MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Undergraduate Program Accreditation

The BS in Mechanical Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and Program Criteria for Mechanical and Similarly Named Engineering Programs Program Criteria.

Program Educational Objectives

The program educational objectives of the Mechanical Engineering Program are to educate and graduate aerospace system engineers who, within a few years of graduation, will demonstrate:

1. Professional Practice and Advancement: Graduates will excel in the practice of mechanical engineering within accepted standards, demonstrating the ability to advance professionally, contribute to their organizations, and function effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
2. Ethical and Societal Responsibility: Graduates will conduct themselves ethically and professionally in the practice of mechanical engineering, considering social, environmental, and economic factors, and will actively engage in professional service within their communities and the engineering profession.
3. Commitment to Lifelong Learning: Graduates will demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning by continuously seeking and adapting to new knowledge, technologies, and methodologies in the field of mechanical engineering.

Student Outcomes

Graduates of the undergraduate program in mechanical engineering will possess:

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

Enrollment and Graduation Data

Check out our webpage that lists undergraduate student enrollment data.