Mechanical Engineering

Why major in Mechanical Engineering at Marian University?

Mechanical Engineering is one of the broadest engineering fields and a highly flexible major. Mechanical engineers research, design, develop, build, and test mechanical and thermal sensors and devices, including tools, engines, and machines. They design and oversee the manufacture of many products ranging from medical devices to new batteries.

The Mechanical Engineering B.S. degree program at Marian University provides a challenging yet rewarding experience for undergraduate students to develop as transformative engineering leaders and impactful global citizens, with an education rooted in Franciscan values. It prepares graduates for a variety of job opportunities upon graduation including manufacturing, energy, aerospace, defense, technology, construction, and more.

Some highlights of the ME program:

Courses taught by caring full-time faculty members with small class sizes to ensure strong student-faculty interaction and collaboration
Strong background in core engineering and science courses with course options in thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, mechanics of materials, machine design, and computer-aided engineering
Hands-on lab experiences to emphasize connections between fundamental engineering analysis and practical engineering design
Advanced technical elective options that can be used to focus on your interests and emerging fields
Integrated project-based experience in all four years, with integrated design concepts and ME applied skills in programming, machining, instrumentation and prototyping
Year-long multidisciplinary senior design capstone course offering real-world engineering experiences through client-driven projects and national competitions

Facilities

Our engineering programs are housed in the state-of-the-art Witchger Engineering Building. Here students have access to:

Makerspaces
Equipped with a large range of advanced 3D printers and other rapid prototyping equipment for students.
Dedicated teaching labs
ME students will explore engineering fundamentals in action throughout the curriculum in our teaching labs.
Collaboration spaces
Conference rooms, project spaces, and our Collaboratorium are among the many spaces available to students to work together with peers and external partners.
Study rooms
Group study rooms, study areas, lounge areas, and more for student to use - to study or to take a break.
Project labs
Large workspaces with moveable tables offer students room to design and prototype various projects.
Machine shops
Manufacturing space with state-of-the-art machining equipment that increases the capability for students to develop sophisticated prototypes in materials like woods, plastics, and metals.

Most of our spaces are equipped with smart AV technology to facilitate multimodal learning.

Curriculum

The Mechanical Engineering B.S. degree curriculum provides a strong background in core engineering and science courses with an emphasis on:

Materials
Mechanics
Thermofluids
Design
Controls

The Mechanical Engineering program requires 128 semester credit hours for graduation. Topics cover 30 credits of general math/science, 24 credits of core engineering coursework, and an additional 44 hours of major specific requirements.

Note: a minor is required for graduation at Marian University.

Sample 4-Year Mechanical Engineering Curriculum

General Math and Science Requirements (30 hours)

MAT 230 Calculus I
MAT 231 Calculus II
MAT 305 Calculus III
EGR 210 Engineering Computation and Modeling
EGR 326 Engineering Statistics
CHE 141 General Chemistry I
CHE 141L General Chemistry I Lab
PHY 201 University Physics I
PHY 202 University Physics II

Engineering Core Requirements (24 hours)

EGR 101 Introduction to Engineering
EGR 151 Programming for Engineers
EGR 156 Introduction to Computer Aided Design
EGR 221 Engineering Mechanics: Statics
EGR 242 Linear Circuit Analysis
EGR 301 Global Engineering
EGR 317 Engineering Economics
EGR 490 Engineering Senior Design

Mechanical Engineering Requirements (44 hours)

EGR 222 Engineering Mechanics: Dynamics
EGR 226 Mechanics of Materials
EGR 230 Engineering Materials
EGR 261 Engineering Thermodynamics
MEN 337 Design of Mechanisms
EGR 365 Fluid Mechanics
EGR 451 Control Systems
MEN 320 Dynamic Systems
MEN 362 Heat Transfer
MEN 401 Machine Design and Manufacturing
MEN 440 Mechanical Engineering Lab I
MEN 441 Mechanical Engineering Lab II
MEN 492 Senior Design II
Mechanical Engineering Elective
Mechanical Engineering Elective
Mechanical Engineering Elective