Objectives

Technical

• Our graduates demonstrate competence in the use of scientific, technical, and professional skills for the practice of Mechanical Engineering.
• Our graduates have demonstrated the ability to identify problem causation and have implemented practical, application-oriented solutions.
• Our graduates have demonstrated the ability to find additional knowledge necessary to solve unfamiliar problems.

Professional

• Our graduates exhibit excellent two-way communication skills (written, oral, visual, and graphical) with a wide variety of audiences.
• Our graduates have demonstrated ethical professional behavior and a comprehension of the breadth of the Engineer's professional roles and responsibilities.

Societal

• Our graduates have adapted to an ever-changing world by engaging in life-long learning and professional development activities.
• Our graduates have contributed to their region's economic development through their professional practice.

 

Outcomes

Fundamental Skills

1. Mechanical Engineering graduates can formulate mathematical descriptions of physical systems to predict system response.
2. Mechanical Engineering graduates can characterize relationships between and within mechanical, thermal and electrical engineering systems.
3. Mechanical Engineering graduates can measure physical quantities and can plan, conduct, analyze and evaluate experiments.

Professional Skills

4. Mechanical Engineering graduates can use structured problem solving techniques, appraise the needs of clients, produce product/project definition statements, and propose appropriate engineering solutions.
5. Mechanical Engineering graduates can execute a design from inception through completion, and convey/document solutions in a wide variety of formats.

Engineering Professionalism

6. Mechanical Engineering graduates can successfully manage projects.
7. Mechanical Engineering graduates can participate effectively in multi-disciplinary teams.
8. Mechanical Engineering graduates can judge appropriate professional and ethical conduct.

Life-Long Learning

9. Mechanical Engineering graduates are able to keep abreast of technology and have demonstrated the ability to learn without direct supervision.
10. Mechanical Engineering graduates are on a path leading to professional registration.

Societal Awareness

11. Mechanical Engineering graduates demonstrate knowledge of the impact of engineering practice on society.
12. Mechanical Engineering graduates have considered the importance of contemporary societal issues as an element of their engineering decision process.
13. Mechanical Engineering graduates have participated in extra-curricular activities such as student and professional organizations, athletic competitions, or community service.