Advising Hours and Information

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 A-205, 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

Roadmaps, Flowcharts, Curriculum & More
(Scan the QR code below or click to download PPT)

ME QR code 2024 curriculum

Click to download PPT: 2024 Curriculum Changes​​​​​

  • 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.

Click on the links below for COVID-19 Information, Undergraduate course planning, and Advice on how to get the most out of your education.

ADVISOR CONTACTS & HOURS

Advisor Name and Contact InformationAdvising Hours*Zoom Meeting InformationHelp With
Dr. Mathias Brieu
Department Chair
E&T A206
[email protected]

By Appointment only

(through Calendly) 

Schedule a meeting through Calendly link
https://calendly.com/mbrieu/advising-meeting
 Exceptional Circumstances
Dr. Jeffrey Santner
Principal Undergraduate Advisor
E&T A131
[email protected]

Mondays: 9am -12pm

        Wednesdays: 10am 1pm       & by appointment 

https://calstatela.zoom.us/j/97891730796

Schedule a meeting through Calendly link
https://calendly.com/jsantner

You can also email Dr. Santner with your ME undergraduate advising questions.

ME BS Program Info, Course Planning, Academic Concerns
Dr. Mohsen Eshraghi
MSE Director
E&T A218
[email protected]

Thursdays:

5:45pm - 6:45pm and 

by appointment

 MSE MS Program Info, Course Planning, Academic Concerns
Dr. J. Chris Bachman
Undergraduate Advisor
E&T A135
[email protected]

Mondays

12pm - 2pm

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

Mondays

11:00am - 1:00pm

 ME BS Program Info, Course Planning, Academic Concerns
Dr. Jim Kuo
Undergraduate Advisor
E&T A136
[email protected]

Mondays

4pm - 5pm

 ME BS Program Info, Course Planning, Academic Concerns
Dr. Mario Medina
Undergraduate Advisor
E&T A429B
[email protected]

Mondays: 2pm -3pm

     Tuesdays and Thursdays:       12:30pm - 1:30pm

 ME BS Program Info, Course Planning, Academic Concerns
Dr. Arturo Pacheco-Vega
Graduate Advisor
E&T A410
[email protected]

Wednesdays:

           3:30pm -4:30pm &           by appointment 

 ME MS Program Info, Course Planning, Academic Concerns
Dr. Salvador Rojas          Graduate Advisor                          E&T A208 [email protected]

   Tuesdays and Thursdays:  

2pm -3pm

  
Dr. Maritza Sanchez
Undergraduate Advisor
E&T A207
[email protected]

Thursdays

2pm - 3pm

 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