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Department of Mechanical and Biomedical Engineering PLOs

Mechanical Engineering BS

  1. an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science and mathematics.
  2. an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration for public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
  3. an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences. NOTE: include at least one oral assessment
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
  7. An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

Mechanical Engineering MENGR MS

  1. Define, solve, and interpret complex mechanical engineering problems
  2. Apply advanced mathematical concepts for scientific and engineering analysis
  3. Develop and utilize computational tools to solve and analyze data
  4. Skillfully conduct research that contributes to scientific advancements relevant to the mechanical engineering field (MSME Only)
  5. Professionally communicate technical work
  6. Disseminate new knowledge to the scientific community (MSME Only)

Biomedical Engineering PhD

(Shared with Kinesiology)

  1. Graduates will be able to formulate relevant hypotheses in their research area and will be able to conduct independent research using scientific methods to answer those hypotheses.
  2. Graduates will be able to effectively communicate their results of scientific research in both written and oral form to scientific and public audiences.
  3. Graduates will demonstrate proficiency to devise, analyze, and evaluate new methods for solving problems of healthcare importance.
  4. Graduates will demonstrate the ability to work effectively on transdisciplinary teams.
  5. Graduates will demonstrate mastery of knowledge in their chosen emphasis area
  6. Graduates will demonstrate a high level of expertise in their discipline through contributions to the scientific literature.