Mechanical Engineering
Major
What is Mechanical Engineering?
Mechanical engineers are typically involved
with the generation, distribution, and use of energy;
the processing of materials; the control and automation
of manufacturing systems; the design and development of
machines; and the solutions to environmental problems.
Research, testing manufacturing, operations, marketing,
and administration are other key activities associated
with practicing mechanical engineers. Through clever use
of analysis, modeling, design, and synthesis, they solve
important problems to improve our quality of life.
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What are Some Specializations Within
this Broad Major?
MyMajors.com cannot pinpoint your interests
beyond recommending this general major. Various specializations
related to this major may be offered by colleges and universities.
These specializations may be of greater or lesser interest
to you. A few of the specializations related to this field
include, but are not limited to:
Acoustics |
Mechanical
Drafting |
Engineering
or Industrial Management |
Aerospace
Engineering |
Nuclear
Engineering |
Naval
Architecture |
Industrial
or Manufacturing Engineering |
Computer
Engineering |
Mechanical
Engineering |
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What Kinds of Students Major in
Mechanical Engineering?
Mechanical engineers are characterized
by personal creativity, breadth of knowledge, and versatility.
They are also valuable and reliable multidisciplinary
team members. The technical subject areas that form the
main basis for their work include mechanics, energy transfer
and conversion, design and manufacturing, and the engineering
sciences. A good understanding of English and mathematics
is also crucial to this kind of profession.
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What Courses Do Mechanical Engineering
Majors Take?
The required and elective courses you
would take for majors vary considerably among institutions.
Courses are listed here that are illustrative of the breadth
of topics you are likely to experience were you to major
in this field.
Calculus
Based Physics |
Principles
of Engineering |
Circuits
and Electronics |
Electrical
Energy Conversion |
Chemistry |
Elements
of Mechanical Design |
Mechanics
of Materials |
Graphic
Communication |
Principles
of Design |
Dynamics |
Therodynamics |
Differential
Equations |
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What Types of Positions do Mechanical
Engineering Majors Take After College?
These professions and professional organizations
illustrate the types of positions you might qualify for
if you complete this major. Some majors are more directly
related to employment than others, however. You should
consider the likelihood of employment after graduation
carefully, if you do not plan to go on for graduate work
in a field. Even with the completion of graduate work
in some fields, however, employment is difficult, so you
should determine what the prospects are for this or any
major. Employment possibilities are often enhanced by
the selecting employment-related courses and by the enrollment
in second major or in a minor.
Design |
Project
Management |
Research |
Engineering
Education |
Development |
Administration |
Sales
Engineering |
Test
Engineering |
Are you interested in detailed information
about the forecasted demand for a particular profession?
Are you interested in the estimated salaries such positions
are likely to pay? This government Web site allows you
to search on a particular job, whether listed here or
not, to give you this information.
Bureau
of Labor Statistics
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Related Links
If you are interested in learning more
about what professionals in this field do and what kinds
of activities they engage in, you might want to begin
with the following web sites. Also check the departmental
web sites of colleges and universities, which offer this
major.
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University Departments to Consider
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and you in your search for the best major available. They
offer excellent curriculums in well-rounded programs for
you to consider.
Other fine institutions offering this
major offer excellent programs to consider.
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Mechanical Engineering Major
