Mechanical Engineering
Outcomes

The Program Outcomes expected of all graduates are:

A. An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering;

B. An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data;

C. An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability;

D. An ability to function in multidisciplinary teams;

E. An ability to identify, formulate and solve engineering problems;

F. An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility;

G. An ability to communicate effectively;

H. The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context;

I. Recognition of the need for and an ability to engage in life-long learning;

J. A knowledge of contemporary issues;

K. An ability to use the techniques, skills and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice;

In addition, the Program Outcomes expected of all Mechanical Engineering graduates are:

M1. A knowledge of chemistry and calculus-based physics with depth in at least one of them;

M2. An ability to apply advanced mathematics through multivariate calculus and differential equations;

M3. A familiarity with statistics (M3a) and linear algebra (M3b);

M4. An ability to work professionally in both thermal (M4a) and mechanical (M4b) systems areas including the design and realization of such systems.