Learning Outcomes for the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Aerospace Engineering
The Program Educational Objectives (PEOs) are
The educational objectives for the ASE program are to produce graduates who
- PEO1: competently apply engineering methods to solve professional problems associated with the design, development, and control of aerospace and related systems and understand the social, ethical, and environmental context of their work.
- PEO2: communicate clearly with diverse and international communities, collaborate competently in cross-functional teams, and assume leadership roles while meeting the expectations of their employers.
- PEO3: cultivate a sustained commitment to professional growth, lifelong learning, and civic responsibility.
Mechanical Engineering
The Program Educational Objectives (PEOs) are:
The educational objectives for the ME program are to produce graduates who
- PEO1: competently apply engineering methods to solve professional problems associated with the design, development, and manufacture of mechanical systems and understand the social, ethical, and environmental context of their work.
- PEO2: communicate clearly with diverse and international communities, collaborate competently in cross-functional teams, and assume leadership roles while meeting the expectations of their employers.
- PEO3: cultivate a sustained commitment to professional growth, lifelong learning, and civic responsibility.
The Student Outcomes (SOs) are:
- SO1: An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
- SO2: 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.
- SO3: An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
- SO4: 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.
- SO5: 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.
- SO6: An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
- SO7: An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.