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Undergraduate Program Educational Objectives
- Graduates of the Mechanical Engineering Program have acquired knowledge
in mathematics, science and engineering and have developed problem solving
skills necessary for entry-level mechanical engineering positions in
industry and government and to pursue graduate, professional and life
long education.
- Graduates of the Mechanical Engineering Program have acquired specialized
knowledge in at least one area in mechanical engineering. Specialized
areas may include aerospace, applied mechanics, design, energy engineering,
and manufacturing and robotics.
- Graduates of the Mechanical Engineering Program can design and conduct
experiments, analyze and interpret data, and effectively use modern
technology in communication, research, and problem solving.
- Graduates of the Mechanical Engineering Program have the ability to
formulate engineering problems and design a mechanical system or component
to meet desired needs.
- Graduates of the Mechanical Engineering Program have developed interpersonal,
teamwork and leadership skills to effectively solve engineering problems.
- Graduates of the Mechanical Engineering Program are exposed to issues
dealing with people in relation to themselves, society and the environment
and understand the need for social, professional and ethical responsibility
in engineering practice.
Undergraduate Program Learning Outcomes
Graduates of the mechanical engineering program have
- 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
- 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
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
- an understanding
of issues related to minorities and gender diversity, society and culture,
and an historical awareness of Africa and its Diaspora
- a knowledge of
chemistry and calculus-based physics with depth in at least one
- the ability to
apply advanced mathematics through multivariate calculus and differential
equations
- a familiarity with
statistics and linear algebra
- the ability to
work professionally in both thermal and mechanical systems areas including
the design and realization of such systems
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