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Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET) : Program Educational Objectives and Program Outcomes

Program Educational Objectives - Statements describing expected early career achievements of graduates as a result of their educational preparation.

Program Outcomes - Statements describing what students are expected to know and do by the time of graduation. These relate to skills, knowledge, and behaviors that students acquire in the program.

Program Educational Objectives

  1. Deliver services and support to both internal and external clients by applying technical knowledge, problem-solving techniques and hands-on skills in traditional and emerging areas of mechanical discipline.
  2. Understand the value of lifelong learning and engage in further growth through activities such as continuing education and technical training.
  3. Document and present key project aspects in written and oral form.
  4. Complete projects within multidisciplinary teams.
  5. Work within the accepted standards of professional ethics.

Program Outcomes

  1. Apply knowledge, problem solving techniques, and hands-on skills in the areas of product development, manufacturing processes, materials specification, fluid power, energy systems, and continuous improvement.
  2. Recognize the need to continue professional development by engaging in lifelong learning.
  3. Demonstrate proficiency in written and oral communications.
  4. Solve problems in a team environment.
  5. Demonstrate awareness of the accepted standards of professional integrity and ethical conduct.

 

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Columbus Learning Center
4555 Central Ave.,
Suite 1200
Columbus, IN 47203

Anji McKinney
Lead Student Services Coordinator
amckinne@purdue.edu
(812) 314-8528

Julia Carson
Student Services Secretary
jgcarson@purdue.edu
(812) 314-8526

 

Greensburg Learning Center
422 E. Central Ave.,
Suite 2
Greensburg, IN 47240

Valorie Moorman
Student Services Coordinator
moormanv@purdue.edu
Greensburg
(812) 662-8686