| College of Engineering, Computer Science and Technology | |
| Student Learning Outcomes | |
| BS Aviation Administration | Knowledge |
| Educational objective: Aviation Administration graduates will demonstrate a balance of technical and managerial knowledge. | |
| In demonstrating this educational objective, graduates will exhibit the following outcomes: | |
| 1. They will have a knowledge of science, math and technical management. | |
| 2. They will understand the role of technical management in the private and public sector. | |
| 3. They will have a knowledge of systems and the integration of technologies. | |
| 4. They will have a knowledge of information technology. | |
| 5. They will have a knowledge of contemporary aviation issues. | |
| 6. They will have knowledge of the major sectors of the air transportation industry. | |
| 7. They will have a broad knowledge of available resources for problem solving. | |
| Skills | |
| Educational objective: Aviation Administration graduates will demonstrate the skills needed to apply business practices, information technology, and other technical skills necessary to collaborate with, organize, and lead inter-disciplinary teams. | |
| In demonstrating this educational objective, graduates will exhibit the following outcomes: | |
| 1. They will be able to design a system or process. | |
| 2. They will have good written communication skills. | |
| 3. They will have good oral communication skills. | |
| 4. They will be able to work independently, take direction, collaborate, organize and lead inter-disciplinary teams. | |
| 5. They will be able to exhibit good business skills. | |
| 6. They will be able to analyze and interpret data. | |
| 7. They will be able to use business related software. | |
| Attitudes | |
| Educational objective: Aviation Administration graduates will demonstrate a cooperative and inquisitive spirit that supports the desire to pursue lifelong learning, enables them to adapt to contemporary issues in the workplace, and helps advance the goals of their organization. | |
| In demonstrating this educational objective, graduates will exhibit the following outcomes: | |
| 1. They will have an understanding ethical responsibility. | |
| 2. They will exhibit professionalism in their area of expertise. | |
| 3. They will have a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning. | |
| 4. They will stay current on issues. | |
| 5. They will be willing to make short-term sacrifices to meet long-term goals. | |
| 6. They will exhibit the desire to adopt emerging technologies to improve their area of expertise. | |
| 7. They will support and promote the goals of their organization. | |
| BS Civil Engineering | Knowledge |
| a knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering principles (ABET a). | |
| the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context (ABET h). | |
| a knowledge of civil engineering design principles. | |
| a knowledge of current design specifications. | |
| a knowledge of computer-aided design. | |
| a knowledge of current events and societal contemporary issues? non-engineering-related (ABET j). | |
| an understanding of civil engineering professional practice issues (ASCE criteria). | |
| an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility (ABET f). | |
| an understanding of principles of project management. | |
| an understanding of the role of a leader and leadership principles. | |
| Skills | |
| an ability to identify, formulate, and solve civil engineering problems (ABET e). | |
| an ability to plan and design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, constructibility, and sustainability (ABET c). | |
| an ability to work individually and in multidisciplinary teams (ABET d). | |
| an ability to communicate effectively orally (ABET g). | |
| an ability to communicate effectively in written reports (ABET g). | |
| an ability to design and conduct experiments as well as to analyze and interpret data (ABET b). | |
| an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice, including computer tools and information technology (ABET k). | |
| an ability to manage time. | |
| Attitudes | |
| positive outlook on life. | |
| desire to work in cross-cultural settings. | |
| understanding of professional and ethical responsibility (ABET f). | |
| willingness to adapt to professional and societal changes. | |
| a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in lifelong learning (ABET i). | |
| desire to be successful in Fundamentals of Engineering Examination and become a registered professional civil engineer. | |
| appreciation of the role of professional engineering societies in the discipline of civil engineering. | |
| MS Civil Engineering | Knowledge |
| Ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering principles | |
| Knowledge of civil engineering design principles | |
| Knowledge of current design specifications | |
| Recognition of the elements of civil engineering practice including project management, cost estimating, and leadership principles | |
| Skills | |
| Ability to identify, formulate, solve civil engineering problems in a specialized area | |
| Understand how to plan and design operation of systems, components, processes to meet desired needs and design code specifications | |
| Understand the importance of working on teams | |
| Ability to communicate effectively orally and in written reports. | |
| Ability to use modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice such as computer tools and information technology | |
| Attitudes | |
| Recognition of the need for, and ability to engage in, life-long learning | |
| Desire to become a registered professional civil engineer | |
| BS Computer Science | 1. Students will be able to apply concepts and techniques from computing and mathematics to both theoretical and practical problems. |
| 2. Students will be able to demonstrate fluency in at least one programming language and acquaintance with at least three more. | |
| 3. Students will have a strong foundation in the design, analysis, and application of many types of algorithms. | |
| 4. Students will have a fundamental understanding of computer systems. | |
