Bachelor [Mechanical Engineering] From Colorado State University

In  program offered by the senior year focuses on a year-long capstone design course to help students in the transition from college to an engineering career. Students also choose technical electives from the energy, materials, mechanics and controls, thermal sciences, and biomedical engineering areas. Participation in labs provides an active learning environment and further develops design, modeling, and analytical skills.

Graduates of the undergraduate Mechanical Engineering program will be prepared to:

• Apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
• Design and conduct experiments, as well as analyze and interpret data
• Design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability arenas
• Function on multidisciplinary teams
• Identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
• Model professional and ethical responsibility
• Communicate effectively

Career prospects

Graduates from the Department of Mechanical Engineering are expected to have the fundamental knowledge required for the successful practice of mechanical engineering. CSU engineering graduates are generally well prepared for a professional career with a greater than 90% pass rate on the Fundamentals of Engineering professional examination. Participating in internships, volunteer activities, or cooperative education opportunities is highly recommended to enhance practical training and development. Students who continue on to pursue a graduate education can attain more responsible positions with the possibility of rising to top professional levels.