Undergraduate Program
The mission of the Department of Mechanical Engineering is to provide students with the fundamental background necessary for an active career in mechanical engineering, and for the continuation of their education through post-graduate studies; to conduct applied and basic research; and to provide service to the engineering profession and the community.

Educational Objectives (revised 2/04)
The faculty of the department has established three educational objectives:

1. Career Preparation: To prepare graduates for employment as entry-level engineers and/or graduate students in mechanical engineering or allied disciplines by providing relevant knowledge, meaningful design and hands-on experiences, and critical thinking skill training for teamwork and communication.

2. Professionalism: To produce graduates with a sense of professional and social responsibility, including a commitment to protect both occupational and public health and safety, through moral and ethical standards related to the engineering profession.

3. Life-Long Learning: To produce graduates who believe, through exposure to problem solving and research, that their undergraduate education is just the beginning of their training, and who will continue to develop their knowledge and skills throughout their career.

Educational Outcomes for Student Performance
The department will meet the above objectives by establishing the following educational outcomes for student performance. Upon graduation, the students will be able to:

1. Formulate and analyze problems, and synthesize and develop appropriate solutions based on fundamental principles.

2. Design basic mechanical components or processes to meet desired specifications using appropriate engineering tools and techniques.

3. Prepare and perform experiments, evaluate and interpret data, as well as report and present the results.

4. Demonstrate an understanding of professional, societal and ethical responsibility.

5. Function effectively in teams and communicate their ideas to their peers.

6. Recognize the need to engage in life-long professional development and learning.

Graduate Programs
Master's Degree Programs
The mission of the Department of Mechanical Engineering is to provide students with the in-depth background necessary for advanced work in mechanical engineering; to continue their education at the doctoral level; to conduct basic and applied research; and to provide service to the engineering profession and to the community.

Educational Outcomes
Upon graduation, students will be able to:

1. Demonstrate an ability to perform research, and/or perform advanced engineering analysis in their area of specialty.
2. Formulate and analyze engineering problems, and synthesize and develop appropriate solutions, based on fundamental and advanced principles.
3. Design mechanical systems to meet desired specifications using advanced engineering tools and techniques.

Doctor of Philosophy
The mission of the Department of Mechanical Engineering is to provide students with the fundamental background necessary for advanced work in industry, and/or a career in higher education; to conduct advanced research in their area of specialty; and to provide service to the engineering profession and to the community.

Educational Outcomes
Upon graduation, students will be able to:

1. Perform original research in their area of specialty.
2. Demonstrate an advanced level of knowledge in mathematics and engineering fundamentals relevant to their discipline.
3. Effectively communicate an advanced technical concept to their peers.