Courses
Students entering the University of San Diego and/or declaring a major during 2020-2021, should follow information contained in the printed course catalog (also known as the "catalog of record") published on April 1, 2020. Access the catalog of record at https://catalogs.sandiego.edu.
ENGR 101 , ENGR 102 , ENGR 103 , ENGR 110 , ENGR 121 , ENGR 241 , ENGR 294 , ENGR 296 , ENGR 298 , ENGR 299 , ENGR 311 , ENGR 315 , ENGR 351 , ENGR 465 , ENGR 494 , ENGR 496 , ENGR 499
ENGR 101 | INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING
Core Attributes: Science/Tech Inquiry area
Prerequisites: MATH 150 (Can be taken Concurrently)
Introduction to the field of engineering. Students work in small teams to solve open-ended interdisciplinary design problems, including concept generation, analysis, computer aided design (CAD) modeling, construction, testing, development, and documentation. The project work is enhanced with lectures, activities, and reading on design, manufacturing, and engineering tools. Intended for majors in engineering or those exploring careers in engineering. Four hours lecture-laboratory weekly.
ENGR 102 | INTRODUCTION TO ELECTROMECHANICAL SYSTEM DESIGN
Units: 3 Repeatability: No
Prerequisites: ENGR 101 and MATH 150 and MATH 151 (Can be taken Concurrently) and (ENGR 121 or COMP 110 or COMP 150) and PHYS 270 (Can be taken Concurrently)
Introduction to the use of sensors, actuators, controllers, and computer interfaces for the use with electro-mechanical systems. Application of the engineering design process culminating in a team-based design project.
ENGR 103 | USER-CENTERED DESIGN
Core Attributes: Domestic Diversity level 1
Prerequisites: ENGR 101 and MATH 150 and MATH 151 (Can be taken Concurrently)
Introduction to strategies for developing designs that emphasize how users will interact with the final product. Iterative design methods to elicit user requirements, generate alternative designs, develop low-fidelity prototypes, and evaluate designs from the user’s perspective. Individual and collaborative strategies for design thinking, concept development, and functional evaluation.
ENGR 110 | THE DESIGN OF COFFEE
Core Attributes: Science/Tech Inquiry area, Lab
This course serves as an introduction to how engineers approach and solve problems, demonstrated by the process of roasting and brewing coffee. Students will be introduced to basic principles of engineering analysis and design, and guided through a series of laboratory experiments testing the effect of design choices on the sensory quality of coffee. Both qualitative and quantitative concepts will be included in the course, along with discussion on the implications of coffee production and harvesting on land use, agriculture industry, labor force, economies, and societies. This course fulfills a Scientific and Technological Inquiry core curriculum requirement for non-majors. Concurrent registration in MATH 115 or higher recommended.
ENGR 121 | ENGINEERING PROGRAMMING
Units: 3 Repeatability: No
Prerequisites: MATH 150 (Can be taken Concurrently)
Fundamentals of computer usage and programming in a structured, high-level language as commonly used in engineering systems development and applications; modular programming principles; use of the operating system and language constructs for program input/output; object-oriented programming. Three hours lecture weekly.
ENGR 241 | ACOUSTICS OF MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS
Core Attributes: Science/Tech Inquiry area
An exploration of the acoustical properties of musical instruments that combines the concepts of musical acoustics with the design and construction of musical instruments. Analysis of musical tones using instrumentation. Analysis of vibrating structures using SolidWorks. The course will culminate in student innovative design projects. Not intended for engineering majors.
ENGR 294 | SPECIAL TOPICS IN ENGINEERING
Units: 1-4 Repeatability: Yes (Can be repeated for Credit)
Special topics in various areas of engineering theory and practice. May be repeated for credit with a different topic.
ENGR 296 | UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH
Units: 1-3 Repeatability: Yes (Can be repeated for Credit)
Faculty-directed undergraduate research in engineering. Problem selected after consultation with faculty. Written report required. Prior approval by department chair or dean is required.
ENGR 298 | INTERNSHIP/CO-OP EXPERIENCE
Units: 1-3
Directed lower division internship or co-operative experience in an engineering or related activity. Usually involves a three-month summer work assignment with industrial firms or government agencies. Written report required. Credit not applicable to minimum engineering program graduation requirements. May be repeated for credit.
ENGR 299 | INDEPENDENT STUDY
Units: 1-3 Repeatability: Yes (Can be repeated for Credit)
Individual project in creative design and synthesis under the general supervision of a participating professor. Project proposal must be submitted and approved prior to enrollment. May be repeated for credit.
