Bachelor of science degree

Mechanical Engineering

Degree Specializations in Mechanical Engineering

Renewable Energy

The specialization in Renewable Energy within the BS Mechanical Engineering degree program focuses on equipping students with the knowledge and skills necessary to design, analyze, and improve renewable energy systems. This includes solar, wind, hydro, and geothermal power systems.

Required courses:

  • Sustainable Power Generation 
  • Energy Conversion Systems 
  • Fundamental Fuel Cell Systems 

Control and Robotic Engineering

The specialization in Control and Robotic Engineering within a BS Mechanical Engineering degree program focuses on the principles and applications of control systems and robotics in engineering. This specialization prepares students to design, analyze, and implement control systems, which are critical for the automation and advanced functionality in various industries such as manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, and healthcare.

Required courses:

  • Introduction to Robotics 
  • Sensors, Actuators, and Computer Vision 
  • Microprocessor Interfacing in Mech Systems 

Mechanical Systems and Design

The specialization in mechanical systems and design within a BS Mechanical Engineering degree focuses on the conception, analysis, design, and manufacturing of mechanical systems. This includes the study of solid mechanics, dynamics, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, materials science, and the integration of electronics.

Required courses:

  • Computer-Aided Mechanical Design 
  • Mechanical Systems Design 
  • Reliability & Quality Control in Engineering 

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Harness the wind to power your automobile, make a lighter aircraft by exploiting the strength of nanofibers thinner than a hair, or determine the optimal route of a cargo ship through wind and current-laden seas. Mechanical engineering is a broad, versatile, and creative discipline concerned with the conversion of energy to useful work, the design and production of machines, and the interaction of solids, liquids, and gases.

Graduates will be able to apply basic engineering principles to identify and solve problems and to design, specify the manufacturing of, and evaluate the performance of mechanical systems and processes. The overall goal of the degree program is to prepare students for success in their immediate and long-term professional careers as engineering practitioners as well as for pursuing graduate and professional studies and lifelong learning.

The Mechanical Engineering Program is designed to provide students with the ability:

  • identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
  • apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors. 
  • communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
  • 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.
  • function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
  • develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
  • acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

 

Suggested Degree Plan

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Career Opportunities

  • Aerospace Engineer
  • Automotive Engineer
  • Mechanical Engineer
  • Maintenance Engineer
  • CAD Technician 
  • Nuclear Engineer

Degree Requirements
 

Specializations

Explore the principles of motion and machinery with Mechanical Systems and Design, delve into the realm of autonomous systems with Control and Robotics Engineering, or harness the power of sustainable resources with Renewable Energy.

  • Mechanical Systems and Design
  • Control and Robotics Engineering
  • Renewable Energy 

School of Engineering and Computing Requirements
Students in the Bachelor of Science in the Mechanical Engineering program must complete a minimum of 132 credits including satisfaction of all degree requirements of AIU. All coursework must be completed in accordance with the academic rules of AIU and those of the department.

Engineering and Computing Requirements

Minimum General Education Requirements 36 credits
School Core Requirements 34 credits
Major Requirements 60 credits
Total Credits Required for Degree 132 credits


General Education  Requirements
American International University has established seven competencies that form the foundation of the learning outcomes in our courses. Upon successful completion of the General Education program, students will be able to demonstrate:

  • Critical thinking
  • Effective communication
  • Ethical reasoning
  • Global self-awareness
  • Information literacy
  • Mathematical and scientific reasoning
  • Quantitative and IT Literacy

With the understanding that our students will specialize in a variety of academic majors, the General Education Program requirements are designed to ensure that all students will acquire experiential and activity-based learning and the application of knowledge in concrete situations as part of their AIU experience. 

Mechanical Engineering Courses
All mechanical engineering students must complete the following courses. Students are responsible for observing all course prerequisites and limitations.

  • Materials Science for Engineering Apps
  • Materials Science Laboratory
  • Electrical Circuits I
  • Statics
  • Elementary Mechanics of Materials
  • Dynamics
  • Thermodynamics I
  • Numerical Methods Using MATLAB
  • Thermodynamics II
  • Heat Transfer
  • Fluid Mechanics: Theory & Laboratory
  • Design of Machine Elements
  • Manufacturing Process: Theory & Lab
  • Mechanical Engineering Seminar
  • Thermal Fluid Systems Design
  • Thermal Science Laboratory
  • Vibrations: Theory & Laboratory
  • Dynamic Modeling & Control of Systems
  • Students must choose one of the following specializations (3 courses):
    • Mechanical Systems and Design
    • Control and Robotic Engineering
    • Sustainable Energy

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