Program Educational Objectives and Student Outcomes

ECE Mission, Objectives and Student Outcomes

OU Mission Statement

The mission of the University of Oklahoma is to provide the best possible educational experience for our students through excellence in teaching, research and creative activity, and service to the state and society.

ECE Mission Statement

The mission of the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering is to provide a high-quality educational experience for undergraduate and graduate students.

Electrical Engineering Objectives

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ABET Accredited

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABETunder the General Criteria and the Electrical, Computer, Communications, Telecommunication(s) and Similarly Named Program Criteria.

Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the General Criteria and the Electrical, Computer, Communications, Telecommunication(s) and Similarly Named Program Criteria.

Program Educational Objectives

The overarching educational objectives of the Electrical Engineering program are that our graduates will:

Be successfully engaged in their careers, leveraging specialized knowledge of Electrical Engineering
Pursue and apply new knowledge to solve constrained problems and develop new opportunities
Contribute to society through professional and ethical application of technology

We expect our BS Electrical Engineering graduates to successfully demonstrate abilities appropriate to these objectives within the first three-to-five years of receiving their Baccalaureate Degree in Electrical Engineering.

Computer Engineering Objectives

ABET Accredited

The Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the General Criteria and the Computer Engineering Program Criteria.

Program Educational Objectives

The overarching educational objectives of the Computer Engineering program are that our graduates will:

Be successfully engaged in their careers, leveraging specialized knowledge of Computer Engineering
Pursue and apply new knowledge to solve constrained problems and develop new opportunities
Contribute to society through professional and ethical application of technology

We expect our BS Computer Engineering graduates to successfully demonstrate abilities appropriate to these objectives within the first three-to-five years of receiving their Baccalaureate Degree in Computer Engineering.

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ECE Student Learning Outcomes

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Through our electrical and computer engineering undergraduate curriculum, students will attain the following learning outcomes:

an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
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
an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
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
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
an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.