ME PROGRAM MISSION STATEMENT

ME PROGRAM MISSION STATEMENT    

        The mission of the Mechanical Engineering Program is to provide an excellent educational experience for the students in its programs.  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

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

(b)  an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data for mechanical devices and systems

(c)  an ability to design a mechanical system, component, or process to meet desired needs

(d)  an ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams

(e) an ability to identify, formulate , and solve mechanical 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 and societal context and(j) knowledge of contemporary issues

(i) a recognition of the need for, and ability to engage in life-long learning

(k) an ability to use the techniques, skills , and modern engineering tools necessary for mechanical engineering practice

THE FOLLOWING OUTCOMES ARE REQUIRED BY THE PROGRAM CRITERIA FOR MECHANICAL ENGINEERING AS SPECIFIED BY ASME
 

(l) a familiarity with linear algebra and statistics

(m)The student must demonstrate an ability to apply advanced mathematics through multivariate calculus and differential equations 

(n) The student must have a knowledge of chemistry and calculus based physics with depth in at least one of them