What’s Mechanical Engineering?
Mechanical engineers use basic science to design and manufacture complex engineering systems, which requires the application of physical and mechanical principles to the development of machines, energy conversion systems, materials and equipment for guidance and control. Work in this broad field of engineering requires a thorough knowledge of mathematics, physics, chemistry, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, heat transfer, mass transfer, electricity, manufacturing processes and economics.

What’s Aerospace Engineering?
Aerospace science and engineering is the branch of engineering that applies scientific knowledge to the design, manufacture and operation of aircraft. Aerospace Science and Engineering provides a broad background and fundamental education in mathematics, the physical sciences and the engineering sciences. These fundamentals, when complemented by the required technical courses, prepare students for employment in government or industry, while simultaneously establishing an excellent foundation for graduate studies.

What’s Manufacturing Engineering?
Manufacturing is the process of converting raw materials into products. A major activity of mechanical engineers is studying and working with various production methods and techniques, integrating creative design activities into actual fabricated products. The manufacturing program provides hands-on experience with state-of-the-art and computer-integrated processes and manufacturing methods. A manufacturing engineer will have a solid background in manufacturing processes and systems, as well as in statistics, design, controls and applications of microprocessors.

What jobs can you get as an Engineering – Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing graduate?

Mechanical engineers are well-rounded, creative individuals who work on all kinds of mechanical, environmental, and materials-, fluids-, and heat-related problems. As a mechanical engineer, you will use the principles of science, together with mathematics, to design and develop new materials, devices, processes, and systems – and to analyze, troubleshoot, and improve on existing ones.

Aerospace engineers develop leading-edge technologies and integrate them into aerospace vehicle systems used for transportation, communications, exploration, and defense applications. This involves the design and manufacturing of aircraft, spacecraft, propulsion systems, satellites, and missiles, as well as the design and testing of aircraft and aerospace products, components, and subassemblies. Successful aerospace engineers possess in-depth skills in, and an understanding of, aerodynamics, materials and structures, propulsion, vehicle dynamics and control, and software.

Manufacturing Engineers focus on the design and operation of integrated systems for the production of high-quality, economically competitive products. These systems may include computer networks, robots, machine tools, and materials-handling equipment.

What degrees can you study?
B.S. Mechanical Engineering
B.S. Aerospace Engineering
B.S. Manufacturing Engineering

Sample course curriculum

Mechanical Engineering
Heat Transfer
Fluid Mechanics
Experimentation and Measurements
Introduction to Solid Mechanics
Dynamic Systems and Feedback
Mechanical Behavior of Engineering Materials

Aerospace Engineering
Statics and Strength of Materials
Introduction to Thermal Science
Spacecraft Design–Preliminary
Circuits and Devices
Orbit and Attitude Control of Spacecraft
General Physics: Electricity and Magnetism/ Mechanics
Calculus and Vector Analysis
Aerodynamics

Manufacturing Engineering
Introduction To Manufacturing Processes
Introduction To Thermal-Fluid Sciences
Introduction To Design
Computer Control Of Manufacturing Processes
Lean Manufacturing Systems Engineering
Computer-Aided Design And Manufacturing
Work Systems Engineering