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Mechanical
engineers are curious about how things are
made and work; they have a desire to solve
problems and a talent for understanding the
operation of mechanical devices. They
enjoy mathematics, chemistry and physics;
these are some of the tools used in the
mechanical engineering profession
The University of South Alabama offers a
four-year program leading to a bachelors of
science in mechanical engineering. The
program is fully accredited by the
Accreditation Board for Engineering and
Technology (ABET), the national accrediting
agency for engineering programs. Students
study advanced mathematics, calculus,
physics and chemistry among the core
courses. They are also required to develop a
proficiency in using a computer. Mechanical
engineering students also learn about
computer aided design (CAD), computer-aided
manufacturing (CAM), and they get involved
in design projects. During their sophomore
and junior years, students take specialized
courses in fluids, dynamics, material
sciences, thermodynamics and heat transfer.
Many
mechanical engineers go on to enter master's
or doctoral programs, which, in addition to
continued classroom study, include such
activities as laboratory research projects
and computational analysis. Students who
major in mechanical engineering can complete
minors in science, mathematics and business.
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