What can I do with my major?
Career Opportunities
- Aerospace Engineer
- Automotive Engineer
- Mechanical Engineer
- Maintenance Engineer
- CAD Technician
- Nuclear Engineer
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.
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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.
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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.
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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:
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.
Minimum General Education Requirements | 36 credits |
School Core Requirements | 34 credits |
Major Requirements | 60 credits |
Total Credits Required for Degree | 132 credits |
Once you arrive on campus, you will become part of a community where students and faculty make the most of every moment. An atmosphere where ideas, events, and exciting opportunities ensure a rich and satisfying university experience.