Mechanical Engineering, BS

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Faculty:; Roelof DeVries, PE; Amy Miller, EIT; Brian Moyer; Jerry W. Samples, PE; Serdar Tumkor; Daniel Winterscheidt; Eunice Yang

PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

Graduates will further develop a broad knowledge of mechanical engineering and the skills necessary to work in a wide spectrum of technical industries;

Graduates will advance to higher levels of professional responsibility;

Graduates will adapt professionally and be prepared to pursue graduate study and/or professional growth during their careers;

Graduates will be committed to lifelong learning and adaptation to technological changes; and work well on teams and assume positions of leadership as their careers develop.

STUDENT OUTCOMES

The following are the Mechanical Engineering program’s 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.

ENROLLED STUDENTS/GRADUATES