Educational Objectives
The educational objectives of the mechanical engineering program at the University of San Diego are to develop graduates who:
further integrate their broad academic backgrounds in mechanical engineering and the liberal arts in their professional and personal endeavors
adapt to evolving job responsibilities and continue to enhance technical competence
and advance their ability for professional practice, particularly in team environments as productive contributors and leaders
Student Outcomes
To achieve these objectives, the mechanical engineering program has been designed to ensure that our graduates have achieved the following student outcomes, including an understanding of or ability to:
identify, formulate and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science and mathematics
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
communicate effectively with a range of audiences
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
function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks and meet objectives
develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies