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Educational Objectives of the School of Engineering

We will produce engineering graduates who:

  1. Have an understanding of and ability to apply knowledge of traditional mathematics, science, and engineering skills and to use modern engineering tools.

Intended Outcomes 

1a. Graduates will have proficiency in mathematics through differential equations, probability and statistics, calculus-based physics, and general chemistry.

1b. Graduates will have an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering.

1c. Graduates will have an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.

  1. Are able to design and conduct experiments, as well as analyze and interpret data in various engineering disciplines

Intended Outcome

2a. Graduates will be able to design and conduct experiments, as well as analyze and interpret data in their discipline.

  1. Can produce acceptable technical designs for systems, components, and processes.

Intended Outcomes

3a. Graduates will successfully complete design experiences integrated throughout the curriculum.

3b. Graduates will have the ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs.

  1. Can function independently as well as a part of multidisciplinary teams

Intended Program Outcomes

4a. Graduates have an ability to function independently when necessary.

4b. Graduates have an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams.

  1. Are able to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems and to formulate and use engineering models

Intended Outcomes

5a. Graduates have an ability to identify, formulate and solve engineering problems in at least four areas of their discipline.

5b. Graduates have an ability to formulate and use engineering models.

  1. Clearly understand professional and ethical responsibility

Intended Outcomes

6a. Graduates have an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility.

6b. Graduates have an understanding of the importance of professional registration.

  1. Are able to communicate effectively

Intended Outcomes

7a. Graduates exhibit effective oral communication skills.

7b. Graduates exhibit effective written communication skills.

  1. Have an appreciation of the need for a career-long understanding of the global and societal impact of engineering solutions

Intended Outcome

8a. Graduates have the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context.

  1. Stay current professionally

Intended Outcomes

9a.Graduates recognize the need for, and engage in life-long learning activities.

9b. Graduates have knowledge of contemporary issues.

  1. Maintain a current understanding of how the business world works

Intended Outcome

10a. Graduates will maintain an understanding of professional practice issues (such as procurement of work, bidding versus quality-based selection, and interaction between design and construction professionals.