UMass Dartmouth Mechanical Engineering graduates 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 needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability;
1) experience in designing and building a project
2) ability in the area of manufacturing
d) an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams;
1) an ability to work collaboratively
2) a broad interdisciplinary knowledge
e) an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems;
f) an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility;
g) an ability to communicate effectively;
1) with written/graphical communication
2) with oral communication
3) with electronic communication
h) the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and social context;
1) understanding of cultural/political issues
2) understanding of economic issues
i) a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning;
1) being an independent learner
2) working in industry and/or further their education in graduate schools, not only in engineering but also in business, law, or medicine, depending on their future interests
j) a knowledge of contemporary issues; and
k) an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice:
1) computers
2) instrumentation
