Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Design the futurePacific’s mechanical engineering degree program equips you with the technical knowledge and hands-on experience needed to succeed in fields like machine design, product development, robotics and manufacturing. Mechanical engineers understand form and function while knowing about the material properties that influence material selection. Your skills and vision will transform concepts into tangible products that follow the principles of functional design. From jet engines to medical devices, as a mechanical engineer, you will build products that support society.Turning theory into practiceWith over 30 laboratories on campus, students gain hands-on experience with a variety of equipment, such as:Data acquisition systemsA machine shop with CNC equipmentMaterials testing machinesOptical and electron microscopesRobots and mechatronic systemsSolar collectorsVibration and noise instrumentsA wind tunnelMechanical Engineering Program Educational ObjectivesThrough their careers in Mechanical Engineering or a related profession, Pacific BSME graduates are expected to demonstrate one or more of the following within a few years of earning their BSME:Competence via promotion to positions of increasing responsibility andor leadership, publications, andor conference presentations;Adaptability to new developments in science and technology in the workplace, pursuing graduate education in engineering and related fields, or participating in professional development activities;Creativity and innovation in engineering and technology through participation in activities such as research, design, intellectual property development, andor entrepreneurial endeavorsPacific BSME graduates are also expected to pursue lifelong learning while demonstrating an awareness of humanistic, societal, and environmental issues through application of these concerns within their professional activities.Mechanical Engineering Student OutcomesUpon graduation, graduates will have:An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematicsAn ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factorsAn ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiencesAn ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contextsAn ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectivesAn ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusionsAn ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning