In the broadest terms, mechanical engineering is concerned with the conversion, transmission, and use of energy.
Mechanical engineers are also involved with materials selection and computer modeling.
The program leading to the degree of Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering consists of approximately two and half years of study in general education and basic engineering courses, followed by one and half years of course work devoted specifically to mechanical engineering topics. This approach ensures knowledge in engineering fundamentals and the ability to adapt to the inevitable changes that occur in careers. High school courses in mathematics, physics, and chemistry are a must if you are considering mechanical engineering as a career. The successful study of engineering in general requires a strong concentration in mathematics at the high school level. Ideally, a student should be prepared to take analytic geometry and calculus during the first semester of the freshman year.