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The Bachelor of Science program in Mechanical Engineering is designed to provide the student with a broad background for a wide variety of careers. The discipline of mechanical engineering is one of the oldest in the field of engineering and while having a broad focus, it emphasizes an appropriate mix of energy science and technology, applied mechanics, thermal sciences and design. Mechanical engineers are involved in research, product design and development, manufacturing, testing, operations and maintenance.

The Bachelor of Science program in Mechanical Engineering at Kennedy-Western focuses on two areas: thermal sciences and machine design. These two options are defined in such a way as to offer the student a fundamental foundation in the discipline of mechanical engineering, while at the same time offering an opportunity for specialization.

The first section of each option comprises the core courses for the general discipline of mechanical engineering. This grouping of courses is the same for both Option A and Option B, and provides a foundation in the discipline. The second section of each option offers core courses in the specialty selected, either thermal sciences or machine design.

Option A: Thermo-Sciences Energy is designed to enhance the skills and knowledge of a student who has chosen a career in a thermal energy-oriented field such as design of heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), combustion, power plant, etc. The necessary tools for this specialty involve thermodynamics, heat transfer, and combustion processes, among others.

Option B: Machine Design Structures deals with planning or devising new or improved machine components to accomplish specific purposes found in the manufacturing, automobile and aerospace industries, among others. The necessary study for this specialty involves the examination of structural and thermal stress analysis, material strength properties and dynamics and vibration analysis.