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The Educational Outcomes of the Mechanical Engineering Program : 

   Graduates of the Program in Mechanical Engineering will have: 

a)      An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering

b)      An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data

c)      An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired ends

d)      An ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams

e)      An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems

f)        An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility

g)      An ability to communicate effectively

h)      The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context

i)        A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning

j)        A knowledge of contemporary issues

k)      An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice

l)        An ability to apply advanced mathematics through multivariate calculus and differential equations

m)    A familiarity with statistics and linear algebra

n)      An ability to work professionally in both thermal and mechanical systems areas including the design and realization of such systems

o)      A knowledge of contemporary analytical, computational, and experimental practices

p)      A competence in experimental design, data collection, and data analysis

q)      A competence in the use of computational tools

r)       A knowledge of chemistry and calculus-based physics with depth in at least one of them.