QUEENSBOROUGH COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Department of Engineering Technology
Mechanical Engineering Technology
Criterion 3 - Student Outcomes (A-I)
Student outcomes describe what students are expected to know and be able to demonstrate by the
time of graduation. They relate to the skills, knowledge, and behaviors that students acquire in their
matriculation through the Mechanical Engineering Technology Program at Queensborough
Community College. The Engineering Technology Department conducts regular assessment of
student achievement of these outcomes via Performance Indicators. The results of the assessment
process are recorded in the Assessment Database and tracked in the attached Continuous
Improvement Plan. The Continuous Improvement Plan itself provides evidence of the ongoing
review process used to evaluate the effectiveness of the Computer Engineering Technology Program
at Queensborough and summarizes the course of action in response to specific assessment results.
Measurement of student success in attaining each outcome is implemented in a set of supporting
Performance Indicators. Each Performance Indicator is assigned to a set of courses selected by the
department assessment committee and proposed to the department for review and approval. For
each Performance Indicator, faculty then select assignments in each course, develop rubrics and
collect the student data to be recorded on each rubric.
The performance indicators to be demonstrated in each course are listed in the table below.
Student Outcome A: an ability to apply the knowledge, techniques, skills, and modern tools of the
discipline to narrowly defined engineering technology activities;
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Performance Indicator MTa1 Communicate effectively using technical graphics, including
the ability to produce, read and interpret engineering drawings.
Performance Indicator MTa2 Specify appropriate materials and necessary dimensions for the
safe operation of mechanical components.
Performance Indicator MTa3 Specify appropriate manufacturing processes for the fabrication
of mechanical components.
Performance Indicator MTa4 Fabricate mechanical components using appropriate tools.
Student Outcome B: an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering and
technology to engineering technology problems that require limited application of principles but
extensive practical knowledge;
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Performance Indicator MTb1 Apply technical knowledge of manufacturing processes to the
fabrication of mechanical parts.
Performance Indicator MTb2 Apply technical knowledge of manufacturing and programming
to the Computer-Numerically-Controlled (CNC) fabrication of mechanical parts.
Performance Indicator MTb3 Utilize appropriate software tools to produce engineering
drawings.
Student Outcome C: an ability to conduct standard tests and measurements, and to conduct, analyze
and interpret experiments;
 Performance Indicator MTc1 Identify material properties by applying standard experimental
tests and interpreting the results.
 Performance Indicator MTc2 Analyze material response to applied loading by applying
standard experimental tests and interpreting the results.
 Performance Indicator MTc3 Utilize industry standard equipment in the analysis of
mechanical systems comprised of structural or fluid elements.
Student Outcome D: an ability to function effectively as a member of a technical team;
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Performance Indicator MTd1 Develop, assign and execute shared duties to accomplish a
common task.
Performance Indicator MTd2 Demonstrate an ability to communicate effectively with team
members.
Student Outcome E: an ability to identify, analyze and solve narrowly defined engineering technology
problems;
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Performance Indicator MTe1 Analyze mechanical systems in a mathematical environment at
or above the level of algebra and trigonometry.
Performance Indicator MTe2 Apply the basic laws of vector mechanics to static structures.
Performance Indicator MTe3 Analyze simple structures for stress/strain response to applied
loading.
Performance Indicator MTe4 Analyze simple fluid systems.
Student Outcome F: an ability to apply written, oral and graphical communication in both technical
and non-technical environments, and an ability to identify and use appropriate technical literature;
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Performance Indicator MTf1 Produce effective written documents including lab reports, term
papers and power-point slides.
Performance Indicator MTf2 Deliver effective oral presentations.
Performance Indicator MTf3 Interpret visual and graphical information and explain data in
written and oral reports.
Student Outcome G: an understanding of the need for and an ability to engage in self-directed
continuing professional development;
 Performance Indicator MTg1 Use information acquisition skills and the internet for research
and communication.
 Performance Indicator MTg2 Attend department sponsored presentations on technical topics
and participate in clubs and extra-curricular activities.
Student Outcome H: an understanding of and a commitment to address professional and ethical
responsibilities, including a respect for diversity;
 Performance Indicator MTh1 Demonstrate an awareness of social concerns as they relate to
the practice of mechanical engineering technology.
 Performance Indicator MTh2 Identify ethical misbehavior or situations and suggest courses
of action.
 Performance Indicator MTh3 Report on aspects of international customs and culture.
 Performance Indicator MTh4 Describe the interrelationships between technology,
professional responsibilities and contemporary society.
Student Outcome I: a commitment to quality, timeliness and continuous improvement.
 Performance Indicator MTi1 Complete projects in a timely manner.
 Performance Indicator MTi2 Revise technical reports and writing to improve quality.
Mechanical Engineering Technology Course Assignments for Student Outcomes “A-I” and
supporting Performance Indicators “a-i”
Course
Title
A
a1
a3
a4
a2
MT-111
MT-122
Technical Graphics
Manufacturing Processes
MT-124
MT-125
Metallurgy & Materials
Metallurgy & Materials Lab
MT-161
a3
MT-341
Fundamentals of Computer
Numerical Control
Parametric Computer Aided
Design Drafting
Applied Mechanics
MT-345
Strength of Materials
a2
MT-346
Strength of Materials Lab
MT-369
MT-488
Computer Apps in ET
Computer Aided Design
Drafting
Computer Controlled
MT-293
MT-491
a1
B
C
D
c1
d1
d2
Outcomes
E
F
G
H
I
b1
f1
f2
f3
g1
i1
f1
f2
f3
g1
i2
b1
b2
b3
e1
e2
e1
e3
c2
a3
a1
b2
b3
a3
b1
d1
d2
i2
i1
MT-492
MT-513
MT-514
Manufacturing
Introduction to Virtual
Automation
Thermo-Fluid Systems
Thermo-Fluid Systems Lab
MT-900
Cooperative Education &
Design Projects
MA-114
College Algebra & Trig for
Technical Students
Calculus for Technical &
Business Students
General Physics I
General Physics II
English Composition I
English Composition II
Social Science/History Elec.
Intro to College Life
MA-128
PH-201
PH-202
EN-101
EN-102
SS or HI
ST-100
a4
b2
b3
i2
e4
c3
d1
d2
f1
f2
f3
g1
i1
h1
h2
h3
h4
e1
e1
e1
e1
f1
f1
h3
i1
For associate degree programs, these student outcomes must include, but are not limited to, the
following learned capabilities:
a. an ability to apply the knowledge, techniques, skills, and modern tools of the discipline to
narrowly defined engineering technology activities;
b. an ability to apply a knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to
engineering technology problems that require limited application of principles but extensive
practical knowledge;
c. an ability to conduct standard tests and measurements, and to conduct, analyze, and interpret
experiments;
d. an ability to function effectively as a member of a technical team;
e. an ability to identify, analyze, and solve narrowly defined engineering technology problems;
f. an ability to apply written, oral, and graphical communication in both technical and nontechnical
environments; and an ability to identify and use appropriate technical literature;
g. an understanding of the need for and an ability to engage in self-directed continuing
professional development;
h. an understanding of and a commitment to address professional and ethical responsibilities,
including a respect for diversity; and
i. a commitment to quality, timeliness, and continuous improvement.