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Department
Mission l BS
Program Educational Obj. l BS
Program Outcomes
MS
Program Educational Obj.l SJSU
Mission l COE
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MAE Department mission is: |
To
serve society, the public sector, and private
industry by:
- Providing undergraduate and graduate
Mechanical and Aerospace engineering
education that prepares students with
the knowledge, modern applications,
and lifelong learning skills required
to serve the engineering profession
and industry
- Contributing to the development and
application of knowledge through faculty
scholarship
- Preparing students for the modern
professional-practice environment
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| Educational
Objectives of the BSME and BSAE Programs |
The Educational
Objectives for these programs are to provide:
- A strong foundation in mathematics,
basic science and engineering fundamentals,
to successfully compete for entry-level
positions or pursue graduate studies
in ME and AE, or related fields.
- Contemporary professional and lifelong
learning skills including hands-on laboratory
experience, familiarity with computers,
modern software, and information technology,
to successfully compete in the local,
national and global engineering market.
- Strong communication and interpersonal
skills, broad knowledge, and an understanding
of multicultural and global perspectives
to work effectively in multidisciplinary
teams, both as team members and as leaders.
- An understanding of the ethical choices
inherent in the engineering profession
to deal with issues such as public safety,
product marketing, and respect for intellectual
property.
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| Supporting
Outcomes of the BSME and BSAE Programs |
Graduates
of these Programs will have: :
- An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics,
science and engineering
- An ability to design and conduct experiments,
as well as to analyze and interpret
data
- An ability to design a system, component
or process to meet desired needs
- An ability to function on multi-disciplinary
teams
- An ability to identify, formulate
and solve engineering problems
- An understanding of professional and
ethical responsibility
- An ability to communicate effectively
- The broad education necessary to understand
the impact of engineering solutions
in a global/societal context
- A recognition of the need for, and
an ability to engage in, life-long learning.
- A knowledge of contemporary issues
- An ability to use the techniques,
skills, and modern engineering tools
necessary for engineering practice
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| Graduate
Program Educational Objectives |
- Strong foundation
beyond the undergraduate level in their
chosen focus area as well as in mathematics,
basic science and engineering fundamentals,
to successfully compete for technical
engineering positions in the local,
national and global engineering market,
advance in their current position or
pursue doctoral studies.
- Contemporary professional
and lifelong learning skills to be able
to apply theory to solve practical engineering
problems.
- Provide the expertise
necessary to work in the analysis and
design of mechanical or aerospace engineering
systems with possible specialization
in areas such as:
Mechanical Engineering:
Energy Systems, Electronics Cooling,
Electronics Packaging & Reliability,
Finite Element Analysis and CAD, Mechatronics
& MEMS, Product Design, Robotics
& Manufacturing
Aerospace Engineering:
Aircraft Design, Spacecraft Systems,
Space Transportation & Exploration.
- Strong verbal and
written communication skills, including
the ability to write engineering reports.
- The ability to perform
research and work independently to solve
open-ended problems in mechanical and
aerospace engineering.
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| Mission
and Goals of San Jose State University |
San
Jose State University is a major comprehensive
public university located in the city
of San José and in the heart of
Silicon Valley, the world’s center
of innovation. Its distinctive character
has been forged by its long history, by
its location, and by its vision - a blend
of the old and the new, of the traditional
and the innovative. Among its most prized
traditions is a commitment to offer access
to high-quality higher education to all
persons who meet the criteria for admission.
The result is a diverse student community
whose members are from various age groups,
cultures, and economic backgrounds; and
a faculty dedicated to teaching and learning.
The mission of the
University is to enrich the lives of its
students, to transmit knowledge to its
students along with the necessary skills
for applying it in the service of our
society, and to expand the base of knowledge
through research and scholarship. It emphasizes
the following goals for both undergraduate
and graduate students:
- in-depth knowledge
of a major field of study
- broad understanding
of the sciences, social sciences, humanities,
and the arts
- skills in communication
and in critical inquiry
- multi-cultural and
global perspectives gained through intellectual
and social exchange with people of diverse
economic and ethnic backgrounds
- active participation
in professional, artistic, and ethnic
communities, responsible citizenship
and an understanding of ethical choices
inherent in human development
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| Vision
and Mission of the College of Engineering |
The
College has developed its vision and mission
with participation from faculty, students,
staff, alumni, and industry.
Vision
We are a learning community that empowers
its students to better the world through
innovative applications of engineering
knowledge and skills.
Our vision for the College is to provide
our students and our faculty, through
a community of scholarship and life-long
learning, the opportunities and tools
needed to succeed in their endeavors to
bring technological innovation to bear
on problems from a global perspective.
We intend to focus our energies on instilling
in our students a passion for learning
and a framework for its beneficial application.
Mission
The College of Engineering has the mission
of providing an empowering educational
opportunity to students for their technical
professional and social development in
a competitive and dynamic global society.
We will accomplish this by building a
vibrant community of students, faculty,
staff and industry professionals through
strategic collaborations with alumni,
and Silicon Valley, California, national,
and global partners.
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