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About Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineers apply the principles of mechanics and energy to the design of machines and devices. They must be able to control mechanical systems and usually work with other professionals in designing these systems. Automobiles, engines, heating and air-conditioning system, gas and steam turbines, air and space vehicles, trains, ships, servomechanisms, transmission mechanisms, machine tools, material handling systems, elevators and escalators, and robots used in industry are a few of the systems and devices requiring mechanical engineering knowledge.
The Department of Mechanical Engineering offers dynamic educational programs and a faculty poised to deliver quality engineering education. The department also offers studies leading to the Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Master of Engineering and the Ph.D. The Master of Engineering and Ph.D. programs also include interdisciplinary degrees in Atmospheric Sciences and Materials Sciences.
"The mission of the department is to provide mechanical engineering majors a high-quality engineering education and contribute new knowledge through research in mechanical engineering and allied disciplines. In addition, the department seeks to maintain recognition through scholarly work and service to the college, the university and the external community."
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Educational Objectives
- Graduates of the Mechanical Engineering Program have acquired knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering and have developed problem solving skills necessary for productive careers in mechanical engineering and other professions and to pursue graduate, professional and life long education.
- Graduates of the Mechanical Engineering Program have acquired concentrated knowledge in at least one area in mechanical engineering. Areas of concentration may include aerospace, applied mechanics, design, energy engineering, and manufacturing and robotics.
- Graduates of the Mechanical Engineering Program can design and conduct experiments, analyze and interpret data, and effectively use modern technology in communication, research, and problem solving.
- Graduates of the Mechanical Engineering Program have the ability to formulate engineering problems and design a mechanical engineering system or component to meet desired needs.
- Graduates of the Mechanical Engineering Program have developed teamwork, leadership, and communication skills to effectively solve engineering problems.
- Graduates of the Mechanical Engineering Program are exposed to issues dealing with people in relation to themselves, society and the environment and understand the need for social, professional and ethical responsibility in engineering practice.
Undergraduate Program Learning Outcomes
Graduates of the Mechanical Engineering Program have:
- an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
- an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data
- an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs
- an ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams
- an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
- an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
- an ability to communicate effectively
- the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context
- a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning
- a knowledge of contemporary issues
- an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice
- an understanding of issues related to minorities and gender diversity, society and culture, and an historical awareness of Africa and its Diaspora
- a knowledge of chemistry and calculus-based physics with depth in at least one
- the ability to apply advanced mathematics through multivariate calculus and differential equations
- a familiarity with statistics and linear algebra
- the ability to work professionally in both thermal and mechanical systems areas including the design and realization of such systems
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