Faculty: Vocational School The Mechanical Engineering with a Focus on Machinery major emphasizes the design, analysis, manufacturing, and maintenance of mechanical systems and machinery. Students gain skills in machine design, dynamics, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, materials science, and manufacturing processes, preparing for careers in industries such as manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, and energy. **Learning Objectives:** - Understand the principles of mechanical engineering and machinery. - Develop skills in machine design and analysis. - Learn dynamics, thermodynamics, and fluid mechanics. - Explore materials science and manufacturing processes. - Analyze machine maintenance and reliability. - Develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and technical skills. - Gain practical experience through projects and internships. **Major Outline:** 1. **Introduction to Mechanical Engineering** - Overview of mechanical engineering principles, history, and current trends. 2. **Machine Design** - Fundamentals of designing mechanical components and systems. 3. **Dynamics** - Principles of dynamics and the analysis of forces and motions. 4. **Thermodynamics** - Fundamentals of thermodynamics and heat transfer. 5. **Fluid Mechanics** - Principles of fluid behavior and flow analysis. 6. **Materials Science** - Study of materials properties and selection for engineering applications. 7. **Manufacturing Processes** - Techniques for manufacturing mechanical components and systems. 8. **Machine Maintenance and Reliability** - Principles of maintaining and ensuring the reliability of machinery. 9. **Computer-Aided Design (CAD)** - Use of CAD software for designing and analyzing mechanical systems. 10. **Finite Element Analysis (FEA)** - Techniques for analyzing stress, strain, and deformation in mechanical components. 11. **Control Systems** - Principles of designing and implementing control systems for machinery. 12. **Internship/Practicum** - Real-world experiences in manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, energy companies, or related industries. 13. **Capstone Project** - Comprehensive project applying mechanical engineering and machinery skills, such as designing a mechanical system, conducting a failure analysis, or implementing a manufacturing process. **Assessment Methods:** - Mechanical engineering principles analyses - Machine design projects - Dynamics projects - Thermodynamics projects - Fluid mechanics projects - Materials science projects - Manufacturing processes projects - Machine maintenance projects - CAD projects - FEA projects - Control systems projects - Internship/practicum reports - Capstone projects and presentations **Recommended Textbooks:** - "Introduction to Mechanical Engineering" - "Machine Design" - "Dynamics" - "Thermodynamics" - "Fluid Mechanics" - "Materials Science" - "Manufacturing Processes" - "Machine Maintenance and Reliability" - "Computer-Aided Design (CAD)" - "Finite Element Analysis (FEA)" - "Control Systems" **Prerequisites:** Basic knowledge of mathematics, physics, and an interest in mechanical engineering and machinery. **Major Duration:** Typically 4 years for a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering with a Focus on Machinery. **Certification:** Graduates may pursue certifications such as: - Professional Engineer (PE) in Mechanical Engineering - Certified Manufacturing Technologist (CMfgT) - Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE) - Certifications in specific CAD and FEA software **Target Audience:** Aspiring mechanical engineers, machine designers, manufacturing engineers, reliability engineers, and professionals seeking careers in manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, energy, and related industries. This major equips students with the technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills needed to excel in mechanical engineering with a focus on machinery, supporting careers in various roles within manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, energy, and related industries. The program provides a comprehensive education in machine design, dynamics, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, materials science, manufacturing processes, machine maintenance, CAD, FEA, and control systems, preparing students for successful careers in the field.