Mission, Objectives and Outcomes

The Mechanical Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of , , under the commission's General Criteria and Program Criteria for Mechanical and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.

Mission

We immerse individuals in an active environment to cultivate broadly educated mechanical engineers who balance theory with practice for advancing knowledge, solving problems and serving society.

Program Educational Objectives 

ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Mechanical and Similarly Named Engineering graduates completing the Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering will within a few years of graduation:

  • Have successful careers.
  • Continue their professional development.
  • Serve their profession and society.
  • Attain leadership roles in their professions and in society.
  • Make strong contributions to their professions.

Student Outcomes

ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Mechanical and Similarly Named Engineering graduates completing the bachelor of science degree in Mechanical Engineering will have:

    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.

Annual Student Enrollment 

Fall Semester Census

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

Mechanical Engineering Program

394

397

429

409

388

368

325

316

313

Undergraduate Degrees Awarded 

Academic Year

2014-15

2015-16

2016-17

2017-18

2018-19

2019-20

2020-21

2021-22

2022-23

Mechanical Engineering Program

58

91

79

98

76

92

86

81

72