Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical engineers design tools and machines that have widespread applications in almost every engineered product. Mechanical engineers are essential to manufacturing, oil and gas, aerospace, defense, civil infrastructure, health care and consumer products industries. The OU mechanical engineering program provides students with the opportunity to acquire hands-on experience in a wide range of objectives, making them strong competitors in today’s job market.

Mechanical engineering students typically have interests in:

• Math
• Problem-solving
• Inventing
• Computer-aided design
• Automotive engineering
• Creativity
• Mechanical skills

High school preparation should include math and physical sciences. 

OU mechanical engineering students develop skills through experiential learning by practicing what is learned in the classroom through real world experiences. Students are tutored and mentored by upper-classmen with opportunities to expand horizons through study abroad. With accomplished faculty and expert guest speakers, students are empowered through professional development and receive competitive advantages in pursuing future careers.

There are numerous clubs industrial and systems engineering students can be a part of. Check them out:

Mechanical engineering courses include:

• Thermodynamics
• Engineering Computing
• Electrical Circuits
• Materials, Design & Manufacturing Processes
• Solid/Fluid Mechanics
• Heat Transfer
• Principles of Energy Design
• Design of Mechanical Components
• Interactive Engineering Design Graphics

The Mechanical Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology. A mechanical engineering student graduates with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering degree. An accelerated Bachelor of Science/Master of Science five-year program in Mechanical Engineering is also available.