Bachelor of Science in
Mechanical Engineering

All mechanical engineering students study the same core curriculum, which includes courses in three broad technical areas: manufacturing, mechanical systems, and thermal science. Manufacturing courses cover how products are made. Mechanical systems courses cover the study of mechanisms and structures. Thermal science courses cover heat transfer, fluid mechanics and energy conversion. In addition to these special areas, the department is now offering courses and projects in alternative or "emerging" energy.

Mechanical engineering students at Lawrence Technological University may, if they wish, elect to complete concentrations in manufacturing, mechanical system design, thermal system design, automotive, alternative energy, or our unique entrepreneurial concentration.  Students concentrate in a particular subfield by either completing 3 out of 4 technical electives in that field, or completing the entrepreneurial  program.

The mechanical engineering program integrates the design experience throughout its curriculum. Student design experience starts with the freshman level Introduction to Engineering and Engineering Computer Applications Lab, and it continues to the capstone senior projects courses. In lower level courses, primarily open-ended design exercises are utilized to teach various aspects of design. Senior projects provide an extensive, structured design experience with a strong emphasis on teamwork, and oral and written communications.

BSME Curriculum Flowchart 

BSME with Entrepreneurial Certificate 

Requirements for Mechanical/Electrical Engineering dual degree 

Undergraduate Course Descriptions

Greg Feierfeil
Mechanical Engineering Chair
Tel: 248.204.2569
Fax: 248.204.2576
E-mail mechair@ltu.edu