San José State University : Undergraduate Studies : Mechanical Engineering

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Mechanical Engineering

The MAE Department mission is:

To serve society, the public sector, and private industry by:

Providing undergraduate and graduate mechanical and aerospace engineering education that prepares students with the engineering knowledge, modern applications, and lifelong learning skills required for service in the engineering profession and industry.
Contributing to the development and application of knowledge through faculty scholarship.
Preparing students for the modern professional-practice environment.

The Educational Objectives for these programs are to provide:

A strong foundation in mathematics, basic science and engineering fundamentals to successfully compete for entry-level positions or pursue graduate studies in ME / AE or related fields.
Contemporary professional and lifelong learning skills including hands-on laboratory experience, familiarity with modern engineering tools, application software, and information technology to successfully compete in the local, national and global engineering market.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, broad knowledge, and an understanding of multicultural, societal, economic, and global perspectives to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams, both as team members and as leaders.
An understanding of the ethical choices inherent in the engineering profession to deal with issues such as public safety, product marketing, and respect for intellectual property.

Graduates of these Programs will:

Have an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering.
Have an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data.
Have an ability to design a system, component or process to meet desired needs.
Have an ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams.
Have an ability to identify, formulate and solve engineering problems.
Have an understanding of professional and ethicalresponsibility.
Have an ability to communicateeffectively.
Have the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global/societal context.
Have a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in, life-long learning.
Have a knowledge of contemporary issues.
Have an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.

The MSME and MSAE degree programs share in common two major goals:

Preparing the student to enter into and grow in the modem professional practice of mechanical and aerospace engineering; and
Preparing the student for work toward advanced degrees such as Ph.D. or Doctor of Engineering.

MSMehanical Engineering graduates are expected to have:

A strong foundation beyond the undergraduate level in their chosen focus area as well as in mathematics, basic science and engineering fundamentals, to successfully compete for technical engineering positions in the local, national and global engineering market, advance in their current position or pursue doctoral studies.
Professional and lifelong learning skills to be able to apply and extend theory to solve practical contemporary engineering problems.
The expertise necessary to design mechanical or aerospace engineering systems with possible specialization in areas such as: Energy Systems, Electronics Cooling, Electronics Packaging & Reliability, Finite Element Analysis & CAD, Mechatronics & MEMS, Product Design, Robotics, Automation & Manufacturing.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to read, write, and comprehend technical documents.
Think and work independently to perform design and in-depth analysis in solving open-ended mechanical engineering problems.

graduate mechanical program:
spring 2007 (doc) fall 2007 (doc) spring 2008 (pdf)