Minor in Mechanical Engineering

The purpose of the Minor in Mechanical Engineering is to give students from science and other branches of engineering the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of mechanical engineering, to broaden their understanding of science and engineering, and to prepare them for new technological developments such as material science and nanotechnology. Additional knowledge in control and robotics, mechanical design, or thermal-fluids may be acquired through electives. Students interested in the Minor in Mechanical Engineering must meet with the program coordinator and complete the Mechanical Engineering Minor Program Approval Form. Revision of the form requires the approval of the program coordinator.

Mechanical Engineering, Minor — 21 units

Prerequisite Requirements (32 units)

The minor is intended for students who have satisfied the following prerequisite requirements:

The minor may be satisfied by a minimum of 21 units (not including prerequisite units) distributed as follows:

Core Requirements (15 units)

Electives (6 units)

Approved upper division Mechanical Engineering courses, all within one of the Mechanical Engineering Focus areas. No upper division course from the major can be double-counted towards meeting the elective requirements of the minor or second major. There must be prior approval from the program head.

To earn the Minor in Mechanical Engineering, a student must complete at least 12 of the required 21 core and elective units at SF State. Each of the courses in the minor must be taken for a letter grade (CR/NC is not acceptable).