Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Mechanical Engineering - Mechatronics Concentration

Mechanical engineering is one of the broadest and most diverse of the engineering disciplines and affects all aspects of our lives. It involves the application of science and technology essential to industry, government, environment, and society. Mechanical engineers design, analyze, build, test, and control mechanical devices and systems. They are involved in the design and development of automobiles, airplanes, satellites, robots, power plants, machine tools, material handling systems, medical devices and instrumentation, communications equipment, semiconductor devices, heating and air-conditioning systems, consumer products, and alternative energy systems. Mechanical engineers contribute on interdisciplinary teams to work in emerging areas such as advanced manufacturing processes, mechatronics, nanotechnology and green engineering technology. Mechanical engineering is generally recognized as the engineering discipline that offers the broadest choice of technical career directions.

The Mechanical Engineering curriculum provides a thorough background in thermal and mechanical systems and mechanical design. By selecting an appropriate group of technical and design electives, a student can concentrate in either thermal and fluid science or mechanical design. Thermal and fluid science electives include courses related to energy conversion, aerodynamics, introduction to flight, and turbomachinery design. Mechanical design electives include courses in stress analysis and computer-aided design, material selection, and metrology. The coursework is coupled with extensive practical hands-on experience in modern well-equipped laboratories. The use of computers to aid in engineering analysis and design is emphasized throughout the curriculum.

Students can choose to study either the broad areas of thermal-fluid sciences or mechanical design or select Mechatronics Engineering Concentration that is a blend of mechanical and electrical engineering.  A Green Engineering Sequence of elective courses is also available with courses in renewable energy, alternative energy systems, and green engineering. The program leading to the BSME degree is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET.