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Mechanical Engineering Technology:
Program Objectives and Outcomes
PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES
The primary aim of the Mechanical Engineering Technology program is to provide the knowledge required to apply state-of-the-art techniques and designs to meet the current and future needs of society. The program is designed to prepare graduates for careers in the field of mechanical engineering. The specific educational objectives of the program are to:
- Prepare graduates with a broad knowledge of mechanical engineering technology practices applicable to many different industry types.
- Prepare graduates with key knowledge and skills in applied design, analysis, manufacture, test, and assembly of mechanical systems.
- Prepare graduates to be productive contributors in professional practice, graduate school, or some other career path.
- Prepare graduates who know how to act in a professional manner, can continue to learn, and are capable of adapting to a continuously changing work environment.
- Prepare graduates who can communicate effectively and who can contribute as members of a team.
PROGRAM OUTCOMES
- Students should be able to identify, analyze, and solve technical problems in the areas of materials, manufacturing processes, mechanics, strength of materials, and in the fluid and thermal sciences.
- Students should be able to identify and use appropriate computer technologies during the solution of applied engineering problems.
- Students should be able to integrate the basic CAD systems, manufacturing knowledge, and design techniques needed for successful product realization.
- Students should be able to plan and conduct experimental measurements, use modern test and data acquisition equipment, and be able to analyze and interpret the results.
- Students should be able to identify and use appropriate methods to validate solutions to engineering problems.
- Students should be able to identify which appropriate engineering technology methods apply to a given problem.
- Students should be able to understand and apply the engineering design process to solve open-ended problems.
- Students should be able to identify social, economic, safety, quality, reliability, and ethical issues in an engineering technology problem and demonstrate that their solution to the problem addresses these issues.
- Students should be able to communicate their ideas and solutions effectively both orally and in writing.
- Students should be able to demonstrate an ability to work as a professional in a team environment.
- Students should be able to recognize the need for life-long learning, be prepared to continue their education through formal or informal study, and be able to adapt to a continuously changing work environment.
- Students should have respect for diversity, and knowledge of global issues.