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Program Goals

The goals of the mechanical engineering program are:

  • to produce mechanical engineering graduates with a strong theoretical and applications background, whose analytical, design and laboratory experiences make them attractive to industry
  • to produce well-rounded engineers who view engineering as a profession with social and ethical responsibilities
  • to provide an intimate learning environment, with personal involvement of faculty with significant industrial experience.

Educational Objectives

Basic Utility Vehichle (BUV) team members
This MSOE student team designed, built and tested their Basic Utility Vehicle (BUV) at the Institute for Affordable Transportation national competition.

Based on these goals, the educational objectives of the mechanical engineering program are to produce engineering graduates who will:

  • Use their educations to become productive, contributing professionals in their chosen field.
  • Demonstrate initiative in their professional activities.
  • Show continued professional development.
  • Understand the impact of their professional activities on society.

Educational Outcomes

At the conclusion of the mechanical engineering program, the student will:

  • Have a knowledge of and an ability to apply multivariable calculus, differential equations, linear algebra, and statistical methods to the solution of engineering problems.
  • Have a knowledge of and an ability to apply principles of chemistry and calculus-based physics to mechanical engineering systems.
  • Have an ability to function within a laboratory, including the abilities to plan and execute structured experiments, and to analyze and interpret data.
  • Have the ability to realize and evaluate designs.
  • Have the ability to identify, formulate, model, and solve engineering problems.
  • Have the ability to design and select components and processes for mechanical and thermal systems.
  • Be able to serve an engineering function on a design team, involving the design of a complex mechanical or thermal system under real-world constraints (i.e. environmental, cost, safety, manufacturing, etc.).
  • Have an understanding of engineering as a professional pursuit.
  • Have the ability to select and use the modern computer tools and techniques required for professional practice.
  • Have the ability to write technical reports and make technical presentations of their work.
  • Have the desire and ability to keep skills current and up-to-date through both formal and informal learning, including a recognition of the role of graduate studies.