机械工程

Mechanical engineers use engineering and science principles, 解决问题的能力, and their creativity to design and manufacture systems and components that impact all aspects of our lives. Whether you are interested in working in the automotive, energy, 航空航天, mobility, defense, 生物医学, robotics, 制造业, 卫生保健, 或者其他领域, a mechanical engineering degree prepares you to tackle the significant problems facing our world. Mechanical engineers are critical to the transition to electrified and autonomous transportation systems, clean energy and 先进制造. Located in the heart of the global automotive and high-tech industries, 韦德体育app官网’s 机械工程 (ME) Department works closely with major employers throughout Southeast Michigan who regard our mechanical engineering program as a key partner in workforce development, providing you with unique training opportunities for jobs in mechanical engineering. 你将在课堂上学习, in world-class laboratories on campus, and in professional workplace settings, acquiring advanced technical skills and extensive real-world experience. Our mechanical engineering bachelor’s degree is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, giving you a rigorous academic foundation to support graduate studies in a number of fields or immediate employment in a mechanical engineering job.

The 机械工程 Department offers a Bachelor’s of Science 机械工程 degree, which provides a comprehensive foundation in the mechanics of solids, 热力学, 流体和热能, materials, 制造业, 机械系统, 电路, computer programming and software applications. The program begins with foundational courses in calculus, 物理与化学, then five introductory courses in engineering, electro机械系统 and computer science through the engineering core curriculum. After completing nine professional courses, students then select courses from a variety of professional electives and complete their senior multidisciplinary capstone design course. Students wishing to broaden their knowledge in a specific area may elect to pursue one of our optional specializations in Automotive Engineering, 制造业, 和能源. Students interested in research may also choose to earn “Directed Research” credits that count towards their professional electives requirements by working on a research project with a faculty member.

The ME Department offers the following undergraduate degrees and minors:

• B.S.E. 机械工程

B.S.E. 机械工程 with Specialization:

• 机械工程学士.S.E., Specialization in Automotive Engineering
• 机械工程学士.S.E.能源专业化
• 机械工程学士.S.E.制造专业化
• 机械工程学士.S.E., Specialization in Electrified Propulsion Engineering (Coming Soon)
• Combined BS/MS 机械工程 (Coming Soon)
• Minor 机械工程 (Coming Soon)
• Minor in Sustainability Engineering (Coming Soon)

The 机械工程 Department offers Master of Science and Ph.D. graduate degrees 机械工程. Whether you’re a full-time graduate student or a working mechanical engineer seeking a professional edge, our mechanical engineering masters and Ph.D. programs equip you for advanced positions in research, 制造业, leadership and product development. 韦德体育app官网 houses one-of-a-kind mechanical engineering research centers and maintains close partnerships with automotive manufacturers, energy companies and other Industry 4.0 leaders. With ever-evolving graduate course offerings designed to keep up with advancements in technology, graduate students can develop expertise related to electrified powertrain systems, batteries, 机器学习, 内燃机, 先进制造, controls, NVH, 光学方法, materials, tribology, 数值模拟, 还有很多其他领域.

理学硕士 in mechanical engineering degree program is designed to prepare students for advanced engineering-related careers in industry as well as for further graduate study. Admission is open to students with a Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering. A degree in other fields of engineering, science and mathematics may be considered as a basis for admission, but remedial coursework may be required to overcome deficiencies.

The ME Department offers the following M.S. degrees:

• Master of Science 机械工程
• Master of Science in Energy Engineering (coming soon)

The ME Department also participates in the Master of Science in 机电系统工程 program.

The Ph.D. program in mechanical engineering is for students who plan careers in industrial or governmental research and development laboratories or problem-oriented agencies, 在学术领域也是如此. Students can begin their doctoral studies on a part-time basis if necessary, availing themselves of late afternoon or evening courses while working full time in local industry. However, later phases of study and research will require full-time devotion to the program.

The ME Department offers the following doctoral degrees:

• Ph.D. 机械工程

The department also participates in the school-wide Ph.D. 系统工程专业.

Our mechanical engineering programs provide many opportunities for students to enhance and enrich their experience.

优秀的实习: Mechanical engineering students at Oakland routinely gain workplace experience with the Big Three automakers and global leaders in energy, defense, 生物医药及其他行业. More than 90 percent of our mechanical engineering majors complete at least one internship, building professional contacts that often lead directly to job offers.

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行业合作伙伴: Oakland operates two unique mechanical engineering programs with industry partners. The CLIC-form程序 focuses on sheet metal forming technology, giving you specialized preparation for mechanical engineering jobs in 制造业 environments. The PowerTrain Readiness Engineering Program (PREP) includes summer internships at Stellantis and part-time work during the school year, with partial tuition reimbursement for select students.

实习培训: Our mechanical engineering degree is built around applied coursework that involves real-world mechanical engineering challenges. You’ll develop superior lab skills and become proficient in computer simulation, while collaborating on design projects with students in other engineering degree programs via sophomore capstone projects and senior design projects.

研究经验: Students in the department of mechanical engineering have the opportunity to gain research experience by working with faculty and graduate students in our world-class research laboratories. Whether through participation in a National Science Foundation (NSF)-funded 研究经验 for 本科s (REU) program or by earning “Directed Research” credits for working on a research project with a faculty member, students interested in working at the forefront of research and technological developments, 有机会这样做吗.

学生组织: Students in the department of mechanical engineering actively participate in national student organizations, such as OU student chapters of the Society of Automotive Engineering (SAE) and the Society of Women Engineers (SWE), as well as professional organizations such as ASME and ECS.

The 机械工程 and 制造业 Engineering Option 咨询委员会 assists the department in enhancing its educational and research programs and ensuring their relevance to current and emerging technological needs.