Mechanical Engineering Review - Sept/Oct 2025

This course introduces students to various topics in mechanical engineering, such as mechanics of materials, mechanical design and analysis, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, dynamics, electricity and magnetism, instrumentation and control, etc. The course is suitable for students with previous backgrounds in mathematics, computing, or science, but seek to develop knowledge of mechanical engineering. Completing this course, along with a sufficient GPA and meeting the other requirements, can qualify students for admission to the MSE in Mechanical Engineering at the College of Innovation & Technology, University of Michigan-Flint.

The course is suitable for students with previous backgrounds in mathematics, computing, or other engineering disciplines  but seek to develop knowledge of mechanical engineering. Completing this course, along with a sufficient GPA and meeting the other requirements, can qualify students for admission to the MSE in Mechanical Engineering at the College of Innovation & Technology, University of Michigan-Flint.

Students will receive a certificate of completion if they pass the course with a 70% total score on all course homework, quizzes, and tests.

Professional Engineering Objectives

●     Develop an in-depth understanding of stress, strain, safety factors, and other design parameters.

●     Design mechanical systems and components using different design and failure theories.

●     Analyze fluid flow problems for both internal and external flows.

●     Perform thermal analysis and design of heat exchangers.

●     Solve problems in dynamics and vibration applications.

●     Analyze electrical circuits to determine the power, voltage and current.

●     Demonstrate knowledge of control theories and instrumentations.