Search the course catalogue. Help Search the entire MIT website. By Course Number Chapter VIII-Descriptions of Subject Department of Mechanical Engineering Overview Engineering is a creative profession concerned with combining human, material, and economic resources to satisfy the needs of society.
Mechanical engineering is one of the broadest and most versatile of the engineering professions.
The educational program in mechanical engineering prepares students for professional practice in an era of rapidly advancing technology. It strives to develop independence, creative talent, and leadership as well as the capability for continuing professional growth. Several broad areas of professional concentration described below illustrate the rewarding career opportunities for mechanical engineering graduates in the years ahead. Thermal and Fluid Sciences. Thermal and fluid sciences play major roles in many engineering systems and applications.