The B.S. in Mechanical Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of ABET, https://www.abet.org
Program educational objectives
- Graduates will meet or exceed the expectations of employers of mechanical engineers
- Qualified graduates will continue their professional development by pursuing advanced study if they so desire
- Graduates will continue their professional development by pursuing leadership positions in their profession and/or communities
Student outcomes
The graduates of the program will demonstrate:
- an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
- 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
- an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
- 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
- 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
- an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
- an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies
Enrollment data and degrees awarded
Academic Year | Fall enrollment | Degrees awarded |
---|---|---|
2016-2017 | — | 67 |
2017-2018 | 379 | 71 |
2018-2019 | 347 | 64 |
2019-2020 | 334 | 79 |
2020-2021 | 304 | 85 |
2021-2022 | 270 | 65 |
2022-2023 |