2. MECHANICAL ENGINEERING Presented by: David Mutters

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

4. Courses Required for Mechanical Engr.  ECE 301 - Electrical Engineering I  ECE 303 - Electrical Engineering II  ECE 306 - Electrical Engineering 1 Lab  Engr. 402 - Engineering Ethics and Social Responsibilities  IME 330 - Manufacturing Processes I  Math. 129 - Basic Linear Algebra  Math. 166 - Calculus II  Math. 259 - Multivariate Calculus  Math. 266 - Introduction Differential Equations  ME 212 - Fundamentals of Visual Communication  ME 213 - Modeling of Engineering Systems  ME 221 - Engineering Mechanics I  ME 222 - Engineering Mechanics II  ME 223 - Mechanics of Materials  ME 331 - Engineering Materials I  ME 351 - Thermodynamics I  ME 352 - Fluid Dynamics  ME 361 - Introduction to ME Profession  ME 412 - Engineering Measurements  ME 421 - Theory of Vibrations  ME 442 - Machine Design I  ME 443 - Machine Design II  ME 454 - Heat and Mass Transfer  ME 457 - Thermal Systems Lab  ME 461 - Design Project I  ME 462 - Design Project II

5. 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:

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

7. 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

8. 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