The Department of Mechanical Engineering within the College of Engineering at WSU offers a Minor in Mechanical Engineering and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering. We encourage you to learn more below!
Our Undergraduate Program
Mechanical Engineering
Minor · Bachelor of Science
About the Program
Students in the Mechanical Engineering undergraduate program explore concepts related to mechanical design, materials and robotic design, and thermal design with direct application to autonomous vehicle design, alternative energy, water and energy conservation, nano-bio-electronic materials, artificial intelligence and robotics, and more. Graduates enter a wide spectrum of job markets in aircraft, automobile design, energy, petroleum and process industries.
Program Curriculum
Students study core engineering concepts and courses within the major, such as mechanics of materials, design of machinery, heat transfer and fluid mechanics, and mechanical controls systems. You will also choose from various technical electives that will allow you to explore concepts and topics in other engineering disciplines that impact mechanical engineering.
Meet the Undergraduate Coordinator
Dr. T.S. Ravi
Department Chair and Undergraduate Coordinator
Phone: (316) 978-6370
Email: ts.ravi@wichita.edu
Frequently Asked Questions
Mechanical engineering is one of the broadest engineering fields. Mechanical engineers are found in virtually all productive industries, from aircraft and automotive to consumer products and building equipment. They design products, machines, and processes for manufacturing. They analyze, test, and develop these products, machines, and manufacturing processes to attain the best performance and durability within cost and time limits.
Specific tasks of mechanical engineers may include:
- Design, development, and manufacture of automobiles including body, engine, and vehicle systems.
- Design, development, and manufacture of gas turbine and other aircraft engines.
- Design and construction of electrical power plant energy conversion and generating systems.
- Design, development, and manufacture of consumer products, ranging from appliances such as refrigerators, washers, and electric drills to the manufacturing systems for producing facial tissue, processed foods, and packaging of these items.
- Design and specification of heating, air-conditioning, and ventilating systems for aircraft, autos, and buildings.
- Analysis of the complex flow of gases and liquids, such as air flow in aircraft inlet ducts, compressors, and fans, and fluid flow in hydraulic and pumping systems.
- Study of heat flow, from boilers and automotive radiators to heat management in orbiting spacecraft.
- Technical sales in virtually any of the above areas.
How To Get Started
If you have questions about our undergraduate program, you can contact the department chair and undergraduate coordinator, Dr. T.S. Ravi. Otherwise, you can apply for admission into the program and schedule an advising appointment.