For more information about the research, curriculum, and life of a Mechanical Engineering student at Grove City College, flip through our Prospective Student Brochure.
Student Brochure
The requirements for the B.S. in Mechanical Engineering are met over a four-year curriculum that starts with an exposure to the fundamentals of science and engineering, culminating in a senior capstone design experience.
Introduction to the fundamentals of chemistry, physics, calculus, engineering computations, the profession of engineering, and the design process. Students learn to use Creo, a state-of-the-art CAD tool.
Emphasis on the analysis of problems in statics/dynamics, materials science, and thermodynamics, and on the design and manufacturing process. Students are exposed to modern machine shop practice through the fabrication of their own Stirling engines.
Analytical skills are honed in engineering math, circuit analysis, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and mechanics of materials. Sound experimental and design techniques are reinforced in the required laboratory sequence. Students receive a solid grounding in dynamic systems analysis and simulation, machine design, and stress analysis.
A major, year-long capstone design experience includes the design and realization of an engineering product. Extensive computer-aided design and manufacturing include the use of Creo to document, analyze, and fabricate designs. Advanced manufacturing techniques taught include conventional and investment casting, injection molding, CNC machining, and TIG/MIG welding. To assure the ability to work professionally, seniors must complete at least 13 hours of mechanical engineering electives, choosing a minimum of three credit hours in a given system area. In addition, at least six credit hours must be 400-level courses and a maximum of four credit hours may be earned through one and two credit courses.