Mechanical Engineering Program Educational Objectives
Through their careers in Mechanical Engineering or a related profession, Pacific BSME graduates are expected to demonstrate one or more of the following within a few years of earning their BSME:
- Competence via promotion to positions of increasing responsibility and/or leadership, publications, and/or conference presentations;
- Adaptability to new developments in science and technology in the workplace, pursuing graduate education in engineering and related fields, or participating in professional development activities;
- Creativity and innovation in engineering and technology through participation in activities such as research, design, intellectual property development, and/or entrepreneurial endeavors
Pacific BSME graduates are also expected to pursue lifelong learning while demonstrating an awareness of humanistic, societal, and environmental issues through application of these concerns within their professional activities.
Mechanical Engineering Student Outcomes
Upon graduation, graduates will have:
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
