Mechanical engineering
Vision
The department of mechanical engineering at Saint Martin's
University's School of Engineering will be a premiere department
offering undergraduate level instruction in mechanical engineering
theory and practice; will be recognized regionally, nationally, and
internationally; and will excel in teaching, service, and research.
Mission
The primary mission of the Department of Mechanical Engineering is to
provide excellence in engineering education covering both breadth and
depth of mechanical engineering theory, design and practice; to conduct
applied research in support of local and regional industries; and to
provide its graduates with the motivation and skills for lifelong
learning.
Program objectives
Saint Martin's University's School of Engineering mechanical
engineering graduates will:
- be valued members of their organizations because of their
skills and abilities to apply the fundamental scientific principles
that underpin the mechanical the mechanical engineering profession
or related fields;
- be able to solve complex technical problems and/or design
systems that are useful to society, while considering ethical and
safety constraints;
- advance in their chosen career paths by utilizing their
technical, communication, interpersonal and leadership skills;
- demonstrate the desire for enhancing their personal and
professional growth by making progress toward, or successfully
completing an advanced degree, and/or professional development
courses, and/or engineering certification;
- be actively engaged in service to their profession and their
communities, consistent with the Benedictine tradition.
Description
Mechanical engineers design and manufacture machines and devices used
in almost all fields. Among them are the automotive, biomedical,
construction, environmental, aviation and aerospace disciplines.
Applications include aircraft and spacecraft design; solar and nuclear
energy; internal combustion engines; heating and ventilation; fluid
dynamics; robotics and automation in manufacturing; petroleum and
chemical production processes; and consumer goods and appliances.
A variety of
career opportunities
are available for Saint Martin's University engineering graduates. Among
them are positions with major U.S. and international industrial
corporations, construction and consulting engineering firms, public
utilities, city, county and state public works departments, military
service, and federal engineering organizations.
Mechanical
engineers also are employed by small and medium sized manufacturing
companies; by heating, ventilation and air-conditioning companies; and
in nuclear waste remediation.
Program features
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Program accreditation by ABET, Inc.
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Emphasis on strong fundamentals in engineering science.
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Design integration throughout the program.
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Hands-on laboratory experience in manufacturing, thermal sciences
and electrical, electronics and instrumentation.
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Many project-oriented courses, in which students share insights
gained through individual and group projects.
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A faculty with extensive experience as educators and as
professional engineers.
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Small classes, allowing students to receive individual attention
from faculty.
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A strong liberal arts component that broadens career options and
the possibility of professional advancement.
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State-of-the-art computer facilities with an extensive
engineering software library including AutoCAD, Pro E, SolidWorks,
ProMechanica, IDEAS, ALGOR, ANSYS, Working Model and other
analytical and design software.
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