Undergraduate Program in Mechanical Engineering

Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering

Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering

What is Engineering?

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The creative application of math and science for the benefit of society

Mechanical engineers serve society

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• Prof. Aaron Price is using 3D printers to design and build affordable, lightweight prosthetic hands for children– $30 vs. $8000

• This particular hand is sized for a 3 year old

Source: E-Nable

What Does it Take to Be a Good Mechanical Engineer?

• Creativity and imagination

• Aptitude for mathematics and science

• Passion for solving real problems of society

• Skilled with computers

• Effective communicator

• Leader as well as collaborator

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What is Mechanical Engineering?

• The design, analysis, testing, manufacturing and maintenance of mechanical systems.

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Mechanical Engineering is one of the oldest disciplines

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Basics: Solid Mechanics

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Basics: Kinematics and dynamics

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Basics: Fluid flow

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Basics: Heat transfer

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Internal combustion engines

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Power transmissions

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Fluid Machinery

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Electric power generation

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Wind turbines

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Solar energy

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Energy storage

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Automotive Transportation

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Rail Transportation

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Air Transportation

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Space Transportation

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Heavy Equipment

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Materials

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Manufacturing

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Biomedical

Surgical robotics Prosthetics

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Sports & Equipment

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Where to Mechanical Engineers Work?

• Motor vehicle and parts manufacturers• Aircraft and parts manufacturers• Machinery and equipment manufacturers• Resource and mining industries• Petroleum and process industries• Defense industry• Consumer product manufacturers• Healthcare industry• Power generation and sustainable energy• Consulting and engineering services

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Salary by industry

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Salary by experience

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Undergraduate Program in MME at Western

• Second, third and fourth year core courses (Y2, Y3, Y4)

• Specialization in desired areas through five technical electives in year four (Y4E)

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Applied math and statistics

• Applied Mathematics for Engineering II (Y2)

• Applied Mathematics for Electrical and Mechanical Engineering III (Y2)

• Applied Mathematics (Y3)

• Applied Statistics and Data Analysis (Y2)

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Solid mechanics and dynamics

• Mechanics of Materials (Y2)

• Engineering Dynamics (Y2)

• Engineering Experimentation (Y2)

• Kinematics and Dynamics of Machines (Y3)

• Mechanical Vibrations (Y4E)

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Vibrations Lab

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Vibration Testing Vibration Testing

Engineering design

• Product Design and Development (Y2)

• Mechanical Component Design (Y3)

• Finite Element Methods (Y3)

• Mechanical Engineering Design Project (Y4)

• Advanced CAE: Reverse Engineering (Y4E)

• Advanced CAE: Simulation (Y4E)

• Pressure Vessel Design (Y4E)

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Design Labs

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Student Machine Shop Computer lab

Materials Engineering

• Industrial Materials (Y2)

• Materials Selection (Y3)

• Mechanical Properties of Materials (Y4E)

• Composite Materials (Y4E)

• Corrosion and Wear (Y4E)

• Fundamentals of MEMS (Y4E)

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Materials labs

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MicroscopyStress visualization

Tensile testing Hardness, impact andcreep testing

Fluid flow and heat transfer

• Introduction to Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer (Y2)

• Thermodynamics I (Y2)• Thermodynamics II (Y3)• Fluid Mechanics II (Y3)• Heat Transfer II (Y3)• Internal Combustion Engines (Y4E)• HVAC I (Y4E)• HVAC II (Y4E)• Fluid Machinery (Y4E)

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Thermofluids labs

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Steam TurbineAir Compressor

Engines labs

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Smart Engine

Engine Testing

Hydraulics lab

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Pumps

Centrifugal pump Hydraulic Jump

Automation and control

• Electric Circuits and Electromechanics (Y2)

• Introduction to Electronics (Y3)

• System Modeling and Control (Y3)

• Robotics and Manufacturing Automation (Y4E)

• Mechatronic System Design (Y4E)

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Automation Lab

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Automation and robotics PLC Trainers

Mechatronics Lab

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Manufacturing

• Computer Integrated Manufacturing (Y4E)

• Advanced CAE: Manufacturing Technologies (Y4E)

• Production Management (Y4E)

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Manufacturing Labs

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Multi-axis CNC Machine Tools Coordinate MeasurementMachine

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3D Printing

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Biomedical

• Biomechanics of the Musculoskeletal System (Y4E)

• Medical and Assistive Devices (Y4E)

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Nuclear Engineering

• Nuclear Engineering (Y4E)

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Independent Research

• Mechanical and Materials Engineering Thesis (Y4E)

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Nontechnical Courses

• Engineering Communications (Y2)

• Business Organization (Y4)

• Engineering Ethics, Sustainable Development and the Law (Y4)

• One nontechnical elective (Y4)

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Practical Elements of Mechanical Engineering (PEME)

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Co-op and Internship

• Summer Co-op (4 months after Y1, Y2, or Y3)

• Mechanical engineering + Internship (5 years)

– Internship (12 or 16 months after Y3)

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Dual Degrees

• Combined degrees

– Mechanical engineering with business (BESc + HBA) = 5 years

– Mechanical engineering with law (BESc + JD) = 6 years

• Concurrent degrees options (typically 5 years)

– Past popular choices with: Physics, Medical Biophysics, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics

– Many other options available, including custom design

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Graduate Studies

– Professional Master of Engineering (MEng) in: • Mechanical Engineering

• Automation Technologies and Systems

• Materials and Solid Mechanics

• Composite Materials

• Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Systems

• Thermofluids

• Engineering with Medicine

– Research-oriented graduate programs: • Master of Engineering Science (MESc)

• Doctoral (PhD)

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Teams and Clubs

• Student teams – Formula SAE

– Baja SAE

– SAE Aero

– Sunstang

– WEBots

– Concrete Toboggan

– Concrete Canoe

• Student clubs – Mechanical and Materials Engineering Society

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Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering

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Thank you!

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