Department of
Mechanical and
Aerospace Engineering
Undergraduate Student
Handbook Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical and
Astronautical Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
2014 -
2015
Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
College of Engineering
The Ohio State University
201 W 19th Ave, Columbus, OH 43210
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Table of Contents Academic Advising ................................................................................................................. 5
Advisor / Student Responsibilities ............................................................................................ 6
Degree Audits and Advising Reports ..................................................................................... 6
Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering Undergraduate Program (AAE) . ................ 7
Department Mission Statement ........................................................................................... 7
Program Objectives .............................................................................................................. 7
Program Outcomes .............................................................................................................. 8
Application to the AAE Major ................................................................................................. 9
AAE Curriculum “Bingo” Sheets ............................................................................................ 11
New First Year Freshman – Non-Honors ............................................................................ 11
New First Year Freshman – Honors ..................................................................................... 12
General Education Requirements .................................................................................... 13
AAE Technical Elective Program .......................................................................................... 14
AAE BS/MS Combined Degree Program ............................................................................. 14
Faculty Advising ...................................................................................................................... 16
Honors ....................................................................................................................................... 16
Graduating with Honors in Engineering ........................................................................... 17
Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering Honors Program & Undergraduate
Research ............................................................................................................................... 17
Latin Honors ............................................................................................................................. 18
AAE Standards of Academic Performance (SAP) ............................................................. 19
AAE Special Action Probation ........................................................................................... 21
Mechanical Engineering Undergraduate Program (ME) .................................................... 23
Department Mission Statement ......................................................................................... 24
Program Objectives ............................................................................................................ 24
Program Outcomes ............................................................................................................ 25
Application to the ME Major ................................................................................................. 26
ME Curriculum “Bingo” Sheets .............................................................................................. 28
New First Year Freshman – Non-Honors ............................................................................ 28
New First Year Freshman – FEH .......................................................................................... 29
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General Education Requirements .................................................................................... 30
ME Senior Capstone Sequence Options ............................................................................. 31
Capstone Sequence A ...................................................................................................... 31
Capstone Sequence B ....................................................................................................... 33
Capstone Sequence C ...................................................................................................... 34
ME Technical Elective Program ............................................................................................ 35
ME BS/MS Combined Degree Program ............................................................................... 38
Honors ....................................................................................................................................... 39
Graduating with Honors in Engineering ........................................................................... 39
Mechanical Engineering Honors Program and Undergraduate Research ................ 40
Latin Honors ............................................................................................................................. 41
ME Final Year Meeting ........................................................................................................... 41
ME Standards of Academic Performance (SAP) ............................................................... 42
ME Special Action Probation ............................................................................................. 44
Quarter to Semester Transition .............................................................................................. 47
University Pledge ..................................................................................................................... 47
Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering Transition .................................................... 48
Mechanical Engineering Transition ...................................................................................... 48
Transfer Credit ........................................................................................................................ 50
Proficiency Exams ................................................................................................................... 51
Nuclear Engineering Minor ................................................................................................... 52
Graduation ............................................................................................................................. 54
Degree Enrichment ................................................................................................................ 55
Internships and Co-ops .......................................................................................................... 55
Study Abroad .......................................................................................................................... 56
Graduate or Professional School .......................................................................................... 56
Professional Licensure and FE Exam ..................................................................................... 57
Student Organizations, Honoraries, and Project Teams...................................................... 59
Student Organizations ............................................................................................................ 59
Honorary Societies .................................................................................................................. 63
Project Teams .......................................................................................................................... 64
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Scholarships ........................................................................................................................... 67
Engineering Student Scholarships ......................................................................................... 67
Rob Wolf Outstanding Senior Award ................................................................................... 68
Graduate Teaching Associate Award................................................................................. 68
Computer Lab Privileges ....................................................................................................... 70
Academic Misconduct ......................................................................................................... 71
Department Grievances ....................................................................................................... 73
Appendix ................................................................................................................................ 74
Forms ......................................................................................................................................... 74
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Academic Advising The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE) has four full-time
undergraduate (UG) staff members dedicated to assisting students. Students are
encouraged to email or meet with one of the advisors to discuss and resolve questions
and concerns. Each student will be assigned to one of the advisors, who will appear on
their Student Center; however, any of the advisors can assist any student.
Advisors are available to meet in-person by appointment and during walk-in hours.
Appointment Hours: Monday – Tuesday 1-4pm and Wednesday - Friday 9-11:30am
Scheduling an Appointment: Appointments must be made at least one day in advance
of requested meeting date. To make an appointment, contact Michael Billips via
email, phone, or in-person. Students will be notified if their appointment request can be
accommodated no later than 6:00pm the evening prior to the morning of
appointment.
Appointments are intended for questions that will likely take longer than 10 minutes.
Potential reasons to schedule an appointment include, but are not limited to:
requesting information about academic programs; changing majors; clarifying
academic requirements, policies, and procedures; petitioning for reinstatement or late
withdrawal; discussing graduation requirements; and discussing academic difficulties
and concerns.
Walk-In Hours: Monday – Tuesday 9-11:30am and Wednesday – Friday 1-4pm
Walk-in hours are intended for situations that can likely be resolved quickly. Potential
issues that can be resolved during walk-in hours include, but are not limited to, clarifying
general education requirements; verifying schedules for subsequent terms; or
adding/dropping courses.
Michael Billips Anna Corlew
MAE UG Program Assistant MAE UG Academic Advisor
[email protected] [email protected]
Matthew Ivoska Rosie Quinzon-Bonello
MAE UG Academic Advisor MAE UG Program Coordinator
[email protected] [email protected]
Location: N250 Scott Laboratory Phone: 614-292-0515
201 W. 19th Ave
Columbus, OH 43210
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E-mail Guidelines
The primary mode of communication between advisors and students is email. When
contacting an advisor by email, it is necessary to use an OSU e-mail account.
Otherwise, advisors are unable to verify that the sender is the student (because nobody
else should have access to students’ OSU e-mail account). Advisors will not discuss
student information or process requests from outside email accounts. Please allow up to
48 hours for a response. If necessary, an advisor may request that a student schedule
an appointment to discuss an issue, as email is not always the most suitable mode of
communication.
Advisor / Student Responsibilities
Academic advising is a partnership between the student and the advisor. Both parties
have responsibilities in this partnership.
Advisor responsibilities include:
providing current and accurate information about academic majors and
requirements;
providing information on opportunities that help enhance your academic
program;
helping to plan a course of study and give advice about courses and course
loads;
referring to other resources as appropriate.
Student responsibilities include:
acquiring the information needed to assume final responsibility for course
scheduling, program planning, and meeting graduation requirements;
seeking academic career and information needed to meet educational goals;
understanding policies and rules of the University;
following through on an advisor’s referral;
being prepared with accurate information and materials when contacting an
advisor;
contacting an advisor at the onset of potential issues.
Degree Audits and Advising Reports
Helpful tools used by advisors that can be accessed by students are Degree Audits and
Advising Reports. Degree Audits display all curriculum requirements a student has met
and has yet to complete. Advising Reports can be used as unofficial transcripts. Each
can be run from Buckeyelink or Student Center.
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Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering Undergraduate Program
Program educational objectives describe the expected accomplishments of graduates
during the first few years after graduation. Program outcomes are statements that
describe what students are expected to know and be able to do by the time of
graduation. These relate to the skills, knowledge, and behaviors that student acquire in
their matriculation through the program.
Department Mission Statement
The mission of the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering is the
education of professionals in mechanical, aerospace, and nuclear engineering, the
dissemination of knowledge and technology, and the development of innovative
solutions to problems in these fields.
Program Objectives
The Program Educational Objectives of the Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering
program are to matriculate graduates who conduct themselves in a responsible,
professional and ethical manner (citizenship), and who upon the years following
graduation, are engaged in:
1. Discovery
a. actively embracing leadership roles in the practice of engineering in industry
and government organizations (including both traditional and emerging
technical areas)
b. research and development across disciplines (via graduate study or industry)
to advance technology and foster innovation in order to compete successfully in
the global economy.
c. applying their engineering problem solving skills to less traditional career paths
(e.g., law, medicine, business, start-up ventures, and public policy, etc.).
2. Learning
a. actively participating in professional development opportunities (conferences,
workshops, short courses, graduate education, etc.).
b. updating and adapting their core knowledge and abilities to compete in the
ever changing global enterprise.
c. developing new knowledge and skills to pursue new career opportunities.
3. Engagement
a. serving as mentors for the engineering profession, helping others develop a
passion for engineering.
b. exchanging and applying knowledge to create new opportunities that
advance our society and solve a variety of technical and social problems.
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c. entrepreneurial ventures and fostering activities that support sustainable
economic development that enhance the quality of life of people in the state,
across the country, and around the world.
Program Outcomes
Our program outcomes are categorized into two groups, listed below:
1. Program Course Learning Outcomes (PCLO)
a. Fundamentals: development and acquisition of strong physical insight into the
fundamentals of air and space transportation system.
b. Problem Solving: utilization of analytical and computational methods for
applying core knowledge in aerodynamics, structures, propulsion and power,
and dynamics and control to formulate and solve problems in engineering,
including the use of current experimental and data analysis techniques
c. Communication: ability to work collaboratively and creatively, and to
communicate effectively, in applying discipline-specific knowledge in basic
sciences and aerospace engineering
d. Professional, Ethical and Societal Responsibility: ability to behave professionally
and ethically, and to aid in the solution of societal problems using the aerospace
engineering discipline
2. Broad ABET Educational Outcomes (AEO)
a. an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering
b. an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and
interpret data
c. an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs
d. an ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams
e. an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
f. an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
g. an ability to communicate effectively
h. the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering
solutions in global and societal context
i. a recognition of the needs for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning
j. a knowledge of contemporary issues
k. an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary
for engineering practice
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Application to the AAE Major
Admission to the Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering major is by application
only and is in accordance with the College of Engineering enrollment management
plan approved by the University Council on Academic Affairs.
In order to apply to the major you must have:
at least a Cumulative Point Hour Ratio (CPHR) (i.e. overall GPA) of 2.0
at least an Eligibility Point Hour Ratio (EPHR) (i.e. “eligibility” GPA) of 2.0. This
includes EPHR courses taken at a previous institution.
also completed or be in progress of completing the EPHR courses below.
EPHR (formerly SPHR) Under Quarters
CHEM 121
PHYSICS 131 and 132
ENGR 181.0x and 183.0x or 191.0x and 193.0x or 185, 186, and 187
MATH 114 (spring 13 only), 151.0x, 152.0X , 153.0x or 154 (spring 13 only), or 161.0x,
162.0x
MATH 254 or 263
MECHENG 410 or H210
ENGLISH 110.0x (C- or above). This grade is not part of your EPHR.
EPHR Under Semesters:
CHEM 1250 or 1215 (autumn 12 only), or 1210* and 1220
PHYSICS 1250 and 1251
ENGR 1181.0x and 1182.0x or 1281.0x and 1282.0x or 1186, 1187, and 1188
MATH 1114 (summer and autumn 12 only), 1151, 1172 (1152) , 2173 (2153), or
1161.0x, 2162.0x
MATH 1151, 1544 (summer and autumn 12 only C- or above), and 2173
MECHENG 2040
ENGLISH 1110.0x (C- or above). This grade is not part of your EPHR.
If an EPHR course is repeated, the most recent grade is taken.
*If you started your studies at OSU summer or autumn semester 2012 and took CHEM
1210 autumn semester 2012, you do not have to take CHEM 1220. If you take CHEM
1210 spring semester 2013 onwards, you must either take CHEM 1250 or 1220. No
exceptions.
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Application Deadline:
3rd Friday from start of autumn semester.
Late applications will not be accepted.
Selection Criteria
The admission cycle is held once a year. The number of places awarded per cycle is
based on several factors which include the strength of the applicant pool and
department resources. Admission to the major is currently competitive and based on
the Eligibility Point Hour Ratio (EPHR). The EPHR cutoff for the last program admission
cycle was 2.8.
Decision on Notification and Class Scheduling
Students who have a completed EPHR of at least 3.0 at the time of application will be
automatically admitted to the AAE major. Major admission decisions will be sent to you
via email after all final grades for EPHR courses have been posted at the end of the
semester.
Admitted students will not be able to add AEROENG 2405 until after the admit decision
is made.
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AAE Curriculum “Bingo” Sheets
New First Year Freshman – Non-Honors
Year Autumn Spring
1
MATH 1151
PHYSICS 1250
ENGR 1181.0X
ENGR 1100.01
General Education
Total
5 cr
5 cr
2 cr
1 cr
3 cr
16 cr
MATH 1172
CHEM 1250
ENGR 1182
ENGR 1221
General Education
Total
5 cr
4 cr
2 cr
2 cr
3 cr
16 cr
2
MATH 2173
PHYSICS 1251
AEROENG 2200
MECHENG 2040
Total
3 cr
5 cr
4 cr
4 cr
16 cr
MATH 2174
AEROENG 2201
AEROENG 2405
MECHENG 2030
ECE 2300
Total
3 cr
4 cr
3 cr
3 cr
3 cr
16 cr
3
AEROENG 3520
AEROENG 3560
AEROENG 3542
AEROENG 3581
General Education
Total
3 cr
3 cr
3 cr
3 cr
3 cr
15 cr
AEROENG 3521
AEROENG 3543
AEROENG 3570
AEROENG 3580
General Education
Total
3 cr
3 cr
3 cr
3 cr
3 cr
15 cr
4
AEROENG 4510
AEROENG 4515
OR
AEROENG 4517
AEROENG 4550
Technical Elective
General Education
General Education
Total
2 cr
3 cr
3 cr
3 cr
3 cr
3 cr
3 cr
17 cr
AEROENG 4511
AEROENG 4516
OR
AEROENG 4518
Technical Elective
Technical Elective
General Education
General Education
Total
2 cr
3 cr
3 cr
3 cr
3 cr
3 cr
3 cr
17 cr
Total Credit Hours: 128
While all of the indicated courses are required, this schedule should be used as a guide
only. Courses in bold face are only offered during the listed term.
All students must satisfy a minimum of 32 credit hours for basic math and science.
Students should consult with an MAE academic advisor to ensure the minimum is met.
Students may be required to take extra coursework to meet graduation requirements.
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New First Year Freshman – Honors
Total Credit Hours: 130
While all of the indicated courses are required, this schedule should be used as a guide
only. Courses in bold face are only offered during the listed term.
All students must satisfy a minimum of 32 credit hours for basic math and science.
Students should consult with an MAE academic advisor to ensure the minimum is met.
Students may be required to take extra coursework to meet graduation requirements.
Year Autumn Spring
1
MATH 1161.02
PHYSICS 1260
ENGR 1281.0X
ENGR 1100.01
Total
5 cr
5 cr
5 cr
1 cr
16 cr
Math 2162.02
PHYSICS 1261
ENGR 1282.0X
General Education
Total
5 cr
5 cr
3 cr
3 cr
16 cr
2
MATH 2568
CHEM 1250
AEROENG 2200
MECHENG 2040
General Education
Total
3 cr
4 cr
4 cr
4 cr
3 cr
18 cr
MATH 2415
AEROENG 2201
AEROENG 2405
MECHENG 2030
ECE 2300
Total
3 cr
4 cr
3 cr
3 cr
3 cr
16 cr
3
AEROENG 3520
AEROENG 3560
AEROENG 3542
AEROENG 3581
General Education
Total
3 cr
3 cr
3 cr
3 cr
3 cr
15 cr
AEROENG 3521
AEROENG 3543
AEROENG 3570
AEROENG 3580
General Education
Total
3 cr
3 cr
3 cr
3 cr
3 cr
15 cr
4
AEROENG 4510
AEROENG 4515
OR
AEROENG 4517
AEROENG 4550
Technical Elective
General Education
General Education
Total
2 cr
3 cr
3 cr
3 cr
3 cr
3 cr
3 cr
17 cr
AEROENG 4511
AEROENG 4516
OR
AEROENG 4518
Technical Elective
Technical Elective
General Education
General Education
Total
2 cr
3 cr
3 cr
3 cr
3 cr
3 cr
3 cr
17 cr
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General Education Requirements
The College of Engineering requires students to complete eight general education
courses and satisfy two additional requirements.
The College of Engineering General Education Requirements:
1. First Writing Course: English 1110.0X
2. Second Writing Course: subject 2367
3. Social Science Course A
4. Social Science Course B
5. History Course
6. Literature Course
7. Visual Performing Arts Course
8. Cultures and Ideas or Second History Course
Additional Requirements:
1. Ethics
2. Social Diversity
Ethics and Social Diversity may be covered within certain General Education courses
with proper planning. The following courses “double-count” as described, unless
indicated otherwise:
Ethics and Social Science
o ECON 3048 – Social Science group A
o SOC 3302 – Any Social Science group
Ethics and Cultures and Ideas
o PHILOS 1332
o PHILOS 1337
o COMPSTD 2341
o NAVAL SCIENCE 4210 – Does not double count for Cultures and Ideas.
Social Diversity
o There are second writing, social science group A, history, literature,
visual/performing arts, and cultures and ideas general education courses
that are designated as social diversity. These courses have their course
number underlined in the College of Engineering General Education list.
Students may have to take more than eight general education courses to meet the
requirements. If a student takes multiple general education courses in the same sub-
category (i.e. PSYCH 1100 and COMM 1100 – Social Science group A), then only one
course will count towards the degree. General Education requirements can be
checked by running a Degree Audit or contacting an advisor. See Appendix for full list
of approved GE courses.
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AAE Technical Elective Program
All Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering Majors are required to take 9 credit
hours of Technical elective classes. At least 6 hours must come from AAE courses.
Eligible Courses:
1. You may take any 5000, 6000, or 7000 level Aerospace Engineering (AAE) courses to
fulfill your requirement. Please refer to the Registration and Permissions section below
for more details. Current offerings may include:
AAE 5610 Helicopter Aerodynamics
AAE 5612 Aircraft Performance and Flight Test Engineering
AAE 5615 Introduction to Computational Aerodynamics
AAE 5620 Stability and Control of Flight Vehicles
AAE 5621 Guidance, Navigation, and Control of Aerospace Vehicles
AAE 5626 Orbital Mechanics for Engineers
AAE 5645 Introduction to Structural Dynamics and Aeroelasticity of Aerospace Vehicles
AAE 5751 Advanced Air Breathing Propulsion
AAE 5752 Advanced Space Propulsion
AAE 5771 Viscous Fluid Flow: Laminar and Transitional
AAE 5775 Hypersonic Flow
Not all courses are offered every year, see website for graduate level classes.
2. You may count one course from outside the AAE curriculum from the following list as
partial fulfillment of your technical elective requirement:
ME 5139 Applied Finite Element Method
ME 5144 Engineering Fracture Mechanics
ME 5162 Introduction to Laminated Composite Materials
ME 5240 Vibration and Acoustic Design
ME 5372 Design and Control of Mechatronic Systems
ME 5539 Applied Computational Fluid Dynamics and Heat Transfer
ME 5716/NE 5716 Probabilistic Reliability and Safety Assessment
ME 5751 Design and Manufacturing of Compliant Mechanisms and Robots
NE 4505 Intro to Nuclear Science and Engineering
NE 5606 Radiation Protection and Shielding
CE 5420 Remote Sensing of Environment
CE 5441 Introduction to GPS: Theory and Applications
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Please keep in mind that some of these courses may have pre-requisites or co-requisite
requirements outside of the normal AAE curriculum. Please refer to the course
description in the OSU course catalog for details. You are responsible for meeting these
requirements for the course.
Also note that no class can be used to fulfill a technical elective requirement for AAE
and to fulfill a requirement of a second major or minor program
Not all courses on this list are offered in every academic year, see the schedule of
classes for offering information.
AAE BS/MS Combined Degree Program
Students that have maintained a 3.5 cumulative grade-point average or better in all
previous undergraduate courses taken at OSU may apply to the Combined Degree
Program. It is an efficient way to earn a Master’s degree by double-counting
undergraduate credit hours as graduate credit hours towards a M.S. in Aerospace
Engineering.
How the BS/MS Program Works
Students can take classes that can be counted toward both their undergraduate and
graduate degree.
Students applying to the Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering Graduate
Program can double-count up to six (6) hours towards their undergraduate and
graduate degrees.
In order to receive graduate credit hours the courses must meet the following
requirements:
1. Technical elective courses taken at Ohio State after acceptance into the
combined degree program.
2. Only ME/AAE/NE courses 5000-level and above can be used as long as they meet
the course requirements for the graduate degree being pursued.
3. Relevant graduate courses in other subjects, such as Mathematics (as allowed by
the ME/AAE technical electives program) may be included; refer to the technical
electives program for guidelines.
Students can also take graduate level courses for graduate credit hours, but only once
admitted to the combined degree program which can further reduce the time to a
graduate degree.
Who Can Apply
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Students who have earned at least 90 total semester hours in the Mechanical
Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related engineering disciplines, and have a 3.5
cumulative grade-point average or better in all previous undergraduate courses taken
at Ohio State, may apply. This program is only available to Ohio State undergraduates.
When to Apply
Applicants should submit an application and the required supplemental documents to
the MAE Graduate Advising office no later than the 10th Friday of the semester before
they wish to start the combined degree program. Most applicants apply the semester
before they start their final year of undergraduate study. See Appendix for Combined
Degree Program form.
Faculty Advising
Faculty advising can serve a complementary role to the advising available from your
undergraduate advisor. Faculty advisors assist students in many areas, including serving
as a mentor, discussing undergraduate research interests, career guidance,
preparation for graduate study, and the selection of technical electives based on your
area of interest. Students are encouraged to seek out guidance from faculty advisors
on an informal basis. Any faculty member in the Aerospace program may be
approached for advice. If you are unsure of whom to approach, you may always
contact the undergraduate studies chair for help. Students can find more information
on each AAE faculty member, including current research, on the MAE Department
website: mae.osu.edu.
Honors
University Honors and Scholars Center
The University Honors & Scholars Center is the administrative hub for each college that
offers an honors program. In other words, the University Honors and Scholars Center
works closely with the College of Engineering Honors Program, which has its own set of
requirements as opposed to, let us say, The College of Arts and Sciences. Although
honors programs vary from college to college, there are common features which
include:
the ability to take honors courses,
the opportunity to live in honors residence halls,
the encouragement to pursue original research with faculty,
access to the programming and staff of the University Honors & Scholars Center,
and
University priority scheduling.
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For more information about the University Honors and Scholars Center go to:
http://honors-scholars.osu.edu/honors/Academics.aspx
Graduating with Honors in Engineering
The Graduating with Honors in Engineering (GHIE) program provides eligible students
access to more advanced levels of study and promotes scholarly development. The
program's objectives challenge creative abilities and foster the interest in advanced
education and research. Successful completion of the College of Engineering Honors
Program will make you eligible to graduate with honors in engineering.
For more information about the GHIE program go to:
http://engineering.osu.edu/honors/
Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering Honors Program & Undergraduate Research
The MAE Undergraduate Research Program is a structured program which gives you the
ability to pursue a multi-semester (nominally 2-4 semesters) undergraduate research
project one-on-one with a faculty advisor, very much like a graduate student pursuing
a Master’s degree. This individual research experience leads to the completion of
an Undergraduate Research Thesis. The thesis allows for students with a cumulative GPA
of 3.4 or higher to graduate with “Honors Research Distinction in Mechanical and
Aerospace Engineering;” and for students with a cumulative GPA from 3.0-3.399 to
graduate with “Research Distinction in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering”.
Any student may also engage in undergraduate research outside of this structured
program by finding a faculty member to work with them.
Please note: A student does not have to be a designated Honors student in order to be
eligible for the MAE Undergraduate Research Program; however, students may
participate in both. For students that are participating in the GHIE program, research
completed through the MAE Honors program will be applied to the Investigational
Studies Component (Section B on the GHIE points grid) category of the GHIE
application.
Curriculum Substitutions
There are two options for how participation in the MAE Undergraduate Research
Programs can substitute an AAE B.S. degree requirement:
1. Students may substitute AAE 4510 and 4511
2. Students may substitute 1 three credit technical elective
Only one option may be used. Additional credit hours for MAE Research will be unused.
Requirements of the AAE Honors Research Program:
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Must have a GPA of 3.0 to participate in the Undergraduate Research
Program and a 3.4 or above to participate in the Honors Undergraduate
Research Program.
Must select an advisor and a project in full collaboration with the faculty advisor
(see details below).
The research project spans a minimum 2 semesters (3 or 4 typically).
Must submit a 5-page proposal to College of Engineering for your project. This
occurs formally twice a year, and is due on the 6th Friday of Autumn and Spring
Semesters.
The submission of the proposal formally enters a student in the program. It
also automatically enters that student into a competition for competitive awards
of research scholarships by the College (ranging typically between ¼ to full
Senior Year tuition in value).
Must enroll in 6 hours of ME 4999H (for the honors undergraduate research
program) or ME 4999 (for the non-honors program). This provides a mechanism
to ensure that your research experience is academically recognized as a letter
graded ‘course’. This enrollment in ME 4999H or ME 4999 is for a total of 6 credit
hours (no more, no less) distributed over the length of your project.
Must enroll in any graduate level ME or AAE class (check with advisor) or above
in your discipline of interest to graduate with honors research distinction.
Must defend your undergraduate thesis by the 11th week of your semester of
graduation in front of a committee of at least 2 faculty members, including your
advisor.
Must write an undergraduate thesis which is uploaded electronically to the
Knowledge Bank by the 12th week of your graduating semester.
Latin Honors
Latin Honors are awarded based on students’ cumulative point-hour ratio at the
university. Additionally, in order to be eligible for these honors, a student must also have
90 graded credit hours of Ohio State courses. The CPHR requirements to graduate with
Latin honors are as follows (do not round):
Cum Laude (3.5-3.69)
Magna Cum Laude (3.70-3.89)
Summa Cum Laude (>=3.90)
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AAE Standards of Academic Performance (SAP)
General Information
All undergraduate students must meet standards of academic progress. Students who
do not meet these standards are subject to probation and dismissal. Dismissed students
have an opportunity to apply for reinstatement.
As described in University Rules, the responsibility for administering these rules is split
between the college and the student’s program. It is the purpose of this document to
show how these provisions are implemented in the College of Engineering (COE) and
the individual programs.
Probation
There are three kinds of probation, “academic probation” (AP), “special action
probation” (SAP), and University Academic Probation by Special Action (effective
Summer Term 2013).
A) Academic Probation (University Rule 3335-9-25A)
Any student who has accumulated fifteen or more deficiency points shall be placed on
probation. The probation shall continue provided the student’s college considers the
student’s progress to be satisfactory and shall be removed when the deficiency points
are fewer than fifteen. The student shall be notified of probationary status by the dean
of the college or the director of the school in which the student is registered, except as
provided in rule 3335-9-27 of the Administrative Code. Such notification shall include a
clear statement of what shall be considered to be satisfactory progress.
In the COE, the dean has appointed a designee to perform this notification. The
designee presents academic probation cases to the Academic Standards and
Progress (ASAP) Subcommittee at the semester meeting after grades are submitted.
University academic probation and dismissal policies supersede all other college
actions.
B) Special Action Probation (University Rule 3335-9-25B)
If at any time the preparation, progress, or success of a student in an academic
program is determined to be unsatisfactory, the college or school in which the student
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is registered shall be empowered to place the student on academic probation. An
undergraduate student admitted with conditions and who has not satisfied the
conditions after earning thirty semester credit hours through regular course enrollment
at this university shall be placed on academic probation.
