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Mechanical Engineering
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Mechanical Engineering
Work at the cutting edge of innovation.
Degree Type
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Bachelor of Science
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Honors Bachelor of Science
College
College of Engineering
Catalog Link
Delivery
Primarily in-person; select courses teleconferenced from Corvallis.
Engineers develop, test and deliver some of the most innovative products and systems the world comes to rely on. Want to solve a tough challenge? Engineers do it every day. So can you.
The mechanical engineering program at OSU-Cascades will give you a solid foundation in mathematics, science and computer science, integrated with creative problem-solving and design skills. Faculty bring significant industry experience to connect course material with real engineering work. And you鈥檒l graduate with a degree that鈥檚 in demand. Employment in mechanical engineering is expected to increase by 10% between now and 2032.
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Small Class Sizes
Build strong relationships working on cutting-edge research with faculty who have industry experience.
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Active Learning
Fewer lectures, and more hands-on learning from your first year!
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Solve a Real-World Problem
Apply your skills in a capstone project with industry sponsors.
Program Details
Energy System Engineering Option
The Energy Systems Engineering Option concentrates on the design and analysis of engineered systems that rely on thermodynamics, heat transport, and fluid mechanics to operate. This transcript-visible degree option educates students on the theoretical, computational, and experimental methods of thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid mechanics to design, analyze, and evaluate thermal-fluid systems. This option addresses industry demand for mechanical engineers with the ability to design devices, processes, and systems used to harvest, convert, distribute, and store energy and/or fluids.
Degree Requirements
A total of 181 quarter credits are required to graduate. Requirements include:
- : 132-133 credits
- : 24 credits
Degree Checklist and Guides
Mechanical Engineering 4-Year Chart
COCC Transfer Guides - for students planning to transfer from COCC to OSU-Cascades in Mechanical Engineering major.
- College of Engineering majors
Academic Progression Model
Academic Progression Model requires students to maintain a 2.5 OSU GPA and earn 65% of the credits they attempt at OSU. College-specific progression standards apply to all students in the College of Engineering. These standards relate to staying in good academic standing within your major and are different from staying in good standing with OSU.
Using the following course forecast information students will plan ahead and work with their advisor to create and update academic plans.
Once you complete this program, discover all the learning outcomes you'll achieve.
Careers
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What comes after graduation?
With a mechanical engineering degree from OSU-Cascades, you'll design, build, and innovate the systems that move our world. Through hands-on projects and real-world experience, you'll be ready to lead in industries from energy and manufacturing to robotics and product design.
- Mechanical engineer
- Design engineer
- Energy systems engineer
- Entrepreneur
- Instrumentation engineer
- Manufacturing engineer
- Management consultant
- Production engineer
- Process engineer
- Product designer
- Quality engineer
- R&D engineer
- Structural engineer
- Test engineer
- Thermal engineer
$
102
k
average annual salary
Mechanical Engineers, Bureau of Labor Statistics
7
%
projected growth
Mechanical Engineers, Bureau of Labor Statistics
91
%
employed or in graduate school or military within 6 mo.
OSU-Cascades-wide
Courses
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What types of classes will I attend?
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Microeconomics
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Engineering Fundamentals
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Design Engineering & Problem Solving
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Introduction to Material Science
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Mechanical Engineering Dynamics
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Public Speaking
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Linear Algebra
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General Physics & Calculus
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Strength of Materials
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Intro to Statistics for Engineers
Industry-Ready Skills
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Capstone Project
The capstone is the hallmark of the OSU engineering experience. The year-long senior course challenges student teams to bring their engineering knowledge to the forefront and work with an industry client on a real-world problem. Teams design, build and test a solution with surprising and successful results.
ABET Accreditation
The Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering is accredited by the
Experience That Sets You Apart
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Projects like these will give you an edge
Take on a challenge no one else has done. Work with industry on a real-world project. Learn from faculty who will know you and help you achieve your career goals. And most OSU-Cascades grads are working engineers within six months.
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