Mechanical Engineering - BS
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If you are passionate about understanding how things work, mechanical engineering is an ideal program for you. As a Mechanical Engineering major, you’ll learn how to design and analyze machines, devices, and systems. Coursework on topics such as mechanics, structures, fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, and control systems will equip you with the skills and expertise to solve complex problems and design innovative solutions. You’ll also have the opportunity to engage in hands-on projects, enabling you to apply your theoretical knowledge to real-world problems. A degree in mechanical engineering can lead to a wide range of exciting and rewarding careers in industries such as aerospace, energy, and manufacturing.
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Program Highlights
All UCSB Mechanical Engineering seniors gain hands-on experience via the year-long ME Capstone Project
We offer a 5-year BS/MS program for top students
Professor Elliot Hawkes' research group has designed a robot which jumps as high as a 10-story building, a world record
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Electrical and Computer Engineering
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Energy and sustainability
Technology design and development
Robotics
Advanced manufacturing
Computer-aided design
Structural analysis