Engineering B.S. (Mechanical concentration)

Program Overview

program emphasizes the application of science and engineering principles to design and analyze systems and structures. Accredited by ABET, the program offers a comprehensive curriculum covering topics such as energy conversion, biomedical product manufacturing, and noise control. Students benefit from hands-on learning, small class sizes, and faculty with industry experience, preparing them for careers in various engineering fields.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• **Focuses on applying mathematics, physics, and engineering sciences to design and analyze various systems and structures.

• **Covers a wide range of topics, including energy conversion, fuel technologies, biomedical product manufacturing, and noise control.

• **Offers a 4+1 integrated degree program with the M.S.
in Engineering Management.

• **Accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET.

• Spring: Engineering Graphics, Calculus with Analytic Geometry II, General Physics I with lab, Argument & Research, Advanced Programming

Sophomore Year:

• Fall: Statics & Strength of Materials, General Physics II with lab, Calculus with Analytic Geometry III, Engineering Materials, Public Speaking & Persuasion
• Spring: Engineering Statistics, Circuits & Electromagnetics, Thermodynamics & Energetics, Differential Equations, Fundamentals of Accounting or similar

Junior Year:

• Fall: Dynamics, Fluid Mechanics, Linear Algebra with Applications, Survey of Economics, Professional Communication in Workplace
• Spring: Value Design, Heat Transfer, Management Theory & Practice, Principles of Marketing, Contemporary American Social Problems or similar

Senior Year:

• Fall: Engineering Practice, Machine Design, Mechanical Engineering Elective, Humanities: Art & Music, World Literature or similar

Assessment:

• Student Outcomes: The program assesses students' ability to apply knowledge, design experiments, analyze data, design systems, function in teams, solve problems, understand ethics, communicate effectively, understand global impact of engineering, engage in lifelong learning, use modern tools, and address contemporary issues.
• Assessment Methods: Coursework, exams, projects, presentations, and senior design project.

Teaching:

• **Focuses on hands-on learning and problem-solving.

• **Small class sizes and personalized attention.

• **Faculty with industry experience and expertise.

• **Utilizes modern facilities and technology.

Careers:

• Potential career paths include:
• Design engineer
• Manufacturing engineer
• Research engineer
• Project manager
• Consultant
• Opportunities in various industries:
• Automotive
• Aerospace
• Medical devices
• Robotics
• Energy
• **High job placement rate and starting salaries.

Other:

• **Program offers a variety of extracurricular activities and student organizations.

• **Located in Pittsburgh, a hub for engineering and technology.

• **Strong alumni network and career services support.