ENGR 311 | ENGINEERING MATERIALS SCIENCE
Units: 3 Repeatability: No
Prerequisites: (CHEM 151 and CHEM 151L) and MATH 151 and PHYS 271
Basic concepts of material structure and its relation to properties; atomic structure; mechanical, electrical, and magnetic properties; engineering applications; introduction to semiconductor physics. Three hours lecture weekly. Fall semester.
ENGR 315 | COFFEE: ENGINEERING, THE GLOBAL INDUSTRY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE
Core Attributes: Global Diversity level 2, Lab
Prerequisites: ISYE 330
This course introduces students to the engineering, science and economic aspects of the coffee growing, harvesting, production, distribution, roasting, grinding and brewing processes. Students will apply fundamental principles of engineering analysis and design, and be guided through a series of laboratory experiments testing the effect of design choices on the sensory quality and measured properties of brewed coffee. This course examines both historical and contemporary systems of the coffee industry and the constructs that have dominated its social, economic and political aspects. Students will also critically examine and recognize how different cultures and social statuses may lead to disparities in coffee experiences, and explore the social, economic and environmental impacts of the coffee industry around the world. Students may not receive credit for both ENGR 110 and ENGR 315.
ENGR 351 | COMMUNITY-BASED PARTICIPATORY ENGINEERING APPRENTICESHIP
Core Attributes: Domestic Diversity level 2
Prerequisites: ENGR 103
Interdisciplinary apprenticeship course to support engineers’ ability to work with community groups around socio-technical problems. Explorations of the historical and contemporary contexts and impacts of designs, systems, processes and products surrounding and involving engineering and engineers will be applied to a community context. Collaborations with communities to share knowledge and understanding and to co-create project briefs related to engineering in support of social justice.
ENGR 465 | FORENSIC ENGINEERING
Units: 3 Repeatability: No
This course deals with the interaction between the engineering and legal communities. Through case studies, students will learn about the legalities associated with being an engineer. The analysis stage of the engineering design process will be dissected and viewed as it is interpreted by the courts. Standard of care and legal standards for review of engineering design will be discussed. Duties of the engineer, the manufacturer, and the end user will be compared and contrasted. Students will perform forensic analyses of product failure cases. Legal concepts will be conveyed via case studies and Law Review articles.
ENGR 494 | SPECIAL TOPICS IN ENGINEERING
Units: 1-4 Repeatability: Yes (Can be repeated for Credit)
Special topics course in areas of special interest to engineering. May be repeated for credit with a different topic.
ENGR 496 | UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH
Units: 0.5-3 Repeatability: Yes (Can be repeated for Credit)
Faculty-directed undergraduate research in engineering. Problem proposal must be submitted and approved prior to enrollment. Written report required. Upper division standing in engineering. Prior approval by department chair or dean is required. May be repeated for credit.
ENGR 499 | INDEPENDENT STUDY
Units: 1-3 Repeatability: Yes (Can be repeated for Credit)
Prerequisites: (MATH 130 or MATH 150)
Individual project in creative design and synthesis under the general supervision of a participating professor. Project proposal must be submitted and approved prior to enrollment. May be repeated for credit.
Students entering the University of San Diego and/or declaring a major during 2020-2021, should follow information contained in the printed course catalog (also known as the "catalog of record") published on April 1, 2020. Access the catalog of record at https://catalogs.sandiego.edu.
MENG 210 , MENG 260 , MENG 294 , MENG 299 , MENG 300 , MENG 311 , MENG 350 , MENG 350L , MENG 351 , MENG 352 , MENG 360 , MENG 360L , MENG 370 , MENG 370L , MENG 375 , MENG 380 , MENG 400 , MENG 400L , MENG 410 , MENG 420 , MENG 430 , MENG 445 , MENG 460 , MENG 460L , MENG 462 , MENG 465 , MENG 470 , MENG 491 , MENG 491W , MENG 492 , MENG 494 , MENG 496 , MENG 498 , MENG 499
MENG 210 | STATICS
Units: 3 Repeatability: No
Prerequisites: PHYS 270 and MATH 150
Equilibrium analysis of particles and rigid bodies using vector analysis of forces and moments in two and three dimensions; free body diagrams; friction; analysis of trusses; distributed forces; basics of shear and moment diagrams; centroids; and moments of inertia. Three hours lecture weekly. Fall and spring semesters.
MENG 260 | INTRODUCTION TO THERMAL SCIENCES
Units: 3 Repeatability: No
Prerequisites: MATH 151 and PHYS 270
Introduction to basic engineering thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer. Applications to engineering systems. Three hours lecture weekly. Fall and spring semesters.
MENG 294 | SPECIAL TOPICS IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Units: 1-4 Repeatability: Yes (Can be repeated for Credit)
Special topics seminar in areas of special interest to mechanical engineering. May be repeated for credit with a different topic.
MENG 299 | INDEPENDENT STUDY
Units: 1-3 Repeatability: Yes (Can be repeated for Credit)
Individual project in creative design and synthesis under the general supervision of a participating professor. Project proposal must be submitted and approved prior to enrollment. May be repeated for credit.
MENG 300 | APPLIED THERMODYNAMICS
Units: 3-4
Prerequisites: MENG 260
Further developments of concepts from classical thermodynamics. Application of laws of thermodynamics to gas and vapor power cycles, mixtures of gases and vapors, and refrigeration cycles. Moist air analysis and chemically reacting systems. Three hours lecture weekly. Fall semester.
MENG 311 | MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Units: 3 Repeatability: Yes (Can be repeated for Credit)
Prerequisites: CHEM 151 and CHEM 151L and MATH 151
Basic concepts of material structure and its relation to properties; atomic structure; mechanical properties; engineering applications; introduction to semiconductor materials.
MENG 350 | MANUFACTURING PROCESSES
Units: 3 Repeatability: No
Prerequisites: MENG 210 and (MENG 311 or ENGR 311)
Description, classification and analysis of manufacturing processes used in the transformation of different raw materials (e.g. metal, polymers, and ceramics) into consumer or capital goods. Topics include analysis of variables that affect process operations, performance, quality, cost, sustainability and the design of process plans.
MENG 350L | MANUFACTURING PROCESSES LABORATORY
Units: 1 Repeatability: No
A laboratory course to compliment the lecture material presented in ISYE 350. One three-hour laboratory weekly. Spring Semester.
MENG 351 | MACHINE SHOP PRACTICES
Units: 1 Repeatability: No
Introduction to metal and wood working machines and practices, with emphasis on development of basic competence and safety. Three-hour laboratory weekly.Sophomore standing in Mechanical engineering. Fall semester.
MENG 352 | CAD PRACTICES
Units: 1 Repeatability: No
Introduction to 3D computer-aided design of components and assemblies using modern solid modeling tools. Three-hour laboratory weekly. Sophomore standing in Mechanical engineering. Fall semester.
MENG 360 | FLUID MECHANICS
Units: 3 Repeatability: Yes (Can be repeated for Credit)
Prerequisites: MENG 260 or MATH 250 or MATH 310
Basic laws of fluid mechanics with applications to engineering problems, including dimensional analysis and similitude, boundary layer analysis, internal and external flows, and turbomachinery analysis. Three hours lecture. Spring semester.
MENG 360L | FLUID MECHANICS LABORATORY
Units: 1
Prerequisites: MENG 260 and MATH 310
Corequisites: MENG 360
Laboratory for MENG 360. Three hours laboratory weekly. Spring semester.
MENG 370 | MECHANICS OF MATERIALS
Units: 3-4
Prerequisites: MENG 210
Corequisites: MENG 370L
Analytical methods for determining stress and strain, torsion, bending of beams, shearing stress in beams, combined stresses, principal stresses, and deflection in beams. Three hours lecture weekly. Spring semester.
MENG 370L | MECHANICS OF MATERIALS LABORATORY
Units: 1
Corequisites: MENG 370
Laboratory for MENG 370. Three-hour laboratory weekly. Spring semester.
MENG 375 | DYNAMICS
Units: 3 Repeatability: No
Prerequisites: MENG 210
Analysis of dynamics of particles and rigid bodies using vector methods in two and three dimensions. Topics include kinematics and kinetics of translational and rotational motion, energy and momentum methods. Three hours lecture weekly. Fall semester.
MENG 380 | KINEMATICS AND DESIGN OF MACHINERY
Units: 3
Prerequisites: MENG 375
Kinematics and dynamic analysis of machinery; mechanism synthesis techniques for function, motion, path generators; and design applications with linkages, cams, and gears. Three hours lecture weekly. Spring semester.
MENG 400 | HEAT TRANSFER
Units: 3
Prerequisites: MENG 360
Corequisites: MENG 400L
Heat transfer by conduction, convection, radiation, and combinations thereof. Introduction to heat exchanger analysis and design, along with other applications. Three hours lecture and three-hour laboratory weekly. Fall semester.
MENG 400L | HEAT TRANSFER LABORATORY
Core Attributes: Lab
Corequisites: MENG 400
Laboratory for MENG 400. Three laboratory weekly. Fall semester.
