Accreditation

The Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org.

The Educational Objectives of the Mechanical Engineering Program at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley are to produce graduates who, within three to five years after graduation, demonstrate that they:

1. Advance in their careers by applying and expanding technical knowledge and skills to excel in mechanical engineering and related fields, demonstrating sustained productivity and professional growth.
2. Practice engineering professionally and ethically, integrating considerations of safety, sustainability, and socioeconomic impact in their resolution of technical problems, contributing to community well-being.
3. Lead and collaborate effectively in multidisciplinary teams within diverse local and global environments in industry, government, and academia, demonstrating cultural competence and adaptability.

The program must have documented student outcomes that support the program's educational objectives. Attainment of these outcomes prepares graduates to enter the professional practice of engineering. The follow are student outcomes (1 through 7), plus any additional outcomes that may be articulated by the program:

1. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
2. An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability.
3. An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
4. 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.
5. An ability to function effectively on teams that establish goals, plan tasks, meets objectives, and creates a collaborative and inclusive environment.
6. An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
7. An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.