Program Objectives & Student Outcomes
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Program Objectives
Within a few years of graduation, Biomedical Engineering graduates are expected to attain:
- Increasing responsibility beyond that in their entry-level description in job functions within Biomedical Engineering or related employment, and/or
- Successful progress within graduate degree programs in Biomedical Engineering or other professional degrees such as other Engineering, Medicine, Business, or Law, and
- Continued successful professional development and adaptation to evolving technologies within their chosen field.
Within a few years of graduation, ComputerEngineering graduates are expected to attain:
- Increasing responsibility beyond that in their entry-level description in job functions within Computer Engineering or related employment, and/or
- Successful progress within graduate degree programs in Computer Engineering or other professional degrees such as other Engineering, Medicine, Business, or Law, and
- Continued successful professional development and adaptation to evolving technologies within their chosen field.
Within a few years of graduation, Electrical Engineering graduates are expected to attain:
- Increasing responsibility beyond that in their entry-level description in job functions within Electrical Engineering or related employment, and/or
- Successful progress within graduate degree programs in Electrical Engineering or other professional degrees such as other Engineering, Medicine, Business, or Law, and
- Continued successful professional development and adaptation to evolving technologies within their chosen field.
Student Outcomes
The syllabus of every ECE, BME, or ENGR undergraduate course you are teaching must explicitly indicate which of the SLOs in the table below the course covers. Please mention the SLOs that the course covers and include the following table in the course syllabus.
- SLO1 SOLVE an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
- SLO2 DESIGN 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
- SLO3 COMMUNICATE an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
- SLO4 JUDGE 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
- SLO5 COOPERATE 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
- SLO6 EXPERIMENT an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
- SLO7 LEARN an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.
The syllabus of every ECE, BME, or ENGR undergraduate course you are teaching must explicitly indicate which of the SLOs in the table below the course covers. Please state the SLOs that the course covers and include the table below in the course syllabus.
- SLO 1 (Technical Knowledge) - The ability to demonstrate broad and deep knowledge in the chosen field of study
- SLO 2 (Research/Project Work) - The ability to plan and conduct research/project work
- SLO 3 (Problem Solving Skills) - The ability to demonstrate competence in problem solving skills
- SLO 4 (Original Contributions) - The ability/training to translate original ideas into new technologies
- SLO 5 (Ethical Conduct) - Understanding of engineering ethical responsibilities
- SLO 6 (Communication Skills) - The ability to write technical articles in clear academic prose. The ability in oral exposition
- SLO 7 (Professional Development) - The ability to demonstrate attributes of professional development and awareness of contemporary global issues within the chosen field of study