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Learning Outcomes

• The graduates shall have the ability to analyze, design and realize mechanical and thermal systems.
• The graduates shall have the ability to use contemporary computational techniques and tools.
• The graduates shall have competence in design of experiments, experimental practices and data interpretation.
• The graduates shall have the ability to apply mathematics through linear algebra, multivariate calculus and differential equations.
• The graduates shall have the ability to apply statistical methods to analyze and interpret data.
• The graduates shall have an understanding of the chemistry and physics that are fundamental to mechanical engineering.
• The graduates shall have the ability to perform engineering economic analyses.
• The graduates shall have the ability to plan, schedule, and execute engineering projects.
• The graduates shall have effective oral and written communication skills.
• The graduates shall have an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility.
• The graduates shall have the ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams.
• The graduates shall have an understanding of and the ability to engage in life-long.
• The graduates shall have an appreciation for the role of engineering in modern society.
• The graduates shall have an appreciation for literature, fine arts and humanities.
• The graduates shall have the ability in one foreign language to comprehend the topic and main ideas on familiar subjects.

Degree Requirements (126-138 hours)

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1. Carolina Core (34-46 hours)
2. Other General Requirements (17 hours)
3. Lower Division Engineering (21 hours)
4. Mechanical Engineering Majors (42 hours)
5. Electives (12 hours)