Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Expected Outcomes

Upon completion of the program:

• The student will have the background necessary to take the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination, the first step toward registration as a professional engineer. The department encourages students to take the FE examination.
• The successful graduate will be able to:
• apply mathematics, scientific principles, and relevant engineering tools to mechanical engineering practice;
• identify and formulate engineering problems related to mechanical and thermal systems;
• analyze and design static and moving mechanical devices, structure, and components;
• analyze and design thermal systems;
• evaluate noisy equipment; analyze and design quiet devices;
• make oral and written professional presentations;
• work as a member of an engineering team;
• identify, evaluate, formulate, and solve engineering problems in the area of his/her concentration; and
• understand the social and ethical responsibilities of a professional engineer.
• The qualified graduate will have the background necessary to pursue admission to graduate programs in mechanical engineering.