Mechanical Engineering

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Mechanical Engineering

• David Johnsrud
• Section D
• 2-24-06

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Introduction

• Generation and application of heat and mechanical
  power and the design, production, and use of
  machines and tools
• Departmental Perspective
• Industrial Perspective
• Conclusion

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Departmental Perspective
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Admissions

• Early Admissions
• You need 15 credits of mathematics at the level
  of MATH 124, 125 126 (Calculus 1,2,3) or
  equivalent, 5 credits of English composition, and
  a minimum of 10 credits of physical science
  courses plus accompanying lab at the level of
  PHYS 121, 122 123 (calculus-based physics) or
  CHEM 142, 152 (General Chemistry 1,2).

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Graduating

• 2.0 overall GPA
• 45/180 credits have to be ME credits from the UW

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Professional Societies, Disciplines of Study, and
Special Projects

• ASHRAE, ASME, PTS, SAE, SME, SNAME, and SWE
• energy, principles of design, instruments and
  control devices, and the application of these
  studies to the creative solution of practical,
  modern problems
• SAE Car, Human-Powered Sub, and others

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Contacts

• Mee-Ling Hon - Academic CounselorMargo Segimoto
  - Director of Student ServicesPhone
  206-543-5090
• Office MEB 143Email meadvise_at_u.washington.ed
  u

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Industrial Perspective
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Starting Salary, Jobs, and Overlapping Disciplines

• 45,000-53,000 per year
• GE Oil and Gas Nuovo Pignone, Mitsubishi, AeroTek
  EE, and Manpower Professional
• Aeronautical Astronautical, Computer Science
  and Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and
  Industrial Engineering

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Conclusion

• Not boring (thats a plus, right?)
• Challenging
• Rewarding (45-53K per year starting)