Mechanical Engineering is a degree program designed to meet ABET Program Criteria in Mechanical Engineering. The ME requirements emphasize the design of mechanical and thermal/fluid systems. The educational objectives of the ME program are:

Objective I: Our graduates will be recognized as individuals who can make a positive difference within their profession and their community.

Elaboration: Our graduates will demonstrate the ability to recognize opportunity and to take initiative. They will be able to communicate effectively and to work effectively on teams. They will understand the broad social, economic and ethical implications of their work, and will be cognizant of their professional responsibilities.

Objective II: Our graduates will demonstrate technical competence in mechanical engineering and creative problem-solving skills that foster success in a variety of postgraduate environments, including professional practice and graduate school.

Elaboration: Our graduates will have a solid grounding in fundamental principles of science and mechanical engineering and the ability to apply this knowledge to analyze and diagnose mechanical engineering systems. They will be able to develop creative design solutions that are responsive to technical, social, economic and other considerations

Objective III: Our graduates will be prepared for and capable of appropriate response to social, technical and global changes during their lifetimes.

Elaboration: Our graduates will demonstrate the results of a broad education that focuses on mechanical engineering, but also encompasses the arts, humanities, social sciences, and entrepreneurship. They will build on this foundation by engaging in independent learning in order to identify and respond to emerging technical and social developments.