MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
PROGRAM OVERVIEW FOR EMPLOYERS
Professional courses are offered in the areas of automotive engineering, aerospace engineering,
bioengineering, energy and the environment, thermal systems, applied mechanics,
manufacturing, materials science, systems analysis, computer-aided graphics and design, and
mechatronics. Students are prepared for engineering positions in design, development,
research, or manufacturing, in a diversity of work environments. All students complete a
broad core of mechanical engineering coursework, emphasizing solid-body mechanics and
thermal-fluid sciences. The undergraduate program in Mechanical Engineering offers an
unparalleled opportunity for hands-on and laboratory experience. Technical electives during
the final two years allow each student to emphasize his/her area(s) of interest. All BS students
complete a capstone, multi-disciplinary, team-based design and build project (over a period of
nine months) during their final year of study. Students are very active in professional society
activities, including design competitions. Mechanical Engineering students are actively
engaged in several engineering clubs and competition teams including the Formula SAE race
team, SAE Baja, Aero Design Club, "Hot Wheelz" Electric vehicle team, and others!
http://www.rit.edu/kgcoe/program/mech
anical-engineering
Degree(s) Awarded
Accreditation
Bachelor of Science (5 year), Bachelor/Master of Science dual degree, Bachelor/Master of
Engineering dual degree, Master of Science, Master of Engineering
The Bachelor of Science degree program in
Mechanical Engineering is accredited by the
Engineering Accreditation Commission of
ABET, 111 Market Place, Suite 1050,
Baltimore, MD 21202-4012, Telephone (410)
347-7700. The program and its options are
evaluated using the program criteria for
mechanical engineering.
Enrollment
Over 900 full-time students in Rochester, including over 90 dual degree and 75 Masters
students; at our campus in Dubai, UAE we have approximately 50 students.
Cooperative Education Component
Undergraduate students are required to complete 50 weeks of full-time co-op work experience
to be certified for the Bachelor of Science degree, typically done in two semesters and two
summer sessions, beginning at the completion of their second year of study. Students in the
dual degree programs BS/MS and BS/MEng are required to complete 3 terms of co-op,
typically two semesters and one summer session. The scheduling of co-op terms is
determined by the academic department.
Salary Information (Avg/Range)
Co-op:
BS:
BS/MS:
$16.40
$55,000
$64,200
$10.00 - $30.00
$42,000 - $68,000
$57,000 - $82,000
Student Skills & Capabilities
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Engineering graphics and CAD/Pro E
Use of computers as an engineering tool, including data analysis and system modeling with
commercially available software such as MATLAB, LabView, and ANSYS
Machine design
Thermal-fluid sciences, and measurement of fluid flow, temperature and pressure.
Application of machine tools and fabrication processes, such as drilling, milling, and turning.
Solid-body mechanics (statics and dynamic/kinematics)
Materials testing and selection
“Hands-on” assembly/testing
Materials Science Analysis and use of hardness, impact, polishing, and inspection equipment.
Mechanics of Materials analysis and use of tensile, compression, and torsion test equipment.
Equipment & Facilities
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Extensive computer availability including
three modern PC labs, system dynamics
lab, and an engineering mechanics lab
The Dresser Rand Reciprocating
Compressor Technology Lab
Robotics lab
Complete machine tool lab including
manual and CNC machines
Vibration spectrum analyzer
Computational Fluid Dynamics lab
Thermo-fluid laboratory experiments
Copper Vapor Laser Particle Imaging
Velocimetry (PIV)
Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell
Laboratory
Biomedical Device Engineering
Laboratory
Thermoelectric systems and technology
laboratory
Respiratory Technology Lab
Bioengineering Laboratory
Extensive Material testing equipment:
universal testing machine, torsion tester,
digital strain gauge testing, x-ray
diffraction, atomic force microscope.
