Mechanical Engineering (MEEG) at University of Arkansas

The mechanical engineering program is designed to offer a high-quality course of instruction involving classroom, laboratory, and extracurricular activities that results in graduates who are qualified and prepared to meet the demands of a professional career in the present and future work place and be able to assume a responsible place of leadership in a complex technological society.

The mission of the department is three-fold:

• Teaching — To provide a high-quality educational experience for undergraduate and graduate students that enables them to become leaders in their chosen professions.
• Research — To create, explore, and develop innovations in engineering and science through undergraduate and graduate research.
• Service — To provide beneficial service to the local, state, national, and international industries and communities via educational, technical, entrepreneurial, and professional activities.

The courses offered in mechanical engineering provide the student with a broad understanding of fundamental scientific principles that serve as a background for many fields of specialization. The undergraduate curriculum is designed to stress basic engineering principles and to assist in developing creative thinking. Emphasis is placed on the science and art of designing machines and systems, of converting energy into useful forms, and developing a basic understanding of engineering mechanics.

Completion of the degree requirements provides graduates with the following learning outcomes and ability to:

• Identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
• 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
• Communicate effectively with a range of audiences
• 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
• Function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives
• Develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
• Acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

The BSME Program Educational Objectives are to produce graduates who, within a few years of graduation, are expected to

1. Contribute to the economic development of Arkansas and the world through the practice of Mechanical Engineering;
2. Meet or exceed the needs and expectations of mechanical engineering employers in industry, government, and private practice;
3. Engage in professional activities that promote the mechanical engineering profession and provide continuing self-development; and
4. Succeed in graduate study and research, if pursued.