| 5. Students will have the training to analyze problems and identify and define the computing requirements appropriate to their solutions. | |
| 6. Students will have the training to design, implement, and evaluate large software systems working both individually and collaboratively. | |
| 7. Students will be able to communicate effectively orally and in writing. | |
| 8. Students will have the knowledge, skills, and attitudes for lifelong self-development. | |
| 9. Students will have the ability to analyze the local and global impact of computing on individuals and society. | |
| 10. Students will have a fundamental understanding of social, professional, ethical, legal, and security issues in computing. | |
| MS Computer Science | 1. Students will be able to apply concepts and techniques from computing to both theoretical and practical problems. |
| 2. Students will develop advanced skills and knowledge in at least one specialized area of computer science. | |
| 3. Students will be able to communicate effectively orally and in writing. | |
| 4. Students will be able to pursue careers in industry or higher graduate degrees | |
| BS Electrical Engineering | Knowledge |
| Knowledge of the fundamentals of mathematics, science, and engineering principles | |
| Focus on a specialization field in engineering | |
| Knowledge through general education to foster intelligent inquiry, abstract logical thinking, critical analysis, and the integration and synthesis of knowledge | |
| Awareness of the effect of economics, humanities, and social sciences on engineering | |
| Knowledge of current events and contemporary societal issues (non-engineering related) | |
| Skills | |
| Ability to reinforce theory with hands-on laboratory through designing and conducting experiments | |
| Ability to design and implement engineering system or component to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economical, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability | |
| Ability to identify, formulate, and solve Electrical and Computer Engineering problems | |
| Capability to analyze and interpret experimental results | |
| Capability to use the computer and other modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice | |
| Ability to work individually and in multidisciplinary teams | |
| Skills to find and use available technical information | |
| Ability to communicate effectively orally and in written reports | |
| Attitudes | |
| Recognition of the need for, and ability to engage in, life-long learning | |
| Understanding of their ethical and professional responsibilities | |
| An understanding of responsibility and accountability | |
| Desire to be a flexible and adaptable team player | |
| MS Electrical Engineering | Knowledge |
| Ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering principles | |
| Knowledge of Electrical engineering design principles | |
| Knowledge of current design specifications | |
| Awareness of the effect of economics, humanities, and social sciences on engineering | |
| Skills | |
| Ability to identify, formulate, solve Electrical engineering problems in specialized areas | |
| Understand how to plan and design operation of systems, components, processes to meet desired needs and specifications | |
| Understand the importance of working on teams | |
| Ability to communicate effectively orally and in written reports. | |
| Ability to use modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice such as computer tools and information technology | |
| Attitudes | |
| Recognition of the need for, and ability to engage in, life-long learning | |
| Understanding of their ethical and professional responsibilities | |
| BS Engineering | Graduates with the bachelor of science degree in engineering with Special Option are prepared to: |
| 1. Be flexible and resourceful, learn and apply new knowledge, and adapt successfully to novel circumstances and challenges. | |
| 2. Communicate and work effectively with people with a broad variety of backgrounds at both a technical and non-technical level. | |
| 3. Apply engineering principles and methodology to the design and analysis of systems and to the solution of a wide variety of problems. | |
| 4. Consider scientific, technologic, ethical, societal, economic, political and/or environmental issues in a local or global context. | |
| Knowledge | |
| 1. an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering (abet a) | |
| In particular, an ability to apply knowledge of: | |
| a. chemistry and calculus-based physics. | |
| b. advanced mathematics through multivariate calculus and differential equations. | |
| c. statistics and linear algebra. | |
| 2. an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility (abet f) | |
| 3. the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context (abet h) | |
| 4. knowledge of current events and societal contemporary issues -- non-engineering related. (abet j) | |
| Skills | |
| 1. an ability to design and conduct experiments as well as to analyze and interpret data (abet b) | |
| 2. ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability (abet c) | |
| 3. an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams (abet d) | |
| 4. an ability to communicate effectively (abet g) | |
| 5. an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice (abet k) | |
| 6. an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems (abet e) | |
| Attitudes | |
| 1. an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility (abet f) | |
| 2. a recognition of the need for an ability to engage in lifelong learning (abet i) | |
| BS Fire Protection | Knowledge |
| Educational objective: Fire Protection and Administration graduates will demonstrate a balance of technical and managerial knowledge. | |
| In demonstrating this educational objective, graduates will exhibit the following outcomes: | |
| 1. They will have knowledge of science, math and technical management. | |
| 2. They will understand the role of technical management in the private and public sector. | |
| 3. They will have knowledge of fire systems and the integration of technologies. | |
| 4. They will have knowledge of information technology. | |
