The program strives to provide a personalized, inclusive, and world-class educational experience, in keeping with Seattle University's Mission. It enables graduates to:
The Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and the Mechanical and Similarly Named Engineering Program Criteria.
At the time of graduation, students from our mechanical engineering program are expected to have:
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. |
The program enrolled 95 undergraduate students in Fall 2023 and awarded 29 degrees in academic year 2022-23.