Thermal analysis and microfluidics
laboratory
Engine Performance / Dyno Testing
laboratory
Composite materials laboratory
Coming Soon: The Knorr-Bremse
Mechatronics Engineering Laboratory
Mechanical Engineering
Curriculum BS degree
1st & 2nd Years:
Engineering:
Engineering Mechanics Lab*
(Newtonian Mechanics, basic
experimental techniques, using data
acquisition software, spreadsheet
analysis and rudimentary Matlab)
Engineering Design Tools*
(CAD, Basic Machining, Build-toprint, demonstrate hardware)
Statics
Strength of Materials
Strength of Materials Lab*
Dynamics
Thermodynamics
Fluid Mechanics
Materials Science With Applications
Materials Science Lab*
General Education:
Calculus (Derivative and Integral)
Multivariable Calculus
Ordinary Differential Equations
Science Elective I
(Usually Chemistry or Biology)
First Year Writing Course
Liberal Arts Foundation Course
Three Liberal Arts Perspectives Courses
+
Extended Core Electives
Thermodynamics II
Strength of Materials II
Fluid Mechanics II
Heat Transfer II
Advanced Computational
Techniques (FEA)
++
Bioengineering Electives
Contemporary Issues in
Bioengineering
Biomedical Device Engineering
Applied Biomaterials
Applied Biotransport
Applied Biomechanics
++
3rd & 4th Years:
Engineering:
Contemporary Issues
(Engineering Economics, Professional
Ethics, Communication Skills,
Technology trends)
Circuits I*
Engineering Measurements Lab*
Engineering Applications Lab*
Numerical Methods*
(Matlab and rudimentary FEA)
Heat Transfer
System Dynamics*
(Modeling, Matlab, Simulink)
Two Extended Core Electives+(Listed Below)
Two Fall or Spring Co-ops
Two Summer Co-ops
General Education:
University Physics II*
(Electricity and Magnetism)
Science Elective II
(Chemistry, Biology or Physics)
Boundary Value Problems
(Partial Differential Equations)
Linear Algebra
Two Arts & Sciences Electives
Aerospace Electives
Strength of Materials II+
Contemporary Issues in
Aerospace Engineering
Classicla Control*
Intro to Aerospace Engineering
Aerostructures*
Aerodynamics
Propulsion
Flight Dynamics
Intro. to Composite Materials*
Intro. to Engineering Vibrations*
Orbital Mechanics
++
5th Year:
Engineering:
Senior Design Project** (2 semester,
multi-disciplinary team-based problem)
Two Option Area Electives++(Listed Below)
General Education:
Engineering Statistics
Two Free Electives
One Arts & Sciences Elective
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9 Liberal Arts Courses
BS/MS (dual degree) Program
All undergraduate courses, plus:
Five (5) grad courses, Thesis
BS/ME (dual degree) Program
All undergraduate courses, plus:
Seven (7) grad courses
Both Dual Degree Programs:
Three engineering electives must be
graduate level courses
Four (4) co-op terms
*Laboratory/major project required
Automotive Electives
Strength of Materials II+
Contemporary Issues in
Automotive Engineering
Vehicle Dynamics
Internal Combustion Engines
Classical Control*
Powertrain Systems and Design
++
Energy & Environment Electives
Thermodynamics II+
Contemporary Issues in Energy and
the Environment
Renewable Energy Systems
Refrigeration & Air Conditioning
Wind Turbine Engineering
Study Abroad Opportunities to Enhance Global Competitiveness
Mechanical Engineering students now have the opportunity to Study Abroad at our campus in Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates. Students are
able to take RIT courses from RIT faculty at our Dubai campus. The academic terms at our Dubai campus begin and end in-line with our calendar
here at our Rochester campus. Students learn modern engineering skills and the ability to collaborate with partners from around the world.
Extensive Summer Courses Available Ensures That Students are Available for Co-op Year-Round
Now it is even easier to get co-op students during the academic year. The Mechanical Engineering Department is pleased to announce a new,
robust Summer Program Offering for Mechanical Engineering Students! Several core elective courses are offered during summer session to
allow students more flexibility in the fall and spring semester. In addition, a robust employer program is also being offered with visits to
employers weekly. If you would like to have students visit your company, please contact Sarah Burke.
Selected Employers of Mechanical Engineering Co-op and Graduating Students
Advanced Atomization Technologies (A Parker Aerospace/GE Aviation Joint Venture), Ariel Corporation, Bausch & Lomb, Bendix, Boeing,
Borg Warner Morse TEC, BMW, Constellation Energy, Cummins Engine, Delphi, Fisher Price, GE Aviation, General Dynamics, Getinge, Harris
RF, Honda R&D, Impact Technologies, ITT, Johnson & Johnson, Lighting Services, Lockheed Martin, Lord Corporation, Moog, NASA, PPC,
Precision Castparts (PCC), SpaceX, Special Metals Corp, Tesla Motors, The Raymond Corporation, Toyota, UTC Aerospace, Vicor, Wegmans
Food Markets, Welch Allyn, Xerox, & dozens more!
Sarah W. Burke, Program Coordinator
Office of Cooperative Education and Career Services
RIT, Bausch & Lomb Center, 57 Lomb Memorial Drive, Rochester NY 14623-5603
swboce@rit.edu; 585.475.7887
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