Dual Undergraduate Degree Programs

in the field of Machine Design,

Manufacture and Automation:

A Collaboration Between

Ningbo University of Technology, P.R. China and

Wayne State University, U.S.A

Under the construction idea of “relying on the industry, matching industry, positioning occupation, serving the society”, the dual undergraduate degree programs in the field of Mechanical Design, Manufacturing and Automation aim to implement the fundamental task of fostering character and civic virtue, cultivate applied research and practice ability oriented applied senior technical and management talents who have a firm foundation in natural sciences, good humanistic quality, strong sense of social responsibility and grasp the basic knowledge of mechanical design, manufacturing and automation. Graduates can engage in scientific research, design and manufacturing, test analysis, technology development, project management, etc. in mechanical design, mechanical manufacturing, electromechanical control and other related fields. Graduates are application-oriented senior technical and managerial talents who have both applied research capability and applied practical ability.

Our programs

We offer dual undergraduate degree programs whereby upon successfully completing all curriculum requirements for the two programs, students will be awarded two degrees simultaneously: (i) a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) degree from Ningbo University of Technology (NBUT), and (ii) a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Technology (BSMCT) degree from Wayne State University (WSU). The two programs are designed to overlap and be undertaken simultaneously with each program maintaining its distinct identity and requirements. An overview of the structure of each program is shown in Table 1 below.

Table 1: Overview of Structure of the Two Program

Accreditation

Program II, Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Technology (BSMCT), is accredited by the Engineering and Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and the Mechanical Engineering Technology Program Criteria.

Educational Objectives:

Program educational objectives are broad statements that describe what graduates are expected to attain within a few years after graduation. Our dual degree programs share the following educational objectives, which are based on the needs of their constituencies.

PEO-1 To produce graduates who attain gainful employment and practice successfully in mechanical related engineering technology professions;

PEO-2 To produce graduates who remain technically current and adapt to rapidly changing technologies through continuous learning and self-improvement;

PEO-3 To produce graduates who demonstrate independent thinking and function effectively in teams to solve open-ended problems in an industrial environment;

PEO-4 To produce graduates who communicate effectively and perform ethically and professionally in business, industry, and society.

Student outcomes

Student outcomes describe what students are expected to know and be able to do by the time of graduation. These relate to the knowledge, skills, and behaviors that students acquire as they progress through the program.

Our dual degree programs share the following common Student Outcomes:

1. an ability to apply knowledge, techniques, skills and modern tools of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to solve broadly-defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline;

2. an ability to design systems, components, or processes meeting specified needs for broadly-defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline;

3. an ability to apply written, oral, and graphical communication in broadly-defined technical and non-technical environments; and an ability to identify and use appropriate technical literature;

4. an ability to conduct standard tests, measurements, and experiments and to analyze and interpret the results to improve processes; and

5. an ability to function effectively as a member as well as a leader on technical teams.

Educational outreach

Students in our dual degree programs in the field of Mechanical Design, Manufacturing and Automation have the chance to take classes at the Basic Training Center in NBUT and have the chance to do an internship in a local company.

Course prerequisites

The WSU Division of Engineering Technology has implemented a system of prerequisites and co-requisites for technical courses. These requirements are designed to ensure that students have the necessary background knowledge for the courses in which they are currently enrolled. It is important that students observe the prescribed course prerequisites and corequisites because foundational or prerequisite classes contain information that is utilized in the succeeding courses. This strategy helps to ensure that students can successfully complete those more advanced courses. It also helps the program to maintain its ABET accreditation. Thus, NBUT and WSU will adhere strictly to this established policy, and waivers may be considered for truly exceptional cases only. An overview of the technical course prerequisites is shown in Table 2 below.

Table 2: Overview of the Technical Course Prerequisites