C) University Academic Probation by Special Action (effective Summer Term 2013)
All students in the COE will be placed on University Academic Probation by Special
Action once their Cumulative Point-Hour Ratio (CPHR) falls below 2.0, regardless of
accumulated deficiency points. This academic review will be performed by the
College Office.
The conditions for University Academic Probation by Special Action are as follows:
Student must earn at least a 2.3 term point-hour ratio (TPHR) for every subsequent
term of enrollment during probation.
Student may not receive a “W” as a final mark in any class without permission.
Students who fail to meet these conditions can be dismissed from the college or
academically dismissed from the University, as approved by the ASAP committee.
The probationary conditions above only apply for review of students for University
Academic Probation actions. The student must also meet any probationary terms
established by the student’s premajor/major program for review of department-specific
actions (Departmental Special Action Probation, Departmental Dismissal).
The conditions for leaving University Academic Probation by Special Action are as
follows:
Student attains a Cumulative Point-Hour Ratio (CPHR) of 2.0 or higher, and meets
all probationary terms.
Notification
Engineering students will be notified of their status (University Academic Probation by
Special Action, College Dismissal, University Academic Dismissal, Return to Good
University Academic Standing) via OSU email by the College Office of their status and
the terms of their probation/dismissal.
In the COE, academic degree programs also set the policies for SAP for students in their
major. In addition, some programs set SAP policy for their pre-majors, other programs
have no SAP policies for pre-majors in which case the college administers Academic
Probation when so needed.
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AAE Special Action Probation
Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering has three forms of SAP:
1. SAP for grades
2. SAP for lack of progress
3. SAP after reinstatement
SAP eligibility is determined at the end of each semester.
After being placed on SAP, the satisfaction of SAP terms, return to good academic
standing, continuation of SAP, and departmental or college dismissals are determined
at the end of the student’s next semester of enrollment. All exceptions to the SAP
policies below are brought before the Academic Standards and Progress
subcommittee of the College of Engineering CCAA.
SAP for Grades
Students can be put on SAP for failure to meet the conditions to be considered in good
academic standing.
Students are eligible for SAP for Grades if they fail to maintain a 2.00 TPHR, CPHR, and
EPHR (pre-major students) or MPHR (major students).
Students on SAP for Grades will be required to earn at least a 2.00 TPHR during
their next semester of enrollment.
Students on SAP for Grades will be continued on SAP for Grades:
until they achieve at least a 2.0 CPHR and EPHR (pre-major students) or MPHR
(major students), as long as they continue to earn at least a 2.00 TPHR.
if they withdrawal from or receive an incomplete for a course (“W” or “I” marks
on transcript).
Students on SAP for Grades will return to good academic standing when they achieve
at least a 2.0 TPHR, CPHR, and EPHR (pre-major students) or MPHR (major students)
without receiving any “W” or “I” marks on their transcript.
Students on SAP for Grades will be dismissed from the Aeronautical and Astronautical
Engineering program (DD) if they fail to earn at least a 2.00 TPHR.
Major students who are dismissed from the Aeronautical and Astronautical
Engineering program with less than a 2.0 CPHR are also subject to College
Dismissal (CD).
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SAP for Lack of Progress
Students can be put on SAP for failure to make progress towards a degree in
Aeronautical and Astronautical engineering.
Students are eligible for SAP for Lack of Progress if they are in good academic standing
but have:
multiple “W” or “I” marks that prevent them from making progress in the AAE
curriculum.
enrolled in consecutive semesters without taking courses in the AAE curriculum.
Students on SAP for Lack of Progress, during their next semester of enrollment, will be
required to:
enroll in at least one course in the AAE curriculum, earn at least a 2.0 TPHR, and
complete all AAE curriculum courses in which they enroll (no “W” or “I” marks); or
transfer to another department or college by the first Friday of the semester.
Students on SAP for Lack of Progress will be continued on SAP for Grades if they:
complete a semester that includes courses in the AAE curriculum without
receiving any “W” or “I” marks on their transcript.
earn at least a 2.00 TPHR but do not have at least a 2.00 CPHR and EPHR (pre-
major students) or MPHR (major students).
Students will be removed from SAP for Lack of Progress and will be in good academic
standing if they:
complete a semester that includes courses in the AAE curriculum without
receiving any “W” or “I” marks on their transcript.
achieve at least a 2.0 TPHR, CPHR, and EPHR (pre-major students) or MPHR
(major students).
Students on SAP for Lack of Progress will be dismissed from the College of Engineering
(CD) if they fail to meet the terms to continue on SAP or return to good academic
standing.
SAP for Reinstated Students
All students who are reinstated to the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace
Engineering are automatically placed on SAP for their next semester of enrollment.
A student dismissed from the department may petition to be reinstated after two
academic semesters. Students may apply during the second semester. The academic
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advisor will receive the petition and forward it to the AAE Undergraduate Studies
Committee. Students can be reinstated a maximum of two times.
Students on SAP for Reinstated Students will be required to earn at least a 2.00
TPHR at the end of their next semester of enrollment.
Students on SAP for Reinstated Students will be continued on SAP for Grades:
until they achieve at least a 2.0 CPHR and EPHR (pre-major students) or MPHR
(major students), as long as they continue to earn at least a 2.00 TPHR.
if they withdrawal from or receive an incomplete for a course (“W” or “I” marks
on transcript).
Students will be removed from SAP for Reinstated Students and will be in good
academic standing if they achieve at least a 2.0 TPHR, CPHR, and EPHR (pre-major
students) or MPHR (major students).
Students on SAP for Reinstated Students will be dismissed from the Department of
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (DD) if they fail to earn at least a 2.00 TPHR at
the end of their next semester of enrollment.
Major students who are dismissed from the Department of Mechanical and
Aerospace Engineering with less than a 2.0 CPHR are also subject to College
Dismissal (CD).
Appeal of Departmental Actions
A student who feels that their performance may have been affected by special
circumstances may petition in writing to the Chair of the Aeronautical and
Astronautical Engineering Program Undergraduate Studies Committee. If a student finds
this review unsatisfactory, an appeal may be made directly to the College of
Engineering Academic Standards and Progress Committee (ASAP) through the college
designee to this committee.
Notification of Departmental Policy for Academic Standards to Students
All incoming freshman, transfer students, and students new to the major receive and
sign a copy of the academic standards policy.
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Mechanical Engineering Undergraduate Program (ME)
The mission statement for the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
and the program educational objectives for the mechanical-engineering (ME)
program are described below. Program educational objectives describe the expected
accomplishments of graduates during the first few years after graduation. Program
outcomes are statements that describe what students are expected to know and be
able to do by the time of graduation. These relate to the skills, knowledge, and
behaviors that student acquire in their matriculation through the program.
These program objectives and outcomes were written and reviewed by the full
department faculty, the ME External Advisory Board, and our ASME student
section. They are reviewed every three years by the same groups.
Department Mission Statement
The mission of the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering is the
education of professionals in mechanical, aerospace, and nuclear engineering, the
dissemination of knowledge and technology, and the development of innovative
solutions to problems in these fields.
Program Objectives
The program educational objectives of the ME undergraduate program are to educate
graduates who will be ethical, productive, and contributing members of society. As
they progress professionally after graduation, our alumni will do the following:
1. Use their engineering foundation for success in any of a variety of career paths:
a. technical careers in industry, academia, government, or other
organizations.
b. attend graduate school in engineering
c. nontechnical careers in areas such as law, medicine, business, public
policy, secondary education, service industries, etc.
d. careers involving engineering practice, research and development, or
engineering education, management, or service.
e. careers involving management or entrepreneurship.
2. Use lifelong skills to
a. taking advantage of professional development opportunities in their
disciplines.
b. acquiring new knowledge and skills and pursue new areas of expertise or
careers.
c. adapting to changing global markets and work force trends.
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3. Engage in professional service by
a. using their engineering background to advance society and to help solve
technical and societal problems.
b. developing new knowledge and products that will promote sustainable
economic development to improve the quality of life.
c. promoting the practice of engineering as a source of societal good.
Program Outcomes
The mechanical engineering program will give our graduating seniors the skills and
knowledge base to allow them to achieve our program objectives after
graduation. By the time of graduation, our students will possess:
a. an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
b. an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret
data
c. an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs
within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political,
ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability
d. an ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams
e. an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
f. an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
g. an ability to communicate effectively
h. the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering
solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context
i. a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning
j. a knowledge of contemporary issues.
k. an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary
for engineering practice.
l. the ability to apply principles of engineering, basic science, and mathematics to
model and analyze components or processes.
m. the ability to apply principles of engineering, basic science, and mathematics to
design and realize physical systems, components, or processes.
n. an ability to work professionally in thermal systems areas.
o. an ability to work professionally in mechanical systems areas.
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Application to the ME Major
Admission to major in Mechanical Engineering is by application only and is in
accordance with the College of Engineering enrollment management plan approved
by the University Council on Academic Affairs.
In order to apply to the major you must have:
at least an Eligibility Point Hour Ratio (EPHR) (i.e. “eligibility” GPA) of 2.8. This
includes EPHR courses taken at a previous institution.
also completed or be in progress of completing the EPHR courses below.
EPHR (formerly SPHR) Under Quarters:
CHEM 121, 125 or 122 or 130
PHYSICS 131 and 132
ENGR 181.0x and 183.0x or 191.0x and 193.0x or 185, 186, and 187
MATH 114 (spring 13 only), 151.0x, 152.0X , 153.0x or 154 (spring 13 only), or 161.0x,
162.0x
MATH 254 or 263
MECHENG 410 or H210
ENGLISH 110.0x (C- or above). This grade is not part of your EPHR.
EPHR Under Semesters:
CHEM 1250 or 1215 (autumn 12 only), or 1210* and 1220
PHYSICS 1250 and 1251
ENGR 1181.0x and 1182.0x or 1281.0x and 1282.0x or 1186, 1187, and 1188
MATH 1114 (summer and autumn 12 only), 1151, 1172 (1152) , 2173 (2153), or
1161.0x, 2162.0x
MATH 1151, 1544 (C- or above), and 2173
MECHENG 2010 or 2010H
ENGLISH 1110.0x (C- or above). This grade is not part of your EPHR.
Effective Spring 2014: If an EPHR course is repeated, the most recent grade is taken.
*If you started your studies at Ohio State summer or autumn semester 2012 and took,
CHEM 1210 autumn semester 2012 you do not have to take CHEM 1220 or CHEM
1250. If you take CHEM 1210 spring semester 2013 onwards, you must either take CHEM
1250 or 1220. No exceptions.
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Application Deadline:
For spring admission, the deadline is the 3rd Friday of autumn semester.
For autumn admission, the deadline is the 3rd Friday of spring semester.
Applications are not accepted for admission to the major during summer.
Applications are online at https://advising.engineering.osu.edu/current-
students/applying-your-major.
*Late applications will not be accepted.
Selection Criteria:
The admission cycle is held twice a year. The number of places awarded per cycle is
based on several factors which include the strength of the applicant pool and
department resources. Admission to the major is currently competitive and based on
the Earned Point Hour Ratio (EPHR). The EPHR cutoff for the last program admission
cycle was 3.2.
Decision Notification and Class Scheduling
Major admission decisions will be sent to you via email after all final grades for EPHR
courses have been posted at the end of the semester.
Important applicant information regarding MECHENG 2020, 2030, 2850, and 2900:
There will be specific MECHENG 2020 and 2030 sections reserved for students who apply
to the MECHENG major. Students will be informed of this via email before registration
windows open. These sections are coordinated with the offerings of MECHENG 2850
and 2900. All students who have submitted an application must waitlist these
designated section in order to be assured a place if admitted to the MECHENG
program at the end of the semester. These seats will be released when all scheduling
windows have been opened. Students who waitlist the designated MECHENG 2020 and
MECHENG 2030 section who are not admitted to the major will be permitted to remain
in these classes.
Admitted students will not be able to add MECHENG 2850 and MECHENG 2900 until
after the admit decision is made. Seats will be made available according to the priority
and rank of an admitted student's registration window.
If you are concerned about being enrolled full time, we advise you to enroll in
alternative classes until the admit-to-major decision is made.
Students denied admission may reapply one time.
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ME Curriculum “Bingo” Sheets
New First Year Freshman – Non-Honors
Total Hours to complete the degree program = 131
While all of the indicated courses are required, this schedule should be used as a guide
only. Courses in bold face are only offered during the listed term.
All students must satisfy a minimum of 32 credit hours for basic math and science.
Students should consult with an MAE academic advisor to ensure the minimum is met.
Students may be required to take extra coursework to meet graduation requirements.
