RIT - Department of Mechanical Engineering | Prospective Students

Program Objectives/Outcomes

Program Educational Objectives
The Program Educational Objectives are broad statements that describe what graduates are expected to attain within a few years of graduation. The Program Educational Objectives of the bachelor of science degree program in mechanical engineering at Rochester Institute of Technology are to have graduates who will:

EO1 practice mechanical engineering in support of the design of engineered systems through the application of the fundamental knowledge, skills, and tools of mechanical engineering.

EO2 enhance their skills through formal education and training, independent inquiry, and professional development.

EO3 work independently as well as collaboratively with others, while demonstrating the professional and ethical responsibilities of the engineering profession.

EO4 successfully pursue graduate degrees at the Master's and/or Ph. D. level.

ME Program Student Outcomes
Student outcomes describe what students are expected to know and be able to do by the time of graduation. These relate to the skills, knowledge, and behaviors that students acquire as they progress through the program. The outcomes of the bachelor of science degree program in mechanical engineering at Rochester Institute of Technology are such that the graduates of the program will be able to:

(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

(d) an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams

(e) an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems

(f) an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility

(g) an ability to communicate effectively

(h) the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context

(i) a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning

(j) a knowledge of contemporary issues

(k) an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.

The Mechanical Engineering Department recommended revisions to the previous Objectives and Outcomes statements in November 2010, to align the student outcomes with the ABET standard outcomes. These revisions were adopted by unanimous consent of the faculty.

Accreditation

The Bachelor of Science degree program in Mechanical Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012, Telephone (410)347-7700.