The George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering Georgia Tech

1. The George W. Woodruff School ofMechanical EngineeringGeorgia Tech

2. Woodruff School Overview Mechanical Engineering Overview Research in Mechanical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Jobs Student Activities Academic and Work Experiences Student Organizations Advisement in Mechanical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Curriculum Transfer Credit Registration FASET Agenda

3. Woodruff School Overview

4. Undergraduate BSME: Mechanical Engineering BSNRE: Nuclear & Radiological Engineering Masters MSME: Mechanical Engineering MSMP: Medical Physics MSNE: Nuclear Engineering MSBIOE: Bioengineering Doctoral Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Woodruff School Degrees

5. Atlanta, GA Savannah, GA Junior and senior level ME classes Graduate option Lorraine, France Junior year option for ME students Summer program for all undergraduate majors Graduate option Woodruff School Campuses

6. Woodruff School Enrollment

7. Woodruff School Degrees Awarded

8. Woodruff School BuildingsME Academic Buildings Your Academic Advisors are here! MRDC Love MaRC

9. Mechanical Engineering Overview

10. Finding creative solutions to problems! Perhaps the broadest of all the engineering disciplines. Working with motion, energy, forces, and thermodynamics. Concerned with analysis, design, manufacture and operation of areas such as: Energy Defense Environment Health & Bio Manufacturing Transportation Mechanical Engineering Is… “Scientists discover the world that exists; engineers create the world that never was.” -Theodore Von Karman SourceL: http://www.discoverengineering.org/Engineers/mech_engineering.asp

11. Design Product Design Machine Design System Design Manufacturing, Process Development & Quality Maintenance and Operations Research and Development Project Management Testing Sales or Technical Sales Other Law Management Business Medical Schools What are general things ME’s do?

12. Some Examples of Design Machines that manufacture and package all varieties of products Rotating equipment - pumps, compressors, blowers, turbomachinery Internal combustion engines Storage tanks, piping systems and pressure vessels - reactors, heat exchangers, boilers Sports equipment, consumer goods and products (everything from golf balls to soda cans to roller coasters) Material handling equipment - conveyers, robots, production lines Vehicles - cars, trucks, heavy equipment, buses, aircraft, ships Electric power generation equipment Oil well drilling and extraction equipment Nearly every man made object that you can see has been worked on by a Mechanical Engineer… What can Mechanical Engineers do?

13. Automotive & OEM Suppliers Construction Equipment Construction Companies Ship & Railroad Companies Airplane Manufacturing Power Generation / Nuclear Alternative Fuel / Energy Utility Companies Oil and Gas Companies Chemical Companies Pharmaceutical & Health Care Biomedical Sports Equipment Mfg. Computer-Aided Design Automation & Robotics What Industries Hire ME’s? • Electronics Industries • Appliance Manufacturers • HVAC & Refrigeration • Toy Manufacturing • Furniture Manufacturing • Paper Industry • Food & Beverage Industry • Telecommunications • Amusement Parks • National Labs • Aeronautical (NASA, etc.) • Government Agencies • Academia (Teaching) • Financial Companies • Consulting Companies

14. Research in Mechanical Engineering

15. Mechanical EngineeringAreas of Research • Acoustics and Dynamics • Automation and Mechatronics • Bioengineering • Computer Aided Design • Fluid Mechanics • Heat Transfer, Combustion and Energy Systems • Manufacturing • Mechanics of Materials • Microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS) • Tribology

16. Mechanical Engineering Research • ENEMY DETECTION • A new sensor that measures the motion created by sound waves under water could allow the U.S. Navy to develop compact arrays to detect the presence of enemy submarines. • These compact arrays would detect quiet underwater targets, while providing very clear directional information. • The novel underwater sensor uses optical fibers to detect the direction from which a sound is coming under water. • This directional component is an important improvement over the current technology.

17. Mechanical Engineering Research DEVELOPMENT OF A KINEMATIC MODEL FOR A REHABILITATION ROBOT • There is currently no way to quantify how much a person with neuromuscular disorders shake. Shaking is the inability to modulate muscle patterns. • Objective: Develop a quantifiable test for people with neuromuscular disorders. • Patients will wear the robotic jacket and press a joystick in a prescribed way. • The jacket's actuators will then be turned off, one by one, to see how the muscle movements change. • This will isolate which muscles are most affected by the help of the jacket. • Different muscle groups and levels of shakiness vary with each type of ailment. • Ultimately the goal is to diagnose different neuromuscular ailments with this testing.

