1. Objective 1: Our students will be able to apply their rigorous undergraduate education to creatively solve technical problems facing society.
1. Objective 2: Our students will be prepared for
1. successful and productive careers in mechanical or other engineering fields;
2. graduate studies in mechanical or other engineering fields;
3. further studies in other fields such as medicine, business, and law.
Outcomes for Mechanical Engineering Program
a. Ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering.
b.Ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data.
c. Ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs.
d. Ability to function as a productive member of a team, which considers multiple aspects of an engineering problem.
e.Ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems.
f. Understanding of professional and ethical responsibility.
g.Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
h. Broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context.
i.Recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning.
j. Knowledge of contemporary and emerging issues.
k.Ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice and research.
o. Knowledge of chemistry and calculus-based physics with depth in at least one.
p. Ability to apply advanced mathematics through multivariate calculus and differential equations to mechanical engineering problems.
q. Familiarity with statistics and linear algebra.
r. Ability to work professionally in both thermal and mechanical systems areas including the design and realization of such systems.