Mechanical Engineering Undergraduate Program Educational Objectives:
Within a few years after graduation, students who complete the undergraduate program in Mechanical Engineering from CSULA will make a positive impact on society by being successful in:
- careers as Mechanical Engineers or related fields
- graduate studies
- pursuing professional careers of their choice outside of mechanical engineering or related fields such as medicine, law, or teaching
Mechanical Engineering Undergraduate Student Learning Outcomes:
- an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering.
- an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data.
- 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.
- an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams.
- an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems.
- an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility.
- an ability to communicate effectively.
- the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context.
- a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning.
- a knowledge of contemporary issues.
- an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.