ME - Mission, Objectives, Outcomes
Mission Statement:
The mechanical engineering program shall provide a rigorous, practical, interdisciplinary education that will prepare professionals who can design and develop mechanical systems that are intelligent, interconnected and integrated with the virtual world and emerging digital infrastructures. Graduates shall be uniquely prepared to succeed in professional employment, continuing education, and industry leadership for the benefit of Texas, the nation, and the world beyond.
Vision Statement:
The mechanical engineering program shall be nationally recognized for its innovative curriculum, undergraduate and graduate led research, and industrial collaborations
Program's Educational Objectives (PEOs):
Within 3-5 years after graduation, graduates of the Mechanical Engineering program are expected to be able to attain the following educational objectives:
- Graduates shall be employed in mechanical engineering practice or another professional career.
- Graduates shall advance professionally through graduate and continuing education opportunities.
- Graduates shall serve as leaders in the community and within the profession.
- Graduates shall contribute to the implementation of Industry 4.0 practices in their companies
Student Outcomes (SOs):
- An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
- 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.
- An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
- 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.
- 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.
- An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
- An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.