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Mechanical Engineering

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Mechanical Engineering applies scientific knowledge, technical tools, and creativity to design and optimize things that move.

The Mechanical Engineering program at UPJ is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, [https://www.abet.org], under the commission's General Criteria and Program Criteria for Mechanical and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.

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Program Objectives and Student Outcomes

 

Program Educational Objectives

Graduates of the Mechanical Engineering degree program are expected to within a few years of graduation:

•    Further develop a broad knowledge of mechanical engineering and the skills necessary to work in a wide spectrum of technical industries;
•    Advance to higher levels of professional responsibility;
•    Adapt professionally and be prepared to pursue graduate study and/or professional growth during their careers;
•    Be committed to lifelong learning and adaptation to technological changes; and
•    Work well on teams and assume positions of leadership as their careers develop.

Student Outcomes

Student Outcomes (SOs) for the Mechanical Engineering program include:

  1. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
  2. An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
  3. An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
  4. An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
  5. An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
  6. An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
  7. An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.