Mechanical engineering is one of the oldest and broadest branches of engineering, covering various production and development fields, including manufacturing, analysis, and maintenance. It began in the late 18th century with the invention of the steam engine and the development of many machines. It was officially recognized as a discipline in 1847 with the establishment of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers in Birmingham.
Mechanical engineering also contributes to the construction of modern industrial society by applying physical laws and material laws, studying forces, motion, and energy in all their forms and effects on objects, and designing machines, systems, and processes using the principles of motion and energy. It specializes in designing, manufacturing, operating, and installing engines and developing machinery or devices used in various sectors. Therefore, this specialization relates to multiple aspects of life, including aerospace industries, aviation, energy conversion industries, and other industries that play a significant role in the civilization progress of humanity. Through studying mechanical engineering, students delve into topics such as robotics, design, production, dynamics of mechanical vehicles and their control, transportation systems, thermal energy conversion systems, heat transfer, engines, environment, and other materials.
Curriculum for Mechanical Engineering Specialization
The duration of study in the mechanical engineering specialization is 4 years for the bachelor’s degree, and the curriculum in most Turkish universities includes a variety of study programs. However, the content may vary from one university to another, so students should check the study content (Course Description) on the university’s website they wish to enroll in.
First Academic Year
- Mathematics
- Computer-Aided Engineering Drawing
- Physics
- General Chemistry
Second Academic Year
- Statistical Data Analysis
- Material Science
- Principles of Electrical Engineering
- Thermodynamics
- Differential Equations
- Manufacturing Processes
Third Academic Year
- Dynamics and Control
- Mathematical Applications in Mechanical Engineering
- Fluid Mechanics
- Heat Transfer Methods
- Mechanical Vibrations
- Elements of Machinery
- Computer-Aided Design
Fourth Academic Year
- The student prepares a graduation project under the supervision of faculty specialists. They also cover some subjects related to entrepreneurship and project initiation in the specialization field.
Career Opportunities for Mechanical Engineering Graduates
- Designing, producing, and controlling mechanical elements and systems
- Working as maintenance engineers
- Working in heavy equipment factories
- Working as mechanical experts in various banking, insurance, and manufacturing companies
- Working in science and technology fields, including robotics industry, nanotechnology, and others.
- Providing engineering consulting services
- Pursuing an academic career by applying for master’s and then doctoral programs and working at the university.
