Mechanical Engineering Department

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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 planes, magnetic suspension trains, surface effect vehicles, and spacecraft, instrumentation, machine computation, and control/guidance systems.

The department strives to service the petrochemical/process, aerospace, manufacturing, and oil industries (onshore and offshore), as well as, the Port of New Orleans which is one the largest ports in the world. A major goal of the department is to provide education for these groups. Various design courses are taught to accommodate this market. Numerous courses are taught in the evening hours to make it convenient for students who work in these industries to attend classes.

The Department of Mechanical Engineering offers the Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering. The University also offers graduate programs leading to the Masters of Science in Engineering, with a concentration in Mechanical Engineering, and PhD. in Engineering and Applied Science.

The Mechanical Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012 - telephone: (410) 347-7700.