Engineering-SLOs

Upon completion of the MS degree program, students should be able to:

• Communicate the technical merits and broader impacts of their research.
• Demonstrate understanding of the fundamentals in their selected field in Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering.
• Develop and execute a research plan to solve engineering problems.

Upon completion of the PhD degree program, students should be able to:

• Communicate the technical merits and broader impacts of their research.
• Demonstrate depth and breadth of knowledge in their selected field in Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering.
• Develop and execute an independent research plan to create knowledge in their selected field.

ABET Student Learning Outcomes for Aerospace Engineering, BS program:

• Students will gain an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering.
• Students will gain 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.
• Students will gain an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
• Students will gain an ability 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.
• Students will gain an ability function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
• Students will be able to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
• Students will gain an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.
• Students will gain in-depth knowledge of the major aeronautical topics and some knowledge of astronautical topics.

ABET Student Learning Outcomes for Applied Computing MS (100% online) program:

• Apply critical thinking and data-driven analysis to dissect complex computing challenges and devise effective computing solutions.
• Access and adjust to current and evolving technological trends to create innovative solutions and optimize software development processes.
• Utilize software design and development principles and methodologies to create efficient, maintainable, scalable and high-quality applications.
• Communicate technical concepts clearly and concisely, orally and in writing to technical and non-technical audiences.

ABET Student Learning Outcomes for Architectural Engineering, BS program:

• 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 context
• 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 objective
• 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

ABET Student Learning Outcomes for Biomedical Engineering, BS program:

• An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
• Students will exhibit 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.
• Students will exhibit an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
• Students will exhibit an ability 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.
• Students will exhibit the ability function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
• Students will be able to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
• Students will exhibit an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

Upon completion of the MS degree program, students should be able to:

• Demonstrate evidence of advanced technical knowledge in key areas of Biomedical Engineering.
  • Students accumulate a core of advanced technical knowledge in the area of biomedical engineering.
  • Students demonstrate application of advanced technical knowledge to solve problems in the area of biomedical engineering.
• Demonstrate evidence of focused study in key areas of biomedical engineering.
  • Students accumulate a core of factual, theoretical, and historical knowledge in their area of study.
  • Students demonstrate core problem solving strategies.
  • Students demonstrate how to communicate research results to a scientific audience.
• Demonstrate evidence on scholarly study in biomedical engineering.
  • Students will demonstrate evidence of conducting quality original research.
  • Students will successfully defend the originality and quality of their thesis at a public final defense.

Upon completion of the PhD degree program, students should be able to:

• Demonstrate evidence of advanced technical knowledge in key areas of Biomedical Engineering.
  • Students accumulate a core of advanced technical knowledge in the area of biomedical engineering.
  • Students demonstrate application of advanced technical knowledge to solve problems in the area of biomedical engineering.
• Demonstrate evidence of focused study in key areas of biomedical engineering.
  • Students accumulate a core of factual, theoretical, and historical knowledge in their area of study.
  • Students demonstrate core problem solving strategies.
  • Students demonstrate how to communicate research results to a scientific audience.
• Demonstrate evidence on scholarly study in biomedical engineering.
  • Students will demonstrate evidence of conducting quality original research.
  • Students will successfully defend the originality and quality of their thesis at a public final defense.

ABET Student Learning Outcomes for Chemical, Biological & Materials Engineering, BS program:

• 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 context
• 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 objective
• 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

Upon completion of the MS degree program, students should be able to:

• Conduct original research and assemble a creative new body of work in the fields spanned by CBME and to effectively communicate this work to a technically literate audience.
• Think critically, creatively and to address technical problems in the fields spanned by CBME.
• Synthesize and apply knowledge of ethical dilemmas and resolutions in research and professional activities.

Upon completion of the PhD degree program, students should be able to:

• Conduct original research and assemble a creative new body of work in the fields spanned by CBME and to effectively communicate this work to a technically literate audience.
• Think critically, creatively and to address technical problems in the fields spanned by CBME.
• Synthesize and apply knowledge of ethical dilemmas and resolutions in research and professional activities.

