The Aerospace Engineering BS Program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the General Criteria and the Program Criteria for Aerospace and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.
The Mechanical Engineering BS Program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the General Criteria and the Program Criteria for Mechanical and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.
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The Mission
The mission of the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department at New Mexico State University is threefold:
- to educate those who will advance knowledge and become the future leaders of industry and academia;
- to conduct both basic and applied research in mechanical and aerospace engineering and related interdisciplinary areas; and
- to provide service to the professions, to the state of New Mexico, to the country and to the future development of engineering worldwide.
The mission of the Undergraduate Program is to serve the state of New Mexico by providing students with a strong background in mechanical or aerospace engineering, and by producing highly sought after graduates.
We aim to empower students from diverse backgrounds to achieve their potential and emerge as successful leaders regionally and nationally, emphasizing a dedication to their learning and development.
Educational objectives and program outcomes derive from this mission, and reflect NMSU’s university-wide mission, objectives, and standards.
Educational Objectives
A critical focus within the department is to afford undergraduates of varying backgrounds and abilities every opportunity for achieving success in the mechanical and aerospace engineering professions. To address this focus, the faculty of the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department, with input from other constituents, have established the following program educational objectives that inform the overall undergraduate programs:
- Our graduates will gain relevant employment and/or pursue a graduate degree.
- Our graduates will advance in their level of workplace responsibility.
Statement of Program Outcomes
The Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department has adopted ABET program outcomes 1 through 7 to foster achievement of the undergraduate program educational objectives.
These outcomes ensure that students have the skills, knowledge and behavior at the time of degree completion that will enable them to realize the educational objectives in their professional lives. Program outcomes are stated below:
- an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
- 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
- an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
- 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
- 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
- an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
- an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies
