Mechanical Engineering R·I·T 4 th Year Student Advising Session This information session is intended for all upper division students working towards a BS degree in mechanical engineering.

Mechanical Engineering R·I·T Dear Students, The faculty of the mechanical engineering department has been in a year-long study and assessment of our undergraduate curriculum. One item that is being revised in our program as a result of this study is the structure of our options in the department. Theses changes, adopted by faculty vote on December 8, 2004, will make our Auto and Aero Option curricula more flexible for our students, and up-to-date with current industry needs and faculty interests. We anticipate that the changes will be positive for our students and their career preparation. Additionally, we intend that that increased flexibility will allow students who are not necessarily enrolled in the options to complete technical electives with an automotive or aerospace flavor. As the options continue to evolve, we now have the structure in place to readily adapt the list of approved option electives. These revisions to the option are effective immediately, and should allow students with increased flexibility in completing their option requirements. Please note that the new requirements are less restrictive than the prior requirements, so no students will be adversely affected by these changes. Dr. Hensel Professor and Head of Mechanical Engineering Curriculum Changes For AY Bulletin

Mechanical Engineering R·I·T Summary Your Academic Advising Report, SIS and ME Degree Audit System Your Degree Completion Checklist Curriculum Revisions! Planning your courses between now and graduation

Mechanical Engineering R·I·T Academic Advising Report You can print a copy of your personal AAR through the Student Information System at any time. Use the AAR to confirm progress towards your degree, and credit for all activities including transfer, AP, co-op, course repeats, etc.

Mechanical Engineering R·I·T Application for Graduation Complete one form for each degree you will receive File the form at the start of your second to last quarter of enrollment (e.g. Fall or Winter of your fifth year)

Mechanical Engineering R·I·T Repeat of Grade Form Make sure your SIS AAR indicates “Re” for each repeated course Failure to file a Repeat of Grade form may adversely impact your GPA! Do not wait until the last quarter! File these earlier to make sure the proper GPA computation appears on interview transcripts!

Mechanical Engineering R·I·T Liberal Arts Worksheet Start working on your liberal arts worksheet now! You must satisfy both the CORE and CONCENTRATION Requirements! Your Liberal Arts Worksheet needs to be approved by Liberal Arts Office of Academic Advising, not by Mechanical Engineering!

Mechanical Engineering R·I·T Your Degree Completion Checklist You should prepare your OWN checklist to prepare a plan towards graduation These are available in the ME Office Versions available for each program option (BS/MS, BS/MEng, Auto, Aero, etc.) Resolve discrepancies 3 qtr’s prior to graduation!

Mechanical Engineering R·I·T Common Pitfalls Make sure every co-op segment has student and employer work reports completed – do not let “I” roll to “F”! Verify completion of all wellness (Phys. Ed.) requirements Verify completion of the Writing Assessment Verify all Transfer an A/P Credit on AAR

Mechanical Engineering R·I·T Automotive Engineering Option Requirements All Auto Option students must complete the free elective: –(4 cr) Intro to Auto Design and Manufacturing, AND All Auto Option Students must select at least 3 courses from the list of Auto Option Technical Electives: –(4 cr) Vehicle Dynamics, –(4 cr) Automotive Control Applications, –(4 cr) IC Engines, –(4 cr) Tribology Fundamentals, –(4 cr) Fuel Cell Technology, AND An approved Senior Design Project.

Mechanical Engineering R·I·T Aerospace Engineering Option Requirements All Aero Option students must complete the free elective: –(4 cr) Intro to Aerospace Engineering, AND All Aero Option students must complete: –(4 cr) Aerodynamics in place of Transport, AND –(1 cr) Aeromechanics Lab in place of Thermo- Fluids Lab II, AND All Aero Option Students must select at least 3 courses from the list of Aero Option Technical Electives: –(4 cr) Aerospace Structures, –(4 cr) Propulsion, –(4 cr) Flight Dynamics, –(4 cr) Composite Materials, –(4 cr) Fundamentals of Fatigue and Fracture Mechanics, AND An approved Senior Design Project.

Mechanical Engineering R·I·T Bioengineering Option Requirements All Bioengineering Option students must complete the free elective: –(4 cr) Contemporary Issues in Bioengineering, AND All Bioengineering Option students must complete: –(4 cr) An Approved Biological Sciences Course (for your Science elective, from the list of approved science electives) A custom course for engineering students is currently under discussion. This may evolve over time. All Bioengineering Option Students must select at least 3 courses from the list of Bioengineering Technical Electives: –(4 cr) BioMaterials, –(4 cr) Aerosol Mechanics in Biological Systems, –(4 cr) Biomechanics, –(4 cr) Some other course with departmental approval, AND An approved Senior Design Project. New courses under consideration include Bio-transport phenomena, Bio-kinematics, Bio-fluidics, Artificial Organ Engineering. We anticipate hiring several new faculty members, probably 2 in bioengineering. This is a dynamic field. It will not be as static as the other options.

Mechanical Engineering R·I·T Energy & The Environment Option Requirements All E&E Option students must complete the free elective: –(4 cr) Contemporary Issues in Energy & The Environment, AND All E&E Option Students must select at least 3 courses from the list of E&E Technical Electives: –(4 cr) Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, –(4 cr) Advanced Thermodynamics, –(4 cr) Fuel Cell Technology, –(4 cr) Some other course with departmental approval, AND An approved Senior Design Project. New TE courses under consideration include Alternative Energy Sources Modern Energy Conversion, etc. We anticipate hiring several new faculty members, probably 1 in E&E.

Mechanical Engineering R·I·T Curriculum Revisions Several Catalog Changes anticipated allIf you change, you must take all new requirements Liberal Arts will go from 38 cr to 36 cr Physics will go from 3x5 cr to 3x4 cr Chem. 1 + Chem. 2 + Science Elective will go to Chem. 1 + Sci. Elec. 1 + Sci. Elec. 2 Eng’rg Des Graphics will go from 3 cr to 2 cr Materials Processing will go from 4 cr to 3 cr Free Electives will go from 8 cr to 12 cr Total degree will go from 197 cr to 194 cr Tech Electives remain at 16 credits GD&T will be replaced by a Cornerstone Design Course Students will have to take a class in Measurement, Instrumentation, and Control

Mechanical Engineering R·I·T New Opportunities Arising from Revisions Maybe you are interested in these exciting things: ME is considering a 20 credit minor in ME EE is considering a 20 credit minor in EE ISE is considering a 20 credit minor in Engineering Management Business has introduced an Entrepreneurship Minor Liberal Arts is expanding the number of Minors Double Major Articulation Agreements are under way between ME and: EE, Math, and Physics.

Mechanical Engineering R·I·T Planning Courses YearFallWinterSpringSummer 4th Heat Trans. Co-Op #3 Transport Ph. Co-Op #4 Tech. Elec. 1T.F. Lab II Sys. Dyn.Lib Art Conc. Lib Art CoreTech. Elec. 2 Tech. Elec. 3 5th Sr. Design I Co-Op #5 Sr. Design II BS $$ Free Elec. 1Free Elec. 2 Lib Art Conc. LA Sr. Sem.Tech. Elec. 4

Mechanical Engineering R·I·T Senior Design Pre-requisites Senior Design is intended to be the capstone experience that helps with the transition from “student” to “practicing engineer.” Senior Design I and II should be completed within the 3 quarters immediately preceding graduation! COMPLETED DEGREE CHECKLIST IS REQUIRED TO ENROLL IN SENIOR DESIGN 1! You must be 5th year standing to register for senior design>>> Completion of at least three co-op blocks SPRING QUARTER YEAR 4Completion of your degree plan checklist, showing your quarter by quarter plan of study through graduation by end of SPRING QUARTER YEAR 4 Scenarios for Senior Design include: SD 1 in Spring 4 and SD 2 in Fall 5 SD 1 in Fall 5 and SD 2 in Winter 5 SD 1 in Fall 5 and SD 2 in Spring 5 SD 1 in Winter 5 and SD 2 in Spring 5 You should plan to use Fridays for Senior Design! SD 1 has lecture in the morning & group work in afternoon SD 2 has group work in the morning & lecture in afternoon

Mechanical Engineering R·I·T To-Do List for Graduation All M.E. students must complete the writing competency test. This should be done in your third year. DO IT NOW!! File an APPLICATION FOR GRADUATION form for each degree you will complete. Dual Degree students must file two forms! File a REQUEST FOR REPEAT OF GRADE form for every course that you have taken twice, to insure proper computation of your GPA and PFOS GPA. Plan a quarter by quarter schedule of classes and co-op between today and graduation. Compare your plan against the course rotation to make sure the classes are offered when you plan to take them! Complete your LIBERAL ARTS CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS WORKSHEET to insure that you have met these requirements. Confirm that your co-op reports (student and employer) have been filed for each co-op segment completed. Confirm that all information regarding AP and TRANSFER credit is on file in the Mechanical Engineering Office.

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