Mechanical Concentration
Mechanical engineering is an incredibly diverse field that encompasses heat transfer, energy conversion, kinematics, vibrations, materials, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics and many other areas. It has a long and fascinating history: Starting with Newton's Principia, the fundamental principles of mechanical engineering have resulted in remarkable inventions that have changed the world. From the steam engine to the refrigeration cycle to the intricacies of watch mechanisms to the remarkable properties of various composite materials, the achievements of mechanical engineers have improved our lives dramatically.
Engineers who work in this area often work on things in motion, including roller coasters, prosthetic devices and microscopic particles. They like to invent things by thinking outside of the box, dreaming up smarter robots, faster cars, and ways to make drinking water safer and more accessible. As a mechanical engineer, you can help shape the future by using your imagination and knowledge to address the very real challenges of our complex world.
Curriculum
Engineering Major Core Courses
- Introduction to Engineering Design and Analysis
- Solid Modeling
- Introduction to Matlab and Computer Programming
- Survey of Computational Engineering
- Materials Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering Fundamentals I: Mechanics
- Mechanical Engineering Fundamentals II: Thermodynamics
- Electrical Engineering Fundamentals I: Digital Logic
- Electrical Engineering Fundamentals II: Electric and Electronic Circuits
- Engineering Economy
- Engineering Experimental Methods
- Modeling and Analysis of Linear and Dynamical Systems
- Power Systems and Electrical Machines
- Major Project Design Preparation
- Control Theory and Design
- Major Project Design I
- Major Project Design II
- Engineering Seminar
Mechanical Engineering Concentration Courses
- Mechanics of Materials
- Mechanical Engineering Laboratory
- Fluid Mechanics
- Energy Conversion
- Machine and Mechanism Theory and Design
- Heat Transfer