General Information
The City College offers the following undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering:
B.E. (M.E.)
Programs and Objectives
Mechanical Engineering is a very broad and versatile profession. Mechanical engineers deal with a wide spectrum of topics ranging from cell mechanics to the design of huge launching pads for space vehicles. Their domain of interest includes energy conversion, space propulsion, transportation vehicles, manufacturing, assembly lines, robotics, computer hardware, pollution control, biomechanics, medical instruments, and heating, ventilating and air conditioning. The diverse and extensive nature of mechanical engineering provides vast opportunities for employment in many challenging and exciting industries.
Our educational program is carefully designed to meet industry’s criteria for successful engineers. It stresses fundamentals as well as practice. It focuses on creative thinking and problem-solving skills. It emphasizes written and oral communication, teamwork, design, time management, computer utilization and communication through graphics. Its primary goal is education for career-long learning, giving students the educational tools to enable them to deal with rapidly advancing technologies.
Practice in teamwork is achieved through design projects, computer-aided manufacturing, participation in regional and national contests, independent study and group learning settings. Skills in oral and written communication are gained through reports and presentations of individual and team projects. Modern laboratories provide opportunities for training in measurements and testing. Computers are extensively used in design, simulation, optimization and learning through graphics.
Mission
The mission of the Department of Mechanical Engineering at The City College, in conformity with the mission of the Grove School of Engineering, is:
- To educate well-rounded and conscientious mechanical engineers of diverse backgrounds capable of becoming leaders in our society.
- To carry out basic and applied research leading to new scientific and educational ideas, systems, and devices in mechanical engineering and related interdisciplinary areas.
- To offer advice, service, and support to industry, government agencies, schools, community groups and professional societies.
Program Educational Objectives
Consistent with the mission, the following Undergraduate Program Educational Objectives are established to provide a quality education in mechanical engineering:
- Our graduates will be on track for successful professional careers.
- Our graduates have engaged in professional development to enhance their competency and career.
- Our graduates will pursue advanced studies if they choose to do so.
Student Outcomes
Upon graduation our students are expected to have:
-
an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
-
an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors
-
an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
-
an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts
-
an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives
-
an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
-
an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.
Accreditation
The B.E. (M.E.) program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).