Year Autumn Spring
1
MATH 1151
PHYSICS 1250
ENGR 1181
ENGR 1100
General Education
5 cr
5 cr
2 cr
1 cr
3 cr
16 cr
MATH 1172
CHEM 1250
ENGR 1182
ENGLISH 1110.0X
5 cr
4 cr
2 cr
3 cr
14 cr
2
MATH 2173
PHYSICS 1251
MECHENG 2010
ISE 2040
STAT 3450
Additional Science*
3 cr
5 cr
2 cr
2 cr
2 cr
3-5 cr
17-19 cr
MATH 2174
MECHENG 2020
MECHENG 2030
MECHENG 2900
MECHENG 2850
General Education
3 cr
3 cr
3 cr
3 cr
3 cr
3 cr
18 cr
3
MECHENG 3260
MECHENG 3501
MECHENG 3670
ECENG 2300
General Education
3 cr
3 cr
4 cr
3 cr
3 cr
16 cr
MECHENG 3360
MECHENG 3503
MECHENG 3671
MECHENG 3870
General Education
3 cr
3 cr
3 cr
3 cr
3 cr
15 cr
4
MECHENG 4510
MECHENG 4900
MECHENG 490x.01
ISE 4500
Technical Elective
Technical Elective
General Education
3 cr
1 cr
1.5 cr
3 cr
3 cr
3 cr
3 cr
17.5 cr
MECHENG 490x.02
MECHENG 4870
Technical Elective
Technical Elective
General Education
General Education
MECHENG 4578 (Senior Exit Survey)
2.5 cr
3 cr
3 cr
3 cr
3 cr
3 cr
0 cr
17.5 cr
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New First Year Freshman – FEH
Year Autumn Spring
1
MATH 1161.02
PHYSICS 1260
ENGR 1281.03H
ENGR 1100.13
5 cr
5 cr
5 cr
1 cr
16 cr
MATH 2162.02
PHYSICS 1261
ENGR 1282.01H
ENGLISH 1110.0X MECHENG 2010H*
5 cr
5 cr
3 cr
3 cr 2 cr
16 cr
2
MATH 2568
CHEM 1250
MECHENG 2010
ISE 2040
STAT 3450
Additional Science**
3 cr
4 cr
2 cr
2 cr
2 cr
3-5 cr
16-19 cr
MATH 2415
MECHENG 2020
MECHENG 2030
MECHENG 2900
MECHENG 2850
General Education
3 cr
3 cr
3 cr
3 cr
3 cr
3 cr
18 cr
3
MECHENG 3260
MECHENG 3501
MECHENG 3670
ECE 2300
General Education
3 cr
3 cr
4 cr
3 cr
3 cr
16 cr
MECHENG 3360
MECHENG 3503
MECHENG 3671
MECHENG 3870
General Education
3 cr
3 cr
3 cr
3 cr
3 cr
15 cr
4
MECHENG 4510
MECHENG 4900
MECHENG 490x.01
ISE 4500
Technical Elective
Technical Elective
General Education
3 cr
1.5 cr
1 cr
3 cr
3 cr
3 cr
3 cr
17.5
MECHENG 490x.02
MECHENG 4870
Technical Elective
Technical Elective
General Education
General Education
MECHENG 4578
2.5 cr
3 cr
3 cr
3 cr
3 cr
3 cr
0 cr
17.5 cr
Total Hours to complete the degree program = 131
*ME 2010H is only available spring semester. Honors students may take the non-honors version,
ME 2010, offered every term.
**Additional Science options: MSE 2010 (3 hr.), BIO 2100 (4 hr.) or Chemistry 2000+
While all of the indicated courses are required, this schedule should be used as a guide
only. Courses in bold face are only offered during the listed term.
All students must satisfy a minimum of 32 credit hours for basic math and science.
Students should consult with an MAE academic advisor to ensure the minimum is met.
Students may be required to take extra coursework to meet graduation requirements
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General Education Requirements
The College of Engineering requires students to complete eight general education
courses and satisfy two additional requirements.
The College of Engineering General Education Requirements:
1. First Writing Course: English 1110.0X
2. Second Writing Course: subject 2367
3. Social Science Course A
4. Social Science Course B
5. History Course
6. Literature Course
7. Visual Performing Arts Course
8. Cultures and Ideas or Second History Course
Additional Requirements:
1. Ethics
2. Social Diversity
Ethics and Social Diversity may be covered within certain General Education courses
with proper planning. The following courses “double-count” as described, unless
otherwise noted:
Ethics and Social Science
o ECON 3048 – Social Science group A
o SOC 3302 – Any Social Science group
Ethics and Cultures and Ideas
o PHILOS 1332
o PHILOS 1337
o COMPSTD 2341
o NAVAL SCIENCE 4210 – Does not double count for cultures and ideas.
Social Diversity
o There are second writing, social science group A, history, literature,
visual/performing arts, and cultures and ideas general education courses
that are designated as social diversity. These courses have their course
number underlined in the College of Engineering General Education list.
Students may have to take more than eight general education courses to meet the
requirements. If a student takes multiple general education courses in the same sub-
category (i.e. PSYCH 1100 and COMM 1100 – Social Science group A), then only one
course will count towards the degree. General Education requirements can be
checked by running a Degree Audit or contacting an advisor. See Appendix for the full
list of approved GE courses.
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ME Senior Capstone Sequence Options
The Capstone Sequence is the primary culminating piece of the Mechanical
Engineering curriculum. Students will carry out a formal design experience that takes
them from design requirements to idea/design generation and on through prototyping
and testing. The sequence is intended to give students experience in the design
process and bring together and reinforce the skills obtained in the analysis, modeling
and measurement of engineering systems. Students will also continue to refine their
communication and teaming skills and be introduced to concepts in project
management that need to be utilized to successfully complete their projects. The
courses also touch on other important aspects of real-world engineering practice.
There are three choices of Capstone Sequences: A, B, or C described below.
Capstone Sequence A
MECHENG 4900 ME Capstone Design I (1.5 cr.)
MECHENG 490X.01 ME Capstone Design II (1 cr)
MECHENG 490X.02 ME Capstone Design III (2.5 cr)
Total 5 credit hours
Capstone Sequence A Schedule Options
Autumn Semester Spring Semester
ME 4900 and ME 490X.01 ME 490X.02
or
Spring Semester May Term
ME 4900 and ME 4901.01 ME 4901.02
The X=1, 2, 3, or 5 indicates the different types of projects. Students may only choose
one project.
This Capstone Sequence starts with MECHENG 4900, which lasts seven weeks.
MECHENG 490X.01 follows MECHENG 4900 through the end of the semester.
At registration, students must enroll in both MECHENG 4900 and 490X.01.
They must finish the sequence (MECHENG 490X.02) the following semester or
Term.
MECHENG 4900: Introduction to Engineering Design
Over the first seven week of the semester students will learn the fundamentals of
the engineering design process. One weekly lecture and 2 hands-on recitations
per week will prepare students in understanding the overall engineering design
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process and specific skills needed at each level of design. A short mini-project
will also be completed to reinforce theses skills. These skills will be applied to the
specific Project Option that is selected. Toward the end of this class one of the
two recitations per week will be with the student’s specified project team.
Project Options include:
MECHENG 4901.01 and 4901.02: General Projects
Students will work in teams on a common design project as defined by the
faculty instructor. The project is subject to change. Please speak with an
academic advisor for more information on current projects.
MECHENG 4902.01 and 4902.02: Student Design Competitions
Students work on design projects arising from various student team competitions
in engineering. The emphasis will be on automotive projects similar to Baja SAE,
EcoCAR2, Buckeye Electric Motorcycle, Buckeye Bullet, among others. Note that
these projects are tightly formulated to aid student teams in the design and
manufacture of specific components or systems for the vehicle. Some examples
include advanced braking systems, high performance composite structures, and
creation of real-time vehicle telemetry. Student teams also document their
designs so a record can be created of the various vehicle systems.
MECHENG 4903.01 and 4903.02: Industry Projects
The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering has worked with
industry partners to create several industrial capstone projects. These projects
are of interest and benefit to industry as well as meeting capstone design
educational goals. These projects are similar to other capstone design projects,
but require strong project management skills and have an industrial sponsor.
MECHENG 4905.01 and 4905.02: Assistive Devices
Students will create assistive devices for persons with disabilities. These devices
will aid in the quality of life for many types of disabilities. These projects
emphasize working with the customer and understanding the specific needs and
wants of a variety of patients. Project teams of three to five students will be
presented with an unmet need for an assistive device or technology, and will
work through the entire project design process over the two course sequence.
This project will also be done in collaboration with senior capstone students from
the Department of Biomedical Engineering. Project teams will have faculty
mentors from both the College of Engineering and the College of Medicine. The
project will culminate with the creation of working prototypes which will be
tested and used in a clinical setting.
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Capstone Sequence B
The College of Engineering multidisciplinary engineering capstone design program is an
integrated sequence which will utilize principles of multiple engineering and non-
engineering disciplines for industry-sponsored design projects.
ENGR 4901 Introduction to Multidisciplinary Capstone Design (2 cr)
ENGR 4902 Multidisciplinary Engineering Capstone Design Project I (1 cr)
ENGR 4903 Multidisciplinary Engineering Capstone Design Project II (3 cr)
*Total 6 credit hours
*One credit hour of the six earned credit hours is automatically applied toward the ME
Technical Elective Requirement
Capstone Sequence B Scheduling
Autumn Semester Spring Semester
ENGR 4901 and 4902 ENGR 4903
This sequence starts with ENGR 4901, which lasts the first half of autumn semester.
ENGR 4902 begins halfway through autumn semester and is completed at the
end of the semester.
Students must finish the sequence with ENGR 4903 the following spring semester.
This sequence only begins in autumn semester. At the time of registration,
students must enroll in both ENGR 4901 and ENGR 4902.
ENGR 4901 Introduction to Multidisciplinary Capstone Design
The course is designed to prepare students with the engineering and professional
skills and techniques to complete a real-world project in the rest of the
sequence. Students will learn a multidisciplinary engineering design project
including defining the problem, conceptualizing solutions, designing a solution,
building or modeling a prototype, and creating and implementing a validation
plan. Students will demonstrate technical communication skills and professional
practices in a multidisciplinary environment. Students will also learn project
management and teamwork skills.
ENGR 4902 and ENGR 4903: Multidisciplinary Engineering Capstone Design I and II
This is a multidisciplinary capstone project that spans 1.5 semesters where
students apply what they have learned in ENGR 4901 to an industry-sponsored
design project. Teams of students (typically 4-6 students) from various
engineering (i.e. CBE, CSE, ECE, Engr. Physics, FABE, ISE, etc.) and other disciplines
(i.e. Business, Chemistry, Finance, Ind. Design, Psychology) work on these realistic
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projects which represent those that might be encountered upon graduation and
entering a working environment. The project topics range from project and
process improvement to a new product development and socially innovative
product design and commercialization. A faculty or staff advisor is assigned to
each team and each sponsor supplies a liaison for the entire length of the
project. A few of the past sponsors are Abrasive Technologies, AMETEK Solidstate
Controls, Cameron, Commercial Vehicle Group, Honda, John Deere, and Lake
Shore.
Capstone Sequence C
MECHENG 5684: Fundamentals of Product Design Engineering (4 cr)
MECHENG 5685: Product Capstone Design II (2 cr)
*Total 6 credit hours
*One credit hour of the six earned credit hours is automatically applied toward the ME
Technical Elective Requirement
Capstone Sequence C Scheduling Option
Autumn Semester Spring Semester
MECHENG 5684 MECHENG 5685
Sequence begins with MECHENG 5684 in autumn semester and ends with
MECHENG 5685 in spring semester.
MECHENG 5684 is also offered standalone as a TE course (MECHENG 5682), but
for students that choose to take this course as part of the capstone sequence, it
cannot count towards both the capstone and technical elective requirements.
MECHENG 5682 and 5685: Product Design Capstone
Students work in teams of three or four for the entire two-semester sequence to
take a product idea from the initial conceptualization stage to a patent-ready
prototype at the end of spring semester. The emphasis in the course is on
product design, as compared to engineering design. Students will be expected
to do extensive fieldwork and design research before beginning the project, and
to build several prototypes over the course of the two-semester sequence.
Students may count ME 5682 as a four credit hour TE if they decide to opt out of
the capstone sequence after taking ME 5682. However, students cannot opt
into the capstone sequence after completing ME 5682. Students must indicate
at the beginning of autumn semester that they intend to take this capstone
sequence by enrolling in the appropriate lab.
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ME Technical Elective Program
(Non-Honors Research or Non-Research Distinction Track)
This document supersedes all previous TE documents for students who started autumn
2012 and beyond.
A. 12 credit hours total
B. Two courses (minimum 6 credit hours) from the three category course list below.
1. The two courses must be from different categories.
2. To complete a category, a minimum of 3 credit hours must be taken. For
example, if a course is less than three credit hours, then you must take another
course in that same category to meet the 3 credit hour limit in a category.
C. The remaining credit hours may be chosen from:
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1. Any 5000 level Mechanical Engineering (MECHENG), Aerospace Engineering
(AEROENG) or Nuclear Engineering (NUCLREN) course, including any of those in B
above. This does not include MECHENG courses from the Professional Skills Category
2. NUCLREN 4505
FOR THE FOLLOWING CHOICES (NUMBERS 3-12) THERE IS AN OVERALL LIMIT OF 3 CREDIT
HOURS
3. Pre-Approved Independent Study: 4193 or 5193 (3 credit hour limit).
4. Any courses in the Professional Skills category (3 credit hour limit).
5. Engineering courses other than Mechanical, Aerospace, Nuclear, and College of
Engineering (ENGR):
a. All 5000 level courses
b. BIOMEDE 4X10, FABENG 3481, 3510, 3610 or 3810
6. Chemistry: CHEM 2310 and above
7. Evolution, Ecology and Organismal Biology: EEOB 2520
8. Neuroscience: NERUOSC 3000
9. Mathematics: MATH 4000 and above
10. Physics: PHYSICS 3470, 4700 and 5000 and above
11. Physiology and Cell Biology: PHYSIO 3101, 3102
12. Statistics: STAT 4201 and above
IMPORTANT- NONE OF THE SCIENCE COURSES LISTED IN 6,7,8,10 and 11 CAN DOUBLE
COUNT FOR THE ADDITIONAL SCIENCE REQUIREMENT.
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ME Technical Elective Program for Transition Students
Required Technical Elective Semester Credit Hours:
This is determined using a departmentally approved TAP worksheet under the heading
"Tech Electives Semester Hours to Complete". That number will most likely be a decimal
and we will round all decimals down to the nearest integer (e.g. both 5.7 and 5.4 will
round to 5). All transition students should see an MAE Advisor in N250 before making
final graduation plans.
Eligible Courses:
You may take any 5000, 6000 or 7000 level Mechanical Engineering (MECHENG),
Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering (AEROENG) or Nuclear Engineering
(NUCLREN) courses to fulfill your requirement. [NUCLREN 4505 is also included]. This
includes all 5194, 6194 and 7194 courses.
