Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering 5 Year Roadmap – Quantitative Reasoning Category I/II
125 Total Units Required
Minimum Number of Units in Major: 95
This roadmap is a suggested plan of study and does not replace meeting with an advisor. Please note that students may need to adjust the actual sequence of courses based on course availability. Please consult your Degree Planner and an advisor for further guidance.
To avoid taking additional units, it is recommended that you meet the SF State Studies (AERM, GP, ES, SJ) requirements within your GE or major.
| First Semester | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| Select One (Major Core): | 3-4 | |
| General Chemistry I | ||
| Chemistry for Energy and the Environment | ||
| MATH 226 | Calculus I (Major Core, GE 2) 1 | 4 |
| ENGR 100 | Introduction to Engineering (Major Core) | 3 |
| ENGR 101 | Engineering Graphics (Major Core) | 1 |
| GE Area 1A: English Composition 2 | 3 | |
| Units | 14-15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| ENGR 200 | Materials of Engineering (Major Core) | 3 |
| MATH 227 | Calculus II (Major Core) | 4 |
| PHYS 220 & PHYS 222 |
General Physics with Calculus I and General Physics with Calculus I Laboratory (Major Core, GE 5A, GE 5C) |
4 |
| GE Area 1C: Oral Communication | 3 | |
| Units | 14 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| ENGR 102 | Statics (Major Core) | 3 |
| ENGR 103 | Introduction to Computers (Major Core) | 1 |
| MATH 228 | Calculus III (Major Core) | 4 |
| PHYS 230 & PHYS 232 |
General Physics with Calculus II and General Physics with Calculus II Laboratory (Major Core) |
4 |
| Units | 12 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| ENGR 201 | Dynamics (Major Core) 3 | 3 |
| ENGR 205 | Electric Circuits (Major Core) 3 | 3 |
| ENGR 206 | Circuits and Instrumentation Laboratory (Major Core) | 1 |
| MATH 245 | Elementary Differential Equations and Linear Algebra (Major Core) | 3 |
| PHYS 240 & PHYS 242 |
General Physics with Calculus III and General Physics with Calculus III Laboratory (Major Core) |
4 |
| Units | 14 | |
| Fifth Semester | ||
| ENGR 300 | Engineering Experimentation (Major Core) 4 | 3 |
| ENGR 304 | Mechanics of Fluids (Major Core) | 3 |
| ENGR 309 | Mechanics of Solids (Major Core) | 3 |
| Modular Elective - Take Three 5 | 3 | |
| GE Area 4: Social and Behavioral Sciences 6 | 3 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Sixth Semester | ||
| ENGR 302 | Experimental Analysis (Major Core) 4 | 1 |
| ENGR 304 | Mechanics of Fluids (Major Core) | 3 |
| ENGR 364 | Materials and Manufacturing Processes (Major Core) | 3 |
| GE Area 5B: Biological Science | 3 | |
| GE Area 6: Ethnic Studies | 3 | |
| Units | 13 | |
| Seventh Semester | ||
| ENGR 467 | Heat Transfer (Major Core) | 3 |
| ENGR 464 | Mechanical Design (Major Core) | 3 |
| Select One Set of Courses (Major Controls Elective): | 4 | |
| Process Instrumentation and Control and Instrumentation and Process Control Laboratory |
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| Control Systems and Control Systems Laboratory |
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| GE Area 3: Arts and Humanities | 3 | |
| GE Area 4: Social and Behavioral Sciences 6 | 3 | |
| Units | 16 | |
| Eighth Semester | ||
| ENGR 307 | Systems Dynamics and Mechanical Vibrations (Major Core) | 3 |
| ENGR 463 | Thermal Power Systems (Major Core) | 3 |
| ENGR 696 | Engineering Design Project I (Major Core) | 1 |
| Major Upper-Division Electives 7 | 3 | |
| GE Area 3: Arts and Humanities | 3 | |
| Units | 13 | |
| Ninth Semester | ||
| ENGR 697GW | Engineering Design Project II - GWAR (Major Core) | 2 |
| Major Upper-Division Electives - Take Two 7 | 6 | |
| GE Area 3UD: Upper-Division Arts or Humanities 8 | 3 | |
| GE Area 4UD: Upper-Division Social and Behavioral Sciences 8 | 3 | |
| Units | 14 | |
| Total Units | 125-126 | |
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Students should use their Pathway/Category to determine the appropriate GE 2 course option. For directions on how to view your Pathway/Category, visit how to find your pathway. Questions? Contact Gator Smart Start.
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Students should use their Pathway/Category to determine the appropriate GE 1A course option. For directions on how to view your Pathway/Category, visit how to find your pathway. Questions? Contact Gator Smart Start.
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GE Area 1C: Critical Thinking is satisfied upon completion of ENGR 205 and either ENGR 201 or ENGR 213.
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GE Area 5UD: Upper-Division Science is satisfied upon completion of ENGR 300 and either ENGR 301 or ENGR 302.
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Lower-Division Modular Electives (3 units)
A full list of courses that can fulfill this requirement can be found in the Degree Requirements.- 6
First-time freshmen must take one lower-division Area 4 course that meets US History (USH).
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Upper-Division Major Electives (9 units)
A full list of courses that can fulfill this requirement can be found in the Degree Requirements.- 8
To avoid taking additional units, it is recommended that you meet U.S. and California Government (USG/CSLG) within Upper-Division GE.