Mechanical Engineering

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:

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

Student Outcomes

Mechanical Engineering graduates of Maritime College will possess:

1. an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
2. 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
3. an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
4. 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
5. 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
6. an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
7. an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.