Mechanical Engineering Degree Plan
Concentration Advisor:
Prof. K.-S. Kim B&H 743, x3-1456, Kim@engin.brown.edu
Educational Objectives:
Brown’s undergraduate mechanical engineering program serves prospective students, its graduates, and graduate schools or employers by
I Enabling its graduates to develop the specialized knowledge and experience required to pursue a course of advanced study in engineering or to practice as professional mechanical engineers, and providing them with a foundation for continued professional development.
II Offering prospective students opportunities to explore a broad range of engineering fields before choosing an area of specialization;
III Offering prospective students opportunities to tailor their curricula to meet their personal educational goals, and to enrich their education through studies of the arts, humanities and social sciences;
IV Enabling graduates to responsibly develop and employ the principles of engineering science and technology to meet the needs of their employers, their profession and society at large.
The curriculum in Mechanical Engineering is intended to provide students with a strong foundation in a broad range of engineering sciences and mathematics, followed by an in-depth study of engineering concepts specific to the practice of Mechanical Engineering. The curriculum is based on the core program, which is intended to develop students skills in analysis, computation and experiment, provide a broad overview of all engineering disciplines, and develop general problem solving and decision making skills. The core program is followed by three semesters during which students elect to focus on one of five possible interrelated options within Mechanical Engineering. These programs provide specialized training required to practice as entry-level Mechanical Engineers in several areas, and also provide capstone design experiences for all graduates.
* ENGN 1930G (Entrepreneurship) or ENGN 1930M (Industrial Design) may be substituted for ENGN1000. Independent study courses with a significant design component may also be substituted, with approval from the Engineering Concentration Committee.
See the Undergraduate Guide for more information.
