The Mechanical Engineering Bachelor of Science Program in the Department of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and Program Criteria for Mechanical Engineering and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.
Publication of the Program Educational Objectives and Student Outcomes, as well as assessment and evaluation of the extent to which these objectives and outcomes are being satisfied is part of the Department’s continuous improvement process.
Program Educational Objectives
The objective of the Mechanical Engineering undergraduate program at the University of Notre Dame is to educate graduates who have a significant, sustained positive impact in the world through
- technical excellence;
- leadership and teamwork skills;
- a moral and ethical framework; and
- intellectual curiosity.
Specifically, graduates will have a strong competence in mechanical, solid, fluid, and thermal systems; along with the fundamental analysis and experimental skills that qualify them for graduate study in engineering or technical leadership in industry, education, or government.
Student Outcomes
To achieve these Program Educational Objectives, the curriculum is designed to provide the following Student Outcomes, which describe what students are expected to know or be able to do by the time of graduation.
- 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.
Program Enrollment and Degree Data
| Academic Year | 2nd Year | 3rd Year | 4th Year | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 105 | 109 | 123 | – |
| 2023-24 | 95 | 114 | 122 | 116 |
| 2022-23 | 112 | 116 | 102 | 104 |
| 2021-22 | 113 | 98 | 111 | 102 |
| 2020-21 | 96 | 102 | 116 | 114 |
| 2019-20 | 98 | 103 | 131 | 119 |
| 2018-19 | 98 | 122 | 129 | 122 |