Accreditation

This program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org.

Mission

The mission of the Department of Mechanical Engineering is to educate our students for professional leadership as creative problem‐solvers in a diverse society including conducting research for societal advancement, and engaging with alumni, industry, government, and community partners through outreach activities. In order to produce engineers prepared for success across a range of career paths, our academic program integrates training in engineering principles, critical thinking, hands‐on projects, open‐ended problem solving, and the essential skills of teamwork, communication, and ethics.

Program Educational Objectives

After a few years from graduation, the mechanical engineering graduates will:
1. Demonstrate proficiency in the principles and methods in mechanical engineering through analytical and experimental solving problem.
2. Work in multifunctional and multicultural environments and teams to gain and transfer information using high level communication skills.
3. Be leaders and responsible citizens and demonstrate broad perspectives regarding ethics, professionalism, safety and social issues in mechanical engineering and related disciplines.
4. Understand the importance of professional growth and seek lifelong learning and continuous education.

Student Outcomes

1. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
2. An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
3. An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
4. An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
5. An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
6. An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
7. An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.