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Department Contact:
Chair: Dr. Rachel Wagner, rwagner@francis.edu, 814-471-1215
Program Description:
The Mechanical Engineering, B.S., degree represents a technical discipline that is focused on practical problem solving and the application of engineering methods to the design, manufacture, testing, analysis, and operation of new devices, structures, processes, and systems in the service of humanity. The backbone of the program is an intentionally structured, real-world design sequence woven through every semester of the curriculum. This sequence is specifically built to give students progressive, practical experience in taking projects from design to implementation for actual clients, combining theory with practice in real-world settings. Combined with the Saint Francis University liberal arts curriculum, the SFU Mechanical Engineering program will enable graduates to:
- Embark on an engaging career or graduate education with a strong foundation in engineering principles, modern tools, and practical experience.
- Develop a Franciscan vision of engineering that strives for generosity in sharing their gifts and in excellence without arrogance and, rejecting the power and prestige of knowledge as they seek to serve their brothers and sisters.
- Craft a vision of themselves of an engineer over the years, using the example of fellow graduates, practitioners in the field, coursework, and their own growing experience.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Each student will have demonstrated the proficiency in the following outcomes upon graduation with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering:
1. an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
2. an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors
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 a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives
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.
Estimated Completion Time:
Typically 4 years of full-time study
Capstone Requirement:
Students in the Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering program are required to complete a capstone design experience by completing all of the following courses:
Total Credits Required:
132 minimum
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