ABET

Consistent with the criteria set by ABET, the overall educational objective of the undergraduate program in the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science is to educate students with excellent technical capabilities in mechanical engineering, materials science and engineering,  engineering science and related fields who will be responsible citizens and continue their professional advancement through lifelong learning.

Materials Science and Engineering Program Objectives

In their career and professional activities, we expect our graduates to: 

• Demonstrate successful application of materials science and engineering knowledge and skills for societal benefit through industry, public sector, or private practice.
• Pursue life-long learning through advanced professional degrees, graduate studies in mechanical engineering, professional training, or engineering certification.
• Demonstrate continuous professional and intellectual growth as leaders in their engineering profession and/or community.
• Demonstrate the ability to collaborate in an intra-disciplinary and cross-disciplinary manner to identify issues and opportunities, and create solutions likely exceeding individual capabilities alone.

The Materials Science and Engineering Program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and the Materials Engineering Program Criteria.

Mechanical Engineering Program Objectives

In their career and professional activities, we expect our graduates to:

• Demonstrate successful application of mechanical engineering knowledge and skills for societal benefit through industry, public sector, or private practice.
• Pursue life-long learning through advanced professional degrees, graduate studies in mechanical engineering, professional training, or engineering certification.
• Demonstrate continuous professional and intellectual growth as leaders in their engineering profession and/or community.
• Demonstrate the ability to collaborate in an intra-disciplinary and cross-disciplinary manner to identify issues and opportunities, and create solutions likely exceeding individual capabilities alone.

The Mechanical Engineering Program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and the Mechanical Engineering Program Criteria.

Engineering Science Program Objectives

The Engineering Science Program seeks to produce engineers who build successful, diverse careers based on:

• An understanding of the physical and/or life sciences to engineering analysis and design, leading to the solution of problems often of an interdisciplinary nature;
• A commitment to ongoing professional development as exemplified, for example, by graduate study, practice training, continuing education, conference participation, and/or certification;
• An advancement and leadership in professional and/or community life.

The Engineering Science Program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and the Engineering, General Engineering, Engineering Physics, and Engineering Science Program Criteria.

Student Outcomes

Program outcomes used to fulfill accreditation standards match ABET requirements. The following outcomes are incorporated through our curriculum:

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.

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