Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Angola, USA
BSc
DURATION
4 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
Mechanical engineering: Diversity and versatility
The Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering at Trine University is among the most diverse, versatile, and prevalent of all engineering disciplines. If something moves, it requires the expertise of a mechanical engineer to assess the physics of the environment and of the parts that work to form the whole, the aesthetics of the final product, and the logistics of the manufacturing process.
Mechanical engineers are integral to industries including:
- Technology and innovation
- Energy conversion
- Manufacturing
- Health care
- Aerospace and automation
The experience: Hands-on projects through the entire degree program
Practical designs are the result of any engineering effort and beginning as a freshman, you will be exposed to project work emphasizing engineering design. Project management, design, and manufacturing techniques are learned through hands-on involvement in the laboratories and brought to life in a year-long senior design project completed in the senior year.
The degree: Tools for modern engineering
In the Bachelor of Science in the mechanical engineering program, you will be immersed in the fundamental tools of modern mechanical engineering:
- Advanced mathematics
- Physics
- Laboratory testing
- Computer simulation
Trine University's mechanical engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET.
The Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering required 129 credit hours and is designed to foster the attainment of the program's educational objectives.
General Education Requirements - 41 credit hours
- ENG 133 Technical Communication
- SP 203 Effective Speaking
- MA 134 Calculus I
- MA 164 Calculus II
- MA 213 Calculus III
- CH 103 General Chemistry I (no lab)
- or CH 104 General Chemistry I
- PH 224 University Physics I
- PH 234 University Physics II
- HUM 203 Humanities Seminar
- Humanities Elective - 3 credit hours
- Humanities or Social Science Elective - 3 credit hours
- ECO 203 Survey of Economics
- or ECO 213 Microeconomics
Program Requirements - 76 credit hours
- GE 101 Introduction to Engineering
- GE 401 Professional Practice
- ES 213 Statics
- ES 223 Dynamics
- ES 233 Engineering Materials
- ES 243 Solid Mechanics
- ES 253 Electrical Science
- ES 313 Thermodynamics
- ES 343 Heat Transfer
- ES 382 Engineering Economics
- MAE 202 Mechanical Engineering Analysis
- MAE 201 Intro to Programming in MATLAB
- MAE 242 Manufacturing Processes and Equipment
- MAE 241 Manufacturing Processes and Equipment Lab
- MAE 303 Mechanics of Machinery
- MAE 323 Thermodynamics II
- MAE 3033 Fluid Dynamics for Mechanical Engineering
- MAE 353 Machine Component Design
- MAE 373 Computer Aided Machine Design
- MAE 413 Thermal Fluid Component Design
- MAE 453 Mechanical Vibrations
- or MAE 4023 Systems Dynamics and Controls
- MAE 463 Measurement Laboratory
- MAE 4053 Mechanical Engineering Design I
- MAE 4063 Mechanical Engineering Design II
- Mechanical Engineering Electives - 9 credit hours
*ME electives must be MAE courses of 300-level or higher unless completing an engineering minor.
- Unrestricted Electives - 6 credit hours
Additional Requirements - 12 credit hours
- EGR 143 Engineering Graphics
- MA 233 Differential Equations
- MA 313 Linear Algebra
- MA 393 Probability and Statistics
The Program Educational Objectives result in the following student outcomes:
- 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 that 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.
The Wade Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering places students in industries critical to the nation's interests, including:
- Manufacturing
- Automotive
- Aviation
- Energy conservation
Within six months of graduating, 100 percent* of graduates secure opportunities within the field and enjoy starting annual salaries exceeding $60,000, with some as high as $100,000.
*Class of 2019; knowledge rate of 96 percent.
Careers
Manufacturing, quality control, design, and test engineering are some of the possible career choices for students graduating with a Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering. Listed below are some of the companies that have hired recent graduates:
- Applied Process
- Caterpillar
- Cooper Tire and Rubber
- DanaEaston Corp
- Freudenburg-NOK
- General Dynamics
- General Motors
- Harrison Steel
- Hendrickson Suspension
- Honda
- Ingersoll-Rand
- International Truck
- Lockheed-Martin
- KPS Satellite
- Parker Hannifin
- Rolls-Royce
- Ultra Electronics
- U. S. Steel