Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

Program Description

The Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering degree program at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University's Prescott Campus provides the strong foundation in basic engineering that enables students to explore advances in mechanical engineering, ranging from the small world of nanotechnology and micro-electromechanical systems to the vastness of space systems. Along with a basis in engineering fundamentals, the program gives students the opportunity to learn about robotics, controls, machine design, and numerical modeling. 

The freshman year in Mechanical Engineering is common to the Aerospace Engineering degree program. The second year in ME builds fundamental skills in math and physics while introducing students to Engineering Mechanics and the Thermal Sciences.

With curriculum tracks in robotics, propulsion or energy, students can then focus on uninhabited aerial vehicles, planetary rovers and autonomous space vehicles, design propulsion systems like jet engines or develop new energy conversion systems.

During the second semester of their sophomore year, Mechanical Engineering students in Embry-Riddle’s program in Prescott will start taking courses aligned within the focus areas of:

• Robotics: Emphasizes the design and analysis of autonomous vehicles that include unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), autonomous space vehicles, and planetary rovers.
• Propulsion: Emphasizes the thermal sciences and design and analysis of turbomachinery. Jet aircraft engines are the primary area in which coursework goes in-depth but piston and rocket propulsion are also studied.
• Energy: Emphasizes the design of renewable energy systems.

Access to highly scientific and specialized labs prepares graduates to work in their chosen field.

At ERAU, students have the opportunity to participate in engineering competitions, locally, nationally, and even globally through a number of different professional organizations represented on campus. These include the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. There are also organizations and clubs that are dedicated to specific projects, research and engineering related recreational pursuits.

The Mechanical Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET.