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Mechanical Engineering

What is Mechanical Engineering?

The Mechanical Engineering program provides a quality, well-rounded education that is based on imparting fundamental knowledge and skills in mathematics and pure science as well as engineering science and design.

ME graduates are uniquely suited to jobs in all traditional areas of mechanical engineering including mechanics, machine design, energy systems, fluid flow, heat transfer and thermodynamics. To ensure this, all students take the same fundamental courses, but then choose a series of technical electives geared towards their own interests or career objectives. Additional experience is gained through student design projects and voluntary participation in student clubs, honor societies, and design competitions. See our brochure

Mechanical Engineering Program Mission:

The Mechanical Engineering program's mission is to provide a quality, well-rounded education that is based on imparting fundamental knowledge and skills in mathematics and pure sciences as well as engineering science and design, and to prepare graduates who will be effective contributors to the Mechanical Engineering profession within a short time after their graduation.

Mechanical Engineering Program Educational Objectives:

Within a few years after graduation, the graduates of the Mechanical Engineering Department will:

  1. Utilize a solid comprehensive background and demonstrate an applications-oriented polytechnic approach in analyzing and solving engineering problems.
  2. Integrate the awareness of economic, environmental, ethical, political societal and cultural issues in their decision making process and take into consideration the impacts of such issues in their engineering solutions.
  3. Utilize good written and verbal communication skills to convey their engineering solutions and decisions to a variety of audiences.
  4. Recognize the importance of life-long learning and maintain technical currency through professional development and training on the job.
  5. Become effective, productive practitioners of the engineering profession.

Mechanical Engineering Program Outcomes:

The Student Outcomes expected of all students receiving the BSME degree from Cal Poly Pomona are:

(a) an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
(b) an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data
(c) an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic
constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety,
manufacturability, and sustainability
(d) an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams
(e) an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
(f) an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
(g) an ability to communicate effectively
(h) the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global,
economic, environmental, and societal context
(i) a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning
(j) a knowledge of contemporary issues
(k) an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for
engineering practice.

American Society of Mechanical Engineers
ASME helps the global engineering community develop solutions to real world challenges. Founded in 1880 as the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, ASME is a not-for-profit professional organization that enables collaboration, knowledge sharing and skill development across all engineering disciplines, while promoting the vital role of the engineer in society. ASME codes and standards, publications, conferences, continuing education and professional development programs provide a foundation for advancing technical knowledge and a safer world.

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