Design. Develop. Build.
Overview
McPherson College’s Engineering program aims to equip students with the skills necessary to excel in a broad range of engineering fields such as automation, green energy, engine design, manufacturing, and machinery. Students majoring in Mechanical Engineering will engage through focused, hands-on, practical experiences that reinforce the theoretical knowledge needed to succeed in engineering careers. Graduates will be prepared to begin their careers in evolving industries such as agriculture, energy, and transportation.
Students will have real-world learning experiences with local industry partners such as Viega Plastics, PEM, CHS refining, Jayhawk Pipeline and Johns Manville as well as internship opportunities with global industry partners such as General Motors.
Program Emphasis
Mechanical Engineering
Our Mechanical Engineering curriculum is structured to provide a broad foundation in math, science, and engineering fundamentals, followed by specialized knowledge in mechanical systems and design.
Career Paths
Department of Labor statistics show that Mechanical Engineering is an in-demand job field with the number of open positions projected to grow by 11% annually.
The Mechanical Engineering major can lead to a career as a:
- Aerospace or Aircraft engineer
- Automotive engineer
- Biomedical engineer
- CAD technician
- Construction engineer
- Manufacturing engineer
- Product designer
- Quality engineer
- Structural engineer
- Technology specialist
- Thermal engineer
Curriculum
Mechanical Engineering courses include:
EG 105 Intro to Engineering I
EG 110 Intro to Engineering II
EG 120 Engineering Drawings
EG 130 Concept to Solution
EG 210 MATLAB
EG 220 Circuit Analysis
EG 225 Statics
EG 230 Mechanics of Materials
EG 240 Intro to Manufacturing & Automation
EG 255 EPICS I
EG 330 Junior Co-op
EG 340 Control Systems
EG 350 Fluid Mechanics & Hydrology
EG 420 Dynamics
EG 450 Analytical Mechanical Systems
EG 470 Thermodynamics
EG 475 Senior Project
EG 485 EPICS II
Faculty & Staff
Tim Frye Ph.D.
- Assistant Professor of Mathematics