MENG 410 | ALTERNATIVE ENERGY SYSTYEMS
Units: 3 Repeatability: Yes (Can be repeated for Credit)
Prerequisites: MENG 300
Thermodynamics of traditional fossil fuels and bio fuel combustion. Analysis of solar, wind, wave, and tidal power systems. Introduction to fuel cells and advanced battery technology. Discussion of the current technological limitation of each topic listed above. Three hours of lecture weekly.
MENG 420 | COMPUTER APPLICATIONS IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Units: 3
Prerequisites: MATH 250 and MATH 310 and MENG 370 and MENG 352 and (ENGR 121 or COMP 150)
Mechanical design and analysis using commercially available solid modeling, kinematics, and FEA computer software. Numerical methods and their applications using root solving, optimization, regression analysis, numerical differentiation and integration will be covered. An introduction to finite difference and finite element methods will also be presented. Two hours lecture and one three-hour laboratory weekly. Fall semester.
MENG 430 | DESIGN OF MACHINE ELEMENTS
Units: 3-4
Prerequisites: MENG 370
Analysis and design of mechanical components against failures under steady and fatigue loads. Design applications of various machine elements, such as shafts, bearings, gears, springs, and fasteners. These are integrated into mini-design projects required of all students. Three hours lecture weekly. Spring semester.
MENG 445 | INTRODUCTION TO ROBOTICS
Units: 3
Prerequisites: MENG 375
This course covers introductory materials related to the subject of robotics. The course is designed to encompass theories as well as practices, intended for both the user and the designer of a robotic system. Topics include modeling and analyses of the mechanics of robots, actuators, sensors, and vision systems.
MENG 460 | SYSTEM DYNAMICS AND VIBRATIONS
Units: 3
Prerequisites: MENG 375
Analysis and design of dynamic systems in various engineering domains; modeling of mechanical and electrical systems, free and forced responses, time and frequency domain analysis, applications in isolation and control of mechanical vibrations, and vibration measuring instruments. Three hours lecture weekly. Spring semester.
MENG 460L | SYSTEM DYNAMICS AND VIBRATIONS LABORATORY
Units: 1
Prerequisites: MENG 460 (Can be taken Concurrently)
Laboratory for MENG 460. Three-hour laboratory weekly. Spring semester.
MENG 462 | TOPICS IN FLUID MECHANICS
Units: 3 Repeatability: Yes (Can be repeated for Credit)
Prerequisites: MENG 360
Additional topics in fluid mechanics, including the differential description of fluid flow, its application to channel flow, pipe flow, and boundary layers, scaling of the equations, methods in computational fluid dynamics, and an introduction to turbulence. Three hours lecture weekly.
MENG 465 | INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTATIONAL FLUID DYNAMICS
Units: 3 Repeatability: No
Prerequisites: MENG 360
This course introduces students to finite volume methods as a means of solving differential equations that arise in fluid dynamics. The conservation of mass, momentum and energy equations will be solved using a software package. Fundamentals of numerical analysis related to fluid mechanics and heat transfer will be reviewed. Applications include modeling laminar and turbulent channel flow, pipe flow, boundary layers, heat exchangers, or flow past an airfoil.
MENG 470 | FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS
Units: 3 Repeatability: No
Prerequisites: MATH 310 and MENG 351 and MENG 370
Finite element based solutions to engineering problems with an emphasis on elastostatic problems in structural mechanics. The power and pitfalls associated with the finite element method highlighted through practical modeling assignments. Modeling and practical applications using commercial finite element codes. Three hours lecture weekly.
MENG 491 | SENIOR DESIGN PROJECT I
Units: 3 Repeatability: No
Prerequisites: (MENG 311 or ENGR 311) and ENGL 304 and MENG 351 and MENG 352 (Can be taken Concurrently) and MENG 400 (Can be taken Concurrently) and MENG 400L (Can be taken Concurrently) and MENG 430 (Can be taken Concurrently) and COMM 203 (Can be taken Concurrently)
Mechanical engineering capstone design experience in a simulated industrial environment. Students work in teams, in collaboration with an engineering faculty and/or an engineering professional from industry, on an open-ended design project. This involves designing, construction, testing, and evaluation as well as consideration of issues related to ethics, economics, safety and professional practice. Two-hour lecture and four-hour laboratory weekly.
MENG 491W | SENIOR DESIGN PROJECT I
Core Attributes: Writing-Pre F17 CORE
Prerequisites: COMM 203 and ENGR 311 and MENG 351 and MENG 352 and MENG 400 (Can be taken Concurrently) and MENG 430 (Can be taken Concurrently)
This course prepares students to approach an engineering design project in a small team. Topics include project selection, research methods on chosen project, a review of the design process, including concept generation, concept selection, construction, testing, and evaluation, as well written and oral presentation skills. Three-hour lecture recitation and one three-hour laboratory weekly. Fall semester.
MENG 492 | SENIOR DESIGN PROJECT II
Core Attributes: Advanced Integration
Prerequisites: MENG 491W or MENG 491
Mechanical engineering capstone design experience in a simulated industrial environment that applies and integrates engineering and nonengineering topics.. Students work in teams, in collaboration with an engineering faculty and/or an engineering professional from industry, on an open-ended design project. This involves designing, construction, testing and evaluation as well as consideration of issues related to ethics, economics, safety and professional practice. The course also includes documentation of design project including written reports and oral presentations to multiple audiences.
MENG 494 | SPECIAL TOPICS IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Units: 1-4 Repeatability: Yes (Can be repeated for Credit)
Special topics seminar in areas of special interest to current engineering practice in Mechanical Engineering. May be repeated for credit.
MENG 496 | UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH
Units: 0.5-3 Repeatability: Yes (Can be repeated for Credit)
Faculty-directed undergraduate research in mechanical engineering. Problem proposal must be submitted and approved prior to enrollment. Written report required. Upper division standing in the EE major. Prior approval by the department chair is required. May be repeated for credit.
MENG 498 | INTERNSHIP/CO-OP EXPERIENCE
Units: 1-3 Repeatability: Yes (Can be repeated for Credit)
Directed upper division level internship/co-operative experience in engineering research, design, development, manufacturing, or the engineering activity. Written report required. Credit not applicable to minimum program graduation requirement. Placement contingent upon approval of participating organization. May be repeated for credit.
MENG 499 | INDEPENDENT STUDY
Units: 1-3 Repeatability: Yes (Can be repeated for Credit)
Individual design or research project under the general supervision of participating professor. Project proposal must be submitted and approved prior to enrollment. May be repeated for credit.
Students entering the University of San Diego and/or declaring a major during 2020-2021, should follow information contained in the printed course catalog (also known as the "catalog of record") published on April 1, 2020. Access the catalog of record at https://catalogs.sandiego.edu.
ENGR 101 , ENGR 102 , ENGR 103 , ENGR 110 , ENGR 121 , ENGR 241 , ENGR 294 , ENGR 296 , ENGR 298 , ENGR 299 , ENGR 311 , ENGR 315 , ENGR 351 , ENGR 465 , ENGR 494 , ENGR 496 , ENGR 499
ENGR 101 | INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING
Core Attributes: Science/Tech Inquiry area
Prerequisites: MATH 150 (Can be taken Concurrently)
Introduction to the field of engineering. Students work in small teams to solve open-ended interdisciplinary design problems, including concept generation, analysis, computer aided design (CAD) modeling, construction, testing, development, and documentation. The project work is enhanced with lectures, activities, and reading on design, manufacturing, and engineering tools. Intended for majors in engineering or those exploring careers in engineering. Four hours lecture-laboratory weekly.
ENGR 102 | INTRODUCTION TO ELECTROMECHANICAL SYSTEM DESIGN
Units: 3 Repeatability: No
Prerequisites: ENGR 101 and MATH 150 and MATH 151 (Can be taken Concurrently) and (ENGR 121 or COMP 110 or COMP 150) and PHYS 270 (Can be taken Concurrently)
Introduction to the use of sensors, actuators, controllers, and computer interfaces for the use with electro-mechanical systems. Application of the engineering design process culminating in a team-based design project.
ENGR 103 | USER-CENTERED DESIGN
Core Attributes: Domestic Diversity level 1
Prerequisites: ENGR 101 and MATH 150 and MATH 151 (Can be taken Concurrently)
Introduction to strategies for developing designs that emphasize how users will interact with the final product. Iterative design methods to elicit user requirements, generate alternative designs, develop low-fidelity prototypes, and evaluate designs from the user’s perspective. Individual and collaborative strategies for design thinking, concept development, and functional evaluation.
ENGR 110 | THE DESIGN OF COFFEE
Core Attributes: Science/Tech Inquiry area, Lab
This course serves as an introduction to how engineers approach and solve problems, demonstrated by the process of roasting and brewing coffee. Students will be introduced to basic principles of engineering analysis and design, and guided through a series of laboratory experiments testing the effect of design choices on the sensory quality of coffee. Both qualitative and quantitative concepts will be included in the course, along with discussion on the implications of coffee production and harvesting on land use, agriculture industry, labor force, economies, and societies. This course fulfills a Scientific and Technological Inquiry core curriculum requirement for non-majors. Concurrent registration in MATH 115 or higher recommended.
ENGR 121 | ENGINEERING PROGRAMMING
Units: 3 Repeatability: No
Prerequisites: MATH 150 (Can be taken Concurrently)
Fundamentals of computer usage and programming in a structured, high-level language as commonly used in engineering systems development and applications; modular programming principles; use of the operating system and language constructs for program input/output; object-oriented programming. Three hours lecture weekly.
ENGR 241 | ACOUSTICS OF MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS
Core Attributes: Science/Tech Inquiry area
An exploration of the acoustical properties of musical instruments that combines the concepts of musical acoustics with the design and construction of musical instruments. Analysis of musical tones using instrumentation. Analysis of vibrating structures using SolidWorks. The course will culminate in student innovative design projects. Not intended for engineering majors.
ENGR 294 | SPECIAL TOPICS IN ENGINEERING
Units: 1-4 Repeatability: Yes (Can be repeated for Credit)
Special topics in various areas of engineering theory and practice. May be repeated for credit with a different topic.
ENGR 296 | UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH
Units: 1-3 Repeatability: Yes (Can be repeated for Credit)
Faculty-directed undergraduate research in engineering. Problem selected after consultation with faculty. Written report required. Prior approval by department chair or dean is required.
ENGR 298 | INTERNSHIP/CO-OP EXPERIENCE
Units: 1-3
Directed lower division internship or co-operative experience in an engineering or related activity. Usually involves a three-month summer work assignment with industrial firms or government agencies. Written report required. Credit not applicable to minimum engineering program graduation requirements. May be repeated for credit.
ENGR 299 | INDEPENDENT STUDY
Units: 1-3 Repeatability: Yes (Can be repeated for Credit)
Individual project in creative design and synthesis under the general supervision of a participating professor. Project proposal must be submitted and approved prior to enrollment. May be repeated for credit.
ENGR 311 | ENGINEERING MATERIALS SCIENCE
Units: 3 Repeatability: No
Prerequisites: (CHEM 151 and CHEM 151L) and MATH 151 and PHYS 271
Basic concepts of material structure and its relation to properties; atomic structure; mechanical, electrical, and magnetic properties; engineering applications; introduction to semiconductor physics. Three hours lecture weekly. Fall semester.
ENGR 315 | COFFEE: ENGINEERING, THE GLOBAL INDUSTRY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE
Core Attributes: Global Diversity level 2, Lab
Prerequisites: ISYE 330
This course introduces students to the engineering, science and economic aspects of the coffee growing, harvesting, production, distribution, roasting, grinding and brewing processes. Students will apply fundamental principles of engineering analysis and design, and be guided through a series of laboratory experiments testing the effect of design choices on the sensory quality and measured properties of brewed coffee. This course examines both historical and contemporary systems of the coffee industry and the constructs that have dominated its social, economic and political aspects. Students will also critically examine and recognize how different cultures and social statuses may lead to disparities in coffee experiences, and explore the social, economic and environmental impacts of the coffee industry around the world. Students may not receive credit for both ENGR 110 and ENGR 315.
ENGR 351 | COMMUNITY-BASED PARTICIPATORY ENGINEERING APPRENTICESHIP
Core Attributes: Domestic Diversity level 2
Prerequisites: ENGR 103
Interdisciplinary apprenticeship course to support engineers’ ability to work with community groups around socio-technical problems. Explorations of the historical and contemporary contexts and impacts of designs, systems, processes and products surrounding and involving engineering and engineers will be applied to a community context. Collaborations with communities to share knowledge and understanding and to co-create project briefs related to engineering in support of social justice.
ENGR 465 | FORENSIC ENGINEERING
Units: 3 Repeatability: No
This course deals with the interaction between the engineering and legal communities. Through case studies, students will learn about the legalities associated with being an engineer. The analysis stage of the engineering design process will be dissected and viewed as it is interpreted by the courts. Standard of care and legal standards for review of engineering design will be discussed. Duties of the engineer, the manufacturer, and the end user will be compared and contrasted. Students will perform forensic analyses of product failure cases. Legal concepts will be conveyed via case studies and Law Review articles.
ENGR 494 | SPECIAL TOPICS IN ENGINEERING
Units: 1-4 Repeatability: Yes (Can be repeated for Credit)
Special topics course in areas of special interest to engineering. May be repeated for credit with a different topic.
ENGR 496 | UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH
Units: 0.5-3 Repeatability: Yes (Can be repeated for Credit)
Faculty-directed undergraduate research in engineering. Problem proposal must be submitted and approved prior to enrollment. Written report required. Upper division standing in engineering. Prior approval by department chair or dean is required. May be repeated for credit.
