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Mechanical Engineering Program Educational Objectives

Mechanical Engineering

The U.S. Coast Guard Academy Mechanical Engineering program produces graduates who, within several years of graduation:

  1. attain professional competence as an engineer in a U.S. Coast Guard operational or mission support role.
  2. demonstrate evidence of intellectual growth in engineering such as engineering licensure, graduate education, publications and Coast Guard certifications and credentials.
  3. attain recognition of professional accomplishment as a Coast Guard Officer in any field.

Student Outcomes

  1. an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
  2. 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.
  3. an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation; analyze and interpret data; and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
  7. an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

In addition to the common departmental program mission and common Student Outcomes, the Mechanical Engineering program produces graduates who have:

  • an ability to develop as leaders in the United States Coast Guard.

Annual Student Enrollment and Graduation Data

Number of Graduates Per Year
Currently Enrolled
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
2027
20
34
23
27
16
21
39
34
29
20
19
27
46
25
16
31
36
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