Program Overview

Department of Mechanical, Industrial and Systems Engineering

The Department of Mechanical, Industrial and Systems Engineering is part of the College of Engineering at the University of Rhode Island.

Mechanical Engineering, B.S.

Overview

Mechanical engineers create the products that are used every day. Their work enhances cars, energy systems, medical devices, nuclear power, and other equipment that society depends on. The department's labs develop blast-resistant materials, innovative medical diagnostic tools, and new alloy materials.

Curriculum

The curriculum provides a thorough and well-rounded foundation in basic science, mathematics, engineering science, and general education to prepare students for either a professional engineering career or graduate school. The program provides a background in design, solid and fluid mechanics, systems engineering, and the thermal sciences, including energy and energy transfer.

Objectives and Outcomes

The program offers interdisciplinary opportunities in areas such as:

• Biomechanics
• Geomechanics
• Manufacturing
• Material science
• Ocean engineering
• Micro
  ano sciences Students conduct research in a broad range of areas, including:
• Mechanical/systems design
• Fluid mechanics
• Solid mechanics
• Thermal science

Accreditation

ABET Accreditation

The Mechanical Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the commission's General Criteria and Program Criteria for Mechanical and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.

Career Opportunities

Students participate in internships at companies such as:

• Naval Undersea Warfare Center
• General Dynamics Electric Boat
• Toray Plastics
• Hexagon Metrology
• RI Department of Transportation Upon graduation, students are prepared for a variety of careers, including:
• Defense
• Aerospace
• Control and instrumentation
• Automotive
• Medicine
• Theme park design
• More