For a list of MECHENG, AEROENG, and NUCLREN courses and terms each course
is offered, refer to the schedule of classes - http://mae.osu.edu/courses.
Students may count up to 4 credit hours outside the MAE Department from the
following list*
Chemistry 2310 and above (this cannot include a course already counted for
the Additional Science Requirement)
Evolution, Ecology, and Organismal Biology: EEOB 2520
Mathematics: MATH 4000 level and above
Neuroscience: NEUROSC 3000
Physics: PHYSICS 3470, 4700 and 5000 level and above
Physiology and Cell Biology: PHYSIO 3101,3102
Statistics: STAT 4201 and above
Engineering other than MECHENG;
o BIOMEDE 4X10 (X=1,2,3,4)
o Food, Agricultural, and Biological Engineering: FABE 3481, 3510, 3610 and
3810
o All Engineering Subjects 5000 level and above (excluding FABE 7220).
[Aeronautical and Aerospace Engng – AEROENG, Biomedical Engng –
BIOMEDE, Chemical and Biomolecular Engng – CBE, Civil Engng – CIVILEN,
Environmental Engng – ENVENG, Computer Science and Engng – CSE,
Electrical and Computer Engng – ECE, Food Agricultural and Biological
Engng – GABENG, Integrated Systems Engng – ISE, Materials Science and
Engng – MATSCEN, Welding Engng – WELDENG]
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All Individual or Group Studies Courses: X193 (4193 and up) (MECHENG or non-
MECHENG) are subject to approval by petition to the Undergraduate Studies
Committee. No more than 4 credit hours may be applied.
Registration and Permissions:
Students are able to enroll in any 5000 level course for which pre-requisites have
been met.
In order to enroll 6000 level courses and 7000 level courses, undergraduate
students must complete a petition to the Graduate School to enroll in graduate
level coursework for undergraduate credit. The petition requires signatures of
your instructor and faculty advisor and a CPHR of 3.30. Please meet with a MAE
academic advisor for assistance with the petition.
ME BS/MS Combined Degree Program
Students that have maintained a 3.5 cumulative grade-point average or better in all
previous undergraduate courses taken at OSU may apply to the Combined Degree
Program. It is an efficient way to earn a Master’s degree by double-counting
undergraduate credit hours as graduate credit hours towards a M.S. in Mechanical
Engineering.
How the BS/MS Program Works
Students can take classes that can be counted toward both their undergraduate and
graduate degree.
Students applying to the Mechanical Engineering Graduate Program can
double-count up to 12 hours towards their undergraduate and graduate
degrees.
In order to receive graduate credit hours the courses must meet the following
requirements:
1. Technical elective courses taken at Ohio State after acceptance into the
combined degree program.
2. Only ME/AAE/NE courses 5000-level and above can be used as long as they
meet the course requirements for the graduate degree being pursued.
3. Relevant graduate courses in other subjects, such as Mathematics (as allowed
by the ME/AAE technical electives program) may be included; refer to the
technical electives program for guidelines.
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Students can also take graduate level courses for graduate credit hours, but only once
admitted to the combined degree program which can further reduce the time to a
graduate degree.
Who Can Apply
Students who have earned at least 90 total semester hours in the Mechanical
Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related engineering disciplines, and have a 3.5
cumulative grade-point average or better in all previous undergraduate courses taken
at Ohio State, may apply. This program is only available to Ohio State undergraduates.
When to Apply
Applicants should submit an application and the required supplemental documents to
the MAE Graduate Advising office no later than the 10th Friday of the semester before
they wish to start the combined degree program. Most applicants apply the semester
before they start their final year of undergraduate study. See Appendix for Combined
Degree Program form.
Honors
University Honors and Scholars Center
The University Honors & Scholars Center is the administrative hub for each college that
offers an honors program. In other words, the University Honors and Scholars Center
works closely with the College of Engineering Honors Program, which has its own set of
requirements as opposed to, let us say, The College of Arts and Sciences. Although
honors programs vary from college to college, there are common features which
include:
the ability to take honors courses,
the opportunity to live in honors residence halls,
the encouragement to pursue original research with faculty,
access to the programming and staff of the University Honors & Scholars Center,
and
University priority scheduling.
For more information about the University Honors and Scholars Center go to:
http://honors-scholars.osu.edu/honors/Academics.aspx
Graduating with Honors in Engineering
The Graduating with Honors in Engineering (GHIE) program provides eligible students
access to more advanced levels of study and promotes scholarly development. The
program's objectives challenge creative abilities and foster the interest in advanced
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education and research. Successful completion of the College of Engineering Honors
Program will make you eligible to graduate with honors in engineering.
For more information about the GHIE program go to:
http://engineering.osu.edu/honors/
Mechanical Engineering Honors Program and Undergraduate Research
The MAE Undergraduate Research Program is a structured program which gives
students the ability to pursue a multi-semester (nominally 2-4 semesters) undergraduate
research project one-on-one with a faculty advisor, very much like a graduate student
pursuing a Master’s degree. This individual research experience leads to the
completion of an Undergraduate Research Thesis. The thesis allows for students with a
cumulative GPA of 3.4 or higher to graduate with “Honors Research Distinction in
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering;” and for students with a cumulative GPA from
3.0-3.399 to graduate with “Research Distinction in Mechanical and Aerospace
Engineering”.
Any student may also engage in undergraduate research outside of this structured
program by finding a faculty member to work with them.
Please note: A student does not have to be a designated Honors student in order to be
eligible for the MAE Undergraduate Research Program; however, students may
participate in both. If participating in the GHIE program, research completed through
the MAE Honors program will be applied to the Investigational Studies
Component (Section B on the GHIE points grid) category of the GHIE application.
Curriculum Substitutions
Mechanical Engineering students may substitute up to six credit hours of ME 4999H for
technical elective credit.
Requirements of the ME Undergraduate Honors Research Program:
Must have a GPA of 3.0 to participate in the undergraduate research
program and a 3.4 or above to participate in the honors undergraduate
research program
Must select an advisor and a project in full collaboration with the faculty advisor
(see details below).
The research project spans a minimum 2 semesters (3 or 4 typically)
Must submit a 5-page proposal to College of Engineering for your project. This
occurs formally twice a year, and is due on the 6th Friday of Autumn and Spring
Semesters
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The submission of the proposal formally enters a student in the program. It
also automatically enters that student into a competition for competitive awards
of research scholarships by the College (ranging typically between ¼ to full
Senior Year tuition in value).
Must enroll in 6 hours of ME 4999H (for the honors undergraduate research
program) or ME 4999 (for the non-honors program). This provides a mechanism
to ensure that your research experience is academically recognized as a letter
graded ‘course’. This enrollment in ME 4999H or ME 4999 is for a total of 6 credit
hours (no more, no less) distributed over the length of your project.
Must enroll in any graduate level ME or AAE class (check with advisor) or above
in your discipline of interest to graduate with honors research distinction.
Must defend your undergraduate thesis by the 11th week of your semester of
graduation in front of a committee of at least 2 faculty members, including your
advisor.
Must write an undergraduate thesis which is uploaded electronically to the
Knowledge Bank by the 12th week of your graduating semester.
Latin Honors
Latin Honors are awarded based on students’ cumulative point-hour ratio at the
university. Additionally, in order to be eligible for these honors, a student must also have
90 graded credit hours of Ohio State courses. The CPHR requirements to graduate with
Latin honors are as follows (do not round):
Cum Laude (3.5-3.69)
Magna Cum Laude (3.70-3.89)
Summa Cum Laude (>=3.90)
ME Final Year Meeting
Every semester, students in ME 3670 will receive a notification regarding the mandatory
ME Final year Meeting. The purpose of this meeting is to help students understand
faculty advising, technical electives, capstone options, graduate school and BS/MS,
and the ME Honors Program.
Faculty Advising
The role of a faculty advisor is to assist students in many areas, including mentorship,
research, career guidance, graduate study, and selection of technical electives. At
the ME Final Year Meeting there will be a faculty advisor from each of the four ME
technical areas: Applied Mechanics; Design and Manufacturing; Dynamic Systems,
Sensing, and Controls; Energy, Fluid, and Thermal Systems. Students will also receive a
list of all faculty members and their respective areas of teaching and research.
Students can use this list as a point of reference for specific questions relating to that
discipline area. Participation in the faculty advising program is optional.
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ME Standards of Academic Performance (SAP)
General Information
All undergraduate students must meet standards of academic progress. Students who
do not meet these standards are subject to probation and dismissal. Dismissed students
have an opportunity to apply for reinstatement.
As described in University Rules, the responsibility for administering these rules is split
between the college and the student’s program. It is the purpose of this document to
show how these provisions are implemented in the College of Engineering (COE) and
the individual programs.
Probation
There are three kinds of probation, “academic probation” (AP), “special action
probation” (SAP), and University Academic Probation by Special Action (effective
Summer Term 2013).
A) Academic Probation (University Rule 3335-9-25A)
Any student who has accumulated fifteen or more deficiency points shall be placed on
probation. The probation shall continue provided the student’s college considers the
student’s progress to be satisfactory and shall be removed when the deficiency points
are fewer than fifteen. The student shall be notified of probationary status by the dean
of the college or the director of the school in which the student is registered, except as
provided in rule 3335-9-27 of the Administrative Code. Such notification shall include a
clear statement of what shall be considered to be satisfactory progress.
In the COE, the dean has appointed a designee to perform this notification. The
designee presents academic probation cases to the Academic Standards and
Progress (ASAP) Subcommittee at the semester meeting after grades are submitted.
University academic probation and dismissal policies supersede all other college
actions.
B) Special Action Probation (University Rule 3335-9-25B)
If at any time the preparation, progress, or success of a student in an academic
program is determined to be unsatisfactory, the college or school in which the student
is registered shall be empowered to place the student on academic probation. An
undergraduate student admitted with conditions and who has not satisfied the
conditions after earning thirty semester credit hours through regular course enrollment
at this university shall be placed on academic probation.
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C) University Academic Probation by Special Action (effective Summer Term 2013)
All students in the COE will be placed on University Academic Probation by Special
Action once their Cumulative Point-Hour Ratio (CPHR) falls below 2.0, regardless of
accumulated deficiency points. This academic review will be performed by the
College Office.
The conditions for University Academic Probation by Special Action are as follows:
Student must earn at least a 2.3 term point-hour ratio (TPHR) for every subsequent
term of enrollment during probation.
Student may not receive a “W” as a final mark in any class without permission.
Students who fail to meet these conditions can be dismissed from the college or
academically dismissed from the University, as approved by the ASAP committee.
The probationary conditions above only apply for review of students for University
Academic Probation actions. The student must also meet any probationary terms
established by the student’s premajor/major program for review of department-specific
actions (Departmental Special Action Probation, Departmental Dismissal).
The conditions for leaving University Academic Probation by Special Action are as
follows:
Student attains a Cumulative Point-Hour Ratio (CPHR) of 2.0 or higher, and meets
all probationary terms.
Notification
Engineering students will be notified of their status (University Academic Probation by
Special Action, College Dismissal, University Academic Dismissal, and Return to Good
University Academic Standing) via OSU email by the College Office of their status and
the terms of their probation/dismissal.
In the COE, academic degree programs also set the policies for SAP for students in their
major. In addition, some programs set SAP policy for their pre-majors, other programs
have no SAP policies for pre-majors in which case the college administers Academic
Probation when so needed.
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ME Special Action Probation
Mechanical Engineering has three forms of SAP:
4. SAP for grades
5. SAP for lack of progress
6. SAP after reinstatement
SAP eligibility is determined at the end of each semester.
After being placed on SAP, the satisfaction of SAP terms, return to good academic
standing, continuation of SAP, and departmental or college dismissals are determined
at the end of the student’s next semester of enrollment. All exceptions to the SAP
policies below are brought before the Academic Standards and Progress
subcommittee of the College of Engineering CCAA.
SAP for Grades
Students can be put on SAP for failure to meet the conditions to be considered in good
academic standing.
Students are eligible for SAP for Grades if they fail to maintain a 2.00 TPHR, CPHR, and
EPHR (pre-major students) or MPHR (major students).
Students on SAP for Grades will be required to earn at least a 2.00 TPHR during
their next semester of enrollment.
Students on SAP for Grades will be continued on SAP for Grades:
until they achieve at least a 2.0 CPHR and EPHR (pre-major students) or MPHR
(major students), as long as they continue to earn at least a 2.00 TPHR.
if they withdrawal from or receive an incomplete for a course (“W” or “I” marks
on transcript).
Students on SAP for Grades will return to good academic standing when they achieve
at least a 2.0 TPHR, CPHR, and EPHR (pre-major students) or MPHR (major students)
without receiving any “W” or “I” marks on their transcript.
Students on SAP for Grades will be dismissed from the Mechanical Engineering program
(DD) if they fail to earn at least a 2.00 TPHR.
Major students who are dismissed from the Mechanical Engineering program
with less than a 2.0 CPHR are also subject to College Dismissal (CD).
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SAP for Lack of Progress
Students can be put on SAP for failure to make progress towards a degree in
Mechanical engineering.
Students are eligible for SAP for Lack of Progress if they are in good academic standing
but have:
multiple “W” or “I” marks that prevent them from making progress in the ME
curriculum.
enrolled in consecutive semesters without taking courses in the ME curriculum.
Students on SAP for Lack of Progress, during their next semester of enrollment, will be
required to:
enroll in at least one course in the ME curriculum, earn at least a 2.0 TPHR, and
complete all ME curriculum courses in which they enroll (no “W” or “I” marks); or
transfer to another department or college by the first Friday of the semester.
Students on SAP for Lack of Progress will be continued on SAP for Grades if they:
complete a semester that includes courses in the ME curriculum without
receiving any “W” or “I” marks on their transcript.
earn at least a 2.00 TPHR but do not have at least a 2.00 CPHR and EPHR (pre-
major students) or MPHR (major students).
