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Accreditation

The Bachelor of Science program in Mechanical Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, , under the commission’s General Criteria and Program Criteria for Mechanical Engineering.


Mission:

The mission of the Department of Mechanical Engineering is to provide students with high quality, accessible undergraduate and graduate mechanical engineering education; to engage and empower students with skills and knowledge to thrive in professional careers; and to serve society through economic and technological development of Southeast Texas and beyond.

 


Program Educational Objectives:

The Mechanical Engineering Program educational objectives are to produce exceptional graduates who within a few years after graduation:

  1. Lead successful professional careers and become leaders in industry, government, private and public sectors.
  2. Contribute to organizational objectives and leadership exemplifying ethical and environmental standards and practices.
  3. Pursue professional development through participation in professional organizations, advanced education, and/or professional licensure.

Program Constituents:

  1. Faculty
  2. Advisory Council

 


Student Outcomes:

The student outcomes used by the Mechanical Engineering Program are those published in the ABET “Criteria for Accrediting Engineering Programs” document. Those outcomes are as follows:

  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 of 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
  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

 


Enrollment Statistics:

Enrollment Degrees Awarded 
Bachelors Masters Doctorates Total Enrollment Bachelors Masters Doctorates
2018-2019 452 35 10 498 90 24 0
2019-2020 406 32 5 443 64 12 0
2020-2021 375 34 10 419 81 13 2
2021-2022 352 49 6 407 61 13 1
2022-2023 347 65 11 423 51 29 2
2023-2024 339 50 7 396 51 31 1

 

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