Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor of Science, Master of Science, Master of Engineering, Doctorate
Undergraduate Programs
Build, design and thrive in our ABET-accredited mechanical engineering major. You'll gain hands-on experience in the design, building, and testing of tools and machines in our classes and labs. Most of our students benefit from work experience through internships and find job placements before graduating.
Majors (Emphasis/Specialization)
- Mechanical Engineering, B.S.
- Mechanical Engineering (Bioengineering), B.S.
Program Highlights
Our curriculum covers the design and analysis of all kinds of systems and technologies with mechanical components, with applications in energy production, robotics, environmental systems, materials, composites, transportation, manufacturing, machine design, and many more areas.
Sample Courses
- Thermodynamics
- Fluids Engineering
- Fundamentals of Manufacturing
- Mechanical and Thermal Systems Laboratory
Graduate Programs
- Mechanical Engineering, M.S.
- Engineering, M.Eng.
- Bioengineering - Bioinstrumentation, M.S.
- Bioengineering - Biomaterials, M.S.
- Bioengineering - Biomechanics, M.S.
- Engineering Sciences (Bioengineering), Ph.D.
- Engineering Sciences (Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering), Ph.D.
- Engineering Sciences (Structural Engineering), Ph.D.
Certificate
- Artificial Intelligence and Robotics in Construction (SCIBER-CT)
Career Options
Our graduates not only begin careers in mechanical engineering, but also in many other fields of engineering, law, medicine, and business.
- Boeing
- Naval Facilities Engineering Command
- General Atomics Aeronautical Systems
- NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Transferable Skills
- Abstract & formal reasoning
- Mathematical analysis
- Effective communication
- Data sorting and prioritizing
- Operation of scientific equipment
- Laboratory skills
- Computer-assisted design (CAD)
- Analytical problem solving
- Knowledge of professional and ethical standards
- Multidisciplinary teamwork
- Research
- Organization and maintenance of accurate records
Mechanical Engineering Department
College of Engineering
