Mechanical Engineering Technology Program Education Outcomes

By successfully completing our mechanical engineering technology program, you'll gain knowledge and skills including the ability to:

1. Apply knowledge, techniques, skills and modern tools of mathematics, science, engineering and technology to solve broadly-defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline.
2. Design systems, components or processes meeting specific needs for broadly-defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline.
3. Apply written, oral and graphical communication in broadly defined technical and non-technical environments; and an ability to identify and use appropriate technical literature.
4. Conduct standard tests, measurements and experiments and to analyze and interpret the results to improve processes.
5. Function effectively as a member as well as a leader on technical teams.

Learning Outcomes

After earning the B.S. in Mechanical Engineering Technology, it is expected that graduates will:

1. Secure and maintain employment in appropriate MET positions industry-wide and perform all functions assigned to an mechanical engineering technologist.
2. Apply knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering technology and computing to identify, analyze and solve problems pertaining to design, development, and implementation of electronic systems.
3. Exhibit a desire for life-long learning through higher education, technical training, teaching, membership in professional societies and other developmental activities and will achieve positions of increased responsibility through these activities.
4. Demonstrate high levels of oral and written communication skills, critical thinking, responsibility and ethical behavior, teamwork and appreciation for diversity and leadership in their careers.