Mechanical Engineering Program Accreditation Information

The Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the commission’s General Criteria and Program Criteria for Mechanical and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.

Program Educational Objectives

The Educational Objectives of the Mechanical Engineering program offered at the Daytona Beach Campus are that, within a few years of graduation, our alumni are expected to:

• Be established as engineers, researchers and entrepreneurs in the aerospace, aviation, automotive, robotics, energy, biomedical or related/emerging fields; and
• Have demonstrated their ability to work effectively and responsibly as practical problem solvers and innovators, and add value as members of diverse professional teams.

Student Outcomes

Upon graduation, students will have obtained:

• An ability to identify, formulate and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science and mathematics.
• 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.
• An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
• 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.
• 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.
• An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
• An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

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