before I get here? No. Your earliest time to register will be at FASET. Do I really need to come to FASET (orientation)? Yes! Registration will be much harder if you do not come to registration. How do I register for classes without coming to FASET? You will be on your own for registration. Instructions are at: http://www.me.gatech.edu/undergraduate/registration.shtml How long do most transfer students take to graduate? That really depends on your transfer credit, but usually about 5 semesters in ME. Do I need to meet with somebody in ME before I come? No. We will handle all of your questions at orientation.

WHERE DO I GO FOR HELP?: 

WHERE DO I GO FOR HELP?

Contact Information: 

Contact Information Norma Frank – Academic Advisor ME students with less than 45 credit hours (including transfer credits) Norma.Frank@me.gatech.edu MRDC 3112, Office Hours 9:30 - 12 and 1 – 5 M-F Kristi Mehaffey – Academic Advisor ME students with more than 45 credit hours (including transfer credits) Kristi.Mehaffey@me.gatech.edu (best way to contact) MRDC 3112, Office Hours 9 - 12 and 1 – 4:00 M-F Walk-ins on Wednesdays Appointments on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday Mechanical Engineering Web Page www.me.gatech.edu Select Undergraduate Programs Select Advisement

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