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Mission, Educational Objectives and Outcomes

Mission Statement

To prepare students for successful careers in industry, government and academia by providing high-quality mechanical engineering education.

Educational Objectives

Graduates of the mechanical engineering program are expected to be able to:

  • Pursue a successful career as a mechanical engineer and/or advanced studies in mechanical engineering or related fields
  • Use their broad base of knowledge and systematic thinking to be creative and effective problem solvers
  • Have a commitment to lifelong learning and motivation toward continued professional development
  • Understand the cultural, ethical and global environment in which professional engineers contribute to society
  • Be self-confident team members capable of functioning effectively in multidisciplinary design activities yet carrying out tasks independently
  • Communicate effectively with a wide range of audiences

Program Outcomes

Upon graduation, an AUS graduate in mechanical engineering is able to demonstrate the ability to:

  • Apply knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering fundamentals to a mechanical engineering problem
  • Design and conduct experiments, analyze and interpret results, and draw correct conclusions
  • Design a component or a system by formulating constraints, assessing alternative solutions and implementing one that satisfies specific requirements
  • Function on multidisciplinary teams as an individual contributor and sometimes in a leadership role
  • Communicate effectively with a wide range of audiences in oral, written, graphical and visual forms within the context of mechanical engineering practice
  • Understand the professional and ethical responsibilities of an engineer
  • Understand the general contemporary issues and their influence on technology evolution and implementation including the impact of mechanical engineering solutions in a global and societal context
  • Use techniques, skills and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice and ability to adapt to emerging technologies
 
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