Mechanical Engineering | ABET

The Mechanical Engineering program at UC Merced is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.ABET.org.

Mechanical Engineering Educational Objectives

Within a few years of graduating, alumni of the Mechanical Engineering program are expected to:

1. Practice mechanical engineering in a wide range of career options with federal agencies, private industries, and research institutes;
2. Maintain lifelong learning including the pursuit of graduate education;
3. Participate in research and development, and other creative activities to address technical and societal issues;
4. Pursue entrepreneurial endeavors and leadership positions in their profession.

Mechanical Engineering Program Learning Outcomes

Students graduating from the program shall possess:

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

Resources

• Program enrollment and graduation data are available on the Institutional Planning and Analysis website at the following links: (enrollment table) (graduation table) 
• Visit the Registrar office for the latest catalog and School of Engineering courses.

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