MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Mechanical Engineers play critical roles in ideation, analysis, design, manufacturing, and synthesis aspects of systems you use every day. It is one of the broadest and most versatile of the engineering professions. PROGRAM STRENGTH / EDUCATIONAL MISSION
CURRICULUM SNAPSHOT
To prepare students for careers demanding technological innovation, creativity, critical thinking, product design, project management, systems thinking, teamwork, leadership, professional ethics, multidisciplinary and communication skills. This is achieved through an integrated curriculum which blends liberal arts, mathematics, science, and engineering knowledge.
• Core Engineering courses • Instrumentation • Machine Design • Material Science • Vibration • Statics • Fluid Mechanics • Dynamics • Thermodynamics I and II • Strength of Materials I and II • Heat Transfer • Control System • Engineering electives • Thermal Systems Design • Renewable Energy • Systems Engineering • Robotics • IC Engines • Introduction to micro • Gas Dynamics and nanosystems • Propulsion Systems • Senior capstone design project Engages students in the process of creating an engineering system, or product, from inception to implementation and testing. • Core mathematics courses • Core science courses • English • Humanities & Social Science
UJ MECHANICAL ENGINEERING BENEFITS • • • •
Small class sizes Combined hands-on and fundamental information Targeted and well-equipped educational laboratory experiments A student community which creates an atmosphere of learning and mutual support and success • Caring and committed faculty
DEGREE OFFERED MAJOR B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering MINORS Applied Mathematics / Business Administration / Engineering Management and Entrepreneurship / Systems Engineering / Computer Science / Information Technology
GRADUATE & PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL PLACEMENT Graduates are well-prepared to pursue advanced degrees in high-ranking universities.
“Dr. Cheroudi is a distinguished academic leader who will build an outstanding program that integrates engineering studies with our Liberal Arts tradition.” Robert Badal, University of Jamestown president
DR. BRUCE CHEHROUDI Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Chair of the Department of Engineering and Mathematics
“I knew that this was the place in which all my experiences, expertise, and creativity would resonate with others to build the next generation of engineering education that addresses the current and future needs at the regional, national, and international levels. There are so many tangible evidences reflecting the strategic direction of the top visionary leaders at the University of Jamestown. I am very excited and honored to join the University and be part of the team materializing the engineering vision and building upon a solid foundation.”
Dr. Chehroudi has extensive experience in higher education and private industry, most recently serving as the Director of Research, Development, & Education for Advanced Technology Consultants. His previous positions include Associate Professor and Director of the Mechanical Engineering Department at Kettering University, and Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Illinois. Dr. Chehroudi completed his Ph.D. in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering from Southern Methodist University, where he earned an M.S. in Mechanical Engineering as well. He also holds an M.S. in Economics from the Swiss Finance Institute and an undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering from Sharif University of Science and Technology.
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