Mechanical Engineering

Duquesne University's Mechanical Engineering Program equips students with the essential knowledge, skills, and tools to excel in diverse industries such as manufacturing, energy, automotive, aerospace, and robotics. the program provides students with a solid foundation in math, science and computing, then trains students to use design software, analytical and experimental methods, and hands-on design to solve complex problems. the curriculum encompasses both traditional mechanical engineering foundation courses and cutting-edge topics (e.g. robotics, renewable energy) to equip students for careers in many fields.

Learning Outcomes

the student outcomes of a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering include:

1. the ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
2. An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors
3. To communicate effectively with a range of audiences
4. To recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts
5. An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives
6. To develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
7. To acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

Curriculum

To earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, students must complete a minimum of 127 credits.

Curriculum Credit Summary

Mathematics and Sciences Course Requirements (33 CR)

Mechanical Engineering Course Requirements (69 CR including capstone)

ENGR 100: Intro to Engineering	3	MECH 303: Control Systems	3
ENGR 110: Programming for Engineers	3	MECH 304: Mechatronics Engineering	4
PHYS 332: Electronics	3	MECH 305: Manufacturing	3
MECH 200: Engineering Design	3	MECH 306: Heat Transfer	4
MECH 201: Statics	3	MECH 307: Mechanical Design	3
MECH 202: Mechanics of Materials	4	Robotics	3
MECH 203: Dynamics	3	Thermal System Design	3
MECH 204: Thermodynamics	3	Humanitarian Engineering	3
MECH 301: Data Analysis	3	Total	57
MECH 302: Fluid Mechanics	3
Mechanical Engineering Electives (select two courses from the following)			6
Aerospace Engineering	3	Additive Manufacturing	3
Automotive Engineering	3	Finite Element Analysis	3
Clean Energy Engineering	3	AI & Machine Learning	3
Mechanical Engineering Capstone Design			6
MECH Capstone I	3	MECH Capstone II	3

Gen Ed/Bridges Course Requirements (28 CR)

BRDG 100 Research & Info Skills	1	COMM 340W: Technical Communication	3
BRDG 101 Writing & Analysis	3	Social & Historical Reasoning	3
BRDG 102 Writing & Literature	3	Elective	3
EQ xxx Essential Questions Sem	3	Theology	3
BRDG 105 Intro to Ethical Reasoning	3	Philosophy	3