机械工程是一门多样化而灵活的工程学科。机械工程师在许多领域工作，包括机械设计，控制，振动和声学，发电，可再生能源，节能，流体流动和传热应用以及空调。该程序综合了数学，科学，工程科学和工程设计。该计划在几个一般领域提供选修课，包括热科学，机械设计与制造，机器人与自动化，机械与环境系统，核工程，航空航天工程和生物工程。学生从大一开始就开始进行设计实践，并将其整合到整个课程中，最终在大三时达到了以团队为导向的顶点设计项目。该计划旨在为学生提供终身的机械工程实践培训，并使其立即进入工业职位或在研究生院深造。该系还
Mechanical engineering is a diverse and flexible engineering discipline. Mechanical engineers work in number of fields including design of machinery, controls, vibrations and acoustics, power generation, renewable energy, energy conservation, fluid flow and heat transfer applications, and air-conditioning. The program synthesizes math, science, engineering science, and engineering design. The program provides electives in several general areas, including thermal-sciences, mechanical design and manufacturing, robotics and automation, mechanical and environmental systems, nuclear engineering, aerospace engineering, and bioengineering. Students begin the practice of design in their freshman year and integrate it throughout their programs which culminate in a team-oriented capstone design project in the senior year. The program is geared to prepare students for the lifelong practice of mechanical engineering and for immediate entry to positions in industry or further studies in graduate schools. The department also offers the Integrated B.S.-M.S. program for qualified undergraduate students.