宾州州立银行, the leading engineering college in Berks County, is one of only four Penn State campuses to offer the B.S. in Mechanical Engineering. Accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of 教唆, under the General Criteria and the Mechanical Engineering Program Criteria. 教唆 is the global leader in accreditation of engineering, 工程技术, 计算, and applied science programs.
Skills for the Real World
Mechanical Engineering is one of the largest and broadest engineering disciplines, involving the study of mechanics, 流体/热系统, 以及系统动力学. Built on a foundation of physics, 化学, 和数学, the Mechanical Engineering program at 宾州州立银行 includes both a strong design emphasis and hands-on laboratory experience. Students learn to use scientific and engineering methods to devise useful products that are safe, 可靠的, 成本效益高.
Semester By Semester Course Description with Preq/Co-Req (PDF)
Internship Opportunities
在他们大四的时候, students will work in small teams with faculty advisers to complete a capstone design project. Projects can be based on student generated ideas or on faculty research, advancing basic understanding in Mechanical Engineering. Additional projects come through the Berks Learning Factory; these are industry-sponsored and provide an opportunity for students to work on “real world” design challenges while completing their education.
研究 Opportunities
During their four years at Berks, students have several opportunities to participate in faculty led research, student driven projects, class related projects, and multidisciplinary projects working with students enrolled in other degree programs at the college.
宾州州立银行 offers many state-of-the-art facilities that support the Mechanical Engineering program, including the Human Movement 研究 Center Lab, which includes the Beaver Gait Lab. The Gaige 技术 and 业务 创新 Building also houses the following laboratories: Fluid Discovery, 系统动力学, 快速原型, Material Testing which includes a traditional machine shop with CNC mills and a CNC lathe, and an Electrical Lab which includes digital, 模拟, and microprocessor systems.
双专业
Students can pair the following programs with this degree program for a double major:
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Students can pair the following minors with this degree program:
毕业后
Mechanical engineers have tremendous flexibility, working in every type of industry, in jobs ranging from research and development to manufacturing and operations. Mechanical engineers also work in product design, procurement, technical sales, and management. Graduates enter a wide variety of industries such as health care, 能源, 军事, 运输, 消费产品, 和运动/休闲. B.S. in Mechanical Engineering education is also an excellent preparation for careers such as technical management, 金融工程, business and patent law, 技术销售.
