B.S. Mechanical Engineering
The mission of the B.S. in mechanical engineering degree program is to provide a rigorous educational experience that prepares a select group of students for leadership positions in the profession and a lifetime of learning. The faculty is committed to maintaining a modern and flexible curriculum which, building on a foundation of basic sciences and mathematics, develops a solid education in the mechanical engineering sciences. The aim of the Mechanical Engineering program is to build competence in the design and development of thermal, fluid, and mechanical systems, to promote a broad knowledge of the contemporary social and economic context, and to develop the communication skills necessary to excel.
The program provides a basic background in thermal and mechanical systems. Laboratory instruction, as well as the senior design project, gives the student hands-on experience. Each student's program of study is planned in consultation with their faculty advisor. Students have the opportunity to complete courses and develop depth in areas of focus within mechanical engineering chosen from fluid mechanics and thermal processes, mechanics of solids and design, heat transfer and energy, robotics, and biomechanics. The student's faculty advisor can provide guidance on these focus areas.
Our primary objective is to educate an exceptional group of engineers who, after graduation, will be:
- ...successful and on track to become leaders among their peers in industry, government laboratories and other organizations, and
- ...advanced students in the best graduate programs.
Students graduating with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering will have demonstrated:
- An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
- An ability to apply both analysis and synthesis in the engineering design process, resulting in designs that meet desired needs.
- An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
- An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
- An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
- An ability to recognize the ongoing need for additional knowledge and locate, evaluate, integrate, and apply this knowledge appropriately.
- An ability to function effectively on teams that establish goals, plan tasks, meet deadlines, and analyze risk and uncertainty.

