Mechanical Engineering Degree

The Bachelor of Science program in Mechanical Engineering is designed to provide the student with a broad background for a wide variety of careers. The discipline of mechanical engineering is one of the oldest in the field of engineering and while having a broad focus, it emphasizes an appropriate mix of energy science and technology, applied mechanics, thermal sciences and design. Mechanical engineers are involved in research, product design and development, manufacturing, testing, operations and maintenance.

The Bachelor of Science program in Mechanical Engineering at Kennedy-Western focuses on two areas: thermal sciences and machine design. These two options are defined in such a way as to offer the student a fundamental foundation in the discipline of mechanical engineering, while at the same time offering an opportunity for specialization.

The first section of each option comprises the core courses for the general discipline of mechanical engineering. This grouping of courses is the same for both Option A and Option B, and provides a foundation in the discipline. The second section of each option offers core courses in the specialty selected, either thermal sciences or machine design.

Option A: Thermo-Sciences Energy is designed to enhance the skills and knowledge of a student who has chosen a career in a thermal energy-oriented field such as design of heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), combustion, power plant, etc. The necessary tools for this specialty involve thermodynamics, heat transfer, and combustion processes, among others.

Option B: Machine Design Structures deals with planning or devising new or improved machine components to accomplish specific purposes found in the manufacturing, automobile and aerospace industries, among others. The necessary study for this specialty involves the examination of structural and thermal stress analysis, material strength properties and dynamics, and vibration analysis.

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering

Option A: Thermo-Sciences Energy
MEC 100: Vector Mechanics for Engineering: Statics
MEC 110: Vector Mechanics for Engineering: Dynamics
MEC 120: Electronics for Engineers
MEC 125: Engineering Math Part I
MEC 126: Engineering Math Part II
MEC 130: Physics
MEC 200: Strengths of Materials
MEC 205: Properties and Selection of Materials
MEC 220: Engineering Thermodynamics
MEC 230: Principles of Fluid Mechanics
MEC 410: Mechatronics
MEC 460: Technical Writing
MEC 470: Ethics and Engineering Decision-Making
MEC 280: Alternative Energy Systems
MEC 290: Internal Combustion Engines
MEC 300: Mechanics of Heat Transfer
MEC 400: Design of Thermal Systems
MEC 405: Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning
MEC 420: Industrial Heat Exchangers
MEC 480: The Final Project Proposal
MEC 490: The Final Project (9 Units)

Option B: Machine Design Structures
MEC 100: Vector Mechanics for Engineering: Statics
MEC 110: Vector Mechanics for Engineering: Dynamics
MEC 120: Electronics for Engineers
MEC 125: Engineering Math Part I
MEC 126: Engineering Math Part II
MEC 130: Physics
MEC 200: Strengths of Materials
MEC 205: Properties and Selection of Materials
MEC 220: Engineering Thermodynamics
MEC 230: Principles of Fluid Mechanics
MEC 410: Mechatronics
MEC 460: Technical Writing
MEC 470: Ethics and Engineering Decision-Making
MEC 210: Structural Analysis
MEC 310: Industrial Robotics
MEC 320: Machine Design
MEC 330: Mechanical Vibrations
MEC 345: Computer-Aided Manufacturing
MEC 440: Electric Machinery
MEC 480: The Final Project Proposal
MEC 490: The Final Project (9 Units)