Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
The Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering degree program provides students a strong foundation in engineering principles with an emphasis on the study and application of principles and concepts related to mechanical systems and engineering. This course of study prepares students for careers in industry, government, education and the nonprofit sector.
Why Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical engineering is a high-demand field with opportunities all around the globe. Mechanical engineers design and analyze machines and mechanical systems in everything from healthcare, manufacturing, robotics and aerospace. They also work with thermodynamics and fluid mechanics, resulting in careers that allow for innovative problem-solving in a wide range of subjects. As technology continues to advance, mechanical engineers will find themselves playing a critical role in the future.
Mechanical Engineering Curriculum
The B.S. in Mechanical Engineering is a 129-hour program that will give students a strong foundation in concepts like mechanical vibrations, degrees of freedom for movement in a structure, stress analysis of elastic solids, finite elements, stress in solids, fatigue failure, gears, springs, thermophysical properties, heat transfer and heat exchangers. Students can expect to explore the inner workings of complex machines like vehicles and industrial equipment.
Mechanical Engineering students also have the opportunity to work with faculty on ongoing research projects, among them are Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) as part of the department’s Autonomous Vehicle Systems (AVS) Lab.
The Capstone course challenges students to apply their engineering education and apply it as a solution or innovation to a contemporary issue.
Careers in Mechanical Engineering
A Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering opens doors to diverse career opportunities across industries such as automotive, aerospace, manufacturing, energy, and beyond. Graduates can pursue roles as mechanical engineers, designing and testing mechanical devices and systems; automotive engineers, specializing in vehicle design and development; aerospace engineers, focusing on aircraft and spacecraft design; manufacturing engineers, optimizing production processes and quality control; or HVAC engineers, designing heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems.
Program Educational Objectives
The Educational Objectives of the 不良研究所 B.S. in Mechanical Engineering Program seek to develop graduates who after graduation are engaged in:
- Applying their engineering education:
Applying their engineering education to address the full range of technical and societal problems with creativity, imagination, confidence and responsibility. - Thoughtful innovation:
Being at the technological forefront while caring for the environment and social justice through thoughtful innovation. - Lifelong learning:
Engaged in successful careers and retained the intellectual curiosity that motivates lifelong learning. - Concerned and enlightened citizens:
Concerned and enlightened citizens working towards the common good within the global community. - Serving in positions of leadership:
Serving in positions of leadership within their profession and community.
Student Outcomes
The qualities that 不良研究所 Engineering Programs seek to develop in their graduates are consistent with ABET Criterion 3 and are the following:
- Solves complex engineering problems:
an ability to identify, formulate and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science and mathematics. - Apply engineering design:
an ability to 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. - Communicates effectively:
an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences. - Recognizes ethical and professional responsibilities:
an ability to 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. - Functions effectively in a team:
an ability to function effectively in a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks and meet objectives. - Conducts appropriate experimentation:
an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions. - Acquires and applies new knowledge:
an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.