Mission:
The mission of the Mechanical Engineering Technology program is to provide university level preparation for those who want an engineering-related career with a hands-on, practical approach

Goals:

• Provide our graduates with a well-rounded education based on an understanding of mechanical engineering principles and practices and their bases in science and mathematics, together with an understanding of the global and societal impacts of technology.
• Offer a curriculum in which the emphasis is placed on how engineering principles are applied in practice rather than on the mathematical methods used in the derivation of new technologies
• Make sure that the program goes beyond the teaching of current procedures, so that the graduates are enabled to adapt to the changing needs of industry
• Encourage and facilitate the development of graphic, written and oral communication skills of all graduates
• Impart the essential professional, ethical, and moral values required in engineering practice

Objectives:
The Mechanical Engineering Technology program will offer a combination of required and elective courses that provide our students with

• knowledge of the engineering principles that are fundamental to the following areas of mechanical engineering practice: machine design, thermodynamics and fluid mechanics, and manufacturing;
• opportunities to develop the ability to identify, analyze, and solve technical problems in the areas of machine design, thermodynamics and fluid mechanics and manufacturing, using the principles of calculus, engineering science, and appropriate computer technology;
• opportunities to learn how to plan, conduct, analyze, and interpret experiments and apply experimental results, using the principles of calculus, engineering science, and appropriate computer technology;
• opportunities to apply creativity in the design of systems, components, or processes;
• opportunities for practical, hands-on learning;
• experiences in working together on teams;
• knowledge and practice in communicating through speaking, writing, and graphics, using appropriate computer technology;
• information on professional. ethical, and social responsibilities and the importance of life-long learning: and
• information on contemporary professional. societal, and global issues, as well as the nature and background of diverse cultures.

The Mechanical Engineering Technology program will provide

• a curriculum that is effective for both full- and part-time students.
• effective academic advising, and
• opportunities for experiential learning, including participation in the cooperative-education program

 

Student Learning Outcomes:
Each graduate of the Mechanical Engineering Technology program will be able to:

1. demonstrate a knowledge of the engineering principles that are fundamental to the following areas of mechanical engineering practice: machine design, thermodynamics and fluid mechanics, and manufacturing;
2. identify, analyze, and solve technical problems in the areas of machine design, thermodynamics and fluid mechanics, and manufacturing, using the principles of calculus, engineering science, and the appropriate use of computer technology:
3. plan, conduct, analyze, and interpret experiments and apply experimental results, using the principles of calculus, engineering science, and appropriate computer technology,
4. apply creativity in the design of systems, components, or processes;
5. function effectively as a member of a team;
6. communicate effectively through speaking, writing, and graphics, including the appropriate use of computer technology;
7. show understanding of professional, ethical, and social responsibilities and the importance of a commitment to life-long learning; and
8. show understanding of contemporary professional, societal, and global issues, as well as awareness of, and respect for, diverse cultures.

 

Assessment
The following chart shows a matrix of the student learning outcomes and potential assessment techniques. The letter P in a cell indicates that the technique in that column is expected to be a primary source of information about the learning outcome in that row. The letter S indicates that the assessment technique is expected to be a secondary source of information. The lack of a letter indicates that the technique is not expected to provide a significant amount of information.

 

Assessment Matrix for MET

Student Learning Outcomes (abbreviated)	Sr Project Reports	Sr Project Presentations	Lab Reports	Project Reports	Design Portfolio	Exam Portfolio	FE Exam Results	Exit Interview	Alumni Surveys
Demonstrate knowledge of engin principles	S	S	P	P	P	P	P	S	_
Identify, analyze, and solve technical problems	P	S	S	P	P	P	P	_	_
Plan, conduct, analyze and interpret experiments	S	S	P	_	_	_	_	S	_
Apply creativity in design of systems, components, processes	P	P	_	_	P	_	S	_	_
Function effectively as a member of a team	P	P	S	_	_	_	_	_	_
Communicate effectively through speaking, writing, graphics	P	P	P	P	P	S	_	S	S
Understanding of responsibilities, life-long learning commitment	_	_	_	_	_	_	_	P	P
Understanding of global issues, respect for diverse cultures	_	_	_	_	_	_	_	P	P

Continuous Improvement Plan

Task	Completion Date
1. Adopt Mission, Goals, and Objectives statements	September, 1999
2. Survey employers, alumni and students regarding program mission, goals, and objectives	October, 1999
3. Revise Mission, Goals, and Objectives Statements	November, 1999
4. Select learning outcomes to be evaluated the first year	November, 1999
5. Determine learning outcome evaluation methods and design instruments	November, 1999
6. Carry out learning outcome evaluations	December, 1999
7. Analyze evaluation results	January, 2000
8. Design and adopt program modifications	March, 2000
9. Select learning outcomes to be evaluated the second year	April, 2000
10. Determine learning outcome evaluation methods and design instruments	September, 2000
11. Carry out learning outcome evaluations	Fall, 2000
12.Analyze evaluation results	Fall, 2000
13. Design and adopt program modifications	Fall, 2000
14. Select learning outcomes to be evaluated the third year	Spring, 2001
15. Determine learning outcome evaluation methods and design instruments	August, 2001
16. Carry out learning outcome evaluations	Fall, 2001
17. Analyze evaluation results	Fall, 2001
18. Design and adopt program modifications	Fall, 2001

Adopted 9/8/99