Program Objectives & Learning Outcomes

Students completing the mechanical engineering program will have the ability to:

• Identify, formulate and solve complex engineering problems 
• 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 
• Communicate effectively 
• 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 
• Function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks and meet objectives 
• Develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions 
• Acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies