Purpose, Objectives & Outcomes

Program Educational Objectives

Program educational objectives describe what an Engineering graduate should be able to do in the years following graduation from the School of Engineering.  The program objectives for each of the three undergraduate programs within the School of Engineering are listed below.

Environmental Resources Engineering (ERE) Program Educational Objectives

1. Apply engineering analysis and design to evaluate, create, and manage systems that solve environmental resources and infrastructure challenges, while protecting, restoring and sustaining the climate, environment and communities through resilient and sustainable solutions. 
2. Practice their professions with the highest standard of care, demonstrating knowledge of and thoughtful consideration for social, ethical, cultural, environmental, economic, and regulatory responsibilities in engineering practice. 
3. Continue their professional development through lifelong learning and the advancement of their knowledge and skills via applied-learning, engineering licensure and other certifications, postgraduate study, and other professional development experiences. 
4. Demonstrate leadership in the profession and in diverse, interdisciplinary professional settings; by inspiring excellence, effectively communicating and collaborating with co-workers, partners, and other constituents, and engaging the public to advance informed understanding of engineering solutions to challenging problems. 

Mechanical Engineering (ME) Program Educational Objectives

1. Apply engineering analysis and design to evaluate, create, and manage mechanical, electromechanical, manufacturing, and thermal systems; while incorporating social, environmental, resilience, and sustainability considerations. 
2. Practice their professions with the highest standard of care, demonstrating knowledge of and thoughtful consideration for social, ethical, cultural, environmental, economic, and regulatory responsibilities in engineering practice. 
3. Continue their professional development through lifelong learning and the advancement of their knowledge and skills via applied-learning, engineering licensure and other certifications, postgraduate study, and other professional development experiences. 
4. Demonstrate leadership in the profession and in diverse, interdisciplinary professional settings; by inspiring excellence, effectively communicating and collaborating with co-workers, partners, and other constituents, and engaging the public to advance informed understanding of engineering solutions to challenging problems. 

Energy Systems Engineering (ESE) Program Educational Objectives

1. Apply engineering analysis and design to evaluate, create and manage clean and resilient energy systems that protect, restore and sustain the climate, environment, and communities.
2. Practice their professions with the highest standard of care, demonstrating knowledge of and thoughtful consideration for social, ethical, cultural, environmental, economic, and regulatory responsibilities in engineering practice. 
3. Continue their professional development through lifelong learning and the advancement of their knowledge and skills via applied-learning, engineering licensure and other certifications, postgraduate study, and other professional development experiences. 
4. Demonstrate leadership in the profession and in diverse, interdisciplinary professional settings; by inspiring excellence, effectively communicating and collaborating with co-workers, partners, and other constituents, and engaging the public to advance informed understanding of engineering solutions to challenging problems.