Engineering Mechanics Major

Description: A program with a general focus on the application of the mathematical and scientific principles of classical mechanics to the analysis and evaluation of the behavior of structures, forces and materials in engineering problems. Includes instruction in statics, kinetics, dynamics, kinematics, celestial mechanics, stress and failure, and electromagnetism. Is Engineering Mechanics the right major for you?
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Engineering Mechanics Major

What Courses Do Engineering Mechanics Majors Take?

The required and elective courses you would take for Engineering Mechanics majors vary considerably among institutions. Courses are listed here that are illustrative of the breadth of topics you are likely to experience were you to major in this field.

  • Calculus
  • Chemistry
  • Physics
  • Quantum Mechanics
  • Thermodynamics

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