Academic Learning Compact:
Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical engineers are responsible for creating and manufacturing devices and systems that alter, transfer, transform and utilize energy forms that cause motion. The baccalaureate program provides a broad education with a strong foundation in mathematics, science and basic engineering sciences. Advanced courses develop specialized engineering skills in manufacturing, robotics, solid mechanics, thermal and fluid systems, dynamics and controls, and biomechanics.

This program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET.

Additional information is available from the description of this major.

Before Graduating You Must

• Pass an assessment by two or more faculty and/or industry practitioners of performance on a major design experience.
• Pass assessment in two courses of individual assignments targeted to each learning outcome. Assessment will be provided by the instructor of the course according to department standards.
• Complete an exit interview in your final semester.
• Complete requirements for the baccalaureate degree, as determined by faculty.

Skills You Will Acquire in the Major (SLOs)

1. Apply knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering principles to mechanical engineering problems.
2. Design and conduct mechanical engineering experiments and analyze and interpret the data.
3. Design a mechanical engineering system, component or process to meet desired needs within realistic economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability and sustainability constraints.
4. Communicate technical data and design information effectively in speech and in writing to other mechanical engineers.

Table Key: I = Introduced; R = Reinforced; A = Assessed

Assessment Types:
Written exams, laboratory and oral reports, design project; additional assessments include exit interview and alumni survey.