ABET Mechanical Engineering Accreditation

The University of Missouri program, B.S. Mechanical Engineering, is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET (www.abet.org), under the General Criteria and Program Criteria for Mechanical and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.

Mechanical Engineering Program Educational Objectives:

Graduates of the Mechanical Engineering program will (within a few years from graduation):

• successfully practice the mechanical engineering disciplines;
• contribute to society and the engineering profession;
• engage in life-long learning to advance professionally through continuing education, training, or graduate studies in mechanical engineering or a related field.

Mechanical Engineering Student Outcomes

Students from the Mechanical Engineering program will attain (by the time of graduation):

1. An ability to identify, formulate and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science and mathematics
2. An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental and economic factors
3. An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
4. 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
5. An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks and meet objectives
6. An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
7. An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies

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