Mechanical Engineering Accreditation

Program Educational Objectives

Within three to five years of graduation, alumni of the Mechanical Engineering program at Slippery Rock University are expected to:

Excel in the practice of mechanical engineering in the service of private industries, governmental organizations, or public entities.
Further develop technical knowledge, critical thinking, teamwork, lifelong learning, and leadership.
Actively demonstrate professional, ethical, and social responsibility in their engineering careers.
Effectively communicate complex engineering concepts and solutions to diverse stakeholders

The student outcomes (SOs) of Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering includes:

An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
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.
An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
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.
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.
An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.