Mechanical Engineering ABET Accreditation

 The Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org. Program-specific Enrollment and Award Data is available here.

Program Educational Objectives

  1. Advancement: Our graduates will pursue professional advancement with increasing responsibility through practical
    experience, continuing education, membership in professional organizations and professional service to their communities.
  2. Life-long Learning: Our graduates will demonstrate and update their competency through responsible charge, technical
    conferences, certifications, professional licenses, and graduate study.
  3. Ethics: Our graduates will conduct themselves to the highest level of professionalism, adhere to ethical responsibilities, and
    respect diversity and inclusion in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
  4. Leadership: Our graduates will contribute, with increasing independence and competency, to economic development and
    improved quality of life in the State of Alaska, the nation, and the world.
Program Student Learning Outcomes

Students graduating with a BS in Mechanical Engineering will be able to:

  • identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics;
  • 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;
  • communicate effectively with a range of audiences;
  • 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;
  • function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives;
  • develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgement to draw conclusions; and
  • acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.