Students will be removed from SAP for Lack of Progress and will be in good academic
standing if they:
complete a semester that includes courses in the ME curriculum without
receiving any “W” or “I” marks on their transcript.
achieve at least a 2.0 TPHR, CPHR, and EPHR (pre-major students) or MPHR
(major students).
Students on SAP for Lack of Progress will be dismissed from the College of Engineering
(CD) if they fail to meet the terms to continue on SAP or return to good academic
standing.
SAP for Reinstated Students
All students who are reinstated to the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace
Engineering are automatically placed on SAP for their next semester of enrollment.
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A student dismissed from the department may petition to be reinstated after two
academic semesters. Students may apply during the second semester. The academic
advisor will receive the petition and forward it to the AAE Undergraduate Studies
Committee. Students can be reinstated a maximum of two times.
Students on SAP for Reinstated Students will be required to earn at least a 2.00
TPHR at the end of their next semester of enrollment.
Students on SAP for Reinstated Students will be continued on SAP for Grades:
until they achieve at least a 2.0 CPHR and EPHR (pre-major students) or MPHR
(major students), as long as they continue to earn at least a 2.00 SPHR.
if they withdrawal from or receive an incomplete for a course (“W” or “I” marks
on transcript).
Students will be removed from SAP for Reinstated Students and will be in good
academic standing if they achieve at least a 2.0 TPHR, CPHR, and EPHR (pre-major
students) or MPHR (major students).
Students on SAP for Reinstated Students will be dismissed from the Department of
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (DD) if they fail to earn at least a 2.00 TPHR at
the end of their next semester of enrollment.
Major students who are dismissed from the Department of Mechanical and
Aerospace Engineering with less than a 2.0 CPHR are also subject to College
Dismissal (CD).
Appeal of Departmental Actions
A student who feels that their performance may have been affected by special
circumstances may petition in writing to the Chair of the Mechanical Engineering
Program Undergraduate Studies Committee. If a student finds this review unsatisfactory,
an appeal may be made directly to the College of Engineering Academic Standards
and Progress Committee (ASAP) through the program designee to this committee.
Notification of Departmental Policy for Academic Standards to Students
All incoming freshman, transfer students, and students new to the major receive and
sign a copy of the academic standards policy.
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Quarter to Semester Transition
University Pledge
The university’s “Pledge to Undergraduate Students” promises that the conversion to
semesters will not harm the academic progress of students. A student who believes that
his or her progress toward a degree will be damaged by the switch should begin by
speaking with his/her academic advisor, who may be able to resolve the matter, or
may advise the student to pursue a petition. A student whose petition has been denied
and who continues to believe that legitimate concerns have not been resolved should
continue to consult with the advisor, for assistance in appealing the decision, to seek a
final answer from the academic unit(s) involved—the department and the college to
which it belongs.
A student who has exhausted this process and continues to believe that his or her
academic progress has been adversely affected by the change may file a final appeal
with the Office of Academic Affairs, 203 Bricker Hall.
Some advice on appeals for students who believe that their progress toward a degree
has been harmed by the change to semesters:
1. Assess your case realistically.
a. If you were not on track to graduate in four years under quarters, then the
change in calendar is not a likely reason you will not graduate in four
years under semesters.
b. Degree plans based on extraordinarily heavy course loads are not
realistic.
2. Discuss your situation with your academic advisor.
a. Your advisor can assess your progress, to help determine whether you are,
in fact, being harmed by the change in calendar.
b. Your advisor will understand where there are opportunities for flexibility in
your program—the first logical step in resolving a difficulty.
c. Because of the accreditation requirements for some programs, the places
in which a program can flex may lie elsewhere than you might expect
them.
d. Discuss with your advisor the process for petitions and appeals within your
academic unit.
3. Pursue a reasonable petition.
a. Depending on the structure of your degree, you can seek resolution for a
complaint through the department of your major, or the college offering
your degree. Appeals beyond the department should be taken to your
college. The petition process will vary from college to college, so you
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should consult with your academic advisor for guidance and direction
through the process.
b. A petition should summarize your issue, identify the steps you have taken
to address it, and state the resolution you are requesting and the
reasoning behind it. You should attach any related evidence, information,
or documentation.
c. The Pledge to Students presumes that you have scheduled regular and
ongoing discussions with your advisor to plan your course work during the
quarters preceding the conversion, that you have continued to do so
during the transition to semesters, and that you have followed the plan
developed in those meetings. Complaints from students who have not
met their obligations to seek and follow advising will generally be viewed
as groundless.
Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering Transition
The transition to semesters resulted in minor changes to the AAE curriculum.
Requirements that were already met under quarters were honored, even if more
advanced coursework was required to meet semester requirements. This resulted in
minor disruption for any student attending OSU.
The main issue affecting transitional students is meeting the number of hours required for
graduation. All AAE transition students are required to complete 125 credit hours for
graduation. Since certain AAE core courses, ISE 2040 (ISE 504) and MSE 2010 (MSE 205)
are no long required for graduation, some students will not meet the minimum required
credit hour total. If a student falls short of the minimum required credit hours then the
credit hours must be replaced with any of the following:
2XXX (2XX) or higher course taught in the areas of Engineering (including
Aviation), Science, or Math. Economics and business courses may be used as a
substitution up to 2 semester credit hours for ISE 504.
Other changes to the AAE curriculum involved combining two quarter courses into one
semester course (i.e. ECE 300 and 309 became ECE 2300).
For any questions regarding the quarter to semester requirements, please contact a
MAE academic advisor.
Mechanical Engineering Transition
The transition to semesters resulted in significant change to the ME curriculum.
Requirements that were already met under quarters were honored, even if more
advanced coursework was required to meet semester requirements. Exceptions are
considered for transition students, which will not be given to non-transition students, in
order for transition students to continue progress and avoid delay for graduation.
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Students that followed their approved Transition Advising Plan dealt with minor
disruption. Transition students should work with a MAE Academic Advisor for assistance
in completing a Transition Advising Plan.
The Transition Advising Plan is an interactive spreadsheet that can be personalized for
each student. It adds a student’s credit hours completed in semesters with the
remaining semester credit hour requirements. When all required coursework credit
hours completed in quarters is added to all required coursework credit hours that
remain to be completed in semesters and then is subtracted from the total number of
credit hours required for graduation, the remaining figure represents the number of
technical elective credit hours required for graduation for semester transition students.
Quarter Hours Requirements
+ Semester Hour Requirements
– 128 Require Credit Hours for Graduation
Number of Required Technical Elective Hours
The number of required hours varies according to which courses students completed
while attending OSU under the quarter system.
For any questions regarding the quarter to semester requirements, please contact a
MAE academic advisor.
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Transfer Credit Students who are considering transferring from another institution to The Ohio State
University often have additional questions and concerns about their previous
coursework and about starting their major courses.
For detailed information regarding the Transfer Credit process and how to interpret your
Transfer Credit Report, go tohttps://registrar.osu.edu/transfer_credit/index.asp
U.select (www.transfer.org) is a valuable tool for in-state transfer students who wish to see
how their coursework at another institution will correlate to OSU coursework. (There are
OSU equivalent courses listed from some out-of-state institutions on the u.select website,
as well, but not many.) Most equivalencies from this site will cover basic math and
science courses, General Education courses, and in a few instances, Statics
(MECHENG 2010), Mechanics of Materials (MECHENG 2020) and Dynamics
(MECHENG 2030).
Important! Effective summer 2014
Below is department specific information regarding Mechanical Engineering
coursework.
Mechanical Engineering Transfer Credit will be awarded according to the following
criteria:
ABET accredited schools
All Mechanical Engineering courses will receive General credit unless an
established equivalency exists. Establish equivalencies are listed on the Transfer
Credit Report.
For a current list of ABET accredited programs go to www.abet.org
US non-ABET accredited schools
Mechanical Engineering courses with the following titles will receive General
credit
o Statics
o Dynamics
o Strength (or Mechanics) of Materials
All other Mechanical Engineering courses will receive Technical credit and will be
subject to further evaluation by the MAE Department.
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International non-ABET accredited schools
Only the following Mechanical Engineering courses with the following titles will
receive General credit
o Statics
o Dynamics
o Strength (or Mechanics) of Materials
There will be no transfer credit awarded for all other Mechanical Engineering
courses.
When submitting a department transfer credit review request, please provide the following:
Course catalog description from the original institution
A detailed syllabus for each course
To facilitate the review process each syllabus must include the following:
Topics that were covered in the course
Textbook(s) used
Amount of time spent on different topics
Hours of lecture/recitation per week
The nature of any projects
The frequency of exams and homework
Further evaluation may require evidence of the standard of the work. Examples of
evidence are copies of examinations and assignments.
Submit documents to:
Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
N250 Scott Laboratory
201 W. 19th Avenue
Columbus, OH 43210
Evaluations are usually completed within 10 business days.
Proficiency Exams
If a transfer credit or substitution evaluation is denied, but the student believes that
he/she has covered the material in question, he/she may have the option to take a
proficiency exam for a specific class. This type of request is handled only on a case-by-
case basis. Students interested in attempting to receive credits hours by examination
should discuss the option with a MAE advisor.
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Nuclear Engineering Minor The nuclear industry expanded rapidly in the 1960s and early 1970s and during that time
hired thousands of engineers and scientists. Those people are now approaching
retirement age, and the nuclear industry needs to replace them. Electric utilities,
national laboratories and government regulatory agencies need both nuclear
engineers and scientists and engineers in other fields who also have some knowledge of
nuclear technology. Because so many senior people are retiring, there will be many
opportunities for rapid advancement in the nuclear industry over the next several years.
Ohio State now offers an undergraduate minor in Nuclear Engineering to provide
students with the knowledge and skills they will need for many entry-level positions in the
nuclear industry.
The undergraduate Minor in Nuclear Engineering requires 2 core courses and a
minimum of 6 credit hours of additional courses selected from a list of options for a total
of 12 credit hours. The courses offered in the Nuclear Engineering minor are:
Required
Course#
Required Course Description Credit
Hours
Semester
Offered
NUCLREN 4505 Nuclear Science and Engineering 3 AU and SP
NUCLREN 4536 Nuclear Reactor System 3 SP
Elective
Course#
Elective Course Description Credit
Hours
Semester
Offered
NUCLREN 4506 Undergraduate Nuclear Engineering
Lab
3 AU
NUCLREN 4701 Intro to Reactor Physics 3 AU
NUCLREN 5606 Radiation Protection and Shielding 3 AU and SP
NUCLREN 5610 Reactor Safety 3 SP
NUCLREN 5716 Probabilistic Risk Assessment 3 AU
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NUCLREN 5735 Nuclear Power Plant Operations 3 May
NUCLREN 5742 Nuclear Radiations and Their
Measurements
3 SP
NUCLREN 5776 Radioactive Waste
Management/Nuclear Fuel Cycles
3 AU
NUCLREN 6537 Nuclear Reactor Thermal Hydraulics 3 AU
NUCLREN 6708 Reactor Theory 3 AU
NUCLREN 6725 Reactor Dynamics* 2 AU
NUCLREN 6726 Reactor Dynamics Laboratory* 2 SP
*With permission of instructor. If NE 6725 and NE 6726 are selected and approved, the
student needs to take a total of five courses to satisfy the minimum requirement of 12
credit hours.
Registering for the Nuclear Engineering Minor Program
If interested in pursuing the undergraduate minor in Nuclear Engineering, simply
complete the NE Minor Application Form.
Students must list the Nuclear Engineering courses they plan to take and the semester
and year in which they plan to take the courses. The Minor Program Form is not binding
and does not commit a student to taking the courses during the indicated term. It
simply informs the MAE Department and helps us plan our teaching loads.
After the Minor Program Form is complete, please bring it to Scott Lab, E406, 201 West
19th Avenue. For questions about the Minor in Nuclear Engineering or the transition
from quarters to semesters, please contact Richard Denning, ([email protected]) or
614-292-2544.
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Graduation All students need to submit an application in order to be eligible to graduate from The
Ohio State University. The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering has
its own application that it would prefer students submit (below). Applications should be
submitted according to the following timeline.
Expected Graduation Application Deadline*
Autumn Semester 2013 Autumn Semester 2012
Spring Semester 2014 Spring Semester 2013
Summer Semester 2014 Summer Semester 2013
Autumn Semester 2014 Autumn Semester 2013
These deadlines allow advisors to check student’s plans for the last year of major
coursework and make any necessary changes to the plan well before they become
issues affecting graduation. Late applications are accepted, but on-time graduation
will not be guaranteed in such cases.
Students who submit their application to graduate on time benefit in two ways:
1. Senior priority scheduling for the final semester before graduation.
2. Verification that with courses they plan to take their final two semesters do
indeed meet all requirements to graduate.
Once a graduation application is approved students are expected to follow the
approved plan. It is recommended that students see an advisor regarding any
changes to the plan to ensure graduation requirements will be met. Changes that are
not approved by an academic advisor may result an incomplete requirement for
graduation and may not be caught until the planned semester of graduation, at which
time it may be too late to correct any mistakes.
Once a graduation application has been approved, further instructions for the
graduation class can be found at www.commencement.osu.edu and through
the College of Engineering. Graduating seniors will also receive an email from the
College of Engineering during the 7th week of their semester of graduation with further
instructions. If you are planning to graduate but do not receive this email, contact
College of Engineering at (614) 292-2651.
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Degree Enrichment The path to a B.S. degree and future career should include some thoughtful allocation
of time for internships or co-ops, to study abroad, or to prepare for graduate school.
Whether a student is planning for graduate or professional school or would like to
prepare for professional licensure, they’ll want to be aware of the types of opportunities
available to supplement the Bachelor of Science degree and beyond.
