Mechanical engineering
Mechanical engineering is a very broad field of engineering that involves the application of physical particles for analysis, design, manufacturing and maintenance of mechanical systems. Mechanical engineering encompasses the design, analysis, testing and manufacture of products that are used in every facet of modern society. The mechanical engineer may design a computer, a machine, a system or a process. Mechanical engineers analyze their design using the principles of motion, energy and force to insure the product functions safely, efficiently, reliably and can be manufactured at a competitive cost.
Mechanical engineers work in the automotive, aerospace, chemical, computer, communications, paper and power generation industries and can be found in virtually any manufacturing industry. Increasingly, mechanical engineers are needed in the environmental and bio-medical fields. Virtually every product or service in modern life has likely involved a mechanical engineer in some way.
As part of the mechanical engineering program at Memorial University, students study courses in mechanics, solid mechanics, vibration, controls, design, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, heat transfer, mathematics, materials, mechanical systems and basic electronics. As students progress through the program, they will learn computer-aided design techniques to develop detailed designs of mechanical components using the latest computer software and equipment. All of these courses help develop the necessary tools to become a professional mechanical engineer.
The interdisciplinary nature of mechanical engineering makes it a very challenging and diverse field. Because of the very broad nature of the discipline there is a high demand for mechanical engineers within industry. Mechanical engineers are employed in the design, manufacture, and maintenance of mechanical and industrial processes. An education in mechanical engineering can prepare you for a career in any number of industries.
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If you would like to learn more about mechanical engineering at Memorial University, please contact Dr. Nick Krouglicof, discipline chair of mechanical engineering, at (709) 864-3745, and nickk@mun.ca.
