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Joy Crevier
Administrative Assistant
ENGR 525
(206) 296-5540

crevierj@seattleu.edu

Teodora Rutar Shuman, Ph.D.
Department Chair
ENGR 513
(206) 296-5535
teodora@seattleu.edu
 
Seattle University
Mechanical Engineering
901 12th Avenue, ENGR 525
Seattle, WA 98122-1090

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College of Science and Engineering > Mechanical Engineering > About the Department

Our Mission

The mission of the Department of Mechanical Engineering is to provide educational opportunities for students seeking to enter the mechanical engineering profession, so that they can achieve competence in the field while recognizing their social responsibilities. The program provides a strong foundation in the areas of mathematics, basic sciences, engineering theory and practice, and the humanities and social sciences. It encourages further self development and life-long intellectual achievement through personal reflection. The program seeks to build student skills in written and oral communication, socially, economically and environmentally responsible decision making, and professionalism.

Program Educational Objectives

The following program objectives have been designed to support both the Mechanical Engineering department and university missions:

Professional: attain a position in civil engineering or related field,

Personal: participate in ongoing personal and professional growth and learning as demonstrated by completion of advanced degrees or through other forms of continuing education, and

Societal: contribute to society or the profession through involvement in professional organizations or other service activity.

Program Learning Outcomes

At the time of graduation, our Mechanical Engineering students are expected to have

(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, and

(k) an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.

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Department News

Five Mechanical Engineering students are honored as 2012-2013 Bannan Scholars. Read more.

Alonso Hotrum, '13, wins ASHRAE scholarship award for the second consecutive year. Read more.

Dr. Teodora Shuman and Dr. Greg Mason are awarded the Best Paper Award at the 2012 ASEE Conference. See photo.

 

 

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