Total Degree Credits: 120
The Mechanical Engineering Bachelor of Science degree program is designed to provide a synergetic foundation in the discipline of Mechanical Engineering through broad educational experiences. The program offers concentrations in Advanced Topics, Materials and Advanced Manufacturing, Nanotechnology, and Operations Research. The program seeks to inculcate an understanding of the fundamental principles of science and engineering by providing students with hands-on learning experiences and applied research opportunities.
Program Educational Objectives
Mechanical engineering graduates will to attain the following within 3-5 year of graduation.
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Develop solutions through the application of fundamental concepts of math, science, and mechanical engineering as applied to problems of societal, global and economic consequence.
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Achieve professional success cultivating collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and constituencies through their technical knowledge, communication abilities, and leadership skills.
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Demonstrate on-going career development as adaptive and independent professionals pursing opportunities in continuing professional education ranging from industry related training to advanced degrees, with the spirit of an entrepreneurial mindset, and ethical responsibility to self and society.
Student Outcomes
Graduates of the Mechanical Engineering program will demonstrate the following:
(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 on 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) A 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.
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