Program Learning Outcomes - Mechanical Engineering

By the end of the program, students graduating will be able to:

• Apply knowledge of mathematics, physics, chemistry, engineering science and engineering techniques to identify, formulate, analyze and solve problems.
• Find innovative solutions to significant problems and advance the state of knowledge in mechanical or mechatronics engineering.
• Utilize a systems approach to the design and operational performance of mechanical or mechatronics engineering systems and processes.
• Understand and apply the principles and practice of sustainable design and development.
• Apply general principles of design and development to analyze, produce and evaluate designs for systems, components or processes to fulfill specified requirements.
• Make use of information technology and of computer hardware and software to solve problems, to acquire and process data.
• Understand the social, cultural, ethical, environmental, safety and economic consequences of technical decisions in local, national and global context.
• Communicate effectively in written, spoken and visual form with both technical experts and with members of the general public on mechanical or mechatronics engineering matters.
• Take a leadership role in dealing with subjects in both technical and non‐technical areas.
• Have strong independent learning and analytical skills and be an effective member of multi‐disciplinary and multi‐cultural teams, either as a team member or as a project manager.
• Recognize and value the alternative outlooks that people from various social, ethnic and religious backgrounds may bring to mechanical or mechatronics engineering.
• Understand and apply the principles and key provisions of the Canadian mechanical or mechatronics engineering framework.
• Appreciate the importance of new and emerging technologies, and the strategies available for life‐long learning.
• Understand and apply management and business practices relevant to mechanical or mechatronics engineering, including the importance of quality management and quality assurance.