Mechanical Engineering, Ph.D. Student Learning Outcomes

College	Engineering and Engineering Technology
Major	Mechanical Engineering
Degree	Ph.D.
Date Revised	2017

Student Learning Outcomes and Proposed Methods for Collecting Data (from Assessment Plan)

Advanced Knowledge: Master advanced concepts, methods, and technologies in mechanical engineering thrust areas.
Analysis: Ability to apply in depth qualitative analysis to relevant mechanical engineering questions, issues, and problems.
Research: Conduct independent research that results in an original contribution to knowledge that meets all the standards for responsible conduct of research.
Ethics: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of ethical standards in executing research.
Communication: Communicate research to both technical and general audiences in an effective manner through oral and written formats.

Ph.D. Candidacy Examination (1, 2)
Dissertation Proposal Examination (1-5)
Dissertation Report and Defense (1-5)
Research Committee Meetings (1-5)
Doctoral Dissertation Research (MEEE 799) (1-5)

AAE updated September 2019

Accreditation, Assessment and Evaluation
Swen Parson 316
aae@niu.edu