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, are expected to:

• Practice the mechanical engineering discipline successfully within community accepted standards
• Acquire teamwork and communications skills to develop a successful career in mechanical engineering
• Fulfill professional and ethical responsibilities in the practice of mechanical engineering, including social, environmental and economic considerations
• Engage in professional service, such as participation in professional society and community service
• Engage in lifelong learning activities, such as graduate studies or professional workshops
• Develop a professional career in the prevailing market that meets personal goals, objectives and desires

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.