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Mechanical Engineering, B.S.

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为什么要攻读机械工程专业.S. 在立博在线体育获得学位?

Mechanical engineers design, analyze, manufacture and maintain mechanical systems. They work with materials, manufacturing processes, sensors and actuators, 嵌入式处理器和机器人控制系统. North Central College has the only ABET-accredited program in west suburban Chicago, and it is rooted in hands-on learning using the engineering method, 最新的工程设计与仿真软件, 在3D打印机上制作零件，用Python编程. You will learn the communication skills necessary to be successful in the profession. At North Central, 立博在线体育的重点是自动化和机器人技术, 强调可持续性, 获取和提高生活质量. A career in mechanical engineering is one of continuous learning. 通过练习解决问题, 团队项目并报告你的发现, 你将准备好进入科技行业. And with a degree accredited by ABET, the preeminent accrediting body in the U.S. for STEM disciplines, you’ll be prepared for career success when it comes to innovation, emerging technology, 以及公共福利和安全.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN

  • 在机械、制造和系统方面取得进展
  • Designing and developing products and machinery on a local or global scale
  • Addressing societal needs through energy efficiency, biomechanics and robotic solutions

那么机械工程学位可能很适合你.

为什么在立博在线体育学习机械工程? 

In the Classroom

Coursework topics: 

  • Applied statistics
  • Basic electronics
  • Calculus
  • Chemistry
  • Classical dynamics
  • Classical physics
  • Differential equations & linear algebra
  • Embedded processors
  • Engineering design
  • Engineering finance
  • Engineering statistics
  • Failure analysis
  • Independent projects
  • Manufacturing processes
  • Materials science
  • Mechanical design
  • Mechanical simulations
  • Professional ethics
  • Python
  • Robotics
  • Technical writing

Beyond the Classroom

作为一个机械工程师专业的学生，你可以: 

  • Complete internships at nearby research labs such as Argonne National Laboratory or Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory.
  • Study in state-of-the-art facilities equipped to accommodate the most sophisticated hardware, 软件和其他可持续技术.
  • Pursue your research interests anywhere in the world by applying for a Richter Grant.
  • 在当地展示你的原始研究成果, regional and national conferences such as the National Conferences on Undergraduate Research or North Central’s own Rall Symposium.

教育目标 

Program educational objectives as defined by ABET are “broad statements that describe what graduates are expected to attain within a few years after graduation. Program educational objectives are based on the needs of the program’s constituencies.” The 教育目标 of the North Central College Bachelor of Science Mechanical Engineering degree aims to support our graduates’ ability to:

  • 教育目标1: Demonstrate competence and creativity in applying engineering knowledge to improve living conditions for humanity.
  • 项目教育目标2: 由道德决策驱动, 整合专业沟通, and teamwork, develop solutions to provide opportunities for diverse individuals and groups worldwide.
  • 项目教育目标3: Motivate students to engage in lifelong learning to enhance their quality of life and professional success as well as better serving society.

Student Outcomes 

Student outcomes describe what students are expected to know and be able to do by the time of graduation. 这些与知识有关, skills, and behaviors that students acquire as they progress through the program. The Student Outcomes of the North Central College Bachelor of Science Mechanical Engineering degree describe the abilities of our graduates:

  • Student Outcome 1: an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
  • Student Outcome 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.
  • Student Outcome 3: an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
  • Student Outcome 4: an ability 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.
  • Student Outcome 5: an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, 创造一个协作和包容的环境, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
  • Student Outcome 6: an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze, and interpret data, 并运用工程判断得出结论.
  • Student Outcome 7: an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

项目入学和毕业数据

Academic Year

 Enrollment Year - 1st EY 2nd EY 3rd EY 4th Total Enrollment Degrees Awarded
2023/2024 15 19 21 25 80  
2022/2023 22 18 19 16 85 19
2021/2022 25 21 29 16 91 16
2020/2021 18 23 23   64  
2019/2020 20 29     49  

 

Mechanical Engineering, B.S.

机械工程提供多种机械设计, simulations, 机器人和制造过程. Our graduates are prepared to be employed in a wide range of companies and research laboratories.

有关本系的其他项目和课程，请参见 机电工程.

A minimum of 45 credit hours of Engineering coursework to include:

Core Courses

A minimum of 30 credit hours of Mathematics and Science coursework to include:

Notes:

If students do not meet minimum the Mathematics and Science requirements, 可能需要参加额外的课程.

Courses below MATH 151 do not apply to the required credit hours in Mathematics and Science.

*没有进入的学生 MATH 151 必须成功完成课程的先决条件; MATH 140.

 

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机械工程专业学生简介

阿比和麦迪·巴里克曼25年

Meet Abbi and Maddi Barickman, identical twins who are not only winning on the volleyball court but also thriving in the field of mechanical engineering at North Central College. Drawn to North Central by the excellent engineering program and the opportunity to compete in athletics, 这对姐妹正在充分利用她们的大学生活. Whether conducting research on alternative energy storage systems or balancing academics and athletics, 阿比和麦迪是奉献和卓越的典范. Explore the dynamic intersection of sports and academics at North Central College through the inspiring story of the Barickman twins.

Abbi and Maddi Barickman
阿比(上)和麦迪(下)巴里克曼