Welcome to

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Welcome to

• Mechanical Engineering Orientation
• Summer 2009

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What Will Be Covered Today

• Introduction to Mechanical Engineering (ME)
  Program
• ME Department Information
• Curriculum
• Academic Policies
• Study/Work Loads
• Class Registration

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Mechanical Engineering Program

• Balanced hands-on curriculum
• Prepare for industry and advanced studies
• ABET accredited
• 1,200 students
• 35 ME Faculty
• 10 technical computer labs
• Ample opportunities for capstone experiences

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Building 17
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ME Dept Office (17-2353)
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Information Source/Problem Solver
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ME Degree Requirement 2009-10

• 198 units
• 68 GE units
• 39 support units (25 double-count units)
• 116 core units
• Degree curriculum sheet flow chart

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ME Curriculum 2009-10
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GE 2009-10

• Area A Communication Critical Thinking
• Oral Communication
• Written Communication
• Critical Thinking
• Area B Mathematics Natural Sciences
• Physical Science (CHM 121/L)
• Biological Science
• Laboratory Activity (CHM 122L)
• Math/Quantitative Reasoning (MAT 114)
• Science Technology Synthesis (EGR 481,482)
• Area C Humanities
• Fine and Performing Arts
• Philosophy and Civilization
• Literature and foreign Language
• Humanities Synthesis (EGR 402)

• Area D Social Sciences
• U.S. History, Constitution, American Ideals (8
  units Required)
• History, Economics and Political Science (EC 201
  or 202)
• Sociology, Anthropology, Ethnic Gender Studies
• Social Science Synthesis (EGR 403)
• Area E Lifelong Understanding Self Development

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ME SUPPORT Courses 2009-10

• COURSES Units
• Calculus I (B4) MAT 114 4
• General Chemistry/Lab (B1) CHM 121/L 4
• General Chemistry II CHM 122 3
• General Chemistry II Lab (B3) CHM 122L 1
• Project Design Principles Appl (B5) EGR 481,
  482 4
• Ethical Considerations in Tech (C4) EGR 402 4
• Principles of Economics (D2) EC 201 or 202 4
• Elements of Electrical Engineering/Lab ECE
  231/231L 4
• Asset Alloc in Tech Decision Making (D4) EGR
  403 4
• Engineering Graphics I /Lab MFE 126/L 3
• Manuf. Sys. Processes/Lab MFE 201/L 4

Courses marked with an may be used to satisfy
GE requirements. If these courses are not used
to satisfy GE, the total number of units for
graduation may be more than 198 .
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ME L.D. CORE 2009-10

• COURSES Units
• ME Orientation ME 100L 1
• Vector Statics ME 214 3
• Mechanics Lab ME 224L 1
• Vector Dynamics ME 215 4
• Strength of Materials (I) ME 218 3
• Strength of Materials (II) ME 219 3
• Strength of Materials Lab ME 220L 1
• Engineering Digital Computations ME 232/A 3
• Introduction to Mechanical Design ME 233/L 4
• Calculus II MAT 115 4
• Calculus III MAT 116 4
• Calculus of Several Variables I MAT 214 3
• Calculus of Several Variables II MAT 215 3
• Linear Algebra and Diff Equations MAT 224 4
• General Physics PHY 131/L 4
• General Physics PHY 133/L 4

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Signing Up For Classes

• Strategies
• Course planning
• Number of units to take each quarter
• Math and English classes first
• Double count GE courses
• IB/AP courses
• Be sure to confirm classes have been added or
  dropped.

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ME Flow Chart 2009-10
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Flow Chart Symbols
Prerequisite
Course
Units (/)
P Prerequisite C Corequisite
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Executive Order 665

• Take ELM and EPT (or proof of exemption)
• Preparatory coursework for underperformers
• First term in prep coursework is mandatory.
• Not allowed to drop prep courses
• All must be completed with C or better within one
  year (four quarters)
• Administrative leave for lack of progress
• Request for Extension for a compelling reason

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Exempt from EPT

• CSU Early Assessment Program (EAP)
• SAT I Reasoning Test, 550
• ACT English Test, 24
• SAT II Writing Test, 680
• College Board Scholastic Advanced Placement, 3,
  4, or 5
• Transferable college credit

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English Placement Test (EPT)
Students Beginning Fall 2009
English as a Second Language
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(No Transcript)
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Coursework

• Math and English, according to their ELM/EPT and
  MDPT scores
• Recommended 1st Qtr. study load, 12 units
• Reduce off-campus work load.
• Engineering classes are demanding.
• Join study groups.
• Fast pace in Qtr. school system

