Undergraduate Program Objectives

Consistent with the criteria set by ABET, the overall educational objective of the undergraduate program in the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science is to educate students with excellent technical capabilities in the mechanical engineering and materials science and engineering disciplines and related fields who will be responsible citizens and continue their professional advancement through lifelong learning.

Materials Science and Engineering Program Objectives

1. Prepare students to assume positions of technical leadership in industries that require their specialized knowledge of materials science and engineering.
2. Provide students with an education, grounded in the fundamentals, enabling them to succeed in graduate studies and research in materials science and engineering.
3. Encourage students to remain committed and engaged in the discipline of materials science and engineering throughout their careers.
4. Provide students with a comprehensive education in engineering science that will prepare them to succeed in management positions in industry or other professional careers (e.g., teaching, law).

Mechanical Engineering Program Objectives

As practicing engineers, our graduates should be able to:

1. Apply sound design methodology in multidisciplinary fields of mechanical engineering.
2. Competently use mathematical methods, engineering analysis, and measurement and instrumentation techniques.
3. Employ effective oral and written communication skills.
4. Understand the environmental, ethical, diversity, cultural, and contemporary aspects of their work.
5. Work collaboratively and effectively in engineering and manufacturing industries.
6. Assume positions of professional leadership in industry and government.

Engineering Physics Program Objectives

1. To provide students with fundamental understanding of physics and the engineering knowledge required to work in a variety of technical positions.
2. To provide an undergraduate education that will allow qualified students to enter and be successful in graduate schools in electrical engineering, materials science and engineering, and physics.
3. Provide a general education in engineering science that will allow alumni to work in a variety of professional positions that benefit from some knowledge of engineering and physics, such as management, teaching, and law.

The Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science’s programs are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD  21202-4012; telephone: 410-347-7700.

Admissions

Undergraduate students are admitted to the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science through the School of Engineering Admissions Office.