Program offerings under the MAPÚA Institute of Technology at Laguna
The Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering program draws upon a number of basic and applied sciences to design, build and improve devices, machines, processes and systems that involve mechanical forces, work and energy. It emphasizes the study of the efficient transformation of energy from one form to another and the behavior of solids, liquids and gases.
The program includes the design and manufacture of structures used in industrial, biomedical, instrumentation and transportation systems. It also includes converting thermal and chemical energy into mechanical work through engines and power plants; transporting energy via devices like heat exchangers, pipelines, gears and linkages; and utilizing energy, forces and structures to perform a variety of tasks. Since all manufactured products contain parts that transmit forces, mechanical engineering is considered vital in designing and selecting materials that will ensure the structural integrity of almost every product.The Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering program aims to:
1) Enable its graduates to practice as successful engineers for the advancement of society; and
2) Promote professionalism in engineering practice.Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering program are expected to demonstrate:
(a) An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering;
(b) An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data;
(c) An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability;
(d) An ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams;
(e) An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems;
(f) An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility;
(g) An ability to communicate effectively;
(h) The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic , environmental, and societal context;
(i) A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning;
(j) A knowledge of contemporary issues; and
(k) An ability to use the techniques, skills and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.
