Mechanical Engineering
Mission
To prepare the graduates for diverse careers in both mechanical engineering and related engineering fields.
Goals
To have students graduate with outstanding problem solving skills and a superb knowledge of mechanical engineering that allow them to continue their education throughout their careers and to become leaders in their fields.
Objectives
The mission and goal of the Mechanical Engineering program lead to three program educational objectives (PEOs):
Upon graduation, our students are
- Prepared for professional practice in entry-level engineering positions or to enroll in further engineering degree programs through rigorous instruction in the engineering sciences and extensive laboratory and design experience.
- Prepared for successful careers and leadership positions because of their integrated introduction to teamwork, communications, and problem-solving.
- Prepared for a variety of careers resulting from the opportunity to deepen their technical understanding in a particular subject by a program of related technical electives or to obtain a broader education in engineering by a flexible choice of technical and free electives.
Outcomes
The outcomes we desire are that our graduates demonstrate:
- An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering to mechanical engineering
problems. - An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data.
- An ability to design thermal and mechanical systems, components, or processes to meet desired needs.
- An ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams.
- An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems.
- An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility.
- An ability to communicate effectively with written, oral, and visual means.
- The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and
societal context. - A recognition of the need for and an ability to engage in life-long learning.
- A knowledge of contemporary issues.
- An ability to use modern engineering techniques, skills, and computing tools necessary for engineering practice.
- A familiarity with chemistry, calculus-based physics, and advanced mathematics.
- Familiarity with statistics and linear algebra.
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Last edited on 04/15/2008
