BA/BS in Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering concerns the design, analysis, manufacture and production of machinery that generates, transmits or uses power. The department cultivates professionals who can lead engineering in the advanced scientific era of the twenty-first century. Students develop logical thinking and comprehensive application skills built on theoretical and academic knowledge of the discipline. The department's educational objectives emphasise the role mechanical engineering has played throughout engineering and its continued importance as a driving force for future industries. Students gain experience applying theory to design and production problems. The aim is to produce graduates who can adapt to new technologies and contribute to industrial development at every level. Students also learn how mechanical systems are modelled, tested and improved, giving them a strong basis for design and manufacturing careers. Laboratory courses reinforce these skills.