Department of Mechanical Engineering
The Mechanical Engineering program provides a sound foundation for the practice of
engineering through instruction in basic sciences and mathematics, computer applications,
design, laboratory experiences, communication, humanities, and social sciences. The
curriculum requires a core of mechanical engineering courses in the energy and the
mechanical stems, as well as a two-course capstone design experience starting in the
fall of the senior year. Computer applications and design experiences are integrated
into several required and stem-elective courses. Excellent facilities in circuits,
instrumentation and measurements, electromechanical machinery, controls, materials/mechanical,
manufacturing processes, and fluids/thermal laboratories further strengthen the instructional
Mechanical Engineering program. Through selection of electives, students can choose
to specialize in several different areas
The Mechanical Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202, 410/347-7700, www.abet.org/;
The mission of the Mechanical Engineering program is to produce entry-level professionals capable of applying their knowledge of science and engineering in the design, analysis, evaluation, and production of engineering devices and systems. It also provides students with the necessary academic preparation for further education and professional development in their chosen career.
The Mechanical Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of ABET.