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ABET Accreditation
The
Mechanical Engineering program at the University of Nevada, Reno is accredited
by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET (http://www.abet.org).
Mechanical Engineering Educational Objectives
The Program Educational Objectives of the
Mechanical Engineering Program are
defined as statements that describe what graduates are expected to attain within
a few years of graduation. The Program Educational Objectives directly support
the University of Nevada, Reno and the College of Engineering missions described
below.
The Mechanical
Engineering Program's educational objectives are that our
graduates will be:
- Proficient in performing entry-level mechanical engineering analysis and
design.
- Able to define, design, execute, and analyze experiments with minimal
supervision.
- Able to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
- Successful in pursuit of graduate studies at UNR and at other
institutions.
These objectives reinforce the Institutional Goals insofar as they:
- Provide for a high-quality degree program.
- Emphasize an undergraduate program which meets the needs of the citizens
of Nevada.
- Aid in offering a range of applied, interdisciplinary, and career-oriented
programs at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.
- Contribute to the advancement and dissemination of knowledge that will
help improve society at the state, regional and national levels.
The Program Educational Objectives of the
Mechanical Engineering Program are
consistent with and implement the Mechanical Engineering Department, College of
Engineering, and University of Nevada, Reno goals.
ABET Criteria (a)-(k)
- Graduates will have the ability to apply knowledge of
mathematics, science, and engineering to problems in materials science and
engineering.
- Graduates will have the ability to design and conduct experiments
as well as analyze and interpret data involving materials systems and
applications.
- Graduates will have the ability to design a system, component, or
process to meet desired needs.
- Graduates will have the ability to function on multi-disciplinary
teams as team members as well as in a leadership capacity.
- Graduates will be able to identify, formulate, and solve
engineering problems involving selection of materials and applications.
- Graduates will have an understanding of professional and ethical
responsibility, and the consequences of their decisions.
- Graduates will be able to communicate effectively through verbal
presentations, written memos and reports, and electronic presentations using
various technologies.
- Graduates will have breadth to understand the impact of
engineering solution in a global and societal context.
- Graduates will have recognition of the need for and an ability to
engage in life-long learning.
- Graduates will have knowledge of contemporary issues in the
context of general engineering, and will maintain up-to-date knowledge
specific to their specialty in materials engineering.
- Graduates will have the ability to use modern technical tools,
including technical equipment and computing tools necessary to perform with
excellence in their engineering practice.
More About ABET
ABET, Inc. is the most recognized agency for accreditation of engineering and
applied science programs. The organization provides leadership and quality
assurance of engineering education programs among others in the US.
Graduates from an ABET accredited program meet well defined standards in
their education and training. This process ensures that our graduates receive a
nationwide recognized education in their field. ABET accredited programs are
very active improving and innovating their educational methods with the goal of
providing the best education quality possible. For information about ABET and
their activities, contact the organization at:
111 Market Place, Ste. 1050
Baltimore, MD 21202-4012
Tel: 410-347-7700
Fax: 410-625-2238
E-mail: www.abet.org/contact.shtml
Web: http://www.abet.org
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