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Career Opportunities
- Aerospace Engineer
- Automotive Engineer
- Mechanical Engineer
- Maintenance Engineer
- CAD Technician
- Nuclear Engineer
Degree Specializations in Mechanical Engineering
Renewable Energy
The specialization in Renewable Energy within the BS Mechanical Engineering degree program focuses on equipping students with the knowledge and skills necessary to design, analyze, and improve renewable energy systems. This includes solar, wind, hydro, and geothermal power systems.
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Control and Robotic Engineering
The specialization in Control and Robotic Engineering within a BS Mechanical Engineering degree program focuses on the principles and applications of control systems and robotics in engineering. This specialization prepares students to design, analyze, and implement control systems, which are critical for the automation and advanced functionality in various industries such as manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, and healthcare.
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Mechanical Systems and Design
The specialization in mechanical systems and design within a BS Mechanical Engineering degree focuses on the conception, analysis, design, and manufacturing of mechanical systems. This includes the study of solid mechanics, dynamics, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, materials science, and the integration of electronics.
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Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Vision
To achieve global recognition for providing exceptional education, developing adaptability, inquisitive, and entrepreneurial engineers who excel in engineering practice, research, and public service.
Mission
To provide a world-class education that instills the professional, technical, critical thinking, and communication skills necessary for students to make impactful contributions to global and regional society
Degree Requirements
Specializations
Explore the principles of motion and machinery with Mechanical Systems and Design, delve into the realm of autonomous systems with Control and Robotics Engineering, or harness the power of sustainable resources with Renewable Energy.
- Mechanical Systems and Design
- Control and Robotics Engineering
- Renewable Energy
School of Engineering and Computing Requirements
Students in the Bachelor of Science in the Mechanical Engineering program must complete a minimum of 132 credits including satisfaction of all degree requirements of AIU. All coursework must be completed in accordance with the academic rules of AIU and those of the department.
Engineering and Computing Requirements
| Minimum General Education Requirements | 36 credits |
| School Core Requirements | 34 credits |
| Major Requirements | 60 credits |
| Total Credits Required for Degree | 132 credits |
General Education Requirements
American International University has established seven competencies that form the foundation of the learning outcomes in our courses. Upon successful completion of the General Education program, students will be able to demonstrate:
- Critical thinking
- Effective communication
- Ethical reasoning
- Global self-awareness
- Information literacy
- Mathematical and scientific reasoning
- Quantitative and IT Literacy
With the understanding that our students will specialize in a variety of academic majors, the General Education Program requirements are designed to ensure that all students will acquire experiential and activity-based learning and the application of knowledge in concrete situations as part of their AIU experience.
Mechanical Engineering Courses
All mechanical engineering students must complete the following courses. Students are responsible for observing all course prerequisites and limitations.
- Materials Science for Engineering Apps
- Materials Science Laboratory
- Electrical Circuits I
- Statics
- Elementary Mechanics of Materials
- Dynamics
- Thermodynamics I
- Numerical Methods Using MATLAB
- Thermodynamics II
- Heat Transfer
- Fluid Mechanics: Theory & Laboratory
- Design of Machine Elements
- Manufacturing Process: Theory & Lab
- Mechanical Engineering Seminar
- Thermal Fluid Systems Design
- Thermal Science Laboratory
- Vibrations: Theory & Laboratory
- Dynamic Modeling & Control of Systems
- Students must choose one of the following specializations (3 courses):
- Mechanical Systems and Design
- Control and Robotic Engineering
- Renewable Energy
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