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Dr. Manohar Kulkarni, Chair |
Summer 2009 Textbook List
Fall 2009 Textbook List
Department Mission
Educational Objectives
Program Outcomes
Accreditation
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The Mechanical Engineering Department is committed to providing an outstanding undergraduate education for our students, which is our top priority. Many classes include hands-on laboratory learning exercises in which students get to actively participate. Some of the many projects our students are working on include, the solar car challenge, wind tunnel experiments, space hardware design, nanotechnology development, pressure vessel research, coal combustion, agricultural innovations, and precision machining. Mechanical engineering is one of the most versatile of all the engineering disciplines. Our graduates work in power, aircraft, automotive, and defense industries throughout the US, while many choose to work locally with companies such as Arctic Cat, Polaris, Marvin Windows, and Goodrich Corporation. Nearly all of our students receive job offers before they graduate or elect to continue in graduate education at UND and other fine engineering schools. Cooperative education opportunities and summer internships are also available to you during your academic career at UND. |
EAC/ABET Accreditation
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| The primary mission of the Mechanical Engineering Department is to prepare graduates to function effectively as mechanical engineers in a wide spectrum of industries. The department's further mission is to engage in research and scholarly activity that contributes to basic and applied discovery to enhance student learning while being of benefit to the state, region, and nation |
Educational Objectives
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The educational objectives that are consistent with the overall mission are to:
1. Develop students' critical thinking and problem solving skills using the principles of science and mathematics;
2. Give students a broad understanding of Mechanical Engineering including the areas of (a) thermal sciences, b) mechanical design, and c) manufacturing processes;
3. Give students a design experience that blends scientific knowledge and engineering analysis and includes a breadth of knowledge in social and humanitarian issues;
4. Equip graduates with the knowledge, technical skills, leadership skills, and communication skills to qualify for entry level professional positions in the multitude of industries employing mechanical engineers; and
5. Provide opportunities for students to prepare for graduate school.
Continuous assessment of student learning in accordance with specific program outcomes including input from program constituents such as students, alumni, employers and industry advisory groups, provides opportunity to measure success in meeting the mission of the department. The program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). |
Program Outcomes
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To enable continuous program improvement, the department utilizes an assessment, analysis, and feedback process. A set of assessment instruments is used to demonstrate that the department’s graduates have the following program outcomes:
a) depth in mathematics, science, and mechanical engineering topics
b) experimental capabilities
c) design skills
d) teamwork experience and skill
e) problem solving skills
f ) an understanding of professional and ethical issues
g) communications skills
h) global and societal perspectives of engineering work
i ) an ability and desire for lifelong learning
j) knowledge of contemporary mechanical engineering issues
k) skill in application of modern engineering tools. |
Contact Info:
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Cathy Jones, Mechanical Engineering Dept.
School of Engineering and Mines
Upson II Room 266
243 Centennial Drive Stop 8359
University of North Dakota
Grand Forks ND 58202-8359
Tel: 701-777-2571 Fax: 701-777-2271
Email: cathyjones@mail.und.edu |
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