You are in the official 1998-99 General Catalog
for California State University, Fresno.
Department of Mechanical
and Industrial Engineering
School of Engineering and Computer Science
SATYA D. MAHANTY, Chair
Engineering East Building, Room 154
(559) 278-2368
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering
B.S. in Industrial Engineering
Faculty
Satya D. Mahanty, Chair
Joseph R. Battenburg
Shyhming Chang
Zbigniew J. Czajkiewicz
Dennis C. Kuzma
Hamo Lalehzarian
Walter V. Loscutoff
Prakash T. Mahajan
Masud Mansuri
William W. Peng
John A. Seevers
The department's faculty members have outstanding academic credentials
which cover most major areas in mechanical and industrial engineering. In
addition, most of the faculty have had distinguished careers in industry
and are able, through their experiences, to help students develop the professional
skills needed to solve engineering problems.
The Department
The Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering offers Bachelor
of Science degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Industrial Engineering.
Both programs are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission
of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology.
The objectives of the Mechanical and Industrial Engineering programs are
the following.
- Provide students quality education in either the mechanical or industrial engineering disciplines .
- Prepare students to enter professions in industry as qualified engineers or enter a program of graduate studies leading to higher degrees.
- Provide opportunities for practicing engineers to enroll in refresher courses and for non-engineering graduates to earn a second degree.
- Provide graduates with the knowledge, self-assurance, and motivation to continue developing in the engineering profession.
Facilities
Excellent laboratory facilities emphasize computer interaction, the operation
and use of instruments, and the experimental approach. The mechanical engineering
laboratories are equipped with laser measurement systems, digital data acquisition
systems and test apparatus which enable engineering students to study the
effects of different parameters on the operation and performance of energy,
fluid, aerospace, and other mechanical systems. The laboratory program also
includes strong emphasis on computer-aided design.
Industrial engineering students gain valuable practical experience through
state-of-the-art computer systems in conjunction with advanced robotics
equipment used in the human factors, robotics, and manufacturing laboratories.
Laboratory courses focus on computer-aided design, computer-aided manufacturing,
computer-integrated manufacturing, materials handling, plant layout, and
human factors engineering.
Co-op Program
The department participates in the Cooperative Education Program which allows the student to gain industrial experience and recognize financial benefits through projects with local companies.
Mandatory Advising
It is the policy of the department that every student see his/her assigned adviser at least once during the academic year.
Administrative Academic Probation
A minimum GPA of 2.0 must be maintained in all courses taken in the School of Engineering and Computer Science. Students who fail to maintain a 2.0 GPA in courses within their major may be placed on administrative academic probation. Failure to eliminate the grade point deficiency could result in disqualification from the School of Engineering and Computer Science.
Career Opportunities
Rapid technological advances in computers, robotics, and automation, combined with declining enrollments in engineering, have created a substantial demand for mechanical and industrial engineers. High-technology industries want mechanical and industrial engineers because of their technical versatility and adaptability to a broad range of engineering activities. Excellent opportunities exist in aerospace, computers, energy, manufacturing and fabrication, machine and tool design, public transportation, electronics, and a host of other industries.
Mechanical Engineering Courses
Mechanical Engineering Degrees
Industrial Engineering Courses