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Mechanical Engineering
includes the design of machines such as internal combustion and jet
engines, and thermal fluid systems such as those used in power plants and
refrigeration systems. Engineers with the mechanical concentration design engines and power plants that convert chemical, nuclear, and thermal energy into mechanical and electrical energy. They also design energy transport devices such as gears, heat exchangers and mechanical linkages. Engineers must select the appropriate materials for the products they design-everything from vacuum cleaners to space shuttles-and ensure their structural integrity and operational stability. |
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| The mechanical engineering concentration is designed to prepare students for productive careers in industry, government,
education and private consulting as well as for graduate study. Thus, it is based on the fundamental principles of science and
engineering. These provide a strong foundation that enables students to apply what they have learned to the complex
technological problems of today and to teach themselves the new technologies of tomorrow. Since engineering is a broad field of endeavor, the curriculum prepares students with a broad educational experience so they may develop flexibility in a variety of careers. |
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