Mechanical Engineering Technology (2MET) Student Survey
The College of Engineering is interested in hearing about your educational experiences at Penn State.  Please answer the following questions.  Your responses will be combined with other graduates and be used to improve education at Penn State.

Thank you for your help.
Background Information
 
1. What is your sex?
Male    Female

1.a. Which of the following best describes your status during the past year? (Please indicate both your student and employment descriptions)
Full-Time Student Part-Time Student  
Employed Full-Time Employed Part-Time Not Employed  
2. What is your campus location?
Abington Altoona Beaver Behrend Berks-Lehigh
Capital  (Schuykill) Delaware County DuBois Fayette Hazelton
McKeesport Mont Alto New Kensington Shenango Wilkes-Barre
Worthington Scranton York  
         
3. Please identify your ethnic group or nationality (optional)
White African-American Native American Asian Hispanic
Non-U.S. Citizen Permanent Resident Other  (Please list: )  
         
4. What is your cumulative GPA?
Below 2.0 2.0 to less than 2.5 2.5 to less than 3.0 3.0 to less than 3.5 3.5 or higher
         
5.  For each 3-credit course, about how many hours per week did you study during the past academic year?
None 1 to 10 11 to 20 21 to 30 30 or more
         
6.  How many hours per week, on average, did you work during the past academic year?
None 1 to 10 11 to 20 21 to 30 30 or more
         
7. At what academic level did you enter Penn State?
Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior  
         
8.  How many years ago did you enter Penn State?
One Two Three Four Five or more
         
9.  What are your plans after graduation?
Full-Time Work Full-Time Education Work and Part-Time Education Other (Please Specify )
         
10. If you are planning to work, please identify the status of your job:
Keeping Current Position Seeking New Position Have New Job Offer, Undecided Have Declined New Job Offer Have Accepted New Job Offer
Program Outcomes
The 2MET program has identified specific outcomes for the program.  In your opinion, how prepared are you to do each of the following? If you think these outcomes could be improved, please make your comment at the end of the survey.
         
1.  Demonstrate proficiency in applied design, manufacturing processes and mechanics.
Very Unprepared Unprepared Prepared Very prepared Unsure (Make Comment)
         
2.  Apply engineering design processes to solve technical problems thru experimentation and analysis.
Very Unprepared Unprepared Prepared Very prepared Unsure (Make Comment)
         
3.  Apply concepts of applied mathematics and science in solving technical problems.
Very Unprepared Unprepared Prepared Very prepared Unsure (Make Comment)
         
4.  Demonstrate proficiency in computer applications.
Very Unprepared Unprepared Prepared Very prepared Unsure (Make Comment)
         
5.  Produce 2D drawings and 3D parametric solid models as a part of the applied engineering design process.
Very Unprepared Unprepared Prepared Very prepared Unsure (Make Comment)
         
6.  Matriculate and successfully complete a baccalaureate Mechanical Engineering Technology degree program.
Very Unprepared Unprepared Prepared Very prepared Unsure (Make Comment)
         
7.  Work as a professional in a team environment.
Very Unprepared Unprepared Prepared Very prepared Unsure (Make Comment)
         
8.  Recognize the need for life long learning, be prepared to continue their education through formal or informal study, and be able to adapt to a continuously changing work environment.
Very Unprepared Unprepared Prepared Very prepared Unsure (Make Comment)
         
9.  Understand professional, ethical, and social responsibilities in a diverse and global workplace.
Very Unprepared Unprepared Prepared Very prepared Unsure (Make Comment)
         
10.  Commit to quality, timeliness, and continuous improvement.
Very Unprepared Unprepared Prepared Very prepared Unsure (Make Comment)
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