To educate mechanical engineering graduates to help the state, and the country in general, to stay competitive at the cutting edge of technology, to serve the profession of engineering, to become leaders in business, academia, industry, and the community and to engage in a lifetime of learning and achievement to benefit mankind.

To fulfill this mission, the following program objectives were established:

Mechanical Engineering Objectives

The objectives are our expectations of the accomplishments and characteristics of the careers of our graduates in the areas of engineering practice, professional growth and service. The current Mechanical Engineering (ME) program objectives are:

Objective A. ME graduates are successfully and effectively using their skills in mathematics, computers, basic science, and the liberal arts in their practice of engineering.

Objective B. ME graduates are successfully engaged in the mechanical engineering design processes and the practical application of engineering theory, methods and practices.

Objective C. ME graduates are successfully engaged in an array of technical specialties within the broad field of mechanical engineering, including the design of mechanical or thermal/fluid systems, alternative energy systems, manufacturing, controls, robotics, materials, and biomedical systems and devices.

Objective D. ME graduates are engaged in successful professional careers and are also expanding their knowledge and skills through continuing education, with some going on to graduate or professional school.

Objective E. ME graduates are effectively engaged in service to their professional societies as well as their local, national or global communities.

Mechanical Engineering Program Outcomes

1. An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering
2. An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data
3. An ability to design a system, component or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economics, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability and sustainability
4. An ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams
5. An ability to identify, formulate and solve engineering problems
6. An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
7. An ability to communicate effectively
8. The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental and societal context
9. A recognition of the need for and an ability to engage in life-long learning
10. A knowledge of contemporary issues
11. An ability to use the techniques, skills and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice
12. Knowledge of chemistry and calculus-based physics with depth in at least one
13. An ability to apply advanced mathematics through multivariable calculus and differential equations
14. Familiarity with statistics and linear algebra
15. An ability to work professionally in both the thermal and mechanical systems area including the design and realization of such systems