Mechanical Engineering The University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Overview

Additional important areas for the mechanical engineer include the design and analysis of machines, structures, and manufacturing processes related to the industrial output of the nation. Increasingly, this design and analysis is computer based using the techniques of computer-aided design (CAD/CAM).

A sound understanding of engineering sciences is fundamental to the education of engineers in every discipline. Engineering sciences are generally identified as those areas of engineering that emphasize the application of the fundamental principles of the physical sciences, primarily physics and chemistry, to engineering problems. Some classical and emerging engineering areas that fall within this field include thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, engineering mechanics, engineering materials, nuclear and chemical sciences, microelectronics theory and fabrication, manufacturing, metrology, and the solid state sciences.

Program Educational Objectives

• Graduates of the Mechanical Engineering program of The University of North Carolina at Charlotte will apply their knowledge to areas beyond their coursework, enabling them to succeed as engineers in: society, graduate or professional studies, and lifelong learning.

• Graduates will contribute to safety and make ethical engineering and societal decisions.

• Graduates will successfully contribute to the design, manufacture, implementation and management of engineering systems.

• Graduates, equipped with strong engineering fundamentals, will have the flexibility and competence to adapt in a changing world.

• Graduates will be innovative and able to develop and communicate ideas and solutions, either as effective technical leaders, team leaders, or team members.

Student Outcomes

Upon graduation, our students will have:

• An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems.

• An ability to apply the engineering design process to create thermal or mechanical systems that meet specified application goals with consideration for public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.

• An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences through oral and technical writing.

• 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.

• A record of productive participation as team members or in leadership roles on multidisciplinary teams which create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.

• An ability to develop experimental protocols and perform experiments designed to test or verify mechanical principles, components, and properties; analyze results; interpret data; and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.

• An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.