Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME)
Nature of the Work Mechanical engineering is a discipline of engineering that applies the principles of physics and materials science for analysis, design, manufacturing, and maintenance of mechanical systems. It is the branch of engineering that involves the production and usage of heat and mechanical power for the design, production, and operation of machines and tools. It is one of the oldest and broadest engineering disciplines. The engineering field requires an understanding of core concepts including mechanics, kinematics, thermodynamics, materials science, and structural analysis. Mechanical engineers use these core principles along with tools like computer-aided engineering and product lifecycle management to design and analyze manufacturing plants, industrial equipment and machinery, heating and cooling systems, transport systems, aircraft, watercraft, robotics, medical devices and more. 2013 average starting salary - $64,000 (NACE April 2013)
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Biomedical and Tissue Engineering MEMS Biosensors & Biofluids Nano Materials & Manufacturing Clean Energy Technologies Rehabilitation Engineering Compliant Mechanisms Robotics & Controls Composite Materials Sustainable Design & Manufacturing Engineering Education System Dynamics & Vibrations Heat Transfer & Thermo-fluids
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