Accreditation - College of Engineering & Computer Science

Accreditation

eac-cmyk-bThe 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 DateUndergraduatesMastersDoctoral
Fall 20163193120
Fall 20173002419
Fall 20182992321
Fall 20192871218
Degrees AwardedUndergraduatesMastersDoctoral
07/01/2015 - 06/30/20165793
07/01/2016 - 06/30/201775175
07/01/2017 -06/30/201895123

Excludes double majors enrolled in other colleges.