1. Engineering Design
Design and integrate mechanical systems and components satisfying requirements and needs, as well as given technical, economic, social and legal constraints and limitations.
| Criteria |
| Interpret requirements and needs and translate them into the formulation of an mechanical engineering project. |
| Formulate and analyze the specifications of a design project considering technical variables, as well as realistic economic, social, legal and environmental restrictions. |
| Propose and evaluate solution alternatives to select the most adequate satisfying requirements and constraints. |
| Present and describe the solution through specifications, planes, engineering drawings, diagrams and virtual simulations. |
| Propose the process to implement the solution. |
2. Problem Solving
Identify, formulate and solve engineering problems properly using the methods, techniques and tools of mechanical engineering.
| Criteria |
| Identify and diagnose problems and prioritize them according to their impact and relevance. |
| Propose adequate and realizable solutions using appropriate norms and standards. |
| Use techniques and methodologies of mechanical engineering to describe, analyze and solve engineering problems. |
| Operate and use equipment, instruments and software required for mechanical engineering practice. |
| Takes in to account safety measures in the practice of engineering. |
3. Sciences Application
Apply the knowledge and skills of mathematics, sciences and engineering to solve mechanical engineering problems.
| Criteria |
| Identify the relevant variables of a system, define their metrics and formulates dependence relationships. |
| Apply mathematical models for analyzing, simulating, predicting and optimizing the behavior of mechanical systems and components. |
| Explain and interpret physical phenomena and chemical processes from the fundamental laws that govern them. |
| Apply knowledge of sciences and engineering for solving real-world engineering problems. |
4. Experimentation and Testing
Conceive and conduct experiments and tests, analyze data and interpret results.
| Criteria |
| Determine objectives and restrictions of the experiment or test to be performed. |
| Determine the required equipment, tools and materials according to the experiment to be done. |
| Discriminate the relevant variables of an experiment, relating, measuring and quantifying them, and determining their tolerances. |
| Analyze and process data and results using proper concepts and criteria. |
| Use the scientific method for developing experiments, design and research projects. |
5. Modern Engineering Practice
Use and apply techniques, methods and tools of modern engineering necessary for the practice of mechanical engineering.
| Criteria |
| Use equipment, instruments and software typical of professional practice. |
| Apply modern techniques and methods for the analysis, design and integration of mechanical systems and the processes they belong to. |
| Apply up-to-date standards, norms and criteria for the practice of engineering. |
6. Engineering Impact
Understand the impact of mechanical engineering solutions on people and society in local and global contexts.
| Criteria |
| Recognize the role of mechanical engineering on the progress of society and the wellbeing of people. |
| Identify and appraise the economic and social benefits of mechanical engineering works. |
| Recognize the importance of mechanical engineering for the creation and innovation of products and processes. |
| Understand the role of mechanical engineering in risk prevention and disaster mitigation. |
7. Project Management
Determine the budgets, schedules and feasibility of engineering projects, and participate in its management for the attainment of goals.
| Criteria |
| Formulate the objectives and restrictions of an engineering project and propose strategies for implementation. |
| Identify the required resources and their costs and estimate the budget of mechanical engineering projects. |
| Determine the scope of a project, its activities and priorities, and propose execution and control schedules. |
| Determine the technical and economic feasibility of an engineering project as well as its social and environmental viability. |
| Formulates indicators and ratios for monitoring the proper implementation of the project. |
8. Environmental Appraisal
Takes into account the importance of preserving and improving the environment in the development of their personal and professional activities.
| Criteria |
| Promote the use of materials, technologies and processes that are environmentally adequate. |
| Make a rational use of natural resources understanding their importance in the life of people and society. |
| Participates in activities and campaigns for environment and ecosystems conservation and improvement. |
| Promote the sustainable development in their professional activities and apply norms of environmental management. |
9. Lifelong Learning
Recognize the need to keep their knowledge and skills up-to-date according to advances of mechanical engineering and engage in lifelong learning.
| Criteria |
| Identify relevant areas for the development of their professional career. |
| Keep themselves up to date on new tendencies and technologies of mechanical engineering as well as their diverse applications. |
| Be autonomous in their learning process. |
| Be part of research groups and students branches of professional associations. |
| Attend and participate in events of professional development. |
10. Contemporary Issues
Know and analyze relevant contemporary issues in local, national and global contexts.
| Criteria |
| Be informed and emit opinion about the main social, economic and political facts in local and global contexts. |
| Understand relevant social and economic issues affecting his/her professional career and working environment. |
11. Ethical and Professional Responsibility
Evaluate their decisions and actions from a moral perspective and assume responsibility for the executed projects.
| Criteria |
| Anticipate the implications of their decisions as well as the results of their actions and projects. |
| Appraise the punctual and responsible fulfilling of their personal and professional duties. |
| Takes into consideration community interests and the social benefit. |
| Knows and act according to the professional code of ethics. |
12. Communication
Communicate clearly and effectively in oral, written and graphical formats, interacting with different types of audiences.
| Criteria |
| Express their ideas clearly and concisely using the adequate technological support. |
| Elaborate clear and precise technical documentation using norms, symbology and terminology proper of mechanical engineering. |
| Adjust their speech according to the type of audience for getting a proper understanding and interpretation. |
| Read technical documentation in English. |
13. Teamworking
Appraise the importance of teamworking and participate actively and effectively in multidisciplinary teams.
| Criteria |
| Can perform as leader or active member of a working team effectively participating to achieve the proposed goals and results. |
| Propose and accepts ideas conducting to the achievement of objectives and results. |
| Appraise the differences of opinion, is tolerant and respect agreements. |
