The Mechanical Engineering (BS) program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET under the commission's General Criteria and Program Criteria for Mechanical and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.
Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)
The objectives of the Mechanical Engineering (BS) program are to produce graduates who can do one or more of the following:
- Practice mechanical engineering in a broad range of agencies, industries, and institutes;
- Pursue graduate education or continuing education;
- Participate in research and development, and other creative and innovative efforts in science, engineering, and technology;
- Pursue entrepreneurial endeavors.
Student Outcomes
Each graduate of the Mechanical Engineering (BS) program will have:
- 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 and inclusive 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.
Enrollments and Graduation Data
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*FT = Full Time | PT = Part Time