Program Educational Objectives

The Program Educational Objectives of the mechanical engineering program are that our graduates will:  

• Be successfully employed in their discipline or a closely related field and contribute to the economy of the state and the nation
• Continue to enhance their knowledge base and skills, through graduate degrees or other professional development, to keep abreast of ongoing changes in technology and related disciplines
• Be well rounded and well suited to work with colleagues and professionals with diverse backgrounds and cultures, and a wide range of competencies

To achieve the educational objectives, the graduates of the program will have:

1. an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics

2. an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors

3. an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences

4. an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts

5. an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives

6. an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions

7. an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.