Program Educational Objectives

The undergraduate Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) degree is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET). ABET is the recognized accreditor for college and university programs in applied science, computing, engineering, and technology.  The following are the educational objectives for the BSME program.

1. Prepare graduates for engineering careers and advanced education.
2. 1. Graduates will be able to perform as competent entry-level engineers in a range of industries.
   2. Select graduates with the ability and desire will be able to perform as competent graduate students in a range of graduate programs (including engineering, business, medicine, law or other related fields).
2. Graduate mechanical engineers with technical skills.
3. 1. Demonstrate a grasp of engineering knowledge.
      Supporting outcomes:
   2. • Mastery of fundamentals – including Mathematics and Basic Sciences, Engineering Mechanics, and Thermal Sciences.
      • Knowledgeable in engineering specialty topics – including Materials and Manufacturing.
   3. Proficient in learning, using, and understanding technology, resulting in a solid foundation for life-long learning.
   4. Demonstrate an ability to apply knowledge to solve contemporary engineering problems.
      Supporting outcomes:
   5. • Solve open-ended problems.
      • Formulate and articulate the problem to be solved, develop requirements, gather data, determine root cause if appropriate and synthesize solutions.
      • Differentiate between and work in situations that require evolutionary design (use of standard parts, standard practices, and engineering standards) and revolutionary ideas (innovation and creativity).
3. Graduate mechanical engineers with skills to perform in the work environment.
   Supporting outcomes:
4. • Safety and health – including awareness of Material Safety Data Sheets and appropriate use of personal protective equipment and Design for Safety methods.
   • Technical communication: Oral and written.
   • Teamwork.
   • Project management: planning, scheduling, budgeting.
   • Self evaluation, leading to improvement.
   • Awareness of standards, including safety, design, manufacturing, testing and quality.
   • Appreciation of engineering integration with business – including market awareness, customer satisfaction, quality, continuous improvement, profit, and awareness of the concepts of mission, vision and core values for a company.
   • Ethical and effective decision making involving environmental health and safety, economics, time, quality, performance, reliability and life cycle.
4. Graduate mechanical engineers who are informed and aware of contemporary issues and the impact of engineering on society.