Advising Hours and Information

We are currently hiring a new department coordinator. Please reach out to the Dean's Office if you are unable to reach the department through the methods below.

The ME Department Office is open from 9:00am to 5:30pm Monday through Friday for assistance with permits, course and program information, and general help with finding answers to your questions.  The Department Office is located at E&T A205, the Office phone number is 323-343-4490, and the email is [email protected]. Contact the Department of Mechanical Engineering for assistance with permits, course information, program information, and any general questions.

DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Office Hours9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Monday - Friday
LocationE&T A-205
Office Phone Number323-343-4490
Department Email[email protected]

Planning Tools & Resources

Forms can be found here.

The degree planner is a very powerful tool to help you plan your courses. You can find instructions here

  • ME 4000-level Course Rotation

     

    Fall Semesters

    Spring Semesters

    • ME/EE/CS 3420  – Introduction to autonomous robotic systems,
    • ME 4090 – Mechanical Engineering Analysis,
    • ME 4110 – Vibrational Analysis,
    • ME/MSE 4141 – Engineering of Materials (odd years),
    • ME 4230 – Finite Element Analysis,
    • ME 4260 – Advanced Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics,
    • ME 4300 – Properties and Selection of Engineering Materials (even years),
    • ME 4500 – Biomechanics of Human Movement,
    • ME 4540 – Special topics.
       
    • ME 4030 – Aerodynamics (odd years),
    • ME 4040 – Propulsion systems (even years),
    • ME 4070 – HVAC Systems (even years),
    • ME 4090 – Mechanical Engineering Analysis,
    • ME 4120 – Control of Mechanical Systems (even years),
    • ME 4180 – Energy Systems and Sustainability (odd years),
    • ME 4210 – Dynamic of Mechanisms (odd years),
    • ME 4220 – Optimization of Mechanical Engineering Systems,
    • ME 4400 – Fundamental of vehicle design,
    • ME 4510 – Mechanics of Biological Tissues (even years),
    • ME 4520 – Impact Biomechanics (odd years),
    • ME 4540 – Special topics
    • ME 4810 – Introduction to Robotics, 
  • ME 5000-level Course Rotation

    Fall Semesters

    Spring Semesters

    Odd years

    Even years

    Odd years

    Even years

    • ME 5110 - Vibrational Analysis II,
    • ME 5220 - Optimal Control mechanical Systems,
    • ME 5250 - Computational Fluid Dynamics,
    • ME 5300 - Advanced Manufacturing Processes,
    • ME 5050 - Heat Conduction,
    • ME 5210 - Dynamic Systems Analysis,
    • ME 5060 - Heat convection,
    • ME 5220 - Optimal Control Mechanical Systems.

The most accurate and official curriculum information can be found in the catalog. Make sure you are searching for the catalog year for your curriculum. This is normally the year when you joined CSULA.

To check the official agreements between CSULA and other institutions, visit www.assist.org. If you think a course should give you credit at CSULA but you are not receiving that credit or it isn't listed in assist.org, contact an advisor. If your transfer credit for a pre-requisite course has not been processed correctly and that is preventing you from registering for a class, use this form or contact an advisor.

Advisor Contact Information and Hours

Advisor Name and Contact InformationAdvising Hours*Scheduling LinkHelp With
Dr. Chris Bachman 
Department Chair
E&T A206 /A131
[email protected]
By Appointment only

Link to schedule a meeting

Note: Have your unofficial transcripts, plan for all future courses, and method to take notes ready for meeting.

Exceptional Circumstances
Dr. Jeffrey Santner
Principal Undergraduate Advisor
E&T A131
[email protected]

Course office hours.: Wednesdays 1pm-3pm

Advising hours.: Monday/Wednesday 9am-12pm

Link to schedule a meetingME BS Program Info, Course Planning, Academic Concerns
Dr. Mohsen Eshraghi
MSE Director
E&T A218
[email protected]

Thursdays

5:45pm -6:45pm

Appointments must be scheduled in advanced

 MSE MS Program Info, Course Planning, Academic Concerns
Dr. David Raymond
Undergraduate Advisor
E&T A204
[email protected]

Wednesdays 

12:00pm - 2:00pm

 ME BS Program Info, Course Planning, Academic Concerns
Dr. Jim Kuo
Undergraduate Advisor
E&T A136
[email protected]
On leave ME BS Program Info, Course Planning, Academic Concerns
Dr. Arturo Pacheco-Vega
Graduate Advisor
E&T A410
[email protected]
On sabbatical for 25-26 academic year ME MS Program Info, Course Planning, Academic Concerns
Dr. Salvador Rojas  Graduate Advisor               E&T A208 [email protected]

Thursdays

12:30pm-1:30pm

 ME MS Program Info, Course Planning, Academic Concerns
Dr. Maritza Sanchez
Undergraduate Advisor
E&T A207
[email protected]
By Appointment ME BS Program Info, Course Planning, Academic Concerns

Contact our department coordinator, Mayra Alonzo, for help with permits, enrollment-related help, general information, and making appointments with the Department of Mechanical Engineering Chair for advising.  If you are unable to reach an advisor via Zoom, please email the advisor or contact the department coordinator, Mayra Alonzo, at [email protected] for assistance.

Department of Mechanical Engineering

Mayra Alonzo, Coordinator
[email protected] | E&T, A-205 | Tel (323) 343-4490 | Fax (323) 343-5004
5151 State University Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90032