Math, math and more math
Physics, physics
Staics and dynamics
Material science
Fluids
Thermodynamics
Finite element analysis
Math, math and more math
The engineering design process
CAD
2006-09-01 05:43:37
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answered by Carl 3
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It depends on where you want to go with your degree.
The highest demand I would guess is in heat transfer. This is the limiting factor in several applications so finding solutions is always a priority. I think most people don't study mechanical engineering to do this and find it boring (like I have).
If you want to design and build things there are a few strong paths to choose.
Robotics or automated machines require knowledge of ME and electrical or computer engineering. You should focus on dynamics, control theory, and machine theory (4 bar mechanisms). These come after the basics like physics and math.
If you want to build cars/planes/trains or any other cool thing that moves, ME's can work on the structure side or the material side. In both cases statics and mechanics of materials are key.
If you just want to design, start learning some key computer programs. AutoCad, Solidworks, and ProE are some good and available design programs. You'll also want to get familiar with FEA.
This is an extremely basic answer to your question but should be a good place to start. I just graduated a year ago with a ME degree and this is what I've learned so far. In any case it will probably be a class you like that determines where to go next.
2006-09-01 07:41:51
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answered by Anonymous
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A mechanical engineer should learn about:
Maths (super important)
Physics (super important)
Technical drawing (handmade and on comp CAD)
Fluids
Element analysis
Dynamics
Statics
Electronics
Censoring
Actorics
Thermo dynamics
Processing
Quality management
Hydro dynamics
Regulation systems
Software engineering
Construction management
and much much more........
At least that's what my husband had to learn ;-)
2006-09-01 06:45:51
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answered by teufelchen 3
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Basic is Mathematic, Phisic,Quality of Metals,Static, Kinematic and Dinamic,Programing on computer and Auto CAD.
After this about Mashine elements and
Construction, Tehnology in production and Managment
2006-09-01 22:31:31
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answered by Denicia 6
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Don't know. I never have respected them.
But for getting a job fast, it will be the knowledge of different tools you use.
Learn to make designs easy to read and easy to manufacture.
Learn the different types of materials for differetn tasks.
Learn about thermodynamics. Very, very useful and important.
Learn how to prepare a report.
2006-09-01 05:44:18
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answered by Anonymous
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Everything Carlos said, plus heat transfer. Also math, math, and more math.
2006-09-01 05:44:31
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answered by DavidK93 7
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yeah...what Carlos said.
i was bad at many of those things, so I picked up Electrical Engineering instead.
2006-09-01 05:44:59
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answered by Slider728 6
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how to make things work
why things work the way they do
how to make things work better
2006-09-01 05:47:47
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answered by Anonymous
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