Major in Mechanical Engineering
Program focused on the design, development, control, and manufacturing of mechanical systems and energy conversion systems.
As a mechanical engineering major at Santa Clara University, you will study aspects of design, development, control, and manufacture of mechanical systems and energy conversion systems. Our program will help you learn the fundamentals while also developing your competence in analyzing engineering systems. The curriculum concentrates on two technical areas: (1) design and analysis of thermofluid systems for effective use of energy; and (2) design, analysis, and control of mechanical systems including the study of materials used in engineering. We strive for a balance between theory and practice, with many hands-on laboratory experiences and design projects to complement the lectures.
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Major Requirements
Lower Division
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Calculus and Analytic Geometry I–IV
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Differential Equations
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General Chemistry I
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Physics for Scientists and Engineers I–III
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Introduction to Engineering
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Mechanics I: Statics
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Mechanics III: Strength of Materials
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Introduction to Material Science
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Math/Science Elective
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Applied Programming
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Electric Circuits I
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Graphical Communication in Design
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Materials and Manufacturing Processes
Upper Division
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Machine Design I and II
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Thermodynamics I
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Thermal Systems Design
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Fluid Mechanics I
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Heat Transfer
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Dynamic Systems I–III
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Modern Instrumentation for Engineers
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Advanced Design I–III (senior design projects)
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Two technical electives
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Two free electives
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