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Mechanical Engineering

The Mechanical Engineering undergraduate degree program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission(s) of ABET, under the General Criteria andABET logo the Mechanical Engineering Program Criteria.

Per ABET policy, the Program Educational Objectives, Student Outcomes, and Undergraduate Enrollment and Graduation Data are publicly provided below.

Mission Statement

The mission of the Mechanical Engineering program is to provide a broad-based integration of courses and experience that prepares its graduates to practice their profession successfully, to apply their skills to solve current engineering problems collaboratively, and to help advance the knowledge and engineering practice in their field.

The educational objectives of the mechanical engineering program are:

  • Graduates will meet or exceed the expectations of employers of mechanical engineers, such as industry, government, academia or non-governmental organizations.
  • Graduates will continue professional development by participating in structured professional activities and/or by obtaining professional registration or certification, post-graduate credits and/or advanced degrees.

Student Outcomes

  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 and inclusive 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.

Aerospace Engineering

The Mechanical Engineering undergraduate degree program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission(s) of ABET, under the General Criteria andABET logo the Aerospace Engineering Program Criteria.

Per ABET policy, the Program Educational Objectives, Student Outcomes, and Undergraduate Enrollment and Graduation Data are publicly provided below.

Mission Statement

The mission of the Aerospace Engineering program is to provide students with the opportunity and encouragement for high quality education in aerospace engineering leading to successful placement and practice in the profession.

The educational objectives of the aerospace engineering program are:

  • Graduates will meet or exceed the expectations of employers of aerospace engineers, such as industry, government, academia or non-governmental organizations.
  • Graduates will continue professional development by participating in structured professional activities and/or by obtaining professional registration or certification, post-graduate credits and/or advanced degrees.

Student Outcomes

  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 and inclusive 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.

Biomedical Engineering

The Mechanical Engineering undergraduate degree program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission(s) of ABET, under the General Criteria andABET logo the Biomedical Engineering Program Criteria.

Per ABET policy, the Program Educational Objectives, Student Outcomes, and Undergraduate Enrollment and Graduation Data are publicly provided below.

Mission Statement

The mission of the Biomedical Engineering program is to provide a broad-based integration of courses and experience that prepares its graduates to practice their profession successfully, to apply their skills to solve current engineering problems collaboratively, and to help advance the knowledge and engineering practice in their field.

The educational objectives of the biomedical engineering program are:

  • Graduates will meet or exceed the expectations of employers of biomedical engineers, such as industry, government, academia or non-governmental organizations.
  • Graduates will continue professional development by participating in structured professional activities and/or by obtaining professional registration or certification, post-graduate credits and/or advanced degrees.

Student Outcomes

  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 and inclusive 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.

Undergraduate Enrollment and Graduation Data

Mechanical

 Year Enrollment BS Degrees Awarded
2022-2023 808 118
2021-2022 786 186
2020-2021 776 155
2019-2020 789 191
2018-2019 782 149
2017-2018 770 162
2016-2017 735 147
2015-2016 686 120
2014-2015 596 103
2013-2014 558 113
2012-2013  524 100
2011-2012 487 90

Aerospace

 Year Enrollment BS Degrees Awarded
2022-2023 391 56
2021-2022 110 54
2020-2021 337 48
2019-2020 315 28
2018-2019 276 34
2017-2018 227 24
2016-2017 187  28
2015-2016 184 25
2014-2015 181 33
2013-2014 154 20
2012-2013 161 25
2011-2012  164  24

Biomedical

 Year Enrollment BS Degrees Awarded
2022-2023 370 66
2021-2022 344 62
2020-2021 327 42
2019-2020 322 37
2018-2019 273 37
2017-2018 270 35
2016-2017 258 30
2015-2016 238 27
2014-2015 212 34
2013-2014 229 34
2012-2013 237 39
2011-2012 213 22

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