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Mechanical Engineering Major (BSE)
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Mechanical Engineering Major - Bachelor of Science in Engineering (BSE)
Please see the UNLV Mechanical Engineering department web page at http://www.unlv.edu/mel for more information about department programs, faculty, and facilities.
Please see advising information at the UNLV College of Engineering Advising Center at http://engineering.unlv.edu/advising/
Accreditation
Institution - Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities www.nwccu.org
Program Accredited by Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET http://www.abet.org
Program Educational Objectives
The Bachelor of Science in Engineering - Mechanical Engineering Program has the following program educational objectives:
- Graduates will meet or exceed the expectations of employers of Mechanical Engineers
- Qualified graduates will pursue advanced study if desired
- Graduates will pursue leadership positions in their profession and/or communities
Student Outcomes
The Mechanical Engineering Faculty has adopted the engineering criteria (a) through (k) student outcomes, namely:
- (a) an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
- (b) an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data
- (c) an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability
- (d) an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams
- (e) an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
- (f) an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
- (g) an ability to communicate effectively
- (h) the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context
- (i) a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning
- (j) a knowledge of contemporary issues
- (k) an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.
University Graduation Requirements
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