ABET Student Learning Outcomes for Civil Engineering, BS program:

• 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 context
• 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 objective
• 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

Upon completion of the MS degree program, students should be able to:

• Communicate technical information to an audience of their peers.
• Demonstrate knowledge of and proficiency in research skills.
• Demonstrate the ability to identify, analyze, synthesize and present scholarship in their areas of expertise.
• Demonstrate the ability to identify, analyze, synthesize and present scholarship in their areas of expertise.
• Upon completion of the Master of Science in Civil Engineering (MSCE) degree program, coursework and thesis students should be able to demonstrate proficiency in an advanced topic within their chosen subdiscipline.

Upon completion of the PhD degree program, students should be able to:

• Communicate technical information to an audience of their peers.
• Demonstrate knowledge of and proficiency in research skills.
• Demonstrate the ability to identify, analyze, synthesize and present scholarship in their areas of expertise.

ABET Student Learning Outcomes for Computer Engineering, BS program:

• An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering.
• An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data.
• An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs with in realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability.
• An ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams.
• An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems.
• An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility.
• An ability to communicate effectively.
• The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context.
• A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning.
• A knowledge of contemporary issues.
• An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.

ABET Student Learning Outcomes for Computer Science Engineering, BS program:

• Analyze a complex computing problem and to apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.
• Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program’s discipline.
• Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.
• Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles.
• Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program’s discipline.
• Apply computer science theory and software development fundamentals to produce computing-based solutions.

Upon completion of the MS degree program, students should be able to:

• MS Non-Thesis G1 - Demonstrate proficiency in a broad base of advanced computer science topics.
• MS Non-Thesis G2 - Demonstrate the ability to understand advanced technical articles in the computer science literature.
• MS Non-Thesis G3 - Demonstrate the ability to deliver technical oral presentation.
• MS Thesis T1 - Demonstrate a broad base in advanced computer science topics.
• MS Thesis T2 - Demonstrate the ability to understand advanced technical articles in the computer science literature.
• MS Thesis T3 - Demonstrate the ability to deliver technical oral presentation.
• MS Thesis T4 - Demonstrate the ability to perform and report independent research.

Upon completion of the PhD degree program, students should be able to:

• Demonstrate proficiency in a broad base of advanced computer science topics.
• Demonstrate the ability to contribute research results to the computer science community.
• Demonstrate the ability to convey technical computer science information to an audience in a professional setting.

Upon completion of the MS degree program, students should be able to:

• Demonstrate fundamental processes of computer science, statistical modeling and analysis, and analytics.
• Analyze and solve complex problems that require the examination of large volumes of data from varied information sources.
• Examine, evaluate, design, build, implement, and deploy analytical tools to resolve complex problems.

Upon completion of the MS degree program, students should be able to:

• Demonstrate fundamental processes of computer science, statistical modeling and analysis, and analytics.
• Analyze and solve complex problems that require the examination of large volumes of data from varied information sources.
• Examine, evaluate, design, build, implement, and deploy analytical tools to resolve complex problems.

Upon completion of the certificate degree program, students should be able to:

• Demonstrate an ability of understanding and interpreting data.
• Able to select and use appropriate analytical tools.
• Analyze a problem and identify the computational processes and methodologies required for the solution.

Upon completion of the MS degree program, students should be able to:

• Demonstrate evidence of advanced technical knowledge in key areas of Electrical and Computer Engineering.
  • Students will accumulate a core of advanced technical knowledge in their area of study.
  • Students will demonstrate application of advanced technical knowledge to solve core problems in their area of study.
• Demonstrate evidence of focused study in key areas of Electrical and Computer Engineering.
  • Students will accumulate a core of factual, theoretical, and historical knowledge in their area of study.
  • Students will learn core problem solving strategies.
  • Students will learn how to communicate research results to a scientific audience.
• Demonstrate evidence on scholarly study in ECE.
  • Students will demonstrate evidence of conducting quality original research.
  • Students wil successfully defend the originality and quality of their dissertation at a public final defense.

Upon completion of the PhD degree program, students should be able to:

• Demonstrate evidence of advanced technical knowledge in key areas of Electrical and Computer Engineering.
  • Students will accumulate a core of advanced technical knowledge in their area of study.
  • Students will demonstrate application of advanced technical knowledge to solve core problems in their area of study.
• Demonstrate evidence of focused study in key areas of Electrical and Computer Engineering.
  • Students will accumulate a core of factual, theoretical, and historical knowledge in their area of study.
  • Students will learn core problem solving strategies.
  • Students will learn how to communicate research results to a scientific audience.
• Demonstrate evidence on scholarly study in ECE.
  • Students will demonstrate evidence of conducting quality original research.
  • Students will successfully defend the originality and quality of their dissertation at a public final defense. 

