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DEPARTMENT
OF
MECHANICAL
ENGINEERING
Mechanical
Engineering is one of the broadest of the engineering disciplines, and
mechanical engineers find themselves engaged in a wide variety of industrial
and business operations. Computer-aided design and analysis, thermal and
fluid systems, manufacturing processes and control, bioengineering, aerospace
systems, and instrumentation are several of the many areas that require
mechanical engineering skills. Graduates with bachelor's degrees in mechanical
engineering work in all types of organizations, from large corporations
to government offices to small consulting firms. Entry level positions
include engineering design, testing, manufacturing, maintenance, and sales.
With experience, mechanical engineers may become managers of large engineering
projects, plant managers, owners of their own firms, or executives in
large corporations. The bachelor's degree also provides a solid foundation
for graduate study.
Mission
Statement
The Mechanical
Engineering Department of The University of Texas at Tyler is committed
to producing graduates who are sought after by employers and graduate
schools in the region, state, and nation. In both the undergraduate
and graduate programs the department stresses the development of strong
professional knowledge, critical thinking, and communication skills.
The faculty seeks to create and disseminate new knowledge in engineering
and engineering education, and to be a source of expertise for industry
and government, while maintaining a balance between education, research,
and service.
Program
Outcomes
By the
time of graduation, our mechanical engineering students will
1. be
able to apply science, mathematics, and modern engineering tools and techniques
to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
2. be
able to design thermal/fluid, mechanical, and electro-mechanical components
or systems, individually or on interdisciplinary teams, and effectively
communicate those designs in both technical and non-technical forums
3. be
able to collect, analyze, and interpret data from prescribed and self-designed
experimental procedures and formally communicate the results
4. be
able to apply a broad-based educational experience to understand the interaction of engineering solutions with contemporary business, economic, and social
issues
5. recognize
that ethical behavior and continuous acquisition of knowledge are fundamental
attributes of successful mechanical engineering professionals
6. pass
the Fundamentals of Engineering examination.
Program
Educational Objectives
After
graduation, engineers from our program will
1. be
able to formulate and solve complex practical and theoretical engineering
problems, while at the same time understanding business objectives and
appreciating the social, economic and ethical issues encountered in a
modern global society
2. think
critically and creatively, work effectively on interdisciplinary teams
and communicate clearly in both technical and non-technical forums
3. be
professionally employed, serving the rapidly changing technological needs
of industry or governmental organizations regionally in East Texas or
throughout the state and nation
4. continue
to grow professionally through activities such as pursuing formal graduate
study, research, or continuing education; achieving professional licensure;
and participating in technical societies.
Revised:
03-25-2005
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