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Handbook - Mechanical Engineering - Iowa State University

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Table of Contents<br />

PART 1: General Information<br />

Welcome 1<br />

The <strong>Engineering</strong> Profession 2<br />

Accreditation Board for <strong>Engineering</strong> and Technology(ABET) 3<br />

Opportunities for <strong>Mechanical</strong> <strong>Engineering</strong> Students 4<br />

PART 2: Undergraduate Advising<br />

Kiewit Undergraduate Student Services Center 9<br />

Essential Documents 10<br />

You and Your Advisor 11<br />

Student Responsibility 11<br />

PART 3: Commonly Requested Information<br />

Student Resources 12<br />

Scholarships 13<br />

Internships and Co-operative Education Programs 14<br />

Honors Program 16<br />

<strong>Mechanical</strong> <strong>Engineering</strong> Learning Communities 17<br />

Schedule Changes 18<br />

Curriculum/Major Changes 19<br />

Study Abroad Opportunities 19<br />

Transfer Credit Evaluation 21<br />

PART 4: Requirements for a Bachelor’s Degree In <strong>Mechanical</strong><br />

<strong>Engineering</strong><br />

<strong>Mechanical</strong> <strong>Engineering</strong> Curriculum Planning 22<br />

Curriculum Outline 23<br />

Basic Program Requirements 24<br />

<strong>Mechanical</strong> <strong>Engineering</strong> Flowchart 25<br />

Progress Checklist 26<br />

Social Science and Humanities 27<br />

Technical Electives 29<br />

Independent Study – ME 490 32<br />

Planning your Academic Career 33<br />

How to Read Your Degree Audit 34<br />

Graduation Requirements 40<br />

PART 5: Precautions<br />

Academic Probation 42<br />

2009 Kiewit Undergraduate Student Services Center<br />

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