ABET Student Learning Outcomes for Electrical Engineering, BS program:

• An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering.
• An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data.
• An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs with in realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability.
• An ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams.
• An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems.
• An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility.
• An ability to communicate effectively.
• The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context.
• A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning.
• A knowledge of contemporary issues.
• An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.

ABET Student Learning Outcomes for Engineering Physics, BS program:

• Physics Specific Knowledge - Graduates with an Engineering Physics degree should be able to demonstrate mastery of core physics topics at a level to be successful in physics and engineering-related graduate study and/or careers. Students should demonstrate an ability to apply the laws and concepts of physics, using different representations and fundamental themes, to analyze and solve problems appropriate for their stage in the curriculum. Secondary goals include the ability to solve multidisciplinary problems, and the ability to apply basic concepts to modern technology.
• Scientific and Technical Skills - Graduates with an Engineering Physics degree should be able to demonstrate a portfolio of scientific and technical skills, that can be applied to real-world problems. These skills are divided into two categories. The first involves the ability to formulate a problem, design a solution, solve the problem, and relate the results to the original problem. The second involves the ability to the tools of the trade to solve problems. These include one or more of the following: instrumentation competency, software competency, coding competency, data analysis competency (including statistical analysis of the results), and mathematical competency.
• Communication Skills - Graduates with an Engineering Physics degree should be able to successfully communicate in both spoken and written form. The most important competencies are the ability to communicate with different audiences and communicate effectively in writing. They should also be able to organize and communicate ideas. Students should also be able articulate their own state of understanding. Of secondary importance is the abilities be able to obtain relevant information, and to teach a complex idea.

ABET Student Learning Outcomes for Engineering Physics, MS program:

• Pursue, interpret, and present original research topics, both orally and in writing.
• Competent at analyzing a wide array of problems using standard techniques and, in some cases, without needing to access external resources.

ABET Student Learning Outcomes for Engineering Physics, PhD program:

• Analyzing a wide array of problems using standard techniques without needing to access external resources. The core areas are: Classical Mechanics, Statistical Mechanics, Electrodynamics, Quantum Mechanics, Mathematical Methods of Physics, and Engineering disciplines as appropriate.
• Interpret and present current research topics, both orally and in writing in the General Exam for PhD candidacy.
• Demonstrate competency in physics, applied physics, and/or engineering research.

Upon completion of the MS degree program, students should be able to:

• Make forward progress towards degree completion (complete prescribed coursework, meet deadlines, complete forms).
• Make forward progress in study of research topic, proposal, data collection, dissemination and presentation of results).
• Demonstrate good communication skills with advisor and ability to receive feedback.
• Participate in professional development activities as applicable (undergraduate research mentorship, other mentorship activities, service with professional organizations).
• Demonstrate overall readiness for profession.

Upon completion of the PhD degree program, students should be able to:

• Demonstrate broad fundamental knowledge in area of specialization within Engineering as well as in-depth knowledge within a particular area of study.
• Develop skills in critical review/analysis of literature in his/her area of research.
• Formulate and analyze an in-depth original research problem. Dissertation evaluation by PhD committee.
• Effectively communicate ideas and results via written communication. Dissertation evaluation by PhD committee.
• Effectively communicate ideas and results via oral communication. (To be evaluated by dissertation committee during defense)

ABET Student Learning Outcomes for Environmental Engineering, BS program:

• 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 context
• 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 objective
• 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

Upon completion of the MS degree program, students should be able to:

• Communicate technical information to an audience of their peers.
• Demonstrate knowledge of and proficiency in research skills.
• Demonstrate the ability to identify, analyze, synthesize and present scholarship in their areas of expertise.
• Demonstrate proficiency in an advanced topic within their chosen sub discipline.