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CPP Academic Standing

• Good Standing GPA gt 2.2 (CPP Overall)
• Good Standing but At Risk 2.0 lt GPA lt 2.2
• Probation
• Subject to Disqualification
• Disqualification (depending on GP deficits)
• GPA Overall, Cal Poly Pomona, ME

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ME Dept. Academic Policies

• Good Standing CPP ME Core GPA gt 2.0
• Probation CPP ME Core 0 gt GPB gt
• Subject to Disqualification CPP ME Core GPB lt
• Disqualification (After one Grace Quarter )

Fr lt 45u
So lt 90u
Sr gt 135u
Jr lt 135u
-13.5
-22.5
-22.5
-9.0
Fr lt 45u
So lt 90u
Sr gt 135u
Jr lt 135u
-13.5
-22.5
-22.5
-9.0
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Consequences of DQ

• DQ1 may appeal during the Grace Qtr., and
  request reinstatement in the next 2 sit-out Qtrs.
  If all GPAs are gt 2.0
• DQ2 mandatory 4-quarter sit-out
• To get re-admitted, improve CPP GPA through Open
  University. Must repeat failed Math, Science,
  and Engineering courses first.

NO APPEAL
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Balance Study/Work Loads
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Executive Order 1037

• Dropping Classes w/o Penalty
• Undergraduate students are permitted to drop a
  course without penalty or restriction through the
  fifth day of instruction.

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Executive Order 1037

• Cap on Withdrawals
• No more than 28 units of W.
• This is the maximum allowed by EO 1037.
• This limit applies only to units attempted at Cal
  Poly Pomona excludes courses taken through the
  Extended University.

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Executive Order 1037

• Repetition of Courses
• Courses listed as having repeatable units are not
  under this policy.
• Cannot repeat if you have a C or better. Set by
  EO 1037.
• Can only repeat 2 times.
• Set by EO 1037

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Executive Order 1037

• Repetition Continued
• Students may repeat up to 42 units, of which a
  maximum of 16 units can be for grade forgiveness.
• The maximum units allowed by EO 1037
• Grade forgiveness, 16 units .
• Grade averaging, 26 units,

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Repeating Courses

• May repeat a course if earned a grade of C- or
  lower. LIMITED TO 42 QUARTER UNITS
• Maximum 16 units of grade forgiveness
• Grade forgiveness is NOT automatic
• Must file a Repeated Course Notification Form
• Reserve for core and/or UD courses, if not at
  risk
• PETN/EXCL posted alongside the replaced grades
  (remedial courses show EXCL)

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Drop after 3rd Week

• Permissible only for serious and compelling
  reasons be sure to use new form
• Written verification and/or support documents are
  required
• Approved by Instructor, Dept Chair and Dean
• Usually involves total withdrawal during the last
  10 days of instruction
• When dropping, must confirm it. After dropped, be
  sure to double check the records.
• May request that these not count toward 28 units

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First Year Experience

• EGR 100/100L Approved Area E GE Course
• Offered every quarter since Fall 2007

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4-Year Pledge

• First Quarter freshman
• Declared major
• Eligible for MAT ENG courses required for
  degree
• To register go to
• http//www.csupomona.edu/academic/programs/fourye
  arweb/index.shtml

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OTHER

• Maximizing Engineering Potential (MEP)
  retention academic enhancement
• Eligible to take GWT when complete 90 units
• GE program P. 95 of catalog
• AP Credit P. 89 of catalog
• What if I have questions?

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Course Successfully Completed
Prerequisite
Course
units
P Prerequisite C Corequisite
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Keeping Track of Where You Are
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Online Resources

• College of Engineering http//www.csupomona.edu/
  engineering/current
• Mechanical Engineering
• http//www.csupomona.edu/me
• Registrar http//www.dsa.csupomona.edu/registra
  r/
• Compass http//academic.csupomona.edu/broncocomp
  ass/
• Articulation http//www.assist.org
• BroncoDirect for online class registration

https//broncodirect.csupomona.edu
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Class Schedule

• Class Information
• CLASS, SUBJ, CATLG NBR, SECT DESCRIPTION,
  UNITS
• DAYS, TIME, BLDG-RM
• INSTRUCTORS, CLASS NOTES
• Example
• 72405 ME 100L 02 ME Orientation 1 M 800
  A.M. 1050 A.M. 17-2133
• Rezaei, Amir

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CoE Computer Account

• Username
• orientation
• Password
• GraduateMe2008