Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering
University of Nevada, Reno
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Introduction
The bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering is broadly designed to accommodate a variety of career goals. Students take a core of required courses in engineering, the humanities, mathematics, and science, as well as supplementary elective courses. These courses introduce basic engineering science and design concepts and provide students with the opportunity to develop specific career interests in sub-fields of mechanical engineering such as renewable energy, nanotechnology or biomedical engineering.
Our nationally ranked program gives students the chance to work closely with distinguished faculty and get hands-on experience as they move from building Lego cars as freshmen to designing a capstone project of their own choosing as seniors. Students can take advantage of two teaching labs as well as a full-service machine and welding shop used for student projects and research equipment.
Related Degrees and Programs
- Mechanical Engineering, Minor
- Mechanical Engineering, Master of Science Degree
- Mechanical Engineering, Doctor of Philosophy Degree
What Will I Learn?
Successful engineering students arrive at the university with a strong background in math and science. We recommend students have taken physics and chemistry courses in high school and are prepared to take calculus as freshmen.
Our program teaches you to apply your math and science knowledge, along with a creative approach to problem-solving and design, to the development of basic mechanical engineering systems.
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program should have the following skills:
Proficiency in entry-level mechanical engineering analysis and design Ability to define, design, execute and analyze experiments with minimal supervision Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing Graduates are prepared to pursue further professional study in mechanical engineering or related areas, or in medicine, business or law.
Requirements
Coursework in the mechanical engineering major focuses on math, science, and engineering. Students complete courses on a range of mechanical engineering topics as well as relevant topics in other engineering disciplines.
During the senior year, students have a chance to pursue electives in areas of interest within mechanical engineering. These electives must include a course/lab combination covering one of the following topics:
- Thermodynamics
- Intermediate heat transfer
- Cooling electronic equipment
- Advanced mechanics
- Intermediate dynamics
- Mechanical vibrations
- Intermediate fluid mechanics
As seniors, mechanical engineering majors round out their design experience with two capstone classes. Students learn to synthesize design considerations ranging from the economic to the ethical as they create and optimize mechanical systems. Throughout the year, students work in teams to build a marketable design project.
Students must also take the Fundamentals of Engineering Examination administered by the Nevada Board of Professional Engineers. The FE exam is generally taken during the spring of your senior year. Register for ENGR 490 in order to have the exam recorded on your transcript.