Additional Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering Catalog Information

Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering (MME) Undergraduate Programs

101 ENGINEERING AND COMPUTING CENTER/(320) 308-5654
www.stcloudstate.edu/mme

See also College of Science and Engineering description and requirements.

Programs at a Glance

Degree programs

BS – Manufacturing Engineering
BS – Mechanical Engineering

Program admission and performance requirements

Admission/Transfer – Department and COSE

completion of at least 16 credits
completion of selected courses in MATH, PHYS, CHEM, ECE, and MME
no transfer of credit for the courses completed with grades below “C” or on a “pass/fail” basis
2.50 GPA or higher in the above courses
inclusion of all attempted MME courses in above GPA
2.50 GPA or higher overall

Academic Standing – Department

2.00 GPA or higher in major courses

University minimum requirements for bachelor’s degrees

120 credits
40 credits in General Education
1 credit in PESS 122
45 credits in upper-division (300-400) courses
30 credits in residence at SCSU
2.00 GPA overall, in major, and in minor (departments may set higher standards)

(See this section and the section on the College of Science and Engineering for more information.)

Chairperson: Warren Q. Yu
Faculty: Baliga, Bekkala, Byun, Covey, Miller, Yu, Zhao

Mission. The Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering Department (MME) is committed to excellence in education and providing scholarly expertise to industry in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, and engineering management to meet the needs of the constituencies and to serve the economies of the State of Minnesota and the nation.

Program Educational Objectives

The undergraduate program in Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering at St. Cloud State University provides education and training to equip its graduates to:

Apply a broad, fundamental-based knowledge, and up-to-date skills required in performing professional work in mechanical and manufacturing engineering and related disciplines;
Complete comprehensive design work pertaining to mechanical and manufacturing engineering, incorporating the use of design standards, realistic constraints, and consideration of the economic, environmental, and social impact of the design;
Identify, analyze, and solve mechanical and manufacturing engineering problems as a continuous process to gain competitive advantages in industry;
Pursue a productive career in an industrial or governmental organization as a leader and as a member of multi-disciplinary and cross-functional teams, with an appreciation for the value of ethnic and cultural diversity and an understanding of contemporary issues;
Enter graduate programs in mechanical and manufacturing engineering and related disciplines and to pursue lifelong learning and professional licensure.

The Bachelor of Science degree program in Mechanical Engineering draws on faculty expertise in areas of controls and robotics; processes; thermal sciences; automation; machine design; computer-aided design; material science; and optics and lasers. The Bachelor of Science degree program in Manufacturing Engineering draws on faculty expertise in areas of controls and robotics; production management; processes; automation; quality engineering; computer-aided design; and lean manufacturing.

The majors include course work in mathematics, basic science, computer science, engineering, and mechanical and electronic design. The study of humanities and social science helps the student understand the effects of emerging technologies on society. The mechanical engineering program prepares the student for an engineering career in product or process design, research and development, or project engineering in an industrial setting. The program is also suitable as preparation for graduate study in mechanical engineering, engineering management, and related fields. The manufacturing engineering program prepares the student for an engineering career in process design, production, facilities layout, tool design, or project engineering in a manufacturing environment. The program is also suitable as preparation for graduate study in manufacturing engineering, mechanical engineering, and other related fields.

Students entering these programs should have a strong aptitude in mathematics and science. They will be expected to have had course work in physics, chemistry and mathematics through advanced algebra and trigonometry in high school. Remedial courses are available for students without this preparation, but credits in remedial courses will not count toward completion of the major.

Admission to the major will be considered after completion of selected courses in MATH, PHYS, CHEM, ECE, and MME with a grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.5 and an overall GPA of at least 2.5. These courses can be taken at SCSU or transferred from other institutions. Courses with grades below C or courses with pass/no pass grades will not be accepted in transfer. GPA computation for admission to the major includes all MME courses taken even if repeated. Students are not allowed into 300 and 400 level classes until admitted into the major except by special permission. A GPA of 2.0 must be maintained while in the major. Students who do not continue to meet department standards may be placed on probation or disqualified from the major. Students on probation will not be allowed to enroll in MME 444, 480, or 481.

Students who graduate in engineering must complete the 12 credits of the Core (ENGL 191, CMST 192, PHIL 194, and 195, and PESS 122) and 12 credits of the Distribution Area A: Fine Arts and Humanities (Left column 6 Cr.) and Area C: Social Science (Left column 6 Cr.). The Distribution must include a Racial Issues course and two MGM/Diversity courses.

The General Education Distribution Requirement II.B, Natural Sciences, and Core 3, Mathematical/Statistical Thinking requirement are considered satisfied because of the extensive course work in mathematics and science. The General Education rule prohibiting more than one course from a department is waived for engineering majors. Additional information is available by contacting the departmental office or on our Web site.

