Mechanical engineering is one of the broadest fields of engineering, encompassing applications as diverse as:

• automotive or aerospace vehicles,
• power generation,
• manufacturing processes,
• plastic and other petrochemical products, and
• even electronic hardware.

These applications require a fundamental understanding of:

• the static and dynamic relationships between forces,
• the nature of materials,
• principles of energy conservation and transformation,
• design and analysis of machines,
• the transmission of heat, and
• the flow of fluids.

The mechanical engineering curriculum provides a rigorous treatment of fundamental principles in these subject areas and the necessary background in mathematics and the basic sciences to prepare students for these courses. Through elective choices, students may investigate special areas of mechanical engineering including internal combustion engines, turbomachinery, power plants, mechatronics and advanced computational methods.

In addition to strong technical skills, today’s engineers in the global marketplace must be adept at working with other people who have very different professional backgrounds and who may be from other countries with different cultures. The University of Evansville is helping engineers meet that challenge by providing students with a strong liberal arts background and providing an opportunity for an international experience at our Harlaxton College campus in England.

Take a look around! Should you have questions, please contact us using the "Contact the ME/CE Department" link below.