Vision

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at Saint Martin'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.

Educational objectives

Based on the mission of the Mechanical Engineering program, the educational objectives have been defined as follows:

Saint Martin's School of Engineering Mechanical Engineering  graduates will:

1. Understand the fundamental scientific principles that govern the mechanical engineering profession,

2. Possess the necessary communication and interpersonal skills to enable them to be successful in mechanical engineering,

3. Have the skills and abilities needed for successful employment in the mechanical engineering and related professions,

4. Know the importance and will be capable of life-long learning for enhancing their personal and professional growth and
    
5. Be broadly educated 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.

Requirements

Freshmen are expected to be ready for calculus and should have completed two years of high school algebra, plane geometry, and plane trigonometry. A grade of at least a 'C' is required for transfer of credit. Courses taken in engineering technology programs generally are not acceptable for transfer.

Program features

• Program accreditation by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of  the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology Inc. (ABET).

• Emphasis on strong fundamentals in engineering science.

• Design integration throughout the program.