Mechanical Engineering Technology Assessment Process

Assessment Process - Mechanical Engineering Technology

MSU Denver's MET Program Outcomes

1. Qualitative Analysis. Graduates will be able to analyze and to solve problems qualitatively in engineering and other disciplines. In particular, students will be able to:

Use appropriate tools of the profession to conduct qualitative analysis.
Use science, math, and engineering concepts to conduct qualitative analysis.
Identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems in a qualitative manner.

2. Quantitative Analysis. Graduates will be able to analyze and to solve problems quantitatively in engineering and other disciplines. In particular, students will be able to:

Use appropriate tools of the profession to conduct quantitative analysis
Use science, math, and engineering concepts to conduct quantitative analysis.
Identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems in a quantitative manner.

3. Design. Graduates will be able to develop creative, effective designs that solve real problems. In particular, they will be able to:

Develop designs of products, systems, or processes that respond to authentic needs.
Take into account the social, economic, or environmental constraints on the design.
Consider the potential social, economic, or environmental impact of the design.

4. Teamwork. Graduates will be able to contribute effectively in a variety of roles on teams. Including multi-disciplinary teams.

5. Communication. Graduates will be able to convey information and ideas effectively, to a variety of audiences, using written, oral, and visual and graphical communication.

6. Life-Long Learning. Graduates will be able to identify and to address their own educational needs in a changing world.

7. Contextual Awareness. Graduates will demonstrate knowledge of the ethical, professional, business, social, and cultural contexts of engineering. In particular, they will be able to:

Demonstrate the benefits of a broad education, an appreciation for contemporary issues, and an ability to connect these topics to their work as engineers.
Articulate their professional and ethical responsibilities.

8 . Diagnosis. Graduates will be able to identify and resolve problems within complex systems. In particular, they will be able to: