Program Educational Objectives

Mechanical Engineering Technology

The educational experience of our students is a top priority in our department. To help monitor the effectiveness of our curriculum and the quality of a Buffalo State's Mechanical Engineering Technology Degree, we have formalized and upgraded many of the assessment and evaluation activities which have been a part of our educational program for many years.

Objectives for the Recent Graduates

Objective #1

Demonstrate expertise and career advancement in their field through the application of fundamental knowledge (mathematics and science), skills (problem solving), and engineering technology tools.

Objective #2

Communicate effectively by contributing to internal documents, reports, patent applications, conference presentations, and presentations to peers, clients, and management. 

Objective #3

Contribute to the achievement of their organization’s goals as an effective leader and/or effective team member.

Objective #4

Take part in life-long learning by using their professional knowledge and expertise by being engaged with civic institutions, educational organizations, and professional societies.

ETAC/ABET Student Learning Outcomes

The program outcomes established for the program are the ETAC of ABET outcome requirements of Criterion 3, (1) through (5), and include the ability to:

  1. Apply knowledge, techniques, skills and modern tools of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to solve broadly-defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline
  2. Design systems, components, or processes meeting specified needs for broadly-defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline
  3. Apply written, oral, and graphical communication in broadly-defined technical and non-technical environments; and an ability to identify and use appropriate technical literature
  4. Conduct standard tests, measurements, and experiments and to analyze and interpret the results to improve processes
  5. Function effectively as a member or leader on a technical team