Mechanical engineering is the second-largest, broadest and one of the oldest engineering disciplines. Students in the mechanical engineering program need to be creative and inquisitive, yet analytical and detail-oriented. The program is a great fit for anyone interested in researching, designing and developing new mechanical systems. Seniors have the opportunity to specialize in energy, fluid or thermal systems; or mechanics, structures and machine design. Students work with their advisors to develop an individual course of study. A five-year cooperative professional practice program is also available for which the student must meet the same course requirements as a four-year student. Additionally, a total of four work sessions in the industry are included. The mechanical engineering program is designed to prepare students for employment in research, development, design and production in industry or government, as well as to assure a high level of preparation for those students who continue to advance their studies. Mechanical engineering majors take various core and elective courses including: ME 207: Engineering Graphics This course is an introduction to the principles and applications of engineering graphics. Students learn drafting conventions and the concepts of engineering documentation, orthographic sketching and drawing, auxiliary views and cut sections. Students will become familiar with standard parts, such as threaded fasteners, and dimensioning principles. ME 330: Manufacturing Lab The manufacturing processes laboratory provides students with the opportunity to study selected aspects of manufacturing processes. Students can set up and operate machines, manufacture simple parts (samples), measure process variables and inspect manufactured elements. The laboratory includes facilities to demonstrate and explore examples of machining processes and rapid prototyping. ME 466: Turbomachinery Design This course includes application of general principles of fluid mechanics to fluid machinery design. In this course, students study design principles of centrifugal and axial compressors, degree of reaction estimates, blade design, state performance calculations, axial flow turbines and design calculations of blade stresses, disc stresses and thermal stresses. Liberal Studies Core The Liberal Studies Core Curriculum is one reflection of Gannon University's commitment to its Catholic identity. The Core's design offers students a defined, integrated, shared experience as the foundation for their undergraduate program.

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