18. Mechanical Engineering Jobs

19. Our 2007-2010 Graduates Are At: • Business • Ernst & Young LLP, Bank of America, CarMax, Deloitte and Touche • Automation and Robotics • Innotec Automation, Rockwell Automation, Advanced Automation, Factory Automation, National Instruments • Engineering Services & Consulting: • Dean Oliver International, McKenney's Mechanical Contractors, Patterson & Dewar, Babcock & Wilcox, Jordan & Skala Engineers Inc, O'Brien & Gere, Turner Construction, Slingshot Product Dev. • HVAC • Trane, Underwood Air Systems, Carrier, • Chemicals: • Air Products, Air Liquide, Eastman Chemical Company, Dow Chemical, • Environmental: • Enercon Services Inc • Military: • Air Force, Navy, Marines, Army • Automotive : Ford, General Motors, Toyota, BMW, KIA, Honda, Elan Motorsports Tech. • Energy, Oil, Gas: BP, BP Exploration (Alaska), Citgo, Schlumberger, Southern Company, Georgia Power, General Electric, Shell, Suez Energy North America, Scana, Westinghouse, Atlanta Gas & Light, Exxon-Mobil, • Commercial & Consumer Products: Cooper Industries, General Mills, Clorox Company, Frito Lay, International Paper, Lexmark, Procter & Gamble, Snap-On, National Instruments, Patterson Pumps, Kimberly Clark • Transportation & Construction: John Deere, Caterpillar, Kubota Tractor Corporation, Norfolk Southern, Parsons • Aerospace & Defense NASA, Bell Helicopter, Lockheed Martin, Gulfstream Aerospace Corp, Rolls Royce, Northrop Grumman, Harris Corp, NAVSEA, Boeing, Advanced Armament Corp, NAVAIR

20. Student ActivitiesAcademic and Work Experiences

21. Student Activities • Academic Experiences • Exchange Programs • Study Abroad Programs • International Program (Degree Designator) • BS/MS Program • Undergraduate Research • Work Experiences • Co-op Program (Degree Designator) • Professional Internship Program • Work Abroad (Internship or Coop) • Students may participate in any combinations of the above. • Co-op and BS/MS program may both be done together.

22. Opportunities Abroad • Exchange Program • Classes are taken with students of the host university • Foreign language skills are required • Most out-of-state students pay reduced tuition rates • Credits must be pre-approved for transfer to GT • Study Abroad • Courses are taught by GT faculty • Courses are GT courses, so there are no problems with transferring credits • All courses are taught in English (except for foreign language classes) • Most out-of-state students pay reduced tuition rates

23. Opportunities Abroad - Examples • Summer Study Abroad • Georgia Tech Lorraine in Metz, France • 4 day class schedules to allow weekend travel • Many class options available • China Summer Program • ME classes, humanities & social sciences • Junior Year Study Abroad • Georgia Tech Lorraine in Metz, France • Students can take their entire junior year abroad • Students can also just go for one junior level semester • Other • Programs exist all over the world

24. The International Plan (IP) Program • What is the International Plan? • A challenging program that works in tandem with your undergraduate program to produce globally competent citizens • Degree designator • International Plan Requirements: • Second language proficiency (determined by testing, not classes) • International Coursework: Four required courses including a design course relating the international studies to your major • International Experience: 26 weeks abroad engaged in any combination of study abroad, research or internship • More Information: • http://www.internationalplan.gatech.edu/

25. BS/MS Program TOMMY NEWTON BSME 2006, MSME 2008Application EngineerAccuSentry, Inc. The best part about the BS/MS program is that I was able to take a "test drive" before committing.  By the time I officially became a graduate student, I had performed undergraduate research with my advisor (Dr. ShreyesMelkote) for almost a year- and-a-half.  I was even able to spend a semester working on what would become my master's thesis topic. Taking graduate level classes as an undergraduate allowed me to get a feel for what the course work would be like. • Application Requirements: • Apply between 30 – 75 credit hours • Transfer students with more than 75 credit hours are can apply after 1-2 full time semesters at GT • Minimum GT GPA of 3.5 to apply • Must maintain 3.0 GPA to be eligible • Advantages: • Students can take 6 hours of approved classes that count towards both the Bachelor’s (BS) & Master’s (MS) degrees • Students are not required to take GRE • Students who select the non-thesis MS option can finish in 2-3 semesters beyond BS degree

26. Undergraduate Research • What is Undergraduate Research? • Undergraduate research is a single or multiple semester project working with a professor his/her research or special project • Research Requirements • Students can be paid or receive class credit towards the BSME • Students are responsible for finding faculty members to sponsor the research • Most research opportunities exist for juniors & seniors • 190 ME undergraduate research assignments were completed last year (Summer 2009, Fall 2009 and Spring 2010)

27. Co-operative & Internship Programs

28. Whether selecting co-op or internships, we strongly recommend every student to have work experience before graduation; two semesters are optimal.

