The B.S.M.E. provides students with fundamentals in the field and a specialization in the following disciplines: mechanics, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, materials, design, and laboratory diagnostics. The preparation fosters an inquisitiveness and understanding that will preclude future obsolescence of the mechanical engineering graduate.

MINIMUM TOTAL CREDIT HOURS: 128

GOALS/MISSION STATEMENT

The program educational objectives of the Department of Mechanical Engineering derive their foundation from the statement of purpose for The University of Mississippi's statement of purpose and vision statement. The academic mission of the Department of Mechanical Engineering (ME) is focused on broad, overarching goals that reflect both the academic purpose of the School of Engineering and the university. The stated university goals have been used to refine the goals and objectives of the department. The goals and objectives have been established from input by the faculty, students, and the Ole Miss Engineering School Advisory Board as constituency groups. These goals and objectives are listed as follows: Educate students in the broad scope of the mechanical engineering discipline so as to be successful in applying and advancing knowledge in industry, academia, and related fields; Conduct basic and applied research in fields related to mechanical engineering to maintain and enhance the quality and reputation of the faculty and the School of Engineering; Serve industry, the engineering community, and the community at large in the State of Mississippi, the nation, and the world; Teach students the influence of issues related to health, safety, economy, environment, and society while seeking engineering solutions.

Program Educational Objectives

This process and these goals have resulted in the development of the Department of Mechanical Engineering curriculum consisting of lecture, design, and laboratory courses that stress the departmental goals. The mechanical engineering faculty, advisory board, and students, as constituency groups, have established the following undergraduate program educational objectives: Graduates will meet or exceed the expectations of their employers; Graduates will persue advanced study, if desired; Graduates will assume leadership roles in their professions and/or communities.

Student Outcomes

Students of the Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering program will demonstrate achievement of the following student 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.

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