| 5. They will have knowledge of contemporary issues. | |
| 6. They will have knowledge of the major areas of the fire protection industry. | |
| 7. They will have broad knowledge of available resources for problem solving. | |
| Skills | |
| Educational objective: Fire Protection and Administration graduates will demonstrate the skills needed to apply business practices, information technology, and other technical skills necessary to collaborate with, organize, and lead inter-disciplinary teams. | |
| In demonstrating this educational objective, graduates will exhibit the following outcomes: | |
| 1. They will be able to design a system or process. | |
| 2. They will have good written communication skills. | |
| 3. They will have good oral communication skills. | |
| 4. They will be able to work independently, take direction, collaborate, organize and lead inter-disciplinary teams. | |
| 5. They will be able to exhibit good business skills. | |
| 6. They will be able to analyze and interpret data. | |
| 7. They will be able to use fire emergency services related software. | |
| Attitudes | |
| Educational objective: Fire Protection and Administration graduates will demonstrate a cooperative and inquisitive spirit that supports the desire to pursue lifelong learning, enables them to adapt to contemporary issues in the workplace, and helps advance the goals of their organization. | |
| In demonstrating this educational objective, graduates will exhibit the following outcomes: | |
| 1. They will have an understanding ethical responsibility. | |
| 2. They will exhibit professionalism in their area of expertise. | |
| 3. They will have recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning. | |
| 4. They will stay current on issues. | |
| 5. They will be willing to make short-term sacrifices to meet long-term goals. | |
| 6. They will exhibit the desire to adopt emerging technologies to improve their area of expertise. | |
| 7. They will support and promote the goals of their organization | |
| BS Industrial Technology | Knowledge |
| 1. Have a knowledge of science, math and technical management. | |
| 2. Understand the role of technical management in the public and private sector. | |
| 3. Have a knowledge of systems and the integration of technologies. | |
| 4. Have a knowledge of information technology including its use in a digital enterprise. | |
| 5. Have a knowledge of contemporary technology/management issues. | |
| Skills | |
| 1. Be able to apply theories and principles to solve technical and management problems. | |
| 2. Be able to design, test and analyze a system or process to meet desired needs. | |
| 3. Have good written and oral communication and presentation skills. | |
| 4. Be able to exhibit supervisory and team leadership skills. | |
| 5. Be able to collect, analyze and interpret data. | |
| 6. Be able to collaborate within a digital enterprise with a multi-disciplinary project team. | |
| 7. Be able to select and use computer applications software associated with desired needs. | |
| Attitudes | |
| 1. Have an understanding ethical responsibility. | |
| 2. Exhibit professionalism in their area of expertise. | |
| 3. Have a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning. | |
| 4. Stay current on issues. | |
| 5. Achieve a balance of workplace and personal goals. | |
| 6. Exhibit the desire to adopt emerging technologies to improve their area of expertise. | |
| 7. Support and promote the goals of their organization. | |
| MA Industrial and Technical Studies | Knowledge |
| Educational objective: Industrial and Technical Studies graduates will demonstrate a balance of technical and managerial knowledge. | |
| 1. They will have knowledge of conducting independent research. | |
| 2. They will understand the role of technical management in the public and private sectors. | |
| 3. They will have knowledge of systems and the integration of technologies. | |
| 4. They will have knowledge of emerging industries in an evolving society. | |
| 5. They will have knowledge of contemporary technology/management issues. | |
| 6. They will have knowledge of supervising and motivating employees in their organizations. | |
| Skills | |
| Educational objective: Industrial and Technical Studies graduates will demonstrate the skills needed to apply business practices, information technology, and other technical skills necessary to collaborate with, organize, and lead inter-disciplinary teams. | |
| 1. They will be able to apply theories and principles to solve technical and management problems. | |
| 2. They will be able to design, test and analyze a system or process to meet desired needs. | |
| 3. They will have good written and oral communication and presentation skills. | |
| 4. They will be able to exhibit supervisory and team leadership skills. | |
| 5. They will be able to collect, analyze and interpret data. | |
| 6. They will be able to solve problems objectively using research skills. | |
| Attitudes | |
| Educational objective: Industrial and Technical Studies graduates will demonstrate a cooperative and inquisitive spirit that supports the desire to pursue lifelong learning enables them to adapt to contemporary issues in the workplace, and helps advance the goals of their organizations. | |
| 1. They will have an understanding of ethical responsibility. | |
| 2. They will exhibit professionalism in their area of expertise. | |
| 3. They will have recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning. | |
| 4. They will stay current on issues. | |
| 5. They will exhibit leadership roles in applying technology to their organizations. | |
| 6. They will exhibit the desire to adopt emerging technologies to improve their area of expertise. | |
| 7. They will support and promote the goals of their organizations | |
| BS Mechanical Engineering | Knowledge |
| 1. an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering (abet a) | |
| a. In particular, an ability to apply knowledge of:chemistry and calculus-based physics. | |
| b. advanced mathematics through multivariate calculus and differential equation | |
| c. statistics and linear algebra | |
| d. