Collection Development Guidelines

Mechanical Engineering

 

Liaison

Ken Ryan

Program Description

The Department of Mechanical Engineering offers a variety of courses of study in this widely diversified field, especially at the graduate level.  The program leading to the B. S. degree in Mechanical Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (EAC/ABET).  The M.S. in Mechanical Engineering degree has comprehensive examination or thesis options, and provides for specializations in machine design and applied mechanics, manufacturing control and robotics, fluid dynamics and aerodynamics, and thermal and heat transfer.  The Department also offers a certificate program in manufacturing designed to provide high quality, up-to-date, scientific, and practical knowledge of manufacturing processes, modern materials, automatic control, automated manufacturing, and robotics

Subject Parameters & Collection Levels
 
Fluid Dynamics / Aerodynamics Advanced Basic
Heat Transfer / Thermodynamics Advanced Basic
Machine Design Advanced Basic
Manufacturing Control / Robotics Advanced Basic
Mechanical Engineering Advanced Basic
Motors / Engines Advanced Basic
Renewable Energy Advanced Basic
Strength of Materials Advanced Basic
Hoisting / Conveying Machinery Basic
Hydraulics Basic
Machining / Machine Shops Basic
Steam Technology Basic
Vacuum Technology Basic

Primary LC Classes

TJ

Chronological Coverage

Emphasis is on current materials.  Selective collecting in historical areas supporting the development of the field is also undertaken.

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