The curriculum leading to a degree of Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering offers instruction in design, solid and thermo-fluid mechanics, materials, manufacturing processes and systems, as well as in engineering, life and physical sciences, humanities, and social sciences. Engineering design is developed and integrated into each student’s program and culminates in a required major design experience which draws upon prior course work and which focuses on the issues and expectations of professional practice.

Mechanical Engineering Program Educational Objectives

The educational objectives of the Mechanical Engineering program are to provide our graduates with disciplinary breadth and depth to fulfill complex professional and societal expectations by:

1. Pursuing careers as practicing engineers or using their program knowledge in a wide range of other professional, educational and service activities.

2. Assuming leadership roles and seeking continuous professional development.

3. Contributing to their profession and society while appreciating the importance of ethical and sustainable practices, diversity, and inclusion.

Note that the University's Sustainability (SU), Quantitative and Data Literacy (QD), Natural Sciences (both N1 and N2), and Mathematics (MA) requirements and the College's Professional Development requirement are built into the Mechanical Engineering curriculum. Total credits for this degree range from 127 to 133, depending on whether or not students take courses that fulfill multiple university and college requirements. Minimum of 127 credits required.