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Program Objectives and Outcomes
for the Educational Programs at West Lafayette
of the Mechanical Engineering Technology Department
APPROVED September 17, 2004, by the MET Department Assessment Committee
Program Level Educational Objectives for the MET Degree Program
MET Graduates two to five years into their careers:
•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 the mechanical discipline
•are active participants in ongoing professional development, professional growth and increasing professional responsibility
•communicate ideas to technical and non-technical people
• work in industrial teams
•work within the accepted standards of professional integrity and conduct.
MET Program-specific Outcomes: (for A.S./B.S. degrees)
MET Students at the time of graduation:
•apply knowledge, problem solving techniques, and hands-on skills in the area of product development, materials specification, manufacturing processes, fluid power, energy systems and continuous improvement
•recognize the need to continue professional development by engaging in lifelong learning
•communicate with others
•work in teams
•fulfill the requirements of their profession being aware of accepted standards of integrity and ethical conduct.
Program Level Educational Objectives for the MFET Degree Program
MFET Graduates two to five years into their careers:
•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 the manufacturing discipline
•are active participants in ongoing professional development, professional growth and increasing professional responsibility
•communicate ideas to technical and non-technical people
•work in industrial teams
•work within the accepted standards of professional integrity and conduct.
MFET Program-specific Outcomes: (AS/BS degree)
MFET Students at the time of graduation:
•apply knowledge, problem solving techniques, and hands-on skills in the design and application of computer-based manufacturing systems, automated manufacturing processes, process controls, manufacturing operations and management, systems integration, and continuous improvement
•specify and implement state-of-the-practice software and hardware systems to solve manufacturing system problems
•demonstrate the application of their knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering and technology
•conduct, analyze and interpret experiments and apply experimental results to improve processes and systems
•recognize the need for continuing professional development.
communicate with others
•work as members of teams
•are aware of accepted professional standards of integrity and ethical conduct.