Mechanical EngineeringBS
Leslie A. Rose Mechanical Engineering Department
Mechanical engineering is the study of objects or systems in motion. If you own any type of machine, chances are a mechanical engineer created it. This degree prepares you for exciting careers in a wide range of industries, from space to manufacturing.
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Featured Courses
- Design for Manufacturing
- Statics of Mechanisms
- Dynamics of Mechanisms
- Solid Mechanics
- Thermo Fluid Dynamics
- Thermodynamics
Credits
Department receives ASME education award
The Leslie A. Rose Department of Mechanical Engineering received the Donald N. Zwiep Innovation in Education Award from the American Society of Mechanical Engineers for its project-based program, which produces graduates sought after by industry leaders. The department was recognized for leading changes in higher-order learning and investment in initiatives.
Dr. Pierre Larochelle accepted the award from Michele Miller, chair of the ASME Committee on Engineering Education. The event was held in March 2023 at the ASME Mechanical Engineering Education Summit (MEEd) in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
The Mechanical Engineering (BS) program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the commission’s General Criteria and Program Criteria for Mechanical and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.
Potential Employers
- Kiewit
- Western States Fire Protection
- Cargill
- Caterpillar
- Vishay
- Bobcat
- Garmin
Career Examples
- Robotic engineers
- Auto research engineers
- Project manager
- Support for military
- Product engineer
- Medical technology engineer
The main reason I chose Mechanical Engineering at Mines was the emphasis on hands-on, project-based learning. At another program, I might learn similar material in the classroom, but the opportunity to develop practical skills here is unique. From the very beginning, even as a freshman, we’re working on projects and gaining real experience that puts us ahead of other programs.
Course Catalog
Mechanical Engineering, BS
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Dr. Pierre Larochelle