Courses of Instruction

Olin Hall of Engineering 430
(213) 740-0484
FAX: (213) 740-8071
E-mail: jacquett@mizar.usc.edu

Chair: Larry G. Redekopp, Ph.D.*

Associate Chair: Satwindar S. Sadhal, Ph.D.

Faculty

David Packard Chair in Engineering: Stephen C-Y Lu, Ph.D. (Industrial and Systems Engineering)

Smith International Professorship in Mechanical Engineering: Tony Maxworthy, Ph.D. (Aerospace Engineering)

Fred W. O'Green Assistant Professorship in Engineering: Fokion Egolfopoulos, Ph.D.

Professors: P. Roy Choudhury, Ph.D.*; M. Dravinski, Ph.D.; Terence G. Langdon, Ph.D., D.Sc. (Materials Science and Geological Sciences); Stephen C-Y Lu, Ph.D. (Industrial and Systems Engineering); Sami F. Masri, Ph.D. (Civil Engineering); Steven R. Nutt, Ph.D. (Materials Science); Larry G. Redekopp, Ph.D.* (Aerospace Engineering); Satwindar S. Sadhal, Ph.D.; F. Udwadia, Ph.D. (Civil Engineering and Decision Systems)

Associate Professors: Charles Campbell, Ph.D.; Henryk Flashner, Ph.D. (Aerospace Engineering); Paul K. Newton, Ph.D. (Aerospace Engineering); Paul D. Ronney, Ph.D.; Geoffrey R. Shiflett, Ph.D.; Bingen Yang, Ph.D.

Adjunct Professor: Eugene H. Trinh, Ph.D.

Research Associate Professors: Ramesh Guttalu, Ph.D.; Siavash Narimousa, Ph.D.

Research Assistant Professor: Michael R. Bryant, Ph.D. (Ophthalmology)

Emeritus Professors: C. Roger Freberg, Ph.D.*; Melvin Gerstein, Ph.D.; S. Lampert, Ph.D.; Robert Mannes, M.S., P.E.*; Martin Siegel, M.S., P.E.; James Vernon, M.S.M.E.

*Recipient of university-wide or school teaching award.

Mechanical Engineering Honor Society:

Pi Tau Sigma

Degree Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

The requirement for the degree is 133 units. A scholarship average of C (2.0) or higher is required in all upper division courses taken in mechanical engineering. See common requirements for undergraduate degrees.

General Education Requirement

Follow the general guidelines except that one general education course must have a previous general education course as a prerequisite where possible, or two courses must be from the same department.

First Year, First Semester		Units
CHEM 105aL	General Chemistry, or
CHEM 115aL	Advanced General Chemistry, or
MASC 110L	Materials Science	4
COMP 101*	Introduction to Expository Writing	4
MATH 125	Calculus I	4
ME 101L	Introduction to Mechanical Engineering and Graphics	3
		____
		15

First Year, Second Semester		Units
MATH 126	Calculus II	4
ME 150L	Introduction to Computational Methods in Mechanical Engineering	4
PHYS 151L	Fundamentals of Physics I: Mechanics, Waves, and Sound	4
Elective	humanities or social sciences	4
		____
		16

Second Year, First Semester		Units
ME 201	Statics	3
ME 231	Properties and Selection of Materials	3
MATH 226	Calculus III	4
PHYS 152L	Fundamentals of Physics II: Thermodynamics, Electricity, and Magnetism	4
Elective	humanities or social sciences	4
		____
		18

Second Year, Second Semester		Units
ME 204	Strength of Materials	3
ME 232	Manufacturing Processes	3
MATH 245	Mathematics of Physics and Engineering I	4
PHYS 153L	Fundamentals of Physics III: Optics and Modern Physics	4
Elective	humanities or social sciences	4
		____
		18

Third Year, First Semester		Units
AE 309	Fluid Dynamics	4
EE 326L	Essentials of Electrical Engineering	4
ME 301	Dynamics	3
ME 305	Mechanical Design	3
ME 310	Engineering Thermodynamics I	3
		____
		17

Third Year, Second Semester		Units
ME 303	Dynamics of Machinery	3
ME 312	Engineering Thermodynamics II	3
ME 331	Heat Transfer	3
ME 341L	Electro-Mechanical Instrumentation	3
Elective	humanities or social sciences	4
		____
		16

Fourth Year, First Semester		Units
ME 401	Senior Seminar	1
ME 404	Mechanical Engineering Problems	3
ME 408	Computer-Aided Design of Mechanical Systems	3
ME 430	Thermal Systems Design	3
ME 441aL	Experimental Engineering	3
ME 451	Linear Control Systems Analysis	3
		____
		16

Fourth Year, Second Semester		Units
ME 409	Senior Design Project	4
ME 441bL	Experimental Engineering	3
ME Option**		3
Technical elective***		3
Elective	humanities or social sciences	4
		____
		17

*Students who exceed 670 in Verbal SAT scores or an ACT English score of 30 may replace this with a humanities or social sciences elective.

**ME Option: Any 400-level ME course (except 461, 462, 463L, 464L and 465L) which is not required.

***Any upper division courses in physics, chemistry, mathematics or engineering.

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (Petroleum Engineering)

The requirement for the degree is 133 units. A grade point average of C (2.0) or higher is required in all upper division courses taken in the Department of Mechanical Engineering. See also the common requirements for undergraduate degrees.

