Department Mission Statement
 The mission of the Mechanical Engineering Program is to provide an excellent educational experience for its students. This experience includes an emphasis on the technical, communication, teamwork and life-long learning skills that graduate engineers need to succeed, in both the workplace and society in general. The mechanical engineering program is structured to prepare the graduate for the professional practice of engineering and/or graduate school. The curriculum emphasizes a rigorous treatment of the mathematical and scientific approach to the solution of engineering problems. It provides a coherent set of courses in energy conversion and structures/motion in mechanical systems. The program has design across the curriculum and is capped with an integrated design experience in the form of a senior project.
CONSTITUENCIES: Alumni, Industry and Government Employers, Graduate Programs, Engineering Profession
PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES / EVALUATION
The ME Program should produce graduates who:
Have the theoretical and practical ability to research, analyze, design and evaluate mechanical engineering systems for modern practice and/or graduate programs.Can communicate effectively in oral, written and electronic media and have the necessary teamwork and leadership skills to work and participate effectively in a team environment.Are committed to life-long learning and continuous improvement and who can contribute to the economic, technical, social and educational development of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania , the country and the world.
Evaluation:
Self evaluation survey of alumni, include job title and type of work, salary, group leader/project manager experience, professional society involvement, success on FE and PE exams, completion of advanced degree, CEU's acquired
Survey of employers and graduate school advisors on teamwork skills, educational preparation, computer skills, communication skills interviews and focus groups of recent graduates
Feedback:
Use surveys to evaluate the achievement of the program objectives and to improve the effectiveness of the program
PROGRAM OUTCOMES / ASSESSMENT
At the completion of the ME program, the student should have:
(a) an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering
Courses that support this outcome: ENGR 131, ENGR 132, ENGR 133
Assessment Technique:
Student self evaluation at beginning and end of course
Instructor self evaluation at end of course Exams through the term and a project that test the ability to apply above knowledge
Feedback:
To course instructor
To Department Curriculum Committee and College Undergrad Affairs Committee
To math and science dept/instructors
(b) an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data for mechanical devices and systems
Courses that support this outcome: ME 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08.
Assessment Technique:
Student self evaluation at beginning and end of course Instructor self evaluation at end of course Portfolio of student work that demonstrates experimental design, operation, computerized data acquisition, statistical data analysis, and interpretation Give an in-class Lab Final at end of semester
Feedback:
To course instructor
To Department Curriculum Committee and College Undergrad Affairs Committee
To Department Laboratory Coordinator
(c) an ability to design a mechanical system, component, or process to meet desired needs.
Courses that support this outcome: ENGR 131, 132, 133, 271, 310, ME 221, 231.
Assessment Technique:
Student self evaluation at beginning and end of course Instructor self evaluation at end of course Term design projects with open ended solutions in above courses
Portfolio of student work that demonstrates design throughout the curriculum
Evaluation forms done at Senior Design Final Presentation Portfolio of student work that demonstrates analysis, synthesis and design Access teamwork qualities
Feedback:
To course instructor
To Department Curriculum Committee and College Undergrad Affairs Committee
To faculty serving as Senior Design Project coordinator
(d) an ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams
Courses that support this outcome: ENGR W361, W362, W233
Assessment Technique:
Student self evaluation at beginning and end of course Instructor self evaluation at end of course Teamwork evaluation form (peer ratings) at mid-project and end-project
Feedback:
To Senior Design Project faculty advisor
To students in teams
To Department Curriculum Committee and College Undergrad Affairs Committee
To Senior Design Project faculty coordinator
(e) an ability to identify, formulate , and solve mechanical engineering problems
Courses that support this outcome: Select courses, e.g. ME 231, ENGR 310
Assessment Technique:
Student self evaluation at beginning and end of course Instructor self evaluation at end of course. In all courses, assign problems that call for students to apply formal problem identification and solution structures; put numerous samples in a portfolio
Feedback:
To course instructor
To Department Curriculum Committee and College Undergrad Affairs Committee
(f) an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility.
Courses that support this outcome: ENGR 360, ENGR 001
Assessment Technique:
Student self evaluation at beginning and end of course Instructor self evaluation at end of course Portfolio of student work that demonstrates professional and ethical considerations in Senior Design Projects Give an in-class ethical dilemma(case study) and collect student responses
Feedback:
To course instructor
To Department Curriculum Committee and College Undergrad Affairs Committee
To Senior Design Project faculty coordinator
(g) an ability to communicate effectively.
