Mechanical Engineering Program Goals

department Mission Statement

The Mechanical Engineering department seeks to be a nationally recognized top-tier mechanical engineering department that provides excellent opportunities for students to learn from exceptional educators and researchers, significant world-class research, services to our community and state, and an environment of engagement, diligence, creativity, and excellence. 

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Mechanical Engineering Program  Educational Objectives (PEO)

Successfully practice a profession which employs the fundamental skill set of an Engineer including critical thinking and problem solving.  

Demonstrate career growth (e.g. increasing complexity of job assignment, career promotions, professional registration, patents, publications, and completion of advanced degrees).

Apply Mechanical Engineering knowledge to find creative solutions to evolving challenges with global, economic, environmental, and societal impacts.

Successfully serve in a range of leadership and collaborative roles in the profession in the community.

Exhibit high professional standards and commitment to ethical action.

Mechanical Engineering Department STUDENT OUTCOMES (SO)

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

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.

an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.

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.

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

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

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