Department of Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical engineers apply the principles and laws of the basic sciences to the design, modification, operation, construction, and manufacture of machines and systems. Mechanical engineers are engaged in research, analysis, design, construction, development, testing, and sales of many kinds of mechanical devices. Mechanical engineering deals specifically with mechanisms, gears, cams, bearings, power machinery such as reciprocating and rotary engines, steam and jet turbines, compressors and pumps, various means of transportation such as aircraft, magnetic suspension trains, surface effect vehicles, and spacecraft, instrumentation, machine computation, and control/guidance systems.

The department strives to serve the needs of regional industries, especially the petrochemical process, aerospace, and manufacturing industries. A major goal of the department is to provide education for these groups. Various design courses are taught to accommodate this market.

The Department of Mechanical Engineering offers the Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering. The UNO Mechanical Engineering curriculum is accredited by ABET, Inc.

The University also offers graduate programs leading to the Masters of Science in Engineering, with a concentration in Mechanical Engineering, a Masters of Science in Engineering Management, as well as a Ph.D. in Engineering and Applied Science.

Educational Objectives of the Mechanical Engineering Program

Consistent with the mission of the University and based on the needs of our constituents, the Department of Mechanical Engineering has adopted the following program educational objectives. Graduates of the University of New Orleans Mechanical Engineering Program will:

Advance professionally, either through employment or progress towards an advanced degree, by applying their technical knowledge and abilities.
Attain positions of increasing responsibility through employing effective workplace skills and the professional practice of engineering.

Programs

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering, B.S.M.E.