Mission & Objectives : Mechanical Engineering : UMass Lowell

Mechanical Engineering Educational Objectives

Graduates of the Mechanical Engineering program at the University of Massachusetts Lowell:

1. Will be able to pursue successful careers in mechanical engineering, or closely related engineering fields

2. Will possess strong written, oral, and graphical communication skills and will be able to work well in teams

3. Will be able to engage in lifelong learning and continued professional development

4. Will understand their ethical and professional responsibilities to society

5. Will have the broad educational foundation required to pursue other professional positions in the business, educational, legal, health, or government sectors

Mechanical Engineering Educational Outcomes

Graduates of the program should be able to:

1. Apply the principles of advanced engineering math, physics, and chemistry to the solution of problems in the fields of mechanics, fluid flow, heat transfer, materials engineering and vibrations

2. Design, perform and analyze experiments

3. Design, build, and test a system, component or process to meet specified requirements

4. Seamlessly integrate the use of computers into engineering projects, including most 3D computer-aided design, spreadsheets and a programming language

5. Communicate technical information, including oral presentations, written reports, and an ability to work on and communicate with multi-disciplinary team members

6. Understand the need to assess the impact of engineering designs on society, including factors such as economics, the environment and sustainability

7. Understand the concept of the engineering profession through an exposure to professional societies, professional registration, the need for lifelong learning and professional ethics