Mechanical Engineering at UB
Mechanical engineers are involved in research and development, design,
manufacturing, and technical sales of the widest variety of products. Specific
areas of involvement include computer-aided design and manufacturing; robotics;
power plants; engines; machine tools; construction equipment; materials;
agricultural implements; automotive vehicles and systems of transportation;
domestic and industrial appliances; control and measurement devices;
instrumentation; biomedical devices; apparatus for the control of air, water,
noise, refuse, and other types of pollution; underwater technology; space flight
equipment; safety devices; and food processing machinery. As you can see from
this list - mechanical engineering covers a wide range of applications and is,
in fact, one of the broadest of the engineering disciplines.
Many of our students enter industry directly after completing the B.S. Program, while
others elect to pursue graduate work in engineering or other fields. Graduate
study in mechanical engineering can lead to careers in research and teaching.
Since many engineers ultimately become managers, B.S. graduates may also elect
to pursue graduate studies in the field of management. Some students elect to
enter other professional schools, such as medicine or law. Technical electives
in the senior year permit students to tailor their programs to suit their own
interests, from beginning a career in industry to further study at the graduate
level.
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Educational Objectives of the BSME program
- To prepare graduates for a career or advanced studies in mechanical engineering or related disciplines, applying the concepts and principles of
mathematics, science and engineering.
- To provide
graduates with the technical skills necessary to begin a career or
advanced studies in mechanical engineering.
- To provide
graduates with the professional skills and societal awareness expected
in modern engineering practice.
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Based on the
objectives above, our program presents students with the knowledge and skills of
the profession that will be useful as they begin
their careers and/or prepare for advanced studies. We offer a comprehensive
program that is well balanced among the technical topics of the thermal-fluid
sciences, mechanics, materials, systems and design.
Our Engineering Career
Institute and our cooperative education opportunities provide many students with
the possibility of obtaining practical experience working with local and
national companies. Our laboratories boast up-to-date testing and
instrumentation systems and our extensive computational facilities are available
24 hours a day to meet the demands of our students. Most importantly, our
nationally and internationally recognized faculty are here to help you become a
mechanical engineer ready to contribute to the world of technology in industry
and research.
