- The first two years of the mechanical engineering program are devoted to laying
a foundation of mathematics, physical science, and the general engineering
sciences. The junior and senior years are devoted primarily to mechanical
engineering topics. The required courses span the field of mechanical
engineering, and career/ME electives provide the opportunity to pursue specific
areas of the discipline in greater depth. The student chooses three courses (9
credit hours) of technical electives plus an additional three credits of a
career/free elective. The design process is emphasized throughout the program
and culminates with a senior year project that requires a synthesis of basic
principles learned in previous courses.
- The Department seeks to provide a fundamentally sound, well-rounded,
and flexible educational program for its students. A Mechanical Engineering
student has the opportunity to choose and specialize in one or more areas.
The student may take a concentration or a minor in Business or Arts & Sciences
or may choose to specialize in a specific area of Mechanical Engineering through
several Mechanical Engineering and Career Electives in his/her senior year.
There are also many research opportunities sponsored by individual faculty.
- Throughout the curriculum the technical courses are balanced by a careful
selection of humanities courses to ensure that the effects of technology on
society are given due consideration in design.
- A faculty advisor is assigned to each student at the beginning of
his/her freshman year to provide academic and career guidance for the
remainder of the student's years in the program until graduation. The
advisor should be consulted regarding such topics as career electives,
minors or concentrations, and completion of degree requirements for
graduation.
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In addition to pursuing graduate degrees in engineering, law, medicine, and
teaching, many of our graduates work in:
- Analysis & Design (Biomechanics, Robotics, Mechatronics, Aerospace, Materials, HVAC)
- Manufacturing, Testing, Production, Quality Control
- Project Engineering
- Sales
- Research & Development
- Consulting
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