College: Trade School

The Mechanical Engineering major with a focus on machinery emphasizes the design, analysis, manufacturing, and maintenance of mechanical systems and machinery. Students gain skills in machine design, dynamics, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, materials science, and manufacturing processes, preparing for careers in industries such as manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, and energy.

Learning Objectives:

Understand the principles of mechanical engineering and machinery.
Develop skills in machine design and analysis.
Learn dynamics, thermodynamics, and fluid mechanics.
Explore materials science and manufacturing processes.
Analyze machine maintenance and reliability.
Develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and technical skills.
Gain practical experience through projects and internships.

Main Curriculum:

Introduction to Mechanical Engineering - An overview of mechanical engineering principles, history, and current trends.
Machine Design - Fundamentals of designing mechanical components and systems.
Dynamics - Principles of dynamics, forces, and motion analysis.
Thermodynamics - Basics of thermodynamics and heat transfer.
Fluid Mechanics - Principles of fluid behavior and flow analysis.
Materials Science - Study of material properties and their selection for engineering applications.
Manufacturing Processes - Techniques for manufacturing mechanical components and systems.
Machine Maintenance and Reliability - Principles of machine maintenance and reliability assurance.
Computer-Aided Design (CAD) - Using CAD software for designing and analyzing mechanical systems.
Finite Element Analysis (FEA) - Techniques for analyzing stress, strain, and deformation in mechanical components.
Control Systems - Principles for designing and implementing control systems for machinery.
Practical Training - Hands-on experience in manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, energy, or related industries.
Capstone Project - A comprehensive project applying skills in mechanical engineering and machinery, such as designing a mechanical system, performing failure analysis, or implementing a manufacturing process.

Assessment Methods:

Analysis of mechanical engineering principles
Machine design projects
Dynamics projects
Thermodynamics projects
Fluid mechanics projects
Materials science projects
Manufacturing processes projects
Machine maintenance projects
CAD projects
Finite Element Analysis projects
Control systems projects
Internship reports
Final projects and presentations

Prerequisites:

Basic knowledge of mathematics and physics and an interest in mechanical engineering and machinery.

Duration of the Program:

Typically 4 years to earn a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering with a focus on machinery.

Certification:

Professional Engineer (PE) in Mechanical Engineering
Certified Manufacturing Technologist (CMfgT)
Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE)
Certifications in specific CAD and FEA programs

Target Audience:

Aspiring mechanical engineers, machine designers, manufacturing engineers, reliability engineers, and professionals seeking careers in manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, energy, and related industries. This major equips students with the technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills needed to excel in mechanical engineering with a focus on machinery, supporting careers in various roles in manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, energy, and related industries. The program offers comprehensive education in machine design, dynamics, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, materials science, manufacturing processes, machine maintenance, computer-aided design, finite element analysis, and control systems, preparing students for successful careers in the field.