Mechanical Engineering

undergraduate program

Mechanical engineers practice a creative and diverse discipline, drawing upon the basic sciences to design, build and control the devices, machines, processes and systems that are the mainstay of modern society. Mechanical engineers may even design tools that other engineers need for their work.

Engineers in this discipline work on power-producing machines such as electric generators, internal combustion engines, and steam and gas turbines. They also work on power-using machines such as refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment, machine tools, material handling systems, elevators and escalators, industrial production equipment and robots used in manufacturing.

Mechanical engineering encompasses a vast multitude of applications from the efficient conversion and transmission of energy and power to the design and implementation of nanoscale devices.

Faculty and students conduct innovative research in all of the traditional core areas of mechanical engineering with applications to some of society’s most pressing problems in energy, environment, human health and transportation. State-of-the-art laboratories and computational facilities support the research and educational missions.

Mechanical engineering, B.S.E.: undergraduates are prepared for a career in mechanical engineering through a curriculum that includes study of the principles governing energy transfer, mechanical design, sensors and control devices and the application of these principles to the creative solution of practical modern problems. Major map (PDF)

Mechanical engineering (energy and environment), B.S.E.: the concentration in energy and environment seeks to prepare students to analyze technical problems in energy efficiency, renewable energy, environmental sustainability, air pollution, climate change and other timely issues facing the global community. Major map (PDF)

Mechanical engineering (computational and mathematical mechanics), B.S.E.: this curriculum focuses on high-performance computing and the accurate modeling of large- and small-scale systems, and is designed to teach students the modern computational tools available for solving large-scale and complex technical problems. Major map (PDF)

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