Mechanical Engineering - Northern Illinois University

Mechanical Engineering from Northern Illinois University is a Campus Bachelor Mechanical Engineering degree that prepares you for a Engineering career. The Department of Mechanical Engineering offers an upper-division curriculum which leads to the B.S. in mechanical engineering. The curriculum is based on a strong foundation of fundamental courses in the pure sciences and engineering , and professional courses in mechanical engineering. The curriculum also provides a background in the design, analysis, development, and applications of both complete mechanical systems and a wide variety of individual system components in many different fields. The B.S. program offered by the Department of Mechanical Engineering encompasses many areas, such as solid mechanics, dynamics and controls, fuid mechanics, thermodynamics, heat and mass transfer, energy conversion, and manufacturing. This background is strengthened and integrated through application in a sequence of broad engineering design and laboratory courses. The department has significant equipment for experimental investigations. Computers are used extensively throughout the curriculum, with emphasis on interactive computer-aided design, computer-aided manufacturing, and simulation of engineering systems. The Cooperative Education/Internship Program is also available to qualified students. The department also offers an integrated B.S./M.S. Sequence that leads to a M.S. in Mechanical Engineering after students received a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering . With approval, up to three technical electives taken in the last semester of the B.S. can be counted toward the M.S. program. Students who are interested in the B.S./M.S. sequence should refer to the Graduate Catalog for details. Mission The mission of the Department of Mechanical Engineering is to provide an up-to-date, high-quality engineering education that meets current professional engineering standards and prepares competent engineers for local and global industry, to develop and/ or apply engineering knowledge to address societal needs, and to provide quality professional and public services. Educational Objectives The program leading to the B.S. in mechanical engineering is designed to prepare students for successful careers in engineering and related felds by providing a balanced education in mechanical engineering that prepares students to apply analytical, computational, experimental, and methodological tools to solve engineering problems; a strong foundation in mathematics and physical sciences; a broad and balanced general education in the humanities, arts, social sciences, and interdisciplinary studies; sufficient training and development of skills for effective communication and teamwork; a proper understanding of an engineer?s professional and ethical responsibilities in relation to engineering felds and society; and recognition of the need for lifelong learning. View more details on Northern Illinois University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Mechanical Engineering courses.