Mechanical Engineering
Outcomes

The Program Outcomes expected of all graduates are:

1. An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering;
2. An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data;
3. 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;
4. An ability to function in multidisciplinary teams;
5. An ability to identify, formulate and solve engineering problems;
6. An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility;
7. An ability to communicate effectively;
8. The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context;
9. Recognition of the need for and an ability to engage in life-long learning;
10. A knowledge of contemporary issues;
11. 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:

the ability to: apply principles of engineering, basic science, and mathematics (including multivariate calculus and differential equations) to model, analyze, design, and realize physical systems, components or processes; and work professionally in both thermal and mechanical systems areas.