Internships and Co-ops
Engineering Career Services (ECS) offers services to all OSU engineering students. For
new first year students, it is recommended that they register with the Co-op and
Internship Program at the beginning of their second year. For transfer students, inquire
with ECS about registering for their services. Students continue with the Graduating
Students Program as senior year approaches.
Engineering Career Services Phone: 614-292-6651
199 Hitchcock Hall Fax: 614-292-4794
2050 Neil Avenue Email: [email protected]
Columbus, OH 43210 web: http://ecs.osu.edu
Why should everyone register with ECS?
In engineering disciplines, relevant co-op and internship experiences is a near necessity
for employment at graduation. While ECS can’t guarantee everyone a job, ECS
provides the best opportunities for students to get co-ops and internships, and
ultimately to land that perfect job after graduation.
ECS has established relationships with hundreds of local, regional, and national
employers including several top Aerospace companies. When these employers come
to Engineering Careers Services, they are there to hire and they want Ohio State
engineering students. Compare that to a career fair where not all the employers
present are actually hiring or to a “wanted” ad where a student is potentially
competing against hundreds of experienced applicants. If looking for a co-op,
internship, or full-time position, ECS offers the greatest yield of opportunities for a
student’s effort, and that is something any engineering student can appreciate.
Need another reason to join?
Knowledgeable, experienced, and a caring professional staff are available for
individual consultations to help with resumes and any aspect of job searching.
The web-based software used to help students and employers connect is the
finest currently available. Students search through opportunities targeted at
them from their own home.
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Students can learn and improve their interviewing skills through workshops,
individual feedback, mock interviews, and coaching.
ECS provides print an on-line resources for all aspects of the job search.
Study Abroad
A study abroad experience is a great way to enhance undergraduate education by
being exposed to different cultures and ideas, meeting new people, and earning
course credit hours. Engineering students may be able to earn course credit hours for
general or technical elective coursework; however, the availability of engineering core
coursework that will transfer is limited. The College of Engineering and the Department
of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering are committed to supporting students who
wish to pursue these opportunities. More information on the University’s study abroad
programs can be found at http://oia.osu.edu/study-abroad.html.
Graduate or Professional School
Why might a student want to go to graduate or professional school?
Further engineering studies through a graduate program will help students
specialize in a specific area, which they are free to choose.
It will more than likely lead to an increased number of job opportunities.
It will more than likely lead to an increased starting salary.
To further improve problem solving skills.
Looking for new challenges.
Develop public speaking and writing skills.
To teach at a college or university.
Required for a specific job and/or research opportunity
There are a lot of resources available to students who wish to move on to graduate or
professional school. Planning early is often key, especially to prepare for professional
school (law, education, medical). Unlike graduate studies in engineering, where
undergraduate work has automatically prepared a student to move on, preparation for
a professional school often requires coursework outside of the engineering curriculum.
An undergraduate and graduate advisor can help you determine how to incorporate
these extra courses into your schedule.
There are some common requirements to move on past an undergraduate degree. A
strong undergraduate GPA is generally required, along with letters of recommendation
from past instructors. Research is an important aspect of graduate school as well as
some professional programs, and so having research experience as an undergraduate
will often help to make for a more competitive applicant. Finally, graduate school
applications generally require a statement of purpose, which should identify the
program in which a student wishes to continue their studies and where their interests lie.
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A strong statement of purpose is very important to match a student’s interests with
appropriate research opportunities.
The best way to prepare for these options is to look into the requirements for various
programs early in the academic career, as well as consult with an advisor in that area.
The following are offices at OSU that will be of assistance to and student wishing to learn
more about common graduate and professional paths for engineering students.
The Ohio State University Graduate Admissions
Admission requirements and contact information for every graduate program offered
at OSU, as well as information about the admissions process, financial aid, and answers
to frequently asked questions can be found at http://gradadmissions.osu.edu.
College of Engineering Information for New Graduate Students
Contact information for all the graduate programs offered though the College of
Engineering can be found at http://engineering.osu.edu/graduate.
Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Graduate Program
Would you like to stay at OSU awhile longer? Information about the graduate programs
in the MAE Dept. at OSU is found at http://mae.osu.edu/graduate.
Pre-Professional Advising
Pre-health, pre-law, and pre-education aren’t majors at OSU, but are official areas of
academic interest. A wealth of information about preparing for these programs, as well
as contact information for advisors who specialize in these areas of academic interest
can be found at http://preprofessional.osu.edu/.
Professional Licensure and FE Exam
Students within six months of graduation should consider taking the Fundamentals of
Engineering (FE) Exam. The FE Exam is the first step towards professional licensure. Why
might it be important to be a licensed engineer?
Demonstrate an accomplished recognized standard.
Set a student apart from others in the profession.
Open the door for career options and opportunities that might not have
otherwise been available.
In addition, professional licensure is a must for anyone wishing to work on projects
that affect public safety.
The Licensure Process
1. Graduation (from an ABET-accredited engineering program – all OSU
engineering programs are ABET-accredited)
2. The Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam
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The best time to take the FE Exam is before or immediately after
graduation while the technical information is still fresh in a student’s mind.
Students are eligible to take the exam as soon as you are within six months
of graduation.
Statistics show that 95% of ME students who take this exam within six
months of graduation pass the test. Pass rate decreases over time.
The exam is offered bi-annually in April and October. To learn more about
the test, visit http://ncees.org/exams/fe-exam/.
Students will need to start the application process approximately 4 months
ahead of when they wish to take the exam. Plan ahead!
3. Work experience
4. The Professional Engineering (PE) Exam
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Student Organizations, Honoraries, and Project Teams Students often look to get involved in OSU organizations and engineering project
teams. New group and projects are always forming. If a current group does not fit a
student’s interest, then they may look into forming their own organization. Participation
in organizations can help students develop skills in leadership, communication,
organization, and many more. Project teams offer practical hands-on engineering
work that is desired by employers at graduation. The lists below are just some of the
mechanical and aerospace engineering related organizations and project teams to
consider.
Student Organizations
Alpha Eta Rho Aviation Fraternity
To further the cause of aviation in all of its branches.
o http://www.ahpohiostate.com
Alpha Omega Epsilon
Alpha Omega Epsilon is a professional sorority that fosters friendship, leadership
and professionalism in all members of our organization, the community, and our
professions.
o http://engineering.osu.edu/studentorgs/alpha-omega-epsilon
American Indian Science and Engineering Society
We are an organization whose mission is to nurture building of community by
bridging science, technology, and engineering with traditional Native values as
well as increase Native representation in these disciplines. AISES’ ultimate goal is
to be a catalyst for the advancement of American Indians and Native Alaskans
as they seek to become self-reliant and self-determined members of society.
o http://aises.org.ohio-state.edu/
American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics
The mission of AAIA is to address the professional needs and interests of the past,
current, and future aerospace workforce and to advance the state of
aerospace science, engineering, technology, operations, and policy to benefit
our global society.
o http://aiaa.org.ohio-state.edu/
American Nuclear Society
A professional organization for students interested in nuclear power, medical and
other uses of radioactive materials, cleanup of contaminated nuclear sites, and
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radiation protection. Members attend and present educational programs,
perform community service, and meet faculty and other students with similar
interests at social functions. Members are encouraged to participate in regional
and national meetings where they present papers and network with
professionals in the nuclear field.
o http://www.new.ans.org/
American Society for Engineering Education
We are the Ohio State Student Chapter of the American Society for Engineering
Education, a group of Undergraduate and Graduate students aimed at
improving upon education in the fields of engineering through outreach,
recruitment, and professional development.
o http://asee-osu.weebly.com
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
ASME is the premier mechanical engineering professional society in the USA,
although it serves mechanical engineers around the world. The OSU student
chapter offers a wide variety of activities, which benefit students in mechanical
engineering. All undergraduates who are interested in mechanical engineering
are eligible for membership.
o http://asme.org.ohio-state.edu/
Engineers for a Sustainable World
Engineers for a Sustainable World is a student run organization that focuses on
sustainability. We strive to make sustainability more visible on campus and we
undertake projects that increase the sustainability of campus and the campus-
area community. Our current project (Spring Semester, 2013) is building a solar
powered food cart that will be used by campus-area food vendors, namely the
Heirloom Café. We will also undertake other local and international projects. If
you want to learn more, please email [email protected].
o http://www.esw.org.ohio-state.edu
Engineers' Council
The Engineers Council consists of officers, general members, and representatives
of the student organizations within the College of Engineering. E-Council strives to
establish a more general recognition for the College of Engineering, to develop
a closer relationship to engineering students, and to bring the students in closer
touch with practical engineering promotion. Annual events include Engineering
Expo in the fall and ArchE Week in the spring, in addition to social and service
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events throughout the year. E-Council is the local chapter for OSU of the
National Association of Engineering Student Councils (NAESC).
o http://ec.osu.edu
National Society of Black Engineers
The purpose of this organization is to increase the number of black culturally
responsible engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally, and
positively impact the community.
o http://nsbe.org.ohio-state.edu/
Out in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math
OSTEM provides support for GLBT and straight ally students, faculty and staff by
educating peers and connecting students, faculty and staff with professionals in
industry.
o http://ostem.org.ohio-state.edu/index.php
Reaching Engineers and Architects for Christ's Honor at OSU
REACH Ohio State is an interdenominational Christian student organization
providing a spiritual resource for engineers and architects who desire to seek
God. We have weekly Bible studies on campus as well as social events.
o http://engineering.osu.edu/studentorgs/reaching-engineers-and-
architects-christs-honor-osu
Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers
Our goal is to encourage success within scientists and engineers of Asian
heritage in the global business world, celebrate diversity on campuses and in the
workplace, as well as provide opportunities for members to make contributions
to their local communities.
o http://sase.org.ohio-state.edu/
Society of Automotive Engineers
The Society of Automotive Engineers is an OSU Student Chapter of SAE
worldwide. The society will help students interested in pursuing a career in the
automotive industry to connect with the world’s largest automotive professional
organization.
o http://www.sae.org
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Society of Women Engineers
The Society of Women Engineers stimulates women to achieve full potential in
careers as engineers and leaders, expands the image of the engineering
profession as a positive force in improving the quality of life, and demonstrates
the value of diversity. This is a national organization and Ohio State's chapter
takes part in a variety of professional development, social, and outreach events
throughout the year.
o http://swe.osu.edu
The Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers
The Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers at The Ohio State University aims to
attract and retain Hispanic students interested in engineering or architecture,
provide academic support and professional development to the members,
serves as a cultural and moral support group, promote the influence of Hispanic
students in the university and in the community, and encourage young students
in the community to become interested in STEM fields.
o http://shpe.org.ohio-state.edu/
Theme Park Engineering Group
The purpose of the Theme Park Engineering Group is to enhance the knowledge
of science, engineering, and creative design throughout the academic
community through the utilization of experiences within the theme park industry.
This may consist of, but is not limited to, collaboration with other organizations,
companies, academic institutions, and research facilities.
o http://themeparkeng.org.ohio-state.edu
Theta Tau Student Organization
As a professional engineering fraternity, Theta Tau combines the desirable
features of general fraternities, technical societies, and honor societies to
prepare its student members for the engineering profession. Originally founded in
1904 to presently consisting of over 50 chapters.
o http://thetatau.org.ohio-state.edu
Triangle Fraternity
Triangle Fraternity is a National Greek Fraternity for men in the fields of
engineering, mathematics, and the sciences. The Ohio State Chapter of Triangle
excels in academics, service, and philanthropy, but also creates friendships
between its brothers that last a life time. Triangle participates in many different
activities in the Greek, Engineering, and Ohio State communities. Triangle
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sponsors the Insights Into Engineering Camp along with the College of
Engineering and Phi Sigma Rho. Insights Into Engineering Camp provides an in
depth look into the different majors within the College of Engineering for
incoming undeclared engineering students.
o http://www.osutriangle.com
Honorary Societies
Kappa Theta Epsilon (Co-op and Internship)
KTE is an organization that brings together students who have had experiences
with internships and cooperative learning. Lead seminars on obtaining co-ops
and internships, helping younger students. Network with several companies to
assist in future job opportunities for members.
o http://engineering.osu.edu/studentorgs/kappa-theta-epsilon-co-op-and-
internship
Lambda Psi (Minority)
An undergraduate honorary for underrepresented minorities within the College
of Engineering. Members can be from any engineering discipline, but they must
have received a 3.5 or higher GPA within two quarters prior to application.
Activities include quarterly study marathons, professional development
workshops, and community service.
o http://engineering.osu.edu/studentorgs/lambda-psi-minority
Pi Tau Sigma (Mechanical)
An honorary society for students majoring in mechanical engineering. Members
must be in the upper third of the senior class, or the upper fourth of the junior
class. Inductions take place in the autumn and spring. Pi Tau Sigma's objectives
are to foster high ideals in the engineering profession, stimulate and support
departmental activities, promote professional welfare, and develop leadership
and citizenship.
o http://www.mecheng.osu.edu/pi-tau-sigma
Sigma Gamma Tau (Aero/Astro)
An honorary society for students majoring in aeronautical/astronautical
engineering. Members must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher, be in the upper third of
the senior class or, the upper fourth of the junior class or, the upper fifth of the
sophomore class. Members help with academic and extra-curricular activities
within the aerospace field.
o http://sgt.org.ohio-state.edu/
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Tau Beta Pi
Tau Beta Pi is not just another honorary. It is very selective, and it is something
that potential employers specifically look for. We encourage you to ask your
advisor about Tau Beta Pi, or do your own research. Tau Beta Pi is the oldest and
largest engineering honor society in existence, and it is the only engineering
honorary society representing the entire engineering profession. Founded in
1885, to mark in a fitting manner those who have conferred honor upon their
alma mater by distinguished scholarship and exemplary character as
undergraduates in the field of engineering, or by their attainments as alumni in
the field of engineering, and to foster a spirit of liberal culture in the engineering
colleges.
o http://tbp.org.ohio-state.edu/index.php
Texnikoi
Texnikoi is a distinguished engineering honorary committed to recognize
engineering students that present a well-rounded education. Members display
extracurricular involvement, community service, as well as academic excellence
in the College of Engineering.
o http://engineering.osu.edu/studentorgs/texnikoi
Project Teams
Buckeye Aerial Robotics Team
The Aerial Robotics Team at The Ohio State University (colloquially referred to as
Buckeye Aerial Robotics for the sake of brevity) is a multidisciplinary team
composed mainly of graduate and undergraduate aerospace, computer
science, electrical, and mechanical engineers whose goal is to compete in the
annual International Aerial Robotics Competition (IARC). The IARC is sponsored
by the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI), SAE Joint
Architecture for Unmanned Systems (SAE JAUS or JAUS), and SEPDAC, Inc.
