Mechanical Engineering

An ABET Accredited program for diverse career opportunities

If your passion is learning how things work by taking them apart and successfully putting them back together, the Mechanical Engineering major at Alfred University is a great fit for you. The program is accredited by ABET and is an ideal education for students looking to enter into industry, develop of their own company, or for a variety of opportunities in education, aerospace, automotive, chemical, and government agencies.

School/Division

Inamori School of Engineering

Campus Locations

Main Campus - Alfred, NY

Major

Mechanical Engineering (BS)

Minor

Mechanical Engineering

Program Contact

Ehsan Ghotbi

ghotbi@alfred.edu

607-871-2560

Why Study Mechanical Engineering At Alfred University?

Modern Facilities

New test facilities including a water tunnel, a wind tunnel, and test frames for measuring the strength of materials.

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A hands-on engineering curriculum that introduces students to modern mechanical engineering tools during the first semester.

Showcase Talents

A senior-design project that showcases your creative talents for solving real-world engineering problems.

What Do Mechanical Engineers Do?

Mechanical Engineers (ME) are often called the general practitioners of engineering. Mechanical engineers work in a wide range of industries: automotive, aerospace, electrical, solar, and materials processing. The challenges they encounter are as varied as the industries in which they work. In addition to using basic math and science tools, mechanical engineers must also be creative to solve open-ended problems.

What Will You Study?

During the first year, you will take Introduction to Engineering, Computer-Aided Design, and Mechanical Engineering Explorations lab, in addition to foundation courses in math, chemistry, and physics. Throughout your studies, you will get opportunities to design and build things as you learn about solid mechanics, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, and heat transfer. As a senior, you will undertake a year-long senior design project, learning how to function as an effective group member within a realistic, job-like environment. A sample of current projects includes the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Mini-Baja, American Society of Mechanical (ASME) Human Powered Vehicle Competition (HPVC) and Vex Robotics Competition (VRC).

What Will You Do After Graduation?

Graduates are ready to work in a wide range of industries as mechanical engineers who solve technical problems and take on managerial responsibilities. Many of our graduates work in advanced manufacturing. Some of our graduates further their education with advanced degrees in science, engineering, or business.

CEMS 214 Structure and Properties of Materials
CHEM 105 General Chemistry I
CHEM 106 General Chemistry II
ENGR 101 Introduction to Engineering
ENGR 102 Computer Aided Design
ENGR 104 Computer Aided Engineering
ENGR 110 Technical Communication
ENGR 11x Exploration Labs (select 2, 1 credit each)
ENGR 220 Circuit Theory I
ENGR 305 Engineering Statistics
ENGR 306 Engineering Economics
ENGR 395 Engineering Design
ENGR 490 Senior Capstone Project
MATH 151 Calculus I
MATH 152 Calculus II
MATH 253 Calculus III
MATH 271 Differential Equations
MATH 371 Linear Algebra
MECH 211 Statics
MECH 212 Dynamics
MECH 241 Mechanics of Materials I
MECH 320 Thermodynamics I
MECH 321 Thermodynamics II
MECH 324 Fluid Mechanics I
MECH 326 Heat Transfer
MECH 327 Thermal Sciences Laboratory
MECH 343 Mechanics of Materials Laboratory
MECH 362 Kinematics and Dynamics of Machinery
MECH 364 Machine Design I
MECH 366 Manufacturing
MECH 417 Introduction to Finite Element Analysis
PHYS 125 Physics I
PHYS 126 Physics II
Mechanical Electives
Technical Elective
Humanities, Social Science and Arts electives

For more information, please review the School of Engineering Curriculum by Semester Worksheets by degree program.

The BS degree program in Mechanical Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET.

The minor in Mechanical Engineering is a great option for students majoring in physics, math, chemistry, or any of our other engineering majors.