Courses that support this outcome: ENGR W361, W362, W233; ME 231, 385
Assessment Technique:
Student self evaluation at beginning and end of course Instructor self evaluation at end of course Take videos of presentations and have ENGR and SPEECH faculty jointly evaluate Grades in writing intensive courses: ENGL W102, ENGR W233, W241 Have the Writing Center critique some written reports Have rough drafts for some lab reports and project papers as well as final papers
Feedback:
To student in course To course instructor To Department Curriculum Committee and College Undergrad Affairs Committee Portfolio prepared on communication efforts in course (h) the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context and
(j) knowledge of contemporary issues. Courses that support this outcome: selected ME courses, 2nd thru 4th year
Assessment Technique:
Student self evaluation at beginning and end of course Instructor self evaluation at end of course Completion of Temple s Core Curriculum, Intellectual Heritage I&II, Studies in Race Portfolio of student work that demonstrates global and societal context Video of group discussion on these issues
Feedback:
To course instructor
To students in course
to Department Curriculum Committee and College Undergrad Affairs Committee
(i) a recognition of the need for, and ability to engage in life-long learning
Courses that support this outcome: ENGR 360, W361, W362
Assessment Technique:
Student self evaluation at beginning and end of course Instructor self evaluation at end of course Require an extensive library and Web based search and documentation for references on the Senior Design Project Have alumni give a session in ENGR 360 about their experiences, use evaluation forms submitted by student
Feedback:
To course instructor
To alumni in ENGR 360
To Department Curriculum Committee and College Undergrad Affairs Committee
(k) an ability to use the techniques, skills , and modern engineering tools necessary for mechanical engineering practice
Courses that support this outcome: Selected courses, e.g. ENGR 310, ME 382, ME 385
Assessment Technique:
Student self evaluation at beginning and end of course Instructor self evaluation at end of course Portfolio of student work that demonstrates this outcome
Have students use technology for word processing, spreadsheets, web search, and communication. Record for each course the use of these technologies.
Use computer simulations, analysis, and what if explorations. Record for each course the use of these technologies. Use modern equipment, instrumentation and computers in undergraduate laboratories Include field trips and presentations by practicing engineers (including professional society meetings) where appropriate and possible
Feedback:
To course instructor
To Department Curriculum Committee and College Undergrad Affairs Committee
To practicing engineers and providers of field tripsTHE FOLLOWING OUTCOMES ARE REQUIRED BY THE PROGRAM CRITERIA FOR MECHANICAL ENGINEERING AS SPECIFIED BY ASME
(l) a familiarity with linear algebra and statistics
Courses that support this outcome: EE 63, ME 221, ME 03 Lab
Assessment Technique:
Student self evaluation at beginning and end of course Instructor self evaluation at end of course Exams through the term and a project that test the ability to apply above knowledge Grades in MATH 147
Feedback:
To course instructor
To Department Curriculum Committee and College Undergrad Affairs Committee
To math and statistics dept/instructors
(m)The student must demonstrate an ability to apply advanced mathematics through multivariate calculus and differential equations Courses that support this outcome: ENGR 253, ME 221, ME372
Assessment Technique:
Student self evaluation at beginning and end of course Instructor self evaluation at end of course Exams through the term and a project that test the ability to apply above knowledge
Feedback:
To course instructor
To Department Curriculum Committee and College Undergrad Affairs Committee
To math dept/instructors
(n)The student must have a knowledge of chemistry and calculus-based physics with depth in at least one of them
Courses that support this outcome: ENGR 131, ENGR 132, ENGR W233
Assessment Technique:
Student self evaluation at beginning and end of course Instructor self evaluation at end of course Exams through the term and a project that test the ability to apply above knowledge
Feedback:
To course instructor
To Department Curriculum Committee and College Undergrad Affairs Committee
To physics and chemistry dept/instructors
(m) ability to work professionally in both thermal and mechanical systems areas including the design and realization of such systems Courses that support this outcome: ENGR 271, 310, ME 221, 231, 372
Assessment Technique:
Student self evaluation at beginning and end of course Instructor self evaluation at end of course Exams through the term and a project that test the ability to apply above knowledge
Feedback:
To course instructor
To Department Curriculum Committee and College Undergraduate Affairs Committee
To math department instructors
(n) a knowledge of chemistry and calculus based physics with depth in at least one of them Courses that support this outcome: ENGR 131, ENGR 132, ENGR W233
Assessment Technique:
Student self evaluation at the beginning and end of course Instructor self evaluation at end of course Exams through the course and a project that test the ability to apply above knowledge
Feedback:
To course instructor
To Department Curriculum Committee and College Undergraduate Affairs Committee
To Physics and Chemestry Dept. Instructors
(o) an ability to work professionally in both thermal and mechanical systems areas including the design and realization of such systems Courses which support this outcome: ENGR 271, 310, ME 221, 231, 372
Assessment Technique:
Student self evaluation at the beginning and end of course Instructor self evaluation at the end of course Term design projects with open ended solutions in above courses Portfolio of student work that demonstrates design throughout the curriculum Evaluation forms done at Senior Design Final Presentation
Portfolio of student work that demonstrates analysis, synthesis and design
Access teamwork qualities
Feedback:
To course instructor
To Department Curriculum Committee and College Undergrad Affairs Committee
To faculty serving as Senior Design Project coordinator
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