Slide1 : THE GEORGE W. WOODRUFF SCHOOL OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING GEORGIA TECH
Slide2 : BS Mechanical Engineering (ME) or BS Nuclear Engineering (NRE)
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
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 What can Mechanical Engineers do?
What can Mechanical Engineers do? : Analyze
Equipment failures
Equipment to improve performance and reliability
Heat transfer
Vibration
Fabrication
Coordinate fabrication of equipment
Develop improved fabrication techniques and methods
Testing
Test quality, performance, safety, and reliability of products, equipment, processes
Research and Development What can Mechanical Engineers do?
What can Mechanical Engineers do? : 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 and Automotive Suppliers
Oil and Gas Companies
Construction Companies
Power Generation
Ship Building
Sports Equipment Manufacturers
Consumer Electronics
Appliance Manufacturers
Lighting
Academia (Teaching)
Computer-Aided Design
Automation andamp; Robotics What industries hire ME’s? Pharmaceutical, Health Care andamp; Biomedical
Toy Manufacturers
Furniture Manufacturers
HVAC Companies
Refrigeration Companies
Chemical Companies
Paper Industry
Food andamp; Beverage Industry
Telecommunications
Utility Companies
Airplane Manufacturers
Consulting Companies
Alternative Fuel
WHAT ACTIVITIES CAN I BE INVOLVED IN AT GEORGIA TECH? : WHAT ACTIVITIES CAN I BE INVOLVED IN AT GEORGIA TECH?
Student OrganizationsProfessional : Student Organizations Professional American Society of Mechanical Engineers
American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers
Society of Automotive Engineers
Society of Manufacturing Engineers
Pi Tau Sigma (Home of the National Office)
Society of Manufacturing Engineers
Student Advisory Committee
American Nuclear Society
GT Motor- sports : GT Motor- sports Student Organizations Competitive
GT Off-Road : GT Off-Road Student Organizations Competitive
Slide12 : Wreck Racing Student Organizations Competitive
GT RoboJackets : GT RoboJackets Student Organizations Competitive
Slide14 : 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
Slide15 : Summer Study Abroad at Georgia Tech Lorraine in Metz, France
4 day class schedules to allow weekend travel
All classes are taught by GT professors
Program offers Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, humanities and social science classes
Summer Study Abroad in Shanghai, China
All classes are taught by GT professors
Program offers Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, humanities and social sciences classes Opportunities Abroad
Slide16 : 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
Slide17 : If you want to study abroad, you must plan your schedules accordingly beginning with your first semester at Georgia Tech!!!
Slide18 : 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.
What will students gain?
An understanding of the global economy and international relations.
The ability to function effectively in multi-national work.
The ability to assimilate comfortably into a different world.
Knowledge of the student’s discipline in an international context.
Slide19 : The International Program 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 will be designated on a student’s diploma.
Slide20 : Undergraduate program began in 1912
GT has the largest optional co-op program in the country
Approximately 30% - 40% of Mechanical Engineering undergraduates participate in the co-op program
Co-op applications are due within the first 2 weeks of each semester, so visit the co-op office immediately if you want to participate! The Cooperative Program
Slide21 : 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 immediately preceding 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 continue working until they are within 50 semester hours of graduation
Students starting as Sophomores must complete a minimum of 4 semesters.
RETP and Dual Degree Students must complete 3 terms of work, with at least 2 terms after enrolling at Georgia Tech.
