MECHANICAL ENGINEERING Presented by: David Mutters

Top Schools for Mechanical Engineers  MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology)  University of California-Berkeley  University of Michigan at Ann Arbor  Georgia Institute of Technology

Courses Required for Mechanical Engr.  ECE Electrical Engineering I  ECE Electrical Engineering II  ECE Electrical Engineering 1 Lab  Engr Engineering Ethics and Social Responsibilities  IME Manufacturing Processes I  Math Basic Linear Algebra  Math Calculus II  Math Multivariate Calculus  Math Introduction Differential Equations  ME Fundamentals of Visual Communication  ME Modeling of Engineering Systems  ME Engineering Mechanics I  ME Engineering Mechanics II  ME Mechanics of Materials  ME Engineering Materials I  ME Thermodynamics I  ME Fluid Dynamics  ME Introduction to ME Profession  ME Engineering Measurements  ME Theory of Vibrations  ME Machine Design I  ME Machine Design II  ME Heat and Mass Transfer  ME Thermal Systems Lab  ME Design Project I  ME Design Project II

Top Achievements in Mechanical Engr.  NASA rovers and small robots to work on the space shuttle and on other planets  Military aircraft and land vehicles  Engine blocks  Computer-enhanced mechanical systems such as robotic arms in factories flying robotic bird VIDEO:

ASME- American Society of Mechanical Engineers Professional organizations International Journal of Mechanical Engineering

Top Employers of Mechanical Engineers  Northrop Grumman  Lockheed Martin  NASA  U.S. Military  $70-90k (doubled after first 3 years)  $90-100k ( increased after 2 years)  $60-70k (doubled after 3 years)  $70-80k (increased by 50% after 2 years) CompaniesSalary Ranges

Negatives associated with the field:  Must pass very high levels of math and science classes  Must understand every field of engineering including: optics, aeronautics, electrical, civil, and chemical