The department also offers two graduate programs. The Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering provides a more detailed understanding of the mathematics and the sciences than is possible in an undergraduate program. The Master of Engineering Management provides training necessary for the technical, economic and staffing decisions associated with high technology companies. Admission requirements can be found at the department or university Web site or in the Graduate Catalog.

Bachelor of Science Mechanical Engineering (ME)

Required courses for ME include (102 Cr.):

MME 101, 102, 200, 210, 220, 241, 242, 300, 320, 330, 340, 341, 345, 350, 351, 360, 400, 401, 441, 480, 481
CHEM 210
ECE 201
ENGR 241, 341
MATH 221, 222, 311, 325
PHYS 234, 235
STAT 353

Choose from the following free technical electives (3 Cr.):
MATH 321, 427, 452, 453; CHEM 211, 240, 320; ETS 375; PESS 248, 249, 448; PHYS 238, 425; BIOL 202, 366. Others with adviser approval. Check prerequisites.

Choose from the following technical electives for ME include (6 Cr.):
MME 402, 403, 411, 420, 430, 435, 440, 442, 450, 490
MME 444 (3 Cr. per occurrence, 3 Cr. only apply to major, 6 Cr. max.)
PHYS 333, 435, ENGR 447.

Bachelor of Science Manufacturing Engineering (MfgE)

Required courses for MfgE include (102 Cr.):

MME 101, 102, 200 (or 300), 210, 220, 241, 242, 320, 330, 331, 340, 341, 350, 351, 360, 460, 464, 470, 480, 481
CHEM 210
ECE 201
MATH 221, 222, 311, 325
PHYS 234, 235
STAT 353

Choose from the following free technical electives (3 Cr.):
MATH 321, 427, 452, 453; CHEM 211, 240, 320; ETS 375; PESS 248, 249, 448; PHYS 328, 425; BIOL 202, 366. Others with adviser approval. Check prerequisites.

Choose from the following area technical electives for MfgE (6 Cr.):
MME 411, 420, 430, 450, 435, 440, 442, 462, 490; MGMT 483.
MME 444 (3 Cr. per occurrence, 3 Cr. only apply to major, 6 Cr. max.)
PHYS 333, 435, ENGR 447.