ENGR 499 | INDEPENDENT STUDY
Units: 1-3 Repeatability: Yes (Can be repeated for Credit)
Prerequisites: (MATH 130 or MATH 150)
Individual project in creative design and synthesis under the general supervision of a participating professor. Project proposal must be submitted and approved prior to enrollment. May be repeated for credit.
Students entering the University of San Diego and/or declaring a major during 2020-2021, should follow information contained in the printed course catalog (also known as the "catalog of record") published on April 1, 2020. Access the catalog of record at https://catalogs.sandiego.edu.
Requirements for the Mechanical Engineering Major: 147 semester units
Preparation for the Major
The mathematics, science, and engineering courses listed below satisfy the core curriculum requirements in mathematics competency, scientific and technological inquiry, advanced writing, and the level 1 diversity, inclusion and social justice (DISJ) requirement.
Code | Title | Units |
---|---|---|
Mathematics and Science Requirements (33 units) | ||
MATH 150 | Calculus I | 4 |
MATH 151 | Calculus II | 4 |
MATH 250 | Calculus III | 4 |
MATH 310 | Applied Mathematics for Science and Engineering I | 3 |
ISYE 330 | Engineering Probability and Statistics | 3 |
or MATH 315 | Applied Probability and Statistics | |
PHYS 270 & 270L | Introduction to Mechanics and Mechanics Lab | 4 |
PHYS 271 & 271L | Introduction to Electricity and Magnetism and Introduction to Electricity and Magnetism Lab | 4 |
CHEM 151 & 151L | General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Laboratory | 4 |
Additional Math or Science 1 | 3-4 | |
Engineering Core Requirements (22 units) | ||
MENG 210 | Statics | 3 |
ENGR 101 | Introduction to Engineering | 3 |
ENGR 102 | Introduction to Electromechanical System Design | 3 |
ENGR 103 | User-Centered Design | 3 |
ENGR 121 | Engineering Programming | 3 |
or COMP 110 | Computational Problem Solving | |
or COMP 150 | Computer Programming I | |
MENG 260 | Introduction to Thermal Sciences | 3 |
ELEC 201 | Electrical Circuits | 4 |
ELEC 201L | Electrical Circuits Lab | 0 |
Engineering Professional Practice Requirements (12 units) | ||
ECON 101 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
or ECON 102 | Principles of Macroeconomics | |
or ISYE 220 | Engineering Economics | |
PHIL 342 | Engineering Ethics | 3 |
COMM 203 | Public Speaking 2 | 3 |
ENGL 304 | Advanced Composition | 3 |
Total Units | 67-68 |
1 | The additional Math or Science course should be either MATH 311, or PHYS 272, or CHEM 152, or BIOL 240. |
2 | ROTC Students may substitute NAVS 201, MILS 301, or SDSU AS 300A for COMM 203 in the engineering program. These classes will not satisfy university core requirements. |
Mechanical Engineering Requirements
These courses include units in mechanical engineering science, laboratory, and design. These classes are required by the major:
Code | Title | Units |
---|---|---|
MENG 300 | Applied Thermodynamics | 3 |
MENG 311 | Materials Science and Engineering | 3 |
ISYE 350 | Manufacturing Processes | 3 |
MENG 351 | Machine Shop Practices | 1 |
MENG 352 | CAD Practices | 1 |
MENG 360 | Fluid Mechanics | 3 |
MENG 370 & 370L | Mechanics of Materials and Mechanics of Materials Laboratory | 4 |
MENG 375 | Dynamics | 3 |
MENG 400 & 400L | Heat Transfer and Heat Transfer Laboratory | 4 |
MENG 430 | Design of Machine Elements | 3 |
MENG 491 | Senior Design Project I | 3 |
MENG 492 | Senior Design Project II | 3 |
Mechanical Engineering Simulation Elective 3 | 3 | |
Mechanical Engineering Professional Elective 3 | 12 |
3 | Students select one required simulation-based course and four additional mechanical engineering elective courses. A list of approved mechanical engineering electives is available from the chair of mechanical engineering. |
Additional Requirements
All mechanical engineering majors must satisfy the core curriculum specified by the university and the Connect Career Readiness Program (https://www.sandiego.edu/engineering/resources/careers/connect).
