PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Mechanical engineering is one of the most diverse programs in the field of engineering. It affects almost all aspects of our lives and embraces many areas of specialization: automotive systems; bioengineering; combustion and propulsion; design methodology and tribology; dynamic systems and controls; energy systems and thermodynamics; fluid mechanics; heat transfer; manufacturing and production; materials behavior and processing; and micro-scale and nano-scale phenomena and systems.

CAREER PROSPECTS

Graduates will work in technical leadership and management positions in such fields as:

• Manufacturing, energy, and transportation.
• Aerospace
• Defense and security
• Computer software and electronics
• Automotive
• Environment
• Health and biological engineering
• Research and development
• Robotics
• Thermal systems
• Industrial automation

DISTINCTIVE CHARACTERISTICS

The curriculum is designed as a sequence of increasingly specialized experiences.

1st Year: mastering the basics of science

2nd Year: taking fundamental engineering courses

3rd Year: taking specialized mechanical engineering courses in the subfields of mechanical engineering, e.g. mechanical design, and manufacturing

4th Year: broadening and deepening knowledge of the field through technical elective courses

Engineering design, communication, teamwork, and laboratory experiences are integrated throughout the curriculum.

SAMPLE COURSES

• Computer-Aided Design
• Design for Manufacturability
• Internal Combustion Engines
• Introduction to Robotics
• Mechanobiology

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