Upon completion of the PhD degree program, students should be able to:

• Communicate technical information to an audience of their peers.
• Demonstrate knowledge of and proficiency in research skills.
• Demonstrate the ability to identify, analyze, synthesize and present scholarship in their areas of expertise.

ABET Student Learning Outcomes for Environmental Science, BS program:

• 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 context
• 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 objective
• 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

Upon completion of the MS degree program, students should be able to:

• Communicate technical information to an audience of their peers.
• Demonstrate knowledge of and proficiency in research skills.
• Demonstrate the ability to identify, analyze, synthesize and present scholarship in their areas of expertise.
• Demonstrate proficiency in an advanced topic within their chosen sub discipline.

Upon completion of the PhD degree program, students should be able to:

• Communicate technical information to an audience of their peers.
• Demonstrate knowledge of and proficiency in research skills.
• Demonstrate the ability to identify, analyze, synthesize and present scholarship in their areas of expertise.

Upon completion of the MES degree program, students should be able to:

• Communicate technical information to an audience of their peers. 
• Demonstrate proficiency in an advanced topic within their chosen sub discipline. 

Upon completion of the MS degree program, students should be able to:

• Demonstrate knowledge at an advanced level in the broadly defined areas of geological engineering.
• Communicate research results to a technical audience.
• Perform quality research work under the guidance of a mentor.

ABET Student Learning Outcomes for Industrial & Systems Engineering, BS program:

• An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering.
• An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data.
• An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs with in realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability.
• An ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams.
• An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems.
• An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility.
• An ability to communicate effectively.
• The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context.
• A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning.
• A knowledge of contemporary issues.
• An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.

Upon completion of the MS degree program, students should be able to:

• Acquire in-depth knowledge within a particular area of study and complementary knowledge from a related area in Industrial and Systems Engineering. 
• Conduct scholarly research in an area of Industrial and Systems Engineering.
• Effectively communicate ideas and results via written and oral communication.

Upon completion of the PhD degree program, students should be able to:

• Acquire broad fundamental knowledge in an area of specialization within Industrial and Systems Engineering as well as in-depth knowledge within a particular area of study. 
• Develop skills in critical review/analysis of literature in his/her area of research.
• Formulate and analyze an in-depth original research problem.
• Effectively communicate ideas and results via written and oral communication. 

ABET Student Learning Outcomes for Mechanical Engineering, BS program:

• 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.
• A knowledge of both thermal and mechanical systems areas.                                                                                                         

ABET Student Learning Outcomes for Mechanical Engineering, MS program:

• Demonstrate understanding of the fundamentals in their selected field in Mechanical Engineering.
• Develop and execute a research plan to solve engineering problems.
  
  
  

ABET Student Learning Outcomes for Natural Gas Engineering (MS) (100% Online):

• Demonstrate fundamental knowledge and skills in the principles and practices of the Natural Gas industry.
• Collaborate with and effectively lead multifunctional teams to achieve project objectives.
• Present and effectively communicate work to a wide audience using appropriate technical language, formatting, and writing conventions consistent with flagship engineering societies’ style guides.

Upon completion of this MS degree program students will be able to:

• Demonstrate knowledge at an advanced level in the broadly defined areas of petroleum engineering.
• Communicate research results to a technical audience.
• Perform quality research work under the guidance of a mentor.

Upon completion of this PhD degree program students will be able to:

• Demonstrate knowledge at an advanced level in the broadly defined areas of petroleum engineering.
• Communicate research results to a technical audience.
• Gain the necessary skills to conduct independent research that is judged to be innovative and  of high quality.

Upon completion of the MS degree program, students should be able to:

• Demonstrate evidence of advanced technical knowledge in key areas of Electrical and Computer Engineering.
  • Students will accumulate a core of advanced technical knowledge in their area of study.
  • Students will demonstrate application of advanced technical knowledge to solve core problems in their area of study.              
• Demonstrate evidence of focused study in key areas of Electrical and Computer Engineering.
  • Students will accumulate a core of factual, theoretical, and historical knowledge in their area of study.
  • Students will learn core problem solving strategies.
  • Students will learn how to communicate research results to a scientific audience.
• Demonstrate evidence on scholarly study in ECE.
  • Students will demonstrate evidence of conducting quality original research.
  • Students will successfully defend the originality and quality of their dissertation at a public final defense.