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
