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Mechanical Engineering
What do you think is the biggest misconception about your program and why is it a misconception?Biggest misconception – Mechanical engineers do not get involved with computers as much as other engineering disciplines. Actually, mechanical engineers probably use computers and apply computers to solve problems and design as much as any other field. Computer experience is distributed throughout the mechanical engineering curriculum. You learn to use Pro/ENGINEER, an integrated software package that allows development of parametric models in two and three dimensions and generated design drawings. You are also exposed to programming of CNC machines. In addition, many of the technical electives involve extensive use of computers. For example, the digital control courses involve machine language programming of microcomputer boards. What sorts of interests would a freshman possess in order to find course work in your program exciting?Freshman should be interested in how “things” work. Mechanical engineers play a dominant role in enhancing safety, economic vitality, enjoyment and overall quality of life throughout the world. They are professionals with expert knowledge of the design and manufacturing of mechanical systems the thermal devices and processes. Virtually every aspect of life is touched by mechanical engineering. If something moves or uses energy, a mechanical engineer was probably involved in its design or production. What types of employment would a student find upon graduation with a degree in your program? What are some major companies that hire students from your program?Mechanical engineering graduates are recruited by companies and government agencies in many different industries, including automotive, aerospace, biomedical, chemical, computer, computer software, environmental, manufacturing, material, pharmaceutical, oil, power, and transportation. The mechanical engineering program provides a base for future professional growth and is also an excellent background for those who wish to pursue careers in other professions, including management, law, or medicine. What courses are stressed in your program, which are expanded upon, and how much is theory, practical lab application, design, computers (in what way do you use them), etc.?The mechanical engineering program’s course work stresses strength of materials, fluid dynamics, rigid-body dynamics, vibrations, thermodynamics, and heat transfer. The curriculum provides increased depth in the engineering sciences, including fluid dynamics, heat transfer, and systems analysis, and in engineering applications, such as mechanical measurements, manufacturing, mechanical design, and thermal systems. Sufficient technical electives are allowed to permit each student to explore areas of special interest. The Mechanical engineering program has long emphasized a balanced theoretical/experimental curriculum. To accomplish this balance, traditional mechanical engineering courses are supplemented by an experimental mechanical measurements sequence.
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