Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering students apply scientific principles in the design and improvement of mechanical and energy/power systems. Students are challenged with design problems that provide opportunities for developing creativity in solving real-world problems. The Mechanical Engineering major provides a solid foundation for service as a Coast Guard Officer, professional engineering practice and further graduate study in the field.

Practical problem solving emphasizes Coast Guard applications
Program culminates with a hands-on capstone design project
The Mechanical Engineering Program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, www.abet.org, under the commission’s General Criteria and Program Criteria for Mechanical and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.

Areas of Study

The Mechanical Engineering curriculum starts with a solid grounding in the engineering sciences and progresses toward mechanical engineering courses. Classes involve hands-on and real-world examples from industry and the Coast Guard fleet.

Course series include:

Thermodynamics – Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer, Thermal Systems Design
Machine Design – Mechanical Engineering Design, Mechanisms or Dynamics of Machines, Machine Design
Controls – Electric Circuits and Machines, Controls, Mechatronics

Resources

Students have access to sophisticated equipment, including 3D printers; computer numerical control (CNC) machine; and laser cutter. Standard mechanical shop tools include: lathes, drill presses, belt sanders and more.