Mission Statement

The mission of the Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering Department undergraduate program is to produce high-quality baccalaureate graduates who are capable of contributing valuable engineering skills and knowledge toward areas of mechanical and nuclear engineering by:

• offering a modem curriculum accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology that prepares students for lifetime careers;
• acknowledging that professional education is a shared responsibility between both students and faculty;
• providing well-prepared and presented courses that challenge students;
• advising undergraduate students to help them negotiate obstacles in their educational path, and to tailor their education to their strengths and interests;
• recruiting and attracting top high school graduates and transfer students; and
• producing an environment within the department that motivates students to fully develop their engineering education through participation in professional societies, student government, extracurricular activities, design competitions, etc.

In consultation with the stakeholders for our baccalaureate program, the MINE department has established the following Program Objectives (what we expect students to accomplish in their careers) and Program Outcomes (what we expect students to accomplish on graduation).

Program  Educational Objectives

Engineering is the application of scientific principles to practical ends as the design, construction, and operation of efficient and economical structures, equipment, and systems. As engineers, graduates of the Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering Department will

1. apply technical knowledge and skills in their chosen profession or toward advanced study to the greater benefit of society and the State of Kansas.
2. utilize effective communication and team skills to work productively within their professions and communities.
3. demonstrate integrity, responsibility, and accountability in their professional activities, and will actively participate in life-long learning and professional development.

In order to ensure that these objectives are achieved, the department has established a set of program outcomes that describe the expected abilities of our graduates, developed measurement and assessment processes to evaluate the outcomes, and developed adjustment processes to refine the programmatic elements.

Program Outcomes (Inclusive of K-State Undergraduate Student Learning Outcomes)

Graduates of the Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering Department will have:

1. an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics (through multivariate calculus and differential equations, statistics, and linear algebra), science (including chemistry and calculus-based physics with depth in one), and engineering
2. an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data
3. an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs
4. an ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams
5. an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
6. an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
7. an ability to communicate effectively
8. the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context
9. a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning
10. a knowledge of contemporary issues
11. an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice
12. the ability to work at a professional level for both thermal and mechanical systems including the design and realization of such systems