Our mission is to educate mechanical engineers who are innovative, entrepreneurial, and equipped to become global leaders in research and technology.
The Educational Objectives of the Mechanical Engineering Department
From the department mission statement we have derived the following specific objectives for the Mechanical Engineering program. The objectives are to produce graduates such that:
Our graduates will be innovative problem solvers and critical thinkers addressing technical and societal issues.
Our graduates will embrace professional development and lifelong learning relevant to their careers.
Our graduates will have entrepreneurial and leadership roles in industry, government, and academia.
Through the Mechanical Engineering program students will be able to demonstrate:
an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data
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
an ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams
an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
an ability to communicate effectively
the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context
a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning
a knowledge of contemporary issues
an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.
