University General Course Catalog 2025-2026 
    
    Feb 01, 2026  
University General Course Catalog 2025-2026

ME 496 - Mechanical Engineering Internship Projects

(3 units)
Supervised independent study of effective professional project planning, performance, and communications at an internship site. Use of engineering skills in a professional setting.

Maximum units a student may earn: 3

Corequisite(s): ME 242  

Grading Basis: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Units of Internship/Practicum: 3
Offered: Every Fall, Spring, and Summer

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
2. apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
3. communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
4. recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
5. acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.


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