Why Study Mechanical Engineering?
The field of Mechanical Engineering involves the production and utilization of energy in its various forms as well as the design, construction, and operation of devices, machines, and mechanical systems that involve energy and/or motion. Mechanical engineering is one of the most diverse fields of engineering; you will find mechanical engineers in just about all industries with activities spanning design, testing, manufacture, research and development, operation and maintenance, and technical sales. Their job functions range from highly technical and analytical design to broad industrial and executive management responsibilities where technical competence is essential to sound judgment.
Mechanical Engineering functions include:
- Engineering Design
- Application Engineering
- Analysis
- Energy Conversion
- Simulation
- Experimental and Testing Processes
- Safety
- Manufacturing Systems
- Technical Systems
The ENERGY AREA deals with the use of prime movers for the generation, conversion, and utilization of energy. The design area is concerned with the design, development, and analysis of products, machines, and systems with regard to their function, use and safety.
ELECTIVE COURSES are offered to permit greater concentration in a student’s area of interest. The M.E. curriculum stresses students having both knowledge of the fundamentals of engineering science and analysis and the development of creative thinking skills in the application of engineering principles to the design and realization of required products or systems.
The EXPERIMENTAL AND TESTING FUNCTION involves materials testing and experimental and test procedures in strength of materials, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer and design. Emphasis is given to properly prepared technical reports - their content, form and presentation. Laboratory courses are selected to provide a balanced program of instruction and hands-on experience for each and every student.
PRODUCTS AND SYSTEMS that require the involvement of mechanical engineers include automobiles, consumer products of all kinds, industrial and agricultural machinery, mobile devices, exercise equipment, power plants, internal combustion engines, satellites and their delivery systems, steam and gas turbines, jet engines, rockets, instrumentation, automation systems, material handling equipment, heating and cooling systems, hydraulic and pneumatic equipment, and many, many others. There’s sure to be an area of interest for just about everyone interested in the field of mechanical engineering.
With the PRIMARY FOCUS of attention on America's African-American student population, Tuskegee University’s Mechanical Engineering Department endeavors through innovative instruction, individual advising, and mentoring and nurturing in the profession, to provide an academic program of high quality to students from diverse backgrounds. Our M.E. program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) and the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).
Facilities are available for graduate research.
