The Mechanical Engineering Program consists of a strong and demanding basic-level curriculum that prepares the mechanical engineering student for engineering practice. The entire curriculum covers mathematics and science, engineering topics, and general education coursework.
Mathematics and science course and lab work is concentrated primarily in the first two years of the curriculum. The engineering topics course and lab work, while integrated throughout the curriculum, is concentrated in the final five semesters of the curriculum. The general education coursework (referred to as the University Core curriculum at LMU) is distributed throughout the four-year curriculum. Other coursework focuses on problem solving, communications and team skills; the social, ethical and economic aspects of the engineering profession; and professionalism in engineering.
Design in Mechanical Engineering
Engineering design is the key task of the engineer. It is the process of creatively conceiving a system, component, or process to meet a specified societal need in an optimal manner. While the resulting design must satisfy the appropriate specifications and constraints, consideration must also be given to economics, social impact, marketability, manufacturability, product support, environmental impact, safety, and final disposition.
The Mechanical Engineering faculty have adopted a methodology of design which guides the student through the design process. The steps of this methodology are studied and practiced in the Mechanical Engineering curriculum. Engineering design is integrated throughout the curriculum, culminating in a major design experience in the second semester of the senior year.