Objectives and Outcomes


Drawing from the National Academy of Engineering's Engineer of 2020 report, the University of Washington Bothell Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering program objectives are as follows:

1. Technical Competence

a) Apply principles of engineering, basic science, and mathematics (including multivariate calculus and differential equations).
b) Model, analyze, design, and realize physical systems, components or processes as they relate to thermal and mechanical systems.

2. Creativity and Design

a) Exhibit practical ingenuity, aesthetic sense, and creativity in the design of thermal and mechanical systems given the reality of technical, economic, social, and environmental constraints.
b) Demonstrate resilience, agility, and capacity for self-reflection.

3. Leadership and Ethical Awareness

a) Identify and frame problems, putting them in a diverse and global operational context.
b) Cultivate leadership, communication, and professional skills in the ethical practice of mechanical engineering.


d) Ability to function on multidisciplinary teams.
f) Understanding of professional and ethical responsibility.
g) Ability to communicate effectively.
j) Knowledge of contemporary issues.



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