45^th Society of Engineering Science Technical Meeting

Call for Abstracts
ends 6/02/2008

Objectives

Engineering Mechanics

The objective of the Engineering Mechanics program is to prepare our graduates:

1. To become science-based engineers, having a thorough knowledge of mathematics and physical science, a broad grasp of the principles and methods of mechanics, and an ability to apply those fundamentals in practical situations;
2. To develop as persons and professionals, continually expanding their knowledge and abilities, communicating effectively with others, exercising leadership, contributing as team members, and functioning capably with people from diverse social and cultural backgrounds; and
3. To sustain and advance human society by applying analytical skills and sound reasoning, developing novel processes and technologies, integrating the contributions of different disciplines, and creating new knowledge and new engineering techniques.

Mechanical Engineering

The objective of the Mechanical Engineering program is to prepare our graduates:

1. To become science-based engineers, having a thorough knowledge of mathematics and physical science, a broad grasp of mechanical engineering principles and methods, and an ability to apply those fundamentals in practical situations;
2. To develop as persons and professionals, continually expanding their knowledge and abilities, communicating effectively with others, exercising leadership, contributing as team members, and functioning capably with people from diverse social and cultural backgrounds; and
3. To sustain and advance human society by applying analytical skills and sound reasoning, developing novel processes and technologies, integrating the contributions of different disciplines, and creating new knowledge and new engineering techniques.

Outcomes

For both the Engineering Mechanics and the Mechanical Engineering programs, students should attain:

1. An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering
2. An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data
3. 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
4. An ability to function on multidisciplinary teams
5. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
6. An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
7. An ability to communicate effectively
8. The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context
9. A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in, lifelong learning
10. A knowledge of contemporary issues
11. An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice