Program Overview

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Introduction to the Mechanical Engineering Program

The Mechanical Engineering program at Shanghai Jiao Tong University Global College has received full support from the University of Michigan's Mechanical Engineering Department and Shanghai Jiao Tong University's School of Mechanical Engineering and Power Engineering, and has been accredited by the American ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission.

Program Overview

The program is based on the core of general science and engineering. In the first three semesters, all students will receive rigorous training in mathematics, physics, chemistry, engineering foundation, and computer programming. These courses have been confirmed by the University of Michigan's College of Engineering to be equivalent to the corresponding courses at the University of Michigan.

The Mechanical Engineering program provides students with the core technical capabilities of the discipline: thermal science and fluid science, solid mechanics and materials, and dynamics and control. Under these strengths, the college places great emphasis on applying these technical capabilities through design and manufacturing processes. Additionally, the college offers a range of professional elective courses that allow students to receive customized mechanical engineering education to achieve their career goals.

Program Objectives

The program aims to cultivate students who can:

• Promote intellectual development through graduate education or professional development within 3 to 5 years after graduation;
• Apply their creativity and global perspective in engineering or non-engineering fields;
• Take on leadership roles in various environments.

Student Outcomes

Graduates of the program should be able to:

• Apply engineering, scientific, and mathematical principles to solve complex engineering problems;
• Design solutions that meet specific needs;
• Communicate effectively;
• Demonstrate professional ethics and social responsibility;
• Work in teams;
• Design and implement experiments, analyze and interpret data, and draw conclusions based on the data;
• Acquire and apply new knowledge as needed.

Curriculum

To earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, students must complete 136 credits, including:

• Engineering foundation: 39 credits
• Professional courses: 50 credits
• Academic writing: 8 credits
• Humanities courses: 16 credits
• Electives:
  • Advanced mathematics: 3 credits
  • Professional electives: 11 credits
  • General electives: 9 credits

Chinese students must also complete all Chinese politics courses required by the Chinese Ministry of Education. International students must complete 12 credits of Chinese language and culture courses.

Engineering Foundation (39 credits)

• MATH1160J – Calculus (2) or MATH1560J – Advanced Mathematics A1 or MATH1860J – Advanced Mathematics B1
• MATH2150J – Calculus (3) or MATH2550J – Advanced Mathematics A2 or MATH2850J – Advanced Mathematics B2
• MATH2160J – Differential Equations or MATH2560J – Linear Algebra and Differential Equations A or MATH2860J – Linear Algebra and Differential Equations B
• MATH2140J – Linear Algebra or MATH4170J – Linear Algebra
• CHEM2090J – University Chemistry or CHEM2100J – University Chemistry
• CHEM2110J – University Chemistry Experiment
• PHYS1400J – General Physics (1) & PHYS2400J – General Physics (2) or PHYS1600J – Enhanced Physics (1) & PHYS2600J – Enhanced Physics (2)
• PHYS1410J – General Physics Experiment (1) & PHYS2410J – General Physics Experiment (2)
• ENGR1000J – Engineering Introduction
• ENGR1010J – Computer Introduction

Professional Courses (50 credits)

• ECE2150J – Circuit Design Introduction
• ME0801J – Metalworking Practice (1)
• ME2110J – Solid Mechanics
• ME2350J – Engineering Thermodynamics (1)
• ME2400J – Dynamics and Vibration Introduction
• ME2500J – Design and Manufacturing (1)
• ME3200J – Fluid Mechanics
• ME3350J – Heat Transfer
• ME3500J – Design and Manufacturing (2)
• ME3600J – Dynamic Systems Modeling, Analysis, and Control
• ME3820J – Mechanical Properties of Materials
• ME3950J – Experiment 1
• ME4500J – Design and Manufacturing (3)
• ME4950J – Experiment 2

Academic Writing (8 credits)

• ENGL1000J – Comprehensive English
• ENGL2000J – English Writing

Humanities Courses (16 credits)

This category requires:

• 2 credits of ENGR4960J - Professional Ethics and Engineering Standards, and 14 credits of humanities, social sciences, professional development, or natural sciences courses.
• At least 3 credits of humanities courses and at least 3 credits of social sciences courses must be completed.

These 14 credits can include courses with the following prefixes: Vr, Vx, Vw, Vf, and Vb. Vz courses are only accepted for international students. Vy courses, except for ENGL1000J – Comprehensive English and ENGL2000J – English Writing, can be accepted. Michigan University humanities courses that meet the requirements of the Michigan University College of Engineering can be accepted. Shanghai Jiao Tong University English-taught courses approved by the Global College Undergraduate Education Committee can be accepted.

Humanities categories include but are not limited to philosophy, English language and literature, Asian languages and cultures, American culture, comparative literature, film studies, etc.

Social sciences categories include but are not limited to international and comparative studies, political science, Asian studies, economics, environmental studies, history, etc.

