The concentration in energy and environment, within the BSE in mechanical engineering, seeks to prepare students to analyze technical problems in: air pollution climate change energy efficiency environmental sustainability renewable energy timely issues facing the global community Although the primary focus of this program is technical, the general education courses in the areas of the humanities and social and behavioral sciences introduce students to the global, political and societal issues relating to energy and the environment. By focusing on issues such as air pollution, water scarcity and the lack of alternative transportation, this program becomes even more attractive for employers in the greater Phoenix area, as well as nationwide. Accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org. Additional Program Fee: Yes Second Language Requirement: No First Required Math Course: MAT 265 - Calculus for Engineers I. Program Math Intensity:program math intensity substantial Substantial

Mechanical engineers are employed in virtually every kind of industry. They are involved in: generating creative design and development seeking new knowledge through research the production, control, management and sales of the devices and systems needed by society Therefore, a major strength of a mechanical engineering education is the flexibility it provides in future employment opportunities for its graduates. Students completing this concentration have opportunities as: environmental consultants heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) engineers power plant designers The objectives of the mechanical engineering program are for graduates to be employed in mechanical engineering or a related field or accepted to graduate school: Our graduates will be employed as engineers or will be enrolled in (or have graduated from) engineering or professional graduate school. Our graduates will be sought out to contribute to the design of solutions to complex problems. Our graduates will demonstrate professionalism and will hold positions of increasing responsibility within their organizations. Example Careers: Students who complete this degree program may be prepared for the following careers. Advanced degrees or certifications may be required for academic or clinical positions. Career examples include but are not limited to the following: *growth *median salary Aerospace Engineers Green OccupationGreen 10.39% $102,420 Architectural and Engineering Managers Green Occupation 6.16% $122,190 Automotive Engineers Green Occupation Bright OutlookBright Outlook 6.03% $79,230 Commercial and Industrial Designers Green Occupation 8.97% $60,760 Cost Estimators Bright Outlook 25.34% $58,460 Electromechanical Engineering Technologists Green Occupation Bright Outlook 5.24% $58,670 Electronics Engineering Technologists Green Occupation Bright Outlook 5.24% $58,670 Energy Engineers Green Occupation Bright Outlook 6.66% $90,580 Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary 15.12% $90,680 Environmental Engineers Green Occupation 30.62% $79,050 Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers 10.29% $75,470 Fuel Cell Engineers Green Occupation Bright Outlook 6.03% $79,230 Fuel Cell Technicians Green Occupation Bright Outlook 5.24% $58,670 Industrial Safety and Health Engineers Green Occupation 10.29% $75,470 Manufacturing Engineering Technologists Green Occupation Bright Outlook 5.24% $58,670 Manufacturing Engineers Green Occupation Bright Outlook 6.66% $90,580 Mechanical Engineering Technologists Green Occupation Bright Outlook 5.24% $58,670 Mechanical Engineers Green Occupation 6.03% $79,230 Product Safety Engineers 10.29% $75,470 Validation Engineers Green Occupation Bright Outlook 6.66% $90,580 Water/Wastewater Engineers Green Occupation Bright Outlook 30.62% $79,050