Accreditation Process


Public Information

The Bachelor in Mechatronics Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria.

Mission

The Professional School of Mechatronics Engineering trains professionals characterized by their leadership, autonomy, innovative and entrepreneurial spirit in the fields of Instrumentation and Automation, Design, Manufacturing and Computer Aided Engineering, Robotics and Control of Mechatronic Systems and Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, for their preparation with a solid scientific, technical and humanistic base; aspects that make them globally competitive in research and in the permanent search for better technological solutions, which are economically viable and socially responsible for the benefit of the country.

Vision

By the year 2024, the Professional School of Mechatronics Engineering will achieve a high position in society in the areas of Instrumentation and Automation, Design, Manufacturing and Computer Aided Engineering, Robotics and Control of Mechatronic Systems and Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, due to the excellence of its teaching staff, students and graduates, in addition to the permanent practice of civic values and its projection at national and international level.

EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES:

Definition: The Educational Objectives of the Program are general statements that describe what graduates are expected to achieve some years after graduation. The educational objectives of the program are based on the needs of the program's constituents.

Within a few years after graduation, Ricardo Palma University Mechatronics Engineering graduates will:

OE1. Technical Competence
Demonstrate a strong technical competence in the design, evaluation, installation, operation, maintenance and management of mechatronic systems to solve problems in their field of expertise.

OE2. Versatility and Adaptability
Work and interact in the different levels of an engineering project, achieving the proposed goals and advancing in their field of professional development, with environmental awareness.

OE3. Communication and Teamworking
Develop attitudes of communication, integration, and leadership in multidisciplinary working groups by participating as leaders or proactive members.

OE4. Professionalism
Execute their professional activities respecting the technical standards and the ethical code of the profession, significantly and appropriately understanding human values.

OE5. Lifelong Learning
Understand and adapt to new technologies and environments through continuous learning to stay current and competitive.


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.

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