MECH 211 Statics
MECH 212 Dynamics
MECH 241 Mechanics of Materials
MECH 320 Thermodynamics
MECH 324 Fluid Mechanics
MECH 326 Heat Transfer
Choice of 300 or 400 MECH

If you have varied interests in engineering but are unsure which you excel at or enjoy working with the most, consider exploring our Undecided Engineering pathway. The Inamori School of Engineering provides this option to students who are undecided as first-year students and allows them to discover the field of engineering that's the best fit for them.

Undergraduate Full-Time Enrollment (from Fall Census)
Major	2017	2016	2015	2014	2013	2012	2011
Biomat. Eng./Biomed Mat. Eng.	33	34	41	31	32	30	31
Ceramic Engineering	68	63	72	63	57	49	45
Electrical Engineering	N/A	N/A	0	4	10	12	24
Glass Engineering Science	15	15	13	9	15	15	15
Materials Science and Engineering	48	48	50	46	44	42	44
Mechanical Engineering	182	185	165	160	137	121	100
Renewable Energy Engineering	30	44	42	35	15	N/A	N/A
Undecided	26	37	35	44	39	48	32
Non-degree	4	4	12	9	6	4	3

BS Graduates (August through May)
Major	2016-17	2015-16	2014-15	2013-14	2012-13	2011-12	2010-11	2009-10
Biomat. Eng./Biomed Mat. Eng.	7	7	3	8	7	6	5	5
Ceramic Engineering	19	15	12	14	17	8	11	11
Electrical Engineering	0	1	6	5	4	8	9	11
Glass Engineering Science	4	2	0	6	2	4	7	5
Materials Science and Engineering	10	13	5	7	12	11	11	9
Mechanical Engineering	37	23	29	24	18	25	25	17
Renewable Energy Engineering	12	3	3	0	0	N/A	N/A	N/A

What Will You Do?

Within the past few years, graduates have obtained jobs as:

Mechanical Engineer – CAF USA
Quality Engineer - Amphenol Aerospace
Group Manager - Anheuser-Busch InBev
Project Engineer - D.P. Wolff, Inc.
Design Engineer - Engine Power Source
Engineering Support Specialist - BAE Systems, Inc.
Junior Mechanical Engineer - Corning Incorporated
Design Engineer - Engine Power Source
Manufacturing Engineer - Harris Corporation
Advanced Manufacturing Engineer/Data Analyst - Honeywell Aerospace
Project Engineer, HVAC Safety - Intertek
Manufacturing Engineer - Owens Corning
Project Coordinator - Northern Architectural Systems
Application Engineer - Qualitrol Corporation

Program educational objectives (or PEOs) are broad statements that describe what we expect graduates of AU's mechanical engineering program to attain 3-5 years after graduation. PEOs are reviewed and revised regularly to ensure that the program educational objectives are relevant to the needs of today's employers.

Program Educational Objectives

During the first few years after graduation:

Our graduates will be working in a wide range of industries as mechanical engineers who solve fundamental problems and effectively communicate their work.
Some of our graduates will be working collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams, and move into positions of increased technical skill requirements and managerial responsibilities.
Some of our graduates will be pursuing or will have completed advanced degrees in science and engineering, MBA programs, or law school.
Some of our graduates will be active participants in their profession, including society activities, scholarly publications, and student mentoring.

Program Outcomes (Student Learning Outcomes)

Graduates of the Mechanical Engineering program at Alfred University will have:

An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering.
An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data.
An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability.
An ability to function on multidisciplinary teams.
An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems.
An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility.
An ability to communicate effectively.
The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context.
A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning.
A knowledge of contemporary issues.
An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.

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Faculty / Staff

Ehsan Ghotbi

Associate Professor

Mechanical Engineering

Seong-Jin Lee

Associate Professor

Mechanical Engineering

leesj@alfred.edu
Engineering Lab Room: 203

Amit Maha

Assistant Professor

Mechanical Engineering

maha@alfred.edu
Engineering Lab Room: 205

Joe Rosiczkowski

Associate Professor

Mechanical Engineering

S.K. Sundaram

Inamori Professor

Matls Science & Engineering

sundaram@alfred.edu
Hall Glass Science & Engr Room: B1

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