The IARC consists of specific missions that vary every couple of years, depending
on the level of completion by each team. The current mission involves creating a
small UAV to navigate an indoor area, utilizing a number of technologies
including wireless, imaging, and ranging.
o http://groupspaces.com/AerialRoboticsTeam/
NASA Aeronautics Student Competitions
Organized annually by the NASA Aeronautics Research Directorate, the NASA
Aeronautics Student Competitions are aimed at fostering new generations of
highly-skilled scientists and engineers in the aeronautics community.
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o http://www.aeronautics.nasa.gov/education.htm
SAE Aero Design Competition
SAE's Aero Design Competition challenges students to design and construct a
small radio-controlled aircraft capable of lifting many times its weight. With a
fixed wing size, the design goal is to lift off from a given runway length carrying
the maximum weight, and land safely.
o http://students.sae.org/competitions/aerodesign/
Center of Automotive Research (CAR)
Students at The Ohio State University have the opportunity to participate in
Motorsports/Student Projects. This program challenges students of all majors,
backgrounds, skill levels, and degrees of experience to compete in one of six student
teams. Students apply research and classroom concepts, as well as learn hands-on skills
for designing, fabricating, racing, managing, and marketing competition vehicles. This
experience includes machining, engine testing, battery testing, computer aided design,
and many other engineering tools.
http://car.osu.edu/motorsportsstudent-projects-teams
Baja SAE
o The OSU Baja team is a student organization at The Ohio State University
built to develop members' understanding of the automotive and
motorsports businesses, as well as provide hands-on experiences that
expand their knowledge of engineering and fabrication practices. As a
student-managed off-road race team, the group strives to present
challenges to members enabling them to learn the important elements of
project management, business management, and engineering design.
http://car.osu.edu/motorsports/baja-sae
Buckeye Bullet
o The mission of the Buckeye Bullet team is to provide unique engineering
challenges for students. The team strives to provide valuable, hands-on
experience, creating some of the best young engineers in the world. The
goal is to promote and represent sponsors professionally and with integrity,
aiming to bring together great minds and new technologies to overcome
the most difficult challenges. This student team pushes the envelope of
electric vehicle technology and in so doing hopes to change public
perception of electric vehicles. Mission: prove that green technologies of
the future will be both fun to drive and fast!
http://car.osu.edu/motorsports/buckeye-bullet
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Buckeye Current Electric Motorcycle Team
o During the academic year, the team designs and builds a two-wheeled
electric racing motorcycle to participate to the Time Trial Extreme Grand
Prix (TTXGP) Championship. TTXGP is currently a set of three international
circuits (North America, United Kingdom, and Europe). Each circuit is
comprised of approximately four different races, with the top teams from
each circuit competing in Spain for the World Championship.
http://car.osu.edu/motorsports/buckeye-electric-motorcycle-race-team
Formula SAE
o The Formula Buckeyes SAE race team consists of students from a variety of
majors including mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, welding
engineering, business administration, marketing, and art & technology.
Through this variety of talent and dedication, the team funds, designs,
fabricates, and races a high performance, open wheeled race car.
Competition includes over 140 other colleges and universities at the
Eastern (Detroit) and Western (California) Formula SAE competitions. The
concept of the Formula SAE competition is to allow students to take part
in vehicle research, development, and fabrication. FSAE students are
highly sought after in industry because of their real-world problem solving
experience gained while on the team.
http://car.osu.edu/motorsports/formula-sae
OSU EcoCAR
o EcoCAR 2: Plugging in to the Future, is a three-year collegiate engineering
competition and the only program of its kind. The competition, sponsored
by the U.S. Department of Energy and General Motors, offers an
unparalleled hands-on, real-world experience to educate the next
generation of automotive engineers. The competition challenges 15
universities across North America to reduce the environmental impact of a
2013 Chevrolet Malibu without compromising performance, safety, and
consumer acceptability. http://car.osu.edu/motorsports/osu-ecocar
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Scholarships To maximize aid, make sure to submit the FAFSA and apply for all University, College of
Engineering, and Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering scholarships.
Go to http://sfa.osu.edu/howtoapply/index.asp for instructions on applying for
University aid. To be eligible for aid, submit both the FAFSA and the Application for
Special Scholarships. (There is a lot of information on this page – the “Checklist” is
especially helpful.)
Engineering Student Scholarships
All currently enrolled students who wish to apply for College of Engineering and
engineering departmental scholarships must complete the College of Engineering
Scholarship Application. The College of Engineering will no longer accept paper
applications.
Please read the following helpful hints before completing your application for
scholarships.
Helpful Hints
Be prepared to answer a variety of questions in the following areas: OSU ID and
e-mail address, enrollment plans for SU13 thru SP14, a listing of school activities,
work experience, and areas of interest (such as defense work, etc.) Students will
need to answer a wide variety of questions which may not seem relevant, but
keep in mind that the application is designed to match students with as many
scholarship opportunities as possible.
Prepare a Personal Statement before starting the application. Students will have
the opportunity to cut and paste the information into the application (Word is
preferred). Please note that the Personal Statement is expected to be 1 to 1.5
pages in length. The quality of the essay is a significant factor in determining
scholarship recipients. The essays should be well organized, concise, and provide
the scholarship committee with relevant information about the student that is not
already included on the application form or that might need further explanation.
Please make sure that you certify the application at the end of the process. It is
critical that you complete this section. IF IT IS NOT COMPLETED, YOUR
APPLICATION WILL NOT BE EVALUATED. Upon successful certification and
submission of the application, you will receive an email confirmation.
International students are eligible to apply for engineering scholarships (both
departmental and College), as most of our funds are available to all engineering
majors and pre-majors regardless of nationality. Please note - scholarships for
international students are usually small and range from around $500 to $1,500 per
year.
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The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace does NOT have a separate
scholarship application.
Scholarship Contacts Available in the College of Engineering
For questions about engineering scholarships, you should contact the College of
Engineering Scholarship Coordinator, Dave Donley, at 292-7694, [email protected]. E-
mail is the preferred method of contact.
Rob Wolf Outstanding Senior Award
Each year the Rob Wolf Outstanding Senior Award is presented to a senior at the
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Awards Ceremony. This award is in memory of
Rob Wolf, a 1997 graduate of the Department of Mechanical Engineering and was
created to recognize students who excel academically while taking an active role in
department, university, and/or community organizations. It is considered one of the
highest recognitions for students in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering.
In order to be considered for the award, students must have a 3.00 minimum
cumulative GPA and at least two of the following criteria:
1. The students must have been active in a professional or honorary society.
2. The student must have demonstrated leadership in a campus activity or done
community service.
3. The student must have participated in some campus wide activities.
4. The student must have worked sometime during the academic year(s) to defray
educational expenses and/or provide experience
Applications are accepted at the beginning of spring semester. Students graduating
spring, summer, and the following autumn are welcome to apply. Completed and
signed applications should be submitted to the MAE Undergraduate Advising Office in
N250 Scott Lab. Questions regarding the application can be addressed to Anna
Corlew ([email protected]) or 614-292-0515.
Graduate Teaching Associate Award
Each year the Mechanical Engineering Graduate Teaching Associate Award is
intended to recognize exceptional teaching provided by a graduate teaching
associate in Mechanical Engineering. A cash prize will be awarded to the winner with
the award being funded this year by the Mechanical Engineering Alumni Society
(MEAS).
Nominations for the Graduate Teaching Associate Award are solicited from students,
peers, and faculty. A graduate student can also nominate him/herself for this award.
Previous GTA award winners are not eligible. The GTA award winner is formally
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recognized at the annual Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Awards Ceremony.
In order to be eligible, the nominee must have been appointed as a Graduate
Teaching Associate (GTA) and must have taught at least one (1) full semester as a GTA.
GTA’s assigned to teach lecture classes, laboratory sections, or conduct multiple
recitations for lecture courses are eligible.
A nominated GTA should exhibit some or all of the following criteria:
Use of varied teaching techniques appropriate to course content and students.
Superior organizational skills in relation to course development and
management.
Ability to stimulate thinking and developing understanding among students.
Excellent knowledge of and enthusiasm for course subject matter.
Resourcefulness in presenting course material.
Willingness to solicit and ability to reflect on feedback about teaching and
implement changes for improvement.
Ability to demonstrate that their course(s) resulted in significant student learning.
Please check the list of eligible GTA’s before nominating and nomination deadline
(available on the MAE website).
The selection committee is comprised of faculty, the previous year’s winner,
representatives from MEAS and the Mechanical Engineering Graduate Students’
Association (MEGA). The committee reviews all submissions and selects a winner based
on the nomination form, SEI evaluations by students, and feedback from the GTA’s
supervisor.
Please submit completed applications to the MAE Advising Office.
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Computer Lab Privileges Students admitted to the AAE or ME major automatically receive access to the
computer labs in Scott Laboratory. The computer labs are located on the second floor
in the west, east, and north buildings of Scott Lab and are accessible 24 hours a day;
however, a valid Buck ID is required to enter. There is also a computer lab on the first
floor next to the student lounge area.
When a student is given access to the computer labs, they will also be expected to
adhere to all published computer lab policies. The purpose of these policies is to create
a good study environment for all students and to maintain the condition of the labs for
future students, and they are actively enforced.
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Academic Misconduct Academic misconduct is defined in Section 3335-23-04 of the Ohio State University
Code of Student Conduct as “Any activity that tends to compromise the academic
integrity of the university, or subvert the educational process. Examples of academic
misconduct include, but are not limited to:
1. Violation of course rules as contained in the course syllabus or other information
provided to the student; violation of program regulations as established by
departmental committees and made available to students;
2. Knowingly providing or receiving information during examinations such as course
examinations and candidacy examinations; or the possession and/or use of
unauthorized materials during those examinations;
3. Knowingly providing or using assistance in the laboratory, on field work, in
scholarship or on a course assignment;
4. Submitting plagiarized work for an academic requirement. Plagiarism is the
representation of another's work or ideas as one's own; it includes the
unacknowledged word-for-word use and/or paraphrasing of another person's
work, and/or the inappropriate unacknowledged use of another person's ideas;
5. Submitting substantially the same work to satisfy requirements for one course or
academic requirement that has been submitted in satisfaction of requirements
for another course or academic requirement, without permission of the instructor
of the course for which the work is being submitted or supervising authority for
the academic requirement;
6. Falsification, fabrication, or dishonesty in creating or reporting laboratory results,
research results, and/or any other assignments;
7. Serving as, or enlisting the assistance of a substitute for a student in the taking of
examinations;
8. Alteration of grades or marks by the student in an effort to change the earned
grade or credit hours;
9. Alteration of academically-related university forms or records, or unauthorized
use of those forms or records; and
10. Engaging in activities that unfairly place other students at a disadvantage, such
as taking, hiding or altering resource material, or manipulating a grading
system.”
(http://studentaffairs.osu.edu/resource_csc.asp)
The Ohio State Committee on Academic Misconduct (COAM) states that “Academic
integrity is essential to maintaining an environment that fosters excellence in teaching,
research, and other educational and scholarly activities. Thus, students are expected to
complete all academic and scholarly assignments with fairness and honesty.”
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(http://oaa.osu.edu/coam/ten-suggestions.html) On their website
(http://oaa.osu.edu/coam/ten-suggestions.html) COAM publishes a list of Ten
Suggestions for Preserving Academic Integrity. We recommend that you read this list
and the Code of Student Conduct, because as a student you are held to these
policies. (“I didn’t know” is not an excuse when it comes to academic misconduct!)
Engineering students often work in groups, and sometimes have difficulties distinguishing
between acceptable and unacceptable collaboration. All work should be completed
individually unless given permission otherwise.
When in doubt about academic misconduct, ASK your instructor what is acceptable
collaboration!
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Department Grievances Resolution of grievances about academic problems or complaints about faculty, such
as violations of university requirements, incompetence, and misconduct, begin first with
speaking with the faculty member or instructor. If the difficulty is not resolved, the
student may make an appointment with the department’s Undergraduate Program
Coordinator, Rosie Quinzon-Bonello. The Coordinator will attempt to resolve the issues
causing concern by assisting the student in discussing issues with the faculty member. If
satisfactory resolution does not occur after this meeting, the student may take the
grievance to the department’s Associate Chair, Dr. Daniel Mendelsohn. If the student
nor the Coordinator nor the Associate Chair feels that a satisfactory resolution has been
reached, the student should notify the department’s Chair, Dr. Ahmet Selamet. The
Chair, in consultation with appropriate university offices, will evaluate the complaint
and determine the appropriate resolution.
Information regarding specific procedures for handling grade grievances (Faculty Rule
3335-7-23) can be obtained from the Office of Undergraduate Academic Advising.
Grievances concerning graduate teaching and research associates should be
submitted first to the supervising instructor, then to the Undergraduate Program
Coordinator, and if necessary, to the department’s Associate Chair.
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Appendix
Forms
General Education Requirements
Combined Degree Information Sheet
MAE Graduation Application
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