First Year, First Semester		Units
CHEM 105aL	General Chemistry, or
CHEM 115aL	Advanced General Chemistry, or
MASC 110L	Materials Science	4
COMP 101*	Introduction to Expository Writing	4
MATH 125	Calculus I	4
ME 101L	Introduction to Mechanical Engineering and Graphics	3
		____
		15

First Year, Second Semester		Units
MATH 126	Calculus II	4
ME 150L	Introduction to Computational Methods in Mechanical Engineering	4
PHYS 151L	Fundamentals of Physics I: Mechanics, Waves, and Sound	4
Elective	humanities or social sciences	4
		____
		16

Second Year, First Semester		Units
ME 201	Statics	3
ME 231	Properties and Selection of Materials	3
MATH 226	Calculus III	4
PHYS 152L	Fundamentals of Physics II: Thermodynamics, Electricity, and Magnetism	4
Elective	humanities or social sciences	4
		____
		18

Second Year, Second Semester		Units
EE 326L	Essentials of Electrical Engineering	4
ME 204	Strength of Materials	3
ME 232	Manufacturing Processes	3
MATH 245	Mathematics of Physics and Engineering I	4
Elective	humanities or social sciences	4
		____
		18

Third Year, First Semester		Units
AE 309	Fluid Dynamics	4
ME 301	Dynamics	3
ME 305	Mechanical Design	3
ME 310	Engineering Thermodynamics I	3
PTE 463L	Introduction to Transport Processes in Porous Media	3
		____
		16

Third Year, Second Semester		Units
ME 312	Engineering Thermodynamics II	3
ME 331	Heat Transfer	3
ME 341L	Electro-Mechanical Instrumentation	3
PTE 464L	Petroleum Reservoir Engineering	3
Elective	humanities or social sciences	4
		____
		16

Fourth Year, First Semester		Units
ME 401	Senior Seminar	1
ME 408	Computer-Aided Design of Mechanical Systems	3
ME 441aL	Experimental Engineering	3
ME 451	Linear Control Systems Analysis	3
PTE 461	Formation Evaluation	3
PTE 465L	Drilling Technology and Subsurface Methods	3
		____
		16

Fourth Year, Second Semester		Units
ME 409	Senior Design Project	4
ME 441bL	Experimental Engineering	3
PTE 462	Economic, Risk and Formation Productivity Analysis	4
Technical elective**		3
Elective	humanities or social sciences	4
		____
		18

*Students who exceed 670 in Verbal SAT scores or an ACT English score of 30 may replace this with a humanities or social sciences elective.

**Any upper division courses in physics, chemistry, mathematics or engineering.

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (Manufacturing Engineering)

If a student chooses six courses (9 to 18 units) from a prescribed program, he or she may graduate with the special designation Area of Emphasis in Manufacturing Engineering on the transcript. Details are given under Manufacturing Engineering.

Minor in Music Recording

A minor in music recording is offered through the School of Music to provide undergraduate students with the background necessary to enter the field of recording engineering and to familiarize them with the design needs of modern recording equipment. The minor is recommended to mechanical engineering majors with extensive musical training who would like to combine their technical and musical abilities while learning the engineering applications of physical and mathematical principles to the art of music recording. See the listing under the School of Music.

Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Requirements for the Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering are the same as set forth in the general requirements. Six of the required units must be in ME 525 and ME 526 or courses in engineering analysis approved in advance in writing by the Department of Mechanical Engineering.

The specific sequence of courses that constitutes an acceptable program must be approved in advance.

Requirements for Graduation Without Thesis, 27 units total with 3.0 grade point average: ME 525 and 526 or approved mathematics (6); 500 level courses in major department (12); approved 400 or 500 level courses (9).

With Thesis, 27 units total with 3.0 grade point average: ME 525 and 526 or approved mathematics (6); 500 or 600 level courses in major department (12) not including thesis; maximum ME 594ab - thesis (4); approved 400 or 500 level units (5) (a maximum total of eight units combining ME 590 and 594ab).

Recommended Programs of Study

The program of study depends upon the student's interest and background. Listed below are eight areas in mechanical engineering with specific courses identified. Courses in other combinations and from other departments within the university may be approved if a particular coordinated interest can be demonstrated. In some instances students whose undergraduate background is not in mechanical engineering may be required to take additional course work.

During the first semester at USC, students must consult a departmental faculty advisor in the area of concentration and draw up an approved study plan.

Dynamics and Vibrations Required courses: ME 521, 522, 523
Controls and Guidance Required courses: ME 451, 541, 542
Design Methodology Required courses: ME 503, 504, 509
Stress Analysis and Materials Required courses: ME 509, 559, 584
Continuum Mechanics Required courses: ME 506a, 509, 510
Heat Transfer Required courses: ME 457, 515, 516, 517
Combustion and Propulsion Required courses: ME 436, 513, 514
Fluid Dynamics Required courses: ME 457, 518, 519

Engineer in Mechanical Engineering

Requirements for the Engineer in Mechanical Engineering degree are the same as set forth in the general requirements. Six of the units required for the degree must be ME 690. Prior approval must be obtained from the committee before registration in ME 690.

Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering

The Doctor of Philosophy in mechanical engineering is also offered. See general requirements for graduate degrees.

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