Learning Goals for the MS Degree Programs
- Knowledge of Disciplines. Demonstrate advanced knowledge of Mechanical Engineering disciplines, and develop competence within a student-chosen area of emphasis in Mechanical Engineering (MS Thesis and ME 10-Course Option).
- Independent Original Research: Demonstrate ability to conduct guided and original research in area of emphasis in Mechanical Engineering. (MS Thesis only).
- Communicate Research Results (MS Thesis only).
Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) for the MS Degree Programs
Learning Outcomes | Supports Learning Goals | Assessment Method/Measure | Achievement Target/Criterion for Success | Types of Assessment |
SLO 1: Solve mechanical engineering problems – Students can utilize applied mathematics, computational methods and engineering methods to solve mechanical engineering problems. | Goal 1 |
Course requirement: Successful completion of department core and area of emphasis course requirements. | 85% of students will score a B or better in (i) a continuum mechanics course (ME511 or ME550); (ii) a computational course (ME517 or ME541); (iii) a math course (ME535 or ME533). | Direct |
SLO 2: Original contribution to mechanical engineering – Students can perform directed research culminating in an original contribution to an area of emphasis in mechanical engineering. | Goal 2 | Students writes and defends thesis. | 100% of students pass thesis defense. | Direct |
SLO 3: Communicate research results – Students can clearly and convincingly articulate their research results. | Goal 3 | Presentation of research. | 85% of students will receive positive advisor feedback on their presentations. | Direct |
Learning Goals for the PhD Degree Programs
- Knowledge of Disciplines: Demonstrate advanced knowledge of Mechanical Engineering disciplines, and develop competence within a student-chosen area of emphasis in Mechanical Engineering.
- Independent Original Research: Demonstrate ability to conduct guided and original research in area of emphasis in Mechanical Engineering.
- Communicate Research Results.
Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) for the PhD Programs
Learning Outcomes | Supports Learning Goals | Assessment Method/Measure | Criterion for Success | Types of Assessment |
SLO 1: Solve mechanical engineering problems – Students can utilize applied mathematics, computational methods and engineering methods to solve mechanical engineering problems. |
Goal 1 |
Performance in Continuum and Computational courses. Score B+ or better in (i) a continuum mechanics course; (ii) a computational course; (ii) ME535 and ME635. |
85% of students meet this target (score B+ or better in ME535 and ME635). | Direct |
Qualifying Evaluation – Passing of the Qualifying Evaluation. | 100% of students will pass the Qualifying Exam. | Direct | ||
Comprehensive Exam – Passing of the Comprehensive Exam | 100% of students will pass the Comprehensive Exam. | Direct | ||
SLO 2: Original contribution to mechanical engineering – Students can structure and execute a research program that culminates in an original contribution to area of emphasis in mechanical engineering | Goal 2 | Prospectus | 100% of students will have Prospectus approved. | Direct |
Thesis - Student writes, defends and publishes thesis. | 100% of students will pass defense. | Direct | ||
SLO 3: Communicate research results – Students can clearly and convincingly articulate their research results. | Goal 3 | Publication - Students submit manuscripts for publication. | 100% of students publish at least one manuscript in an archival journal. | Direct |
Paul R. Chiarot
Professor; Chair
Mechanical Engineering