Associated Degree
Students study the theoretical and empirical bases of thermodynamics, heat transfer, mass transfer, and fluid flow, as well as the application of these fundamental engineering sciences to energy conversion, environmental control, and vehicular systems.
Typical MQPs include: biological fluid mechanics, laminar/turbulent separation, lifting bodies, heat pipes, electronic component cooling, power cycles, thermal-fluid component analysis and design, and energy storage.
Program Educational Objectives
The Mechanical Engineering Program seeks to have alumni who:
- are successful professionals because of their mastery of the fundamental engineering sciences, and mechanical engineering and their understanding of design processes.
- are leaders in business and society due to a broad preparation in technology, communication, teamwork, globalization, ethics, business acumen and entrepreneurship.
- will use their understanding of the impact of technology on the safety, health and welfare of the public for the betterment of humankind.
Student Outcomes
Graduating students should demonstrate that they attained the following:
- an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
- an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors
- an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
- an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts
- an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives
- an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
- an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.
Program Distribution Requirements for the Mechanical Engineering Major with Concentration in Thermal-Fluid Engineering
Selected Thermal-Fluid Engineering Coursework List 1 (Minimum 3/3 Units)
Students must complete three (3) courses from the following list:
Selected Thermal-Fluid Engineering Coursework List 2 (Minimum 3/3 Units)
Students must select three (3) courses from the following list:
Major Qualifying Project (MQP) (Minimum 3/3 Units)
Students must complete a Thermal-Fluid Engineering related Major Qualifying Project (MQP).