Mechanical Engineering/Aerospace Engineering

What are mechanical and aerospace engineering?

Mechanical engineering works with anything that moves, assessing the physics of the environment and of the parts that work to form the whole, the aesthetics of the final product and the logistics of the manufacturing process. Aerospace engineering comes into play if that movement is through the atmosphere or into space.

Why should I choose Trine University’s mechanical engineering degree with a minor in aerospace engineering?

The Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering with a minor in aerospace engineering at Trine University provides you with the broad range of knowledge and versatility preferred by many top companies along with the specialized knowledge needed to succeed as an aerospace engineer.

What will I learn through this experience?

In the Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering program, you will be immersed in the fundamental tools of modern mechanical engineering, including advanced mathematics, physics, laboratory testing and computer simulation. For the aerospace engineering minor, you will take advanced engineering courses covering the topics of aerodynamics, vehicle structures, reaction engines, and aircraft stability and control.

What will I get to do?

Practical designs are the result of any engineering effort, and beginning as a freshman, you will be exposed to project work emphasizing engineering design. Project management, design and manufacture techniques are learned through hands-on involvement in the laboratories and brought to life in a year-long senior design project completed in your senior year.

You also will develop specialized lab skills utilizing Trine's subsonic and supersonic wind tunnels.

What can I do with a mechanical engineering degree with a minor in aerospace engineering?

The Wade Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering places students in industries critical to the nation's interests. By adding the aerospace engineering minor, you will be equipped to succeed in a professional engineering career in the aerospace industry or in graduate studies in the field.

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