Required Program of Study: Mechanical Engineering
First Year | ||
---|---|---|
Semester I | Units | |
ENGR 101 | Introduction to Engineering | 3 |
MATH 150 | Calculus I | 4 |
CHEM 151 & 151L | General Chemistry I | 4 |
Or | ||
ENGR 121, COMP 110, or COMP 150 | Engineering Programming Computational Problem Solving Computer Programming I | 3 |
CC Electives | 6 | |
Semester II | Hours | |
ENGR 102 or 103 | Introduction to Electromechanical System Design User-Centered Design | 3 |
MATH 151 | Calculus II | 4 |
ENGR 121, COMP 110, or COMP 150 | Engineering Programming Computational Problem Solving Computer Programming I | 3 |
or | ||
CHEM 151 & 151L | General Chemistry I | 4 |
PHYS 270 & 270L | Introduction to Mechanics | 4 |
CC Elective | 3 | |
Sophomore Year | ||
Semester I | Hours | |
ENGR 102 or 103 | Introduction to Electromechanical System Design User-Centered Design | 3 |
MATH 310 | Applied Mathematics for Science and Engineering I | 3 |
PHYS 271 & 271L | Introduction to Electricity and Magnetism | 4 |
ECON 101, 102, or ISYE 220 | Principles of Microeconomics Principles of Macroeconomics Engineering Economics | 3-4 |
CC Electives | 3 | |
Semester II | Hours | |
ELEC 201 & 201L | Electrical Circuits | 4 |
MATH 250 | Calculus III | 4 |
MENG 210 | Statics | 3 |
MENG 260 | Introduction to Thermal Sciences | 3 |
COMM 2033 | Public Speaking | 3 |
Junior Year | ||
Semester I | Hours | |
MENG 311 | Materials Science and Engineering | 3 |
MENG 300 | Applied Thermodynamics | 3 |
MENG 351 | Machine Shop Practices | 1 |
MENG 352 | CAD Practices | 1 |
MENG 375 | Dynamics | 3 |
ISYE 330 | Engineering Probability and Statistics | 3 |
Math/Science Elective (MATH 311 or PHYS 272 or CHEM 152 or BIOL 240) | 3-4 | |
Semester II | Hours | |
ISYE 350 | Manufacturing Processes | 3 |
MENG 360 | Fluid Mechanics | 3 |
MENG 370 & 370L | Mechanics of Materials | 4 |
ENGL 304 | Advanced Composition | 3 |
MENG Elective | 3 | |
Senior Year | ||
Semester I | Hours | |
MENG 400 & 400L | Heat Transfer | 4 |
MENG 430 | Design of Machine Elements | 3 |
MENG 491 | Senior Design Project I | 3 |
PHIL 342 | Engineering Ethics | 3 |
MENG Elective | 3 | |
Semester II | Hours | |
MENG 492 | Senior Design Project II | 3 |
MENG electives | 6 | |
CC electives | 6-7 | |
Senior Year 2 | ||
Semester I | Hours | |
MENG elective | 3 | |
CC electives | 12 | |
3 | ROTC students may substitute NAVS 201, MILS 301, or SDSU AS 300A for COMM 203 in the engineering program. These classes will not satisfy university core requirements |
Professional Electives
Four courses required (12 credits)
The following courses are approved as major electives:
- MATH 311 Applied Mathematics for Science and Engineering
- MGMT 300 Organizational Behavior
- MGMT 304 Entrepreneurship and New Venture
- COMP 300-391; 421-480; 494 (prereqs apply)
- ENGR 351-391; 421-465; 494 (prereqs apply)
- ELEC 301-391; 403-480; 494 (prereqs apply)
- ISYE 305-391; 410-480; 494 (prereqs apply)
- MENG 380 Kinematics & Design of Machinery
- MENG 410 Alternative Energy Systems
- MENG 420 Computer Applications in ME*
- MENG 445 Intro to Robotics
- MENG 460 System Dynamics and Vibrations
- MENG 462 Topics in Fluid Mechanics*
- MENG 465 Computational Fluid Dynamics*
- MENG 470 Finite Element Analysis*
- MENG 494: These are special topics that change each semester.
Past offerings have included:- Intro to Design Optimization*
- Product Design Using Six Sigma
- Intro to Electronic Packaging
- Mechanics of Polymers
- Intro to Biomechanics
*Other courses (including upper division science and math) may be approved.
Simulation Electives
One course required (3 credits)
The following courses are approved as simulation electives*:
- MENG 420 Computer Applications in ME
- MENG 462 Topics in Fluid Mechanics
- MENG 470 Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
- MENG 465 Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
- MENG 494 Intro to Design Optimization
*Other courses are subject to approval by the Mechanical Engineering program chair.
*All approved simulation electives are also approved as professional electives, but coursework does not double-count. For example, if a student takes MENG 410, MENG 470, and MENG 494 CFD, either of the latter two courses may count as the simulation elective. The other two would count as the professional electives.