机械工程计划的任务是为每位毕业生提供知识和培训基础，以在机械工程或相关领域建立成功的职业。该课程的毕业生通过反映技术进步的课程活动，在科学，数学和机械工程知识方面有扎实的基础。学生将学习分析，综合和设计机械工程系统，交流信息，并了解和欣赏终身学习的需求。中西部州立大学机械工程专业的毕业生将展示出高水平的工程知识和专业知识，因此，这些毕业生将在本地和全球市场上与同业竞争，展示出在有规律的过程，职能中实践工程设计和分析所必需的批判性思维技能在个人和团队中承担高水平的责任，同时表现出出色的口头，书面和视觉交流技
Mechanical engineers use concepts of mechanics and heat to design and build machines, devices, and systems such as internal combustion and jet engines, thermal fluid systems such as those used in power plants, and highly complex artificial hearts. <br><br>Mechanical engineering is considered the broadest branch of engineering, providing a wide choice of careers and allowing movement into a variety of engineering and non-engineering areas. Mechanical engineers are responsible for designing and developing an incredible range of systems and products, including power plants, engines, automobiles, rockets, airplanes, robots, tools, and household appliances. In the Mechanical Engineering program, students learn how to become problem solvers, how to work in a team, and most of all, how to become self-learners. The standards in the Engineering program are high. The student needs to negotiate a curriculum that is very rigorous and rooted in strong mathematical knowledge.<br><br>Students develop a foundation with pre-engineering courses in the first year, including two semesters of calculus and physics and three introductory engineering courses. The first year is foundational for success.<br><br>In the second year, students can declare mechanical engineering and take many theoretical courses in the program and upper-level mathematics courses. The second year prepares students for intensive lab courses.<br><br>The last two years will focus on applications and practical experience. The two-semester senior design experience is the culmination of the program, where teams undertake a real-world application of their engineering knowledge. The mission of the Mechanical Engineering Program is to provide each graduate with a foundation of knowledge and training upon which to build a successful career in mechanical engineering or related fields. Graduates of the program are well grounded in scientific, mathematical, and mechanical engineering knowledge through curricular activities that reflect technological advances. Students learn to analyze, synthesize, and design mechanical engineering systems, communicate information, and understand and appreciate the need for life-long learning.