Slide22 : Cooperative Program - Statistics
Slide23 : 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
Slide24 : Application Requirements:
Apply between 30 – 75 credit hours
Transfer students over 75 credit hours can apply after their first 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 andamp; 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
Slide26 : 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 andamp; seniors
Maximum of 4 hours of research allow toward ME Electives, remaining can be used as free electives
Slide28 : Summary of Additional Opportunities International Experiences
Exchange Programs
Study Abroad Programs
Work Experiences
Co-op Program
Professional Internship Program (Domestic and International)
Educational Experiences
5 Year BS/MS Program
Undergraduate Research
STUDENTS : STUDENTS
Slide30 : Georgia Tech Enrollment
(Fall Semester 2006) 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
Undergrad 11,059 11,457 11,269 11,574 11,861 12,389
Graduate 4,533 5,022 5,375 5,295 5,270 5,578
All 15,576 16,479 16,644 16,869 17,131 17,967
Slide31 : Enrollment by College (Fall 2006) College Undergrads Grads Total
Architecture 780 (6%) 370 (7%) 1,150 (6%)
Computing 879 (7%) 567 (10%) 1,446 (8%)
Engineering 7,227 (58%) 3,361 (60%) 10,588 (59%)
Ivan Allen 834 (7%) 252 (5%) 1,086 (6%)
Management 1,253 (10%) 259 (5%) 1,512 (8%)
Sciences 1158 (9%) 769 (14%) 1,927 (11%)
Other 258 (2%) 0 (0%) 258 (1%)
Woodruff School Enrollment : Woodruff School Enrollment
2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
Undergrad* 1,170 1,278 1,386 1,603 1,678 1700
Graduate 617 691 704 692 695 725
1,787 1,969 2,090 2,295 2,373 2,425
* Includes co-op students at work (~120)
U.S. News & World Report : U.S. News andamp; 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
Slide34 : Mechanical Engineering Buildings
Slide35 : Manufacturing Related Disciplines Complex
(MRDC) - Your academic advisors are here!
Slide36 : Manufacturing Research Center
(MaRC)
Slide37 : J. Erskine Love Jr. Manufacturing Building
(Love)
WHO IS MY ADVISOR? : WHO IS MY ADVISOR?
Slide39 : Ms. Norma Frank,
Academic Advisor I
MRDC Building, Room 3112
Advises all ME students with less than 45 credit hours (including transfer credit)
Supports the School's undergraduate programs in classroom assignments, exam schedules, grade reporting, registration and textbook ordering,
Interacts closely with the students and faculty Undergraduate Advising
Slide40 : Ms. Kristi Mehaffey,
Academic Advisor
MRDC Building, Room 3112
Advises ME undergraduate students
with 45 credit hours or more
(including transfer credit hours),
Counsels students on scheduling,
planning a program of study and academic goals,
Participates in outreach programs, orientation sessions, and advises student groups,
Determines if graduation requirements have been met. Undergraduate Advising
Slide41 : Advises ME undergrad students more than 45 credit hours (including transfer credit hours)
Advises all NRE undergraduates Know Who Your Advisor Is!!! Advises ME undergrad students with 45 credit hours or less (including transfer credit hours) Kristi Mehaffey Norma Frank
WHO ELSE CAN I USE AS AN ADVISING RESOURCE? : WHO ELSE CAN I USE AS AN ADVISING RESOURCE?
Undergraduate Advising : Undergraduate Advising Dr. David Sanborn, Associate Chair for Undergraduate Studies
MRDC Building, Room 3103
Oversight of the undergraduate program in the Woodruff School,
Transfer credit and technical issues,
Career counseling and advice
Slide44 : Ms. Terry Keita, Academic Assistant 2
MRDC Building, Room 3112
Greets and assists students, faculty, staff and visitors to the Office of Student Services,
Provides general office information to students, faculty, staff, and visitors,
Answers telephone queries,
Schedules appointments. Undergraduate Advising
WHAT IS THE ADVISEMENT PROCESS? : WHAT IS THE ADVISEMENT PROCESS?
Slide46 : The Advisement Process Advisement Requirements
Advisement is not required in ME or NRE. However, it is available to all students.
Be prepared for an advisement session. Always bring the following:
A list of completed classes and a plan of what classes are taking next.
A list of specific questions which you need answered.
Group advisement sessions are held periodically for specific issues which affect a large group of people.
Advisement materials are available on the web. Please use these resources!
http://www.me.gatech.edu/me/advise/
The advisors are very busy during registration and the two weeks of midterm advisement. Plan your advisement session early to beat the crowds!
Slide47 : The Advisement Process Midterm Advisement
Midterm advisement is available to all students.
Midterm advisement is required for students with andgt;1 midterm Us.
Required students who do not show up for midterm advisement will have a hold placed on their registration.
Advisement Communication
E-Mail is the primary method of communication used by advisors.
E-mails will be sent to all students with important information pertaining to Registration, Midterm Advisement, Tutoring, etc.
Jobs postings are often placed on the bulletin board on the 1st floor in MRDC.
Other Information
All required ME classes are offered every semester.
All NRE classes are only offered one time per year.
Technical (NRE) and ME Electives are very limited during summer.
