Educational objectives
Graduates of the Mechanical Engineering program will:
- Have a strong foundation and ability to apply engineering fundamentals, modern tools, mathematics, science, and humanities to conceive, analyze and implement solutions to problems in the mechanical engineering field.
- Have a broad-based, laboratory-oriented, hands-on engineering education that will enable graduates to practice in a variety of mechanical engineering fields including energy conversion and transfer, materials and manufacturing, and mechanical systems design.
- Be able to work as professionals in industrial, military, government, and academic settings while maintaining a high awareness and responsibility regarding ethical, safety, environmental, social, economic, and global issues.
- Be able to work effectively as a team member and be able to lead a multidisciplinary team.
- Be able to design a component, system or process in the mechanical engineering field and communicate that design effectively through verbal and written means.
- Have a positive outlook on the engineering profession and maintain an ongoing intellectual curiosity while actively engaged in continuing education throughout life.
Outcomes
- Apply scientific and fundamental engineering knowledge based upon a strong foundation in advanced math, chemistry, physics, and the engineering sciences.
- Design and conduct hands-on experiments, use mechanical/electrical hardware, and analyze and interpret data.
- Design a component, system or process in the mechanical engineering field that meets performance, cost, time, safety, quality, materials, and manufacturing requirements.
- Function as a member of a multidisciplinary team and be able to assume leadership roles on the team.
- Identify, formulate, critically analyze, and solve engineering problems in energy conversion and transfer, materials and manufacturing, and mechanical systems design.
- Recognize and achieve a high level of professional and ethical conduct in all aspects of engineering work.
- Formulate and deliver effective written and verbal communications of laboratory, analytical, and design project work to a variety of audiences.
- Understand and incorporate non-technical considerations into an engineering solution including safety, environmental, social, economic, and global issues.
- Recognize the need for mechanical engineers to engage in lifelong learning and begin the process by taking the FE exam.
- Be knowledgeable of contemporary issues in mechanical engineering and related fields.
- Utilize techniques, skills and modern engineering tools (including CAD/CAM) necessary for mechanical engineering practice.
- Develop broad based technical skills and knowledge, strong work ethic, integrity, and leadership skills that will lead to successful careers in a wide variety of engineering and non-engineering positions in industrial, military, government, and academic settings.
Accreditation
The Mechanical Engineering curriculum is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (EAC/ABET).








