Mechanical Engineering, B.S.

Are you fascinated by how cars, engines, and other devices work? Do you love building things? Design and build machines to your heart’s content as a mechanical engineer—cars, gas turbines, manufacturing robots, aerospace components, and more. In today’s market, it is the task of a mechanical engineer to create devices that are more efficient, reliable, and affordable. In almost every industry there are mechanical engineers discovering ways
to improve the machines and devices people use every day.

Program Description

Simply put, mechanical engineering is a study of what makes things work. So our focus is on giving you a solid foundation in physics and math. You’ll apply what you learn in hands-on projects, like designing and building the Baja racer—an off-road go-kart—or a catapult from scratch.

In our small class sizes, you’ll learn from our experienced faculty who are all veteran engineers. Using what they’ve learned from years of real-world experience, they’ll teach you to apply innovation and creativity to all of your projects. Additionally, our program is certified by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology. It will give you the skills and knowledge you need to excel in a mechanical engineering career.

• Details on program objectives and outcomes

Career Opportunities

The sophisticated design skills of mechanical engineering, one of the broadest engineering disciplines, are required by many different industries. You can specialize in applied mechanics, automotive design, computer-aided design and manufacturing, energy systems, pressure vessels and piping, and environmental heating and cooling systems. You may also work in production operations for manufacturing, maintenance of sophisticated equipment, or technical sales. Many mechanical engineers become supervisors of technical managers.

Required Courses

Semester 1
MA 1200	Calculus I	4
CH 1220	General Chemistry & Lab I	3
EGR 1710	Engineering Graphics and Design	3
ENG 1250	English Composition I	3
PSY 1700	Introduction to Psychology	3
IIT 1000	Freshman Seminar	0
		16
Semester 2
MA 1210	Calculus II	4
CH 1230	General Chemistry II	3
PH 1300	General Physics I	3
PH 1310	General Physics I Laboratory	1
EGR 1500	Computer Programming for Engineers	3
ENG 1270	English Composition II	3
IIT 2000	Pre-Internship Seminar	0
		17
Semester 3
MA 2100	Differential Equations & Linear Algebra	4
MA 2430	Probability & Statistics for Engineers	3
PH2300	General Physics II	3
PH 2310	Generl Physics II Lab	1
EM 2010	Statics	3
EGR 2000	Engineering Communication	3
		17
Semester 4
MA 2200	Calculus III	4
EGR 2600	Materials Science	3
EM 2020	Dynamics	3
EM 3100	Mechanics of Materials	3
EM 3150	Mechanics of Materials Lab	1
HUM 2000	Introduction to Humanities	3
		17
Semester 5
EM 3500	Fluid Mechanics	3
EM 3550	Fluid Mechanics Lab	1
ME 3110	Theory Of Machines	3
ME 3200	Thermodynamics I	3
ME 3400	Mechanical Engineering Design I	3
Elective	(Humanities)	3
		16
Semester 6
EE 2050	Electrical Engineering	3
ME 3410	Mechanical Engineering Design II	3
ME 3460	Computer-Aided Design	4
ME 4260	Heat Transfer	3
ME 4270	Heat Transfer Lab	1
Elective	(Humanities)	3
		17
Semester 7
EGR 4400	Professional Practice I	3
ME 4210	Computational Thermal/Fluids	2
EGR 2650	Manufacturing Processes	3
ME 4973	ME Senior Project I	2
ME 4820	Computer Integrated Manufacturing	2
SS 2200	Macroeconomics	3
		15
Semester 8
EM 3700	Mechanical Vibrations	3
ME 4950	Internship or Tech Elective	3
ME 4974	ME Senior Project II	2
Elective	(SS 2720 or SS 2800)	3
ME 4220	Energy Systems Design	3
		14
	:Total Credits Required	129