Mission and Objectives

Vision Statement

The Mechanical Engineering Department's vision is to be recognized as one of the preeminent Mechanical Engineering programs in Southern California.

Mission Statement

Consistent with the University's Mission, learning is the first priority in the Mechanical Engineering Department. To implement our mission, we provide the best qualities of teaching, scholarship and professional practice. The Department is committed to facilitating the education of the Mechanical Engineering undergraduate and graduate students by following the Department's Program Educational Objectives.

Strategies

The Mechanical Engineering Department wishes to realize its vision, and accomplish its mission by strengthening the department's partnerships with its stakeholders and the community; enhancing the quality of the Mechanical Engineering program through systematic assessments and feedback; and integrating emerging fields within the curriculum.

Program Educational Objectives

The educational objectives of the Mechanical Engineering Department are as follows:

	To prepare mechanical engineering students for fulfilling careers that contribute to the success of engineering industries, which include automobile, aerospace, defense, electronics, biomedical engineering, and entertainment.
	To educate mechanical engineering students thoroughly in methods of analysis, including the mathematical and computational skills appropriate for engineers to use when solving problems.
	To develop the skills pertinent to the design process, including the students' ability to formulate problems, to think creatively, to communicate effectively, to synthesize information and to work collaboratively.
	To teach mechanical engineering students to use current experimental and data analysis techniques for mechanical engineering applications such as design, manufacturing, testing, and analysis of engineering systems.
	To instill in our students an understanding of their professional, social, and ethical responsibilities in order to engage in life-long learning; and develop their people, management, and leadership skills.