• Mission Statement
• Vision Statement
• Program Educational Objectives
• Program Learning Outcomes

Mission Statement

The mission of the mechanical engineering program is to provide and sustain a quality, state-of-the-art education in mechanical engineering that enables students to develop specialized knowledge and experience required to practice as professional mechanical engineers or to pursue a course of analytical study. The program offers prospective engineering students the opportunity to explore an engineering field by providing basic core and advanced engineering courses.

Vision Statement

An accredited program in mechanical engineering will serve the state and region by providing a quality engineering education that enables students to achieve excellence in their field of study.

Program Educational Objectives

The Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering undergraduate program at Central Connecticut State University will prepare mechanical engineering students for a broad range of professional careers in mechanical, aerospace, and manufacturing engineering. Guided by the Mission of the University, the Mechanical Engineering program is committed to preparing students who will be thoughtful, responsible, and successful citizens. Specifically, the program seeks to graduate mechanical engineers who, within three to five years of graduation:

1. Will be applying their knowledge and technical skills to formulate, analyze, and solve mechanical engineering problems including manufacturing, and aerospace applications as applicable, and will be successfully utilizing broad-based analytical tools and skills necessary to adapt to technological, societal, and global changes.
2. Will be engaged in the discovery and application of new tools and procedures for the practice of engineering, and will have initiated lifelong learning and continuing education activities.
3. Will be effectively communicating with others, working in diverse groups as team members or leaders, and engaging the activities of their communities and their profession.
4. Will be demonstrating professionalism and ethics with a commitment to quality performance, safety, and sustainability when solving engineering problems, designing mechanical systems and components, or producing new products and services.

Program Learning Outcomes

The Program Learning Outcomes describe what the student’s are expected to know or be able to do by the time of graduation. These relate to skills, knowledge, and behaviors that students acquire in their matriculation through the program. The Engineering Department seeks to graduate mechanical engineers who, upon graduation:

Outcomes
ABET	ME	Competency
a	1	ability to apply the knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering principles to solve mechanical (manufacturing or aerospace) engineering problems.
b	2	ability to design and conduct experiments, and to analyze and interpret data.
c	3	ability to design a system, component or process to meet desired needs with respect to function and manufacturability, as well as to economic, ethical, environmental and sustainability, health and safety, social and political constraints.
d	4	ability to function effectively on multi-disciplinary teams and within a diverse environment.
e	5	ability to identify, formulate and solve engineering problems.
f	6	understanding of professionalism, ethics and associated responsibilities.
g	7	ability to communicate effectively in oral, written, visual and graphic modes.
h	8	the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context.
i	9	recognition of the need for self-improvement through continuing education and the ability to engage in lifelong learning.
j	10	a knowledge of contemporary issues.
k	11	an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.
	ME1	an ability to apply advanced mathematics through multivariate calculus and differential equations.
	ME2	an ability to use probability theory, statistics and linear algebra to formulate and solve engineering problems.
	ME3	an ability to design, analyze, and optimize thermal and mechanical systems.