Professional development categories include but are not limited to engineering ethics, business research, entrepreneurship research, etc.

Natural sciences categories include biology, chemistry, physics, astronomy, and earth sciences.

A list of courses that can be counted towards this category can be found at the Global College Undergraduate Education Office.

Advanced Mathematics (3 credits)

The advanced mathematics requirement can be met by:

• ECE4010J – Engineering Probability Methods
• MATH4540J – Engineering Mathematics B
• MATH4710J – Numerical Analysis
• MATH6001J – Applied Mathematical Methods (1)
• MATH6002J – Applied Mathematical Methods (2)
• MATH6003J – Engineering Numerical Analysis
• Other courses approved by the Mechanical Engineering program advisor.

Any credits exceeding 3 can be applied to the "Professional Electives" (non-ME) or "General Electives" category.

Professional Electives (11 credits)

Professional electives aim to allow students to learn deeper technical knowledge in specific areas of mechanical engineering.

Professional elective credits can be met by:

• Any 300-level or higher courses in mechanical engineering or other engineering, biology, chemistry, mathematics, and physics fields, excluding TC3000J - Technical Writing and Communication and TC4960J - Advanced Technical Writing and Communication.

Up to 3 credits of courses taken in other engineering or science schools of Shanghai Jiao Tong University can be counted towards this category, provided the level is 300 or above. These courses must be approved by the Mechanical Engineering program advisor. The Undergraduate Education Office has a complete list of courses.

Credits exceeding 11 in this category can be applied to the General Electives category.

If taking mechanical engineering professional courses, students can refer to the three academic fields, including design, manufacturing, and systems, solid mechanics, and heat transfer and fluid. The Global College offers courses in each field as follows. The Undergraduate Education Office has a complete list of courses.

Academic Field | Required Courses | Elective Courses
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Design, Manufacturing, and Systems | ME2400J – Dynamics and Vibration Introduction ME2500J – Design and Manufacturing (1) ME3500J – Design and Manufacturing (2) ME3600J – Dynamic Systems Modeling, Analysis, and Control ME4500J – Design and Manufacturing (3) | ME4400J – Intermediate Dynamics and Vibration ME4610J – Automatic Control ME4670J – Introduction to Robotics ME4810J – Manufacturing Processes ME4820J – Processing Technology ME6101J – Continuum Mechanics ME6601J – Mechatronic System Design ECE6602J – Linear Systems ME6801J – Manufacturing Processes and Systems
Solid Mechanics | ME2110J – Solid Mechanics ME3820J – Mechanical Properties of Materials | ME3050J – Introduction to Finite Element Method in Mechanical Engineering ME3110J – Mechanics of Materials ME4120J - Advanced Mechanics of Materials ME4180J – Composite Microstructure Mechanics ME6106J – Solid Mechanics Principles
Heat Transfer and Fluid | ME2350J – Engineering Thermodynamics (1) ME3200J – Fluid Mechanics ME3350J – Heat Transfer | ME4210J – Thermal Fluid Systems Design ME4320J – Combustion ME4330J - Advanced Energy Systems ME4580J - Automotive Engineering ME6202J - Computational Fluid Dynamics

General Electives (9 credits)

General electives aim to allow students to explore any knowledge in technical (including engineering) and non-technical fields. Any courses, subject to the following restrictions, can meet this requirement:

• Research-type courses (including undergraduate research programs, "Shanghai Jiao Tong University University Student Innovation Plan" projects, and independent studies) can be counted for up to 4 credits towards graduation.

Students are encouraged to explore cultural or professional fields of interest when selecting general electives, such as:

• Management, business, or finance courses to prepare for work in the industry;
• Courses to prepare for further study in fields outside of engineering, such as medicine, dentistry, law, or education;
• Additional language, literature, or culture courses to prepare for work in the global economy;
• Additional electronic and computer engineering courses for deeper study;
• Engineering courses outside of electronic and computer engineering to prepare for graduate study.

Starting from the 2022 cohort, college undergraduates need to take 2 credits of art courses to meet the graduation requirements. Art courses include art appreciation (Art) courses offered by the college or recognized by the college, as well as art appreciation courses in Shanghai Jiao Tong University's general education courses; the former can be counted towards the college's intellectual breadth credits, and the latter can be counted towards the general elective credits.

Conclusion

The Mechanical Engineering program at Shanghai Jiao Tong University Global College provides students with a comprehensive education in mechanical engineering, with a focus on design, manufacturing, and systems, solid mechanics, and heat transfer and fluid. The program is accredited by the American ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission and has received full support from the University of Michigan's Mechanical Engineering Department and Shanghai Jiao Tong University's School of Mechanical Engineering and Power Engineering. Graduates of the program are well-prepared to pursue careers in mechanical engineering or related fields, and to take on leadership roles in various environments.