Mechanical Engineering applies the principles of science and mathematics to the design of machinery and equipment used in transportation, manufacturing and energy conversion. Typically mechanical engineers are involved in the design, development and testing of aircraft and spacecraft, transport vehicles, power plants, manufacturing equipment, computer peripherals, biomedical devices, robots, and the climate control of buildings. This field is changing rapidly and many products currently being designed and built by mechanical engineers were not in existence a few years ago.

Building on a base in mathematics, science and engineering fundamentals, the Mechanical Engineering (ME) program includes courses on machine design, energy conversion, manufacturing, properties of materials, and the application of computers to these topics. The curriculum maintains a balance among basic fundamentals, analytical methods and design applications of current knowledge, thus preparing the graduate for both an entry into the engineering profession and long-term career.

The Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET) program is designed for those who want an applied engineering career with an hands-on, practical approach. The emphasis in the MET program is placed on understanding how engineering principles are applied in practice rather than on the scientific concepts and mathematical methods used in the derivation of new technologies.

The ME and MET programs are accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).