College: College of Engineering & Computer Science
Department: Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering program offers a variety of opportunities and a broad spectrum of challenges that mechanical engineers enjoy.
What are mechanical engineers?
Traditionally, mechanical engineers have been involved in fields as diverse as aeronautics, biomechanics, environmental science, manufacturing, power generation, and robotics to name just a few. However, as national and global needs change, engineers are being asked to apply their problem solving skills to address medical, business, and policy issues that confront our society.
About the program
The Bachelor of Science program in Mechanical Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the commission’s General Criteria and Program Criteria for Mechanical and similarly named engineering programs.
The A-State mechanical engineering program includes a strong general education component, traditional engineering science courses, exposure to manufacturing processes and automation, and multi-course sequences to provide proficiency in Thermal and Mechanical system design. We provide our students with a broad and well-rounded educational foundation and stress the necessity to engage in lifelong educational efforts to cope with the ever-changing landscape of science and technology. In addition, students have the opportunity to conduct research and to take courses in other disciplines such as business, mathematics, agriculture, and biological or physical sciences based on their individual career goals.
More Information
If you wish to learn more about our Mechanical Engineering program at A-State, we encourage you to setup a campus visit. Do not hesitate to contact Dr. Haran at sharan@astate.edu or by phone at 870-972-3413 if you have any questions or to arrange a visit.
ABET Annual Student Graduation and Enrollment Data
- Graduates have successfully advanced in mechanical engineering practice as evidenced by their achievements and contributions to their employers and the greater engineering community.
- Graduates have pursued graduate degrees or completed professional development activities in continuing to advance their knowledge base in the mechanical engineering or related professional fields.
- Graduates have made a broader contribution to the local and national economic development by providing a mechanical engineering perspective to the challenges and opportunities of society.
- Outcome No. 1: An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
- Outcome No. 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
- Outcome No. 3: An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
- Outcome No. 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
- Outcome No. 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
- Outcome No. 6: An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
- Outcome No. 7: An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies
