The Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET (https://www.abet.org).
Program Educational Objectives of the mechanical engineering program are to prepare graduates such that within a few years of graduation they have:
- Established an engineering career in the global marketplace, and/or
- Begun graduate studies in engineering or another professional field
Student Outcomes
To meet these educational objectives, students in the program will attain:
- An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
- An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data
- An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability
- An ability to function on multidisciplinary teams
- An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
- An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
- An ability to communicate effectively
- The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context
- A recognition of the need for and an ability to engage in life-long learning
- A knowledge of contemporary issues
- An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice
| Enrollment at Fall Census Date | Undergraduates | Masters | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2016 | 319 | 31 | 20 |
| Fall 2017 | 300 | 24 | 19 |
| Fall 2018 | 299 | 23 | 21 |
| Fall 2019 | 287 | 12 | 18 |
| Degrees Awarded | Undergraduates | Masters | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07/01/2015 - 06/30/2016 | 57 | 9 | 3 |
| 07/01/2016 - 06/30/2017 | 75 | 17 | 5 |
| 07/01/2017 -06/30/2018 | 95 | 12 | 3 |
Excludes double majors enrolled in other colleges.