Credential(s) Offered
Bachelor's degree and above
Method of Delivery
Hybrid or blended
When offered
Daytime Hours, Evening Hours
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
Since mechanical engineers are concerned with the principles of motion, energy, matter and force, they are people who design the machines, products and systems so essential to everyday life. Mechanical engineers design simple devices like doorknobs and fishing reels, and complex systems such as airplanes, ships, submarines, hovercrafts, space shuttles, robots, automobiles, satellites and power plants. Mechanical Engineering encompasses many specialties, and mechanical engineers design advanced materials and structures to meet the demands of supersonic and hypersonic space travel. They work in the nuclear field on the design of electrical power plants equipped with reactors, pressure piping, heat exchangers and other specialized components. In the automobile industry, mechanical engineers design the various parts of a car, and in manufacturing companies they develop computer systems that improve and speed up the production process. In fact, mechanical engineers play a role in most of the things that people drive, play with or live in. It is the responsibility of engineers to design machines whose parts and assemblies function in a safe and reliable, efficient and predictable fashion. Mechanical Engineers also get involved in health and biomedical engineering education and research.
The curriculum provides a foundation of knowledge in mathematics, thermal sciences, dynamic systems, material science, fluid and solid mechanics, and design of structures. The development of abilities in mathematical analysis, experimental techniques, computer methods and design are emphasized throughout the program.
A major strength of the department is the capstone senior design sequence where design experiences are frequently drawn from government and industrial sources. Engineers must address problems which raise issues requiring awareness of economic, political, social and legal issues as well as the technical issues of the profession.
Details
Hours
129
Entrance Requirements
High School Diploma or Equivalent
School
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Training Location(s)
Orono
Local WIB
1 - Northeastern Workforce Board
Type of Attainment:
Bachelor's Degree
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
Grant, Scholarship, Work-Study, Loan
Refund Policy
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
No
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?
No
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?
No
Cost Items
Books (Estimated)
$1,000.00
In-State Tuition
$9,240.00 Credit Hours
Other Fees
$11,286.00 Room & Board
Out-of-State/District Tuition
$30,030.00 Credit Hour
Registration Fee
$2,504.00 Credit Hour
Total In-State Program Cost
$24,030.00
Total Out-of-State Program Cost
$44,820.00
