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MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

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At Saint Louis University’s Parks College of Engineering, Aviation and Technology, we have developed an innovative, future-focused mechanical engineering program that incorporates the latest trends in the industry to address the current and future needs of the profession and our society.

As a student in the mechanical engineering program at Parks College, you will be exposed to a challenging, multidisciplinary curriculum and learn to create cutting-edge devices and systems, ranging from consumer products to the automated processes essential to our society.

A degree in mechanical engineering from Parks College prepares you for a career in the widest and largest branch of engineering while the unique opportunity to work directly alongside faculty members on hands-on research projects further readies you to tackle any challenge.

A B O U T S A I N T L O U I S U N I V E R S I T Y

Saint Louis University is a Catholic, Jesuit institution that values academic excellence, life-changing research, compassionate health care, and a strong commitment to faith and service. Founded in 1818, the University fosters the intellectual and character development of more than 13,500 studentson two campuses in St. Louis and Madrid, Spain. Building on a legacy of nearly 200 years, Saint Louis University continues to move forward with an unwavering commitment to a higher purpose, a greater good.

WHY CHOOSE PARKS COLLEGE?

+ Hands-on learning: Our ABET-accredited programs emphasize experiential, interactive learning methods with laboratories, projects and internships from freshman year until graduation.

+ Flexibility: The curriculum is adaptable to your ultimate career goals, allowing you to pursue your own interests and research.

+ Individual faculty attention: SLU’s low 12-1 student- faculty ratio enables one-on-one interaction in course work and research.

+ Practical experience and research: Develop your engineering abilities with research opportunities on externally funded projects. The Parks College Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) gives students the opportunity to work with a faculty member and get paid to help with their research.

“The opportunities available at Parks College are nothing short of amazing. If you have a passion, they will provide the resources for you to achieve seemingly impossible goals. The rigorous yet highly applicable course work combined with a caring faculty has prepared me to take on any of today’s challenges.”

GREGORY KEOGH, PARKS COLLEGE ALUM

I N N O V A T I V E E N G I N E E R I N G P R O G R A M F E A T U R E S

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S.) IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

Graduates have knowledge of:

+ Principles of engineering, basic science and mathematics+ Modeling, analysis, design and realization of physical systems, components and processes+ Thermal and mechanical system areas

Sample classes include:

+ Fluid Dynamics+ Heat Transfer+ Mechanics of Solids+ Machine Design+ Material Science+ Principles of Mechatronics+ Thermodynamics

O P P O R T U N I T I E S F O R G R O W T H D E G R E E A N D C U R R I C U L U M

SLU’s location in the heart of metropolitan St. Louis gives you access to a number of industry contacts from the region, making it easy to secure internships and network with professionals.

Parks College students typically apply for competitive internships and cooperative education programs with private firms or government agencies in the summer. During the school year, you can join one of several engineering student organizations or assist our faculty with their research to further enhance your knowledge and skills.

Industry and government agencies have long recognized the quality of engineering graduates from Parks College. Alumni of the mechanical engineering program are prepared to enter graduate study or pursue opportunities at a variety of businesses, agencies and organizations, including:

+ Boeing+ Emerson Electric+ General Electric+ Lockheed Martin+ NASA+ Pratt-Whitney+ Texas Instruments+ The U.S. Air Force, Navy and Army

A B O U T O U R F A C U L T Y

The faculty at Parks College are defined by their expert knowledge in the fields most important tothe mechanical engineering profession, including:

+ Design theory and methodology+ Heat transfer and fluid flow phenomena+ Manufacturing+ Mechatronics+ Modeling and simulation of tire-soil interactions+ Reliability analysis+ Technology entrepreneurship+ Sustainability

Faculty also are actively engaged in pushing the industry forward by pursuing and publishing innovative research in a range of areas, including:

+ Designing and fabricating electromechanical systems+ Design and optimization of pneumatic and non-pneumatic tires+ Laser peening, an emerging technology that improves the durability of precision metal components+ Small engine designs for high-efficiency, high-power density and quiet operations+ Traditional heat transfer and fluid mechanics investigations involving electronics cooling, heat transfer augmentation, drag reduction and several other areas

“I am excited about the future of the aerospace and mechanical engineering department, and I am honored to work with such a talented body of students, faculty and staff. Over the years, our department has produced many engineering leaders who have made a difference in the industry. I am thrilled to be a part of shaping the future.”

SRIDHAR CONDOOR, PH.D., CHAIR OF AEROSPACE AND MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

Saint Louis University offers a variety of merit-based scholarships along with financial aid packages that can help you pay for your mechanical engineering education. In fact, 86.5 percent of all SLU students receive some kind of financial aid.

In addition to the financial aid offered by the University, Parks College of Engineering, Aviation and Technology provides a range of scholarships specifically for engineering students, including several reserved for mechanical engineering majors.

You can find more information on financing your college career by visiting SLU’s student financial services office online at finaid.slu.edu.

R E Q U I R E M E N T S F O R A D M I S S I O N

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In addition to the general admission requirements of Saint Louis University, Parks College engineering programs have the following requirements:

+ GPA: Minimum cumulative 3.00 high school GPA for freshman applicants and 2.70 college GPA for transfer applicants

+ ACT/SAT: Minimum ACT composite score of 24 with subscores of: • 22 in English • 24 in math • 22 in reading • 22 in scientific reasoning Minimum SAT composite score of 1100 with subscore of 600 in math

+ Course work: At least 15 total units of high school work consisting of: • Three or four units of English • Four or more units of mathematics, including algebra I and II, geometry and pre-calculus • Three or four units of science, including general science, introduction to physical science, earth science, biology, physics or chemistry • Two or three units of social sciences, including history, psychology or sociology • Three units of electives

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S C H O L A R S H I P S A N D F I N A N C I A L A I D

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“We continuously infuse real-world experiences in our curricular and extra-curricular activities, implement education programs with impact, pioneer discipline- bridging research that addresses global challenges, and promote economic, social and cultural prosperity.” THEODOSIOS ALEXANDER, SC.D. DEAN, PARKS COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, AVIATION AND TECHNOLOGY