Mechanical Engineering Major with Concentration in Mechanical Design

Degree Type
Concentration

Associated Degree

Courses are available to support development of student interest in the design, analysis, and optimization of an assembly of components which produce a machine. Computer-based techniques are widely used in support of these activities.

Typical MQP topics are: optimum design of mechanical elements, stress analysis of machine components, evaluation and design of industrial machine components and systems, robotics, and computer-aided design and synthesis.


Program Distribution Requirements for the Mechanical Engineering Major with Mechanical Design Concentration

Required Mechanical Design Coursework (Minimum 2/3 Units)

Students must complete the following two courses: 

Selected Mechanical Design Coursework (Minimum 4/3 Units)

Students must select four (4) courses from the following list: 

Major Qualifying Project (MQP) (Minimum 3/3 Units)

Students must complete a Mechanical Design related Major Qualifying Project (MQP).