ENME Mission Statement

The mission of the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Maryland is to provide a quality education, to conduct strong research programs, to foster a close partnership with industry and government, and to provide related service to the campus community and the community at large. The mission shall be guided by a commitment to continuous improvement in the overall quality of teaching, research and service.

A major focus of the Department's activities is to provide quality engineering education with sufficient scope to include the basic and specialized engineering training necessary for the current and emerging needs of society.

The Department has related responsibility to contribute to the advancement of knowledge by conducting research at the cutting edge of science and technology. Since science and technology are rapidly advancing, the Department also has a professional responsibility to provide continuing education so the practicing engineer can remain effective.

The Department faculty and administration also see as part of the mission, an obligation to serve the needs of the campus community and the community at large in the spirit of collegial cooperation.

Undergraduate Program Objectives

1. The program will prepare students for successful engineering careers.
2. Students will learn engineering sciences and demonstrate the application of this knowledge to mechanical Engineering Problems through course sequences focused on specific, relevant mechanical Engineering Careers.
3. The program will provide students with practical design experience through partnerships with industry.
4. Specialized programs will provide opportunities for qualified students to develop teaching and research skills.
5. The program will challenge the students and faculty to improve the learning process.
6. The program will continue to raise the expectations of all constituencies, to attract a wide variety of excellent students, and to be a nationally recognized engineering program.

Undergraduate Program Learning Outcomes

1. A knowledge of mathematics, physical science, and engineering science.
2. The specialized knowledge relevant to specific mechanical engineering careers.
3. The ability to apply mathematics, science, and engineering knowledge to solve mechanical engineering problems.
4. The ability to use state-of-the-art engineering software, computers, and instrumentation as tools to solve engineering problems.
5. The ability to work in teams effectively to address practical engineering problems.
6. The ability to use the product development process to design a product that meets customer needs and addresses contemporary social issues.
7. The ability to communicate effectively in presentations and in writing.
8. The ability to design and conduct experiments and to interpret and generalize from the results.
9. A recognition of the contemporary social issues that motivate engineering activities and the societal impact of engineering practice.
10. The recognition that engineers must maintain ethical and professional standards and an appreciation of these standards.
11. For interested and qualified students, the ability to conduct scholarly research.
12. The ability to engage in life-long learning and the ability to conduct research using external sources.

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