Program Objectives
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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.
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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.
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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.
Program Outcomes
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.

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