Department Information
The Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering (MME) offers Bachelor of Science degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Manufacturing Engineering, a Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering and a Master degree in Engineering Management.
The Bachelor of Science degrees in Manufacturing Engineering program was established in 1987. The Bachelor of Science degrees in Mechanical Engineering was added in 2001. In May 2002, the new Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering was added and a Master of Engineering Management program was started in January 2003.
Mission Statement
The Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering Department (MME) is committed to provide a state-of-the-art ABET accredited program that serves the educational needs of students, the profession and employers through a responsive curriculum, a professionally qualified staff, an industry advisory council and appropriate research and support activities.
Program Educational Objectives:
- Apply a broad, fundamental-based knowledge, and up-to-date skills required in performing professional work in mechanical and manufacturing engineering and related disciplines.
- Complete comprehensive design work pertaining to manufacturing engineering, incorporating the use of design standards, realistic constraints, and consideration of the economic, environmental, and social impact of the design.
- Identify, analyze, and solve manufacturing engineering problems as a continuous process to gain competitive advantages in industry.
- Pursue a productive career in an industrial or governmental organization as a leader and as a member of multi-disciplinary and cross-functional teams, with an appreciation for the value of ethic and cultural diversity and an understanding of contemporary issues.
- Enter graduate programs in manufacturing engineering and related disciplines and to pursue lifelong learning and professional licensure.
Operational Guidelines :
- Make improving the quality of the MfgE Program, primarily in teaching and research, an ongoing process.
- Maintain a good balance between general and specialized education in the curriculum.
- Affirm academic freedom and welcome a diversity of opinions and ideas for students, faculty, and staff of all culture.
- Facilitate part-time and full-time, traditional and nontraditional students.
- Work with local and regional schools to promote engineering as a profession.
- Serve the community as an engineering and technology recourse center of the region.
- Provide opportunities for faculty and staff development.
- Allocate and acquire resources to strengthen the MfgE program in a cost-effective manner.