OTHER IMPORTANT ACADEMIC INFORMATION : OTHER IMPORTANT ACADEMIC INFORMATION
Scholastic Regulations : Scholastic Regulations Classifications of Students Academic Standing
Good Standing: A student’s overall GPA meets the Minimum GPA for Good Standing.
Academic Warning: A student’s overall GPA is below the Minimum GPA for Good Standing or a student’s term GPA is below the Minimum GPA for Good Standing.
Academic Probation: A student on academic warning whose term GPA is below the Minimum GPA for Good Standing.
Mid-Term Grades
Mid term grades (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory) are given for all 1000 and 2000 level classes.
Full Time Status - Must have 12 credit hours (even for summer)
Grade Information : Grade Information RETP Student GPAs (All transfer students at end of fall 2006)
Average GPA before GT = 3.46
Current Average GPA at GT = 2.86
ME Student GPA (All ME Seniors, not RETP only)
Average Senior GPA = 2.99
Grade Changes
Grade changes are only made if a calculation error was made while computing the grade.
Grades are not changed if the student has a borderline grade; grades are not negotiable. DO NOT EVEN ASK!
THE MECHANICAL ENGINEERING CURRICULUM : THE MECHANICAL ENGINEERING CURRICULUM
Slide52 : HUMANITIES andamp; SOCIAL SCIENCES
English: 6 Economics: 3
Humanities: 6 History Requirement: 3
Social Science: 3 31 hrs. ELECTIVES
Free Electives: 6 ENGINEERING FUNDAMENTALS
Statistics: 3 Materials: 3
Mechanics: 8 Computing: 3
Electrical Engineering: 3 Eng. Economics: 1
Engineering Graphics andamp; Visualization: 3 ME CORE
Thermodynamics: 3 Manufacturing: 3 Fluids: 3 System Dynamics andamp; Control: 4
Heat Transfer: 3 Laboratories: 5 Design: 9 Numerical Methods: 3
ME Electives: 6 6 hrs. 39 hrs. 24 hrs. 24 hrs. 2 hrs. WELLNESS REQUIREMENT
Health/Fitness: 2 = 126 Hours
for BSME SOCIAL SCIENCES
Economics: 3
History Requirement: 3
Social Science Elective: 6* HUMANITIES
English: 6
Humanities Elective: 6*
* Ethics (3) is required for 1 elective BASIC SUBJECTS
Physics: 8 Mathematics: 16
Chemistry: 4 Science: 3
Slide53 : ME/NRE Curricula Sheet Explained Class hours are listed as:
(Lecture Hours – Lab Hours – Credit Hours) Lab Hours Credit Hours Lecture Hours Pre-Requisites
andamp; Co-Requisites* Class Number Notes Class Description
ME Curriculum Requirements : ME Curriculum Requirements Minimum overall GPA of 2.0 required for graduation.
Minimum ME or NRE GPA of 2.0 required for graduation
A Minimum grade of a ‘D’ is required to pass each class, except for the following math classes which require a ‘C’ or better:
MATH 1501
MATH 1502
MATH 1522 (Transfer Students with 15X2 Only)
MATH 2401
MATH 2403
MATH/ISYE 3770 (NRE students only)
Free Electives must be 2000 level classes or higher (ME only).
ME Lab classes cannot be dropped after registration closes.
ME/CEE/AE 1770, ME 2110, ME 3057, ME 4053, ME 4182
All classes for an ME or NRE degree must be taken as letter grade.
If you have AP credit for a class but decide to retake it, your AP credit will be removed from your transcript.
Any class which is taken at Georgia Tech cannot be repeated at another school. No credit will be awarded.
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
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) is a valid substitution for CHEM 1310
CHEM 1XXX is NOT a valid substitution for CHEM 1310
CHEM 1XXX (4) 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)
CS 1371 is on the critical path so this class should not be delayed!
The following are valid CS 1371 replacement classes and will satisfy the pre-reqs for ME 2016:
CS 1371 (3) = CS 1321 (3) + CS 1171 (1)
CS 1371 (3) = [ CS 15XX (3) or CS 17XX (3) ] + CS 1171 (1)
CS 1371 (3) = [ CS 13X1 (3) or CS 13X2(3) ] + CS 1171 (1)
CS 1371 (3) = CS 1331 (3) + CS 1171 (1)
CS 1371 (3) = COE 1361 (3) -andgt; usually
CS 1171 (1) is a pass/fail self study class that teaches MATLAB.
CS 1301 (3) does NOT satisfy CS 1371 (3).
We STRONLY urge students without Matlab experience to take CS 1371. 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 2000 or higher.
1XXX classes are NOT 2000 level or higher.
HPS (Wellness/Fitness)
HPS 11XX (2) will satisfy the Wellness/Fitness class.
HPS 11XX (1) and HPS 1XXX (2) will NOT satisfy the wellness class. 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 if the class contains a lab component:
CHEM 1XXX (4)
CHEM 2XXX (4) – Requires Syllabus Evaluation
BIOL 1XXX (4) – Requires Syllabus Evaluation
EAS 1XXX (4) – Requires Syllabus Evaluation
PHYS 2XXX (4) – Requires Syllabus Evaluation, usually not accepted
If syllabus is required, turn into Kristi Mehaffey to verify content of class. Transfer Student Obstacles
Transfer Student Obstacles : Transfer Student Obstacles Other ME Classes
ME 2211 (3) = COE 2001 (2) + 1 hr Free Elective
ME 3201 (3): Must be evaluated for COE 3001 (3) credit
CEE 2010 (3): Must be evaluated for ME 2016 (3) credit
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 The web sites below shows approved transfer credit for many different schools.
oscar.gatech.edu -andgt; select Transfer Equivalencies and follow the instructions
Each department will evaluate transfer credit for their own department.
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)
Fill out an ME Transfer Credit form.
Attach the course syllabus and a copy of your transcript.
Turn in to MRDC 3112 for evaluation.
COE 2001 andamp; COE 3001 are handled by Civil Engineering
Transfer Assistance Center (TAC) : Transfer Assistance Center (TAC) This afternoon, the all departments on campus will be available to help you register for your classes at TAC.
We can only help with ME classes.
If you have trouble with other classes, you need to talk to that department, who will also be available at TAC.
If you cannot register for a class, please make sure that you write down the following information so we can better serve you:
Course Number and Section (ex. COE 2001-A)
Exact Error Message (ex. Class Restriction Error, Pre-Req andamp; Test Score Error)
Your student ID number (ex. 901000000)
Have your current transcript in case transfer credit does not show up on your Georgia Tech transcript yet.
Registration After TAC : Registration After TAC After TAC today, all requests must be made to each respective department. Ex. ME only handles ME classes.
All requests for ME and COE classes must be made through OSCAR. Instructions are at:
http://www.me.gatech.edu/me/advise/reginfo.htm#req
Some departments do not use OSCAR. If you try to make a request through OSCAR but cannot find the class, use the information at:
http://www.registrar.gatech.edu/registration/oprequest.php
Response time for requests made through OSCAR can be up to 2-3 days. Please be patient.
Try to do as much of your schedule today as possible.
If you have registration errors, be sure you understand how to fix your problem. More information is at:
http://www.me.gatech.edu/me/advise/reginfo.htm#over
WHERE DO I GO FOR HELP? : WHERE DO I GO FOR HELP?
Contact Information : 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 9:30 - 12 and 1 – 5 M-F
Kristi Mehaffey – Academic Advisor
All students with 45 credit hours or more (including transfer credits)
Kristi.Lewis@me.gatech.edu (best way to contact)
MRDC 3112, Office Hours 9 - 12 and 1 – 4:30 M-F
Walk-ins only on Wednesdays
Appointments on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday
On-line calendar
Mechanical Engineering Advisement Web Page
http://www.me.gatech.edu/me/advise/
Final Thoughts… : Final Thoughts… CS 1171 should be taken pass/fail.
If you have a hold on your registration, you must clear this before you can register. Please check this ASAP.
MSE 2001
MSE does not give overloads for MSE 2001
If you have CHEM 12X1, you will need a pre-req override for MSE 2001.
Have an unofficial transcript with you at TAC.
Be careful about taking both CS 1371 and ME 1770. Both classes are VERY time consuming. CS 1371 should take priority over ME 1770.
After today, all override requests must be made on OSCAR. See www.me.gatech.edu/me/advise/reginfo.htm#req
ME 1770 = CEE 1770; Math 3770 = ISYE 3770
You must get your transfer credit resolve this semester! No more pre-req overrides will be given for outstanding transfer credit.
Reminder: Be sure you to fill out your TAC sheets this afternoon so we can quickly fix your registration problems.
Slide69 : Welcome!