	A-Z Index \| News \| Library \| Technology \| Support St. Cloud State \| St. Cloud State University Home Admissions Academics Student Life About SCSU Athletics Alumni & Friends Additional Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering Catalog Information Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering (MME) Undergraduate Programs 101 ENGINEERING AND COMPUTING CENTER/(320) 308-5654 www.stcloudstate.edu/mme See also College of Science and Engineering description and requirements. Programs at a Glance Degree programs BS – Manufacturing Engineering BS – Mechanical Engineering Program admission and performance requirements Admission/Transfer – Department and COSE completion of at least 16 credits completion of selected courses in MATH, PHYS, CHEM, ECE, and MME no transfer of credit for the courses completed with grades below “C” or on a “pass/fail” basis 2.50 GPA or higher in the above courses inclusion of all attempted MME courses in above GPA 2.50 GPA or higher overall Academic Standing – Department 2.00 GPA or higher in major courses University minimum requirements for bachelor’s degrees 120 credits 40 credits in General Education 1 credit in PESS 122 45 credits in upper-division (300-400) courses 30 credits in residence at SCSU 2.00 GPA overall, in major, and in minor (departments may set higher standards) (See this section and the section on the College of Science and Engineering for more information.) Chairperson: Warren Q. Yu Faculty: Baliga, Bekkala, Byun, Covey, Miller, Yu, Zhao Mission. The Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering Department (MME) is committed to excellence in education and providing scholarly expertise to industry in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, and engineering management to meet the needs of the constituencies and to serve the economies of the State of Minnesota and the nation. Program Educational Objectives The undergraduate program in Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering at St. Cloud State University provides education and training to equip its graduates to: Apply a broad, fundamental-based knowledge, and up-to-date skills required in performing professional work in mechanical and manufacturing engineering and related disciplines; Complete comprehensive design work pertaining to mechanical and manufacturing engineering, incorporating the use of design standards, realistic constraints, and consideration of the economic, environmental, and social impact of the design; Identify, analyze, and solve mechanical and manufacturing engineering problems as a continuous process to gain competitive advantages in industry; Pursue a productive career in an industrial or governmental organization as a leader and as a member of multi-disciplinary and cross-functional teams, with an appreciation for the value of ethnic and cultural diversity and an understanding of contemporary issues; Enter graduate programs in mechanical and manufacturing engineering and related disciplines and to pursue lifelong learning and professional licensure. The Bachelor of Science degree program in Mechanical Engineering draws on faculty expertise in areas of controls and robotics; processes; thermal sciences; automation; machine design; computer-aided design; material science; and optics and lasers. The Bachelor of Science degree program in Manufacturing Engineering draws on faculty expertise in areas of controls and robotics; production management; processes; automation; quality engineering; computer-aided design; and lean manufacturing. The majors include course work in mathematics, basic science, computer science, engineering, and mechanical and electronic design. The study of humanities and social science helps the student understand the effects of emerging technologies on society. The mechanical engineering program prepares the student for an engineering career in product or process design, research and development, or project engineering in an industrial setting. The program is also suitable as preparation for graduate study in mechanical engineering, engineering management, and related fields. The manufacturing engineering program prepares the student for an engineering career in process design, production, facilities layout, tool design, or project engineering in a manufacturing environment. The program is also suitable as preparation for graduate study in manufacturing engineering, mechanical engineering, and other related fields. Students entering these programs should have a strong aptitude in mathematics and science. They will be expected to have had course work in physics, chemistry and mathematics through advanced algebra and trigonometry in high school. Remedial courses are available for students without this preparation, but credits in remedial courses will not count toward completion of the major. Admission to the major will be considered after completion of selected courses in MATH, PHYS, CHEM, ECE, and MME with a grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.5 and an overall GPA of at least 2.5. These courses can be taken at SCSU or transferred from other institutions. Courses with grades below C or courses with pass/no pass grades will not be accepted in transfer. GPA computation for admission to the major includes all MME courses taken even if repeated. Students are not allowed into 300 and 400 level classes until admitted into the major except by special permission. A GPA of 2.0 must be maintained while in the major. Students who do not continue to meet department standards may be placed on probation or disqualified from the major. Students on probation will not be allowed to enroll in MME 444, 480, or 481. Students who graduate in engineering must complete the 12 credits of the Core (ENGL 191, CMST 192, PHIL 194, and 195, and PESS 122) and 12 credits of the Distribution Area A: Fine Arts and Humanities (Left column 6 Cr.) and Area C: Social Science (Left column 6 Cr.). The Distribution must include a Racial Issues course and two MGM/Diversity courses. The General Education Distribution Requirement II.B, Natural Sciences, and Core 3, Mathematical/Statistical Thinking requirement are considered satisfied because of the extensive course work in mathematics and science. The General Education rule prohibiting more than one course from a department is waived for engineering majors. Additional information is available by contacting the departmental office or on our Web site. The department also offers two graduate programs. The Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering provides a more detailed understanding of the mathematics and the sciences than is possible in an undergraduate program. The Master of Engineering Management provides training necessary for the technical, economic and staffing decisions associated with high technology companies. Admission requirements can be found at the department or university Web site or in the Graduate Catalog. Bachelor of Science Mechanical Engineering (ME) Required courses for ME include (102 Cr.): MME 101, 102, 200, 210, 220, 241, 242, 300, 320, 330, 340, 341, 345, 350, 351, 360, 400, 401, 441, 480, 481 CHEM 210 ECE 201 ENGR 241, 341 MATH 221, 222, 311, 325 PHYS 234, 235 STAT 353 Choose from the following free technical electives (3 Cr.): MATH 321, 427, 452, 453; CHEM 211, 240, 320; ETS 375; PESS 248, 249, 448; PHYS 238, 425; BIOL 202, 366. Others with adviser approval. Check prerequisites. Choose from the following technical electives for ME include (6 Cr.): MME 402, 403, 411, 420, 430, 435, 440, 442, 450, 490 MME 444 (3 Cr. per occurrence, 3 Cr. only apply to major, 6 Cr. max.) PHYS 333, 435, ENGR 447. Bachelor of Science Manufacturing Engineering (MfgE) Required courses for MfgE include (102 Cr.): MME 101, 102, 200 (or 300), 210, 220, 241, 242, 320, 330, 331, 340, 341, 350, 351, 360, 460, 464, 470, 480, 481 CHEM 210 ECE 201 MATH 221, 222, 311, 325 PHYS 234, 235 STAT 353 Choose from the following free technical electives (3 Cr.): MATH 321, 427, 452, 453; CHEM 211, 240, 320; ETS 375; PESS 248, 249, 448; PHYS 328, 425; BIOL 202, 366. Others with adviser approval. Check prerequisites. Choose from the following area technical electives for MfgE (6 Cr.): MME 411, 420, 430, 450, 435, 440, 442, 462, 490; MGMT 483. MME 444 (3 Cr. per occurrence, 3 Cr. only apply to major, 6 Cr. max.) PHYS 333, 435, ENGR 447. 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