Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering at Maritime College is focused on the design of mechanical components and systems, to ensure that they operate correctly and are sufficiently robust.

Accreditation

The Mechanical Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the commission's General Criteria and Program Criteria for Mechanical Engineering.

Academic Program

The Mechanical Engineering program requires a firm foundation in applied mechanics, mathematics, fluid mechanics, electrical engineering, and a practical, tangible orientation for design. Mechanical Engineering was the third of the three programs approved by the New York State Education Department in 2002. Learning in Mechanical Engineering goes well beyond the classroom. You will spend your time in labs, designing, building and testing mechanisms and machinery.

Degree Awarded

Bachelor of Engineering

Professional Experiences Available

U.S. Coast Guard Engine License
Intern Option

See the Career Options and Educational Pathways tab for more information.

Degree Curricula and Flowcharts

The Mechanical Engineering Degree Curricula and Pre-Requisite Flowcharts may be found at the link below.

Degree Curricula and Flowcharts

Program Educational Objectives

The objectives of this program are for graduates to:

become engineers who have the ability to practice the design, service, or operation of mechanical systems, and
have the ability to take professional leadership positions that require an extensive engineering background

Student Outcomes

Mechanical Engineering graduates of Maritime College will possess:

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.

Professional Options

Your academic knowledge is tested and supplemented by professional learning experiences. Mechanical Engineering students may choose to pursue an Engine License or the Intern Option. The license programs require membership in the college's Regiment of Cadets. Intern students may choose to participate in the Regiment of Cadets if they wish to adhere to the regimented lifestyle and gain leadership experience.

Engine License

Graduates of the Engine License program earn a U.S. Coast Guard Third Assistant Engineer's License. The engine program focuses on powering, controlling, and maintaining a ship's engine and energy systems.

Upon successful completion of the Unlimited Engine License Program, graduates will be able to:

Demonstrate competency needed to serve as a third assistant engineer by passing all STCW competencies and the USCG License prior to commencement.
Understand and safely demonstrate particular skills in the analysis and design of marine propulsion, auxiliary and cargo systems and equipment.
Apply these engineering skills to a variety of marine applications.
Demonstrate the ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.
Understand and demonstrate effective and appropriate problem solving and critical thinking required by a ship’s engineering officer.
Demonstrate a basic knowledge of engineering mechanics and thermodynamics in the context of marine vehicles.
Understand and demonstrate effective leadership and teamwork skills needed to serve as a ship’s engineering officer.
Understand and demonstrate effective oral or written communication skills needed to serve as a ship’s engineering officer.

Intern Option

Students who elect the Intern Option must complete 6 credits worth of industrial internships, through which they apply the engineering fundamentals and design principles they have learned in their program. More information may be found on the Engineering Internships page.