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Program Outcomes

Program outcomes are statements of the expectations for the knowledge and skills that students should possess when they graduate with a BSME degree from Texas Tech University. 

Graduates of the program must demonstrate the following:

  1. An understanding of and an ability to apply basic math, science and engineering science.
  2. An ability to develop physical and mathematical models of engineering devices and systems and an understanding of the modeling process.
  3. An ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
  4. An ability to perform effectively in a team environment and to engage in responsible decision making in the conduct of engineering project tasks.
  5. Understanding of basic laboratory practice, including design of experiments, data acquisition and analysis, and the relationship between experiments and theory.
  6. Ability to conduct the complete design of an engineering device or system.
  7. Ability to use modern computing tools and a fundamental understanding of the limitations of such tools.
  8. Understanding of and an ability to apply sound principles of ethics and professionalism.
  9. Understanding of the importance of the historical, cultural, socioeconomic, and environmental factors affecting the practice of engineering.
  10. Understanding of the importance of lifelong learning.

The Mechanical Engineering Program Outcomes are designed to support both the Program Educational Objectives and the accreditation requirements of the ABET Engineering Criteria 2000 (Criterion 3 outcomes (a) through (k)).   The tables below illustrate the mapping of the Program Outcomes against the Program Educational Objectives and the ABET accreditation outcomes.