29. Student Activities Student Organizations

30. Student Organizations in ME • Professional • American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) • Acoustical Society of America (ASA) • Pi Tau Sigma (PTS) • Woodruff School Student Advisory Committee (WSSAC) • Competitive • gt Motorsports (Formula One, SAE) • GT Off-Road (mini-baja) • Wreck Racing • RoboJackets • SolarJackets • CanSAT

31. Student OrganizationsAmerican Society of Mechanical Engineers • ASME is open to all ME students • Meets once a week during the club period • Companies give presentations about what ME’s do at their company • Why attend ASME meetings? • It is a great way to learn more about Mechanical Engineering • Opportunity to network with potential employers • Free pizza lunch

32. Student Organizationsgt Motorsports

33. Student OrganizationsGT Off-Road

34. Student OrganizationsWreck Racing

35. Student OrganizationsRoboJackets

36. Student OrganizationsCanSat (Can Satellites) • Objective: To build, launch, test and recover prototype satellites, miniaturized to fit inside a soft drink can (hence "CanSats") in preparation for a space launch. • Competition Goal: To autonomously navigate to a predetermined target after being launched to 10,000 ft. To be considered the winner the • entry must: • Operate autonomously • Stop within 10m of the Target • Provide proof of • controlled guidance • to target

37. Student OrganizationsSolarJackets • Solar-Assisted Electric Vehicle • Street-legal, full-size car that is converted to • use electric storage and solar energy. • The GT team converted a 2001 Audi TT sports car into a plug-in electric vehicle that is assisted by an array of solar cells. • Has a full electric-drive system, consisting of an 83hp DC-electric motor (200 ft-lbs of torque) and the Audi's original transmission. • Capable of highway speeds . • A 120-volt battery pack that provides ~70 miles of range. • Solar Racer – Sleek, lightweight • endurance vehicle built to • race across Australia.

38. Advisement in Mechanical Engineering

39. Undergraduate Advising Dr. Al Ferri, Associate Chair for Undergraduate Studies MRDC Building, Room 3112 • Oversight of the undergraduate program in the Woodruff School, • Transfer credit and technical issues, • Career counseling and advice

40. Know Who Your Advisor Is!!! KristiMehaffey NormaFrank • Advises ME undergrad students with more than 45 credit hours (including transfer credit hours) • Advises ME undergrad students with 45 credit hours or less (including transfer credit hours)

41. ME Office of Student Services MRDC 3112 (building 135 on campus map) Office Hours 8 – 12 and 1 – 5 M-F Norma Frank – Academic Advisor All students with less than 45 credit hours (including transfer credits) Norma.Frank@me.gatech.edu 404-894-3203 MRDC 3112, Office Hours 9:30 - 12 and 1 – 5 M-F Kristi Mehaffey – Academic Advisor All students with 45 credit hours or more (including transfer credits) Kristi.Mehaffey@me.gatech.edu (best way to contact) MRDC 3112, Office Hours 8 - 12 and 1 – 4 M-F Walk-ins on Wednesdays Appointments on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday Mechanical Engineering Advisement Web Page http://www.me.gatech.edu/ Select Undergraduate Programs -> Advisement Contact Information

42. The Mechanical Engineering Curriculum

43. Educational Objectives • Our graduates will: • be successfully employed in ME related fields or other career paths, including industry, academe, government, and non-governmental organizations. • be global collaborators, leading and participating in culturally-diverse teams. • continue professional development by obtaining continuing education credits, professional registration or certifications, or post-graduate studies credits or degrees.

44. Mechanical Engineering Program of Study http://www.me.gatech.edu/undergraduate/degrees_bsme_curr.shtml

46. The 2011-2012 ME Program of Study is at: www.me.gatech.edu/undergraduate/degrees_bsme_curr.shtml Mechanical Engineering Course Syllabi: www.me.gatech.edu/undergraduate/curricula_me.shtml ME Class Pre-Req Information: Class pre-reqs are on the program of study or at: www.me.gatech.edu/undergraduate/degrees_bsme.shtml ME electives available each semester are at: www.me.gatech.edu/undergraduate/registration.shtml#sp Mechanical Engineering Classes

47. Pre-Requisite Warning • The ME curriculum contains a 7 semester pre-req chain!!

48. Tutoring is available all semesters, including fall, spring and summer Shell Tutoring Program in Mechanical Engineering Shell Oil Company sponsors tutoring in 2000/3000 level ME & COE classes Website: http://www.me.gatech.edu/undergraduate/advisement_support.shtml Individual Academic Support Success Programs One-on-One Tutoring OMED (Office of Minority Education) Physics Chemistry Help Math Lab TutorVision Freshman Experience Professor and TA Office Hours Academic Assistance Workshops Success Programs Individual Assistance study skills, time management, etc. Counseling Center & Housing offers 1 hour free workshops. time management, study skills, test taking, stress reduction, relationships, etc. FREE Academic Support

49. Transfer Credit

50. Math The following are valid MATH transfer credit substitutions: MATH 1502 (4) = MATH 15X2 (2) + MATH 1522 (2) MATH 2401 (4) = MATH 24X1 (3) + 1 hr free elective MATH 2403 (4) = MATH 24X3 (3) + 1 hr free elective All Math classes must be passed with a C or better MATH sequence (in order) should be: 1 - MATH 1501, Calculus 1 2 - MATH 1502, Calculus 2 3 - MATH 1522, Linear Algebra (Only requiredif you have MATH 15X2 credit) 4 - MATH 2401, Calculus 3 5 - MATH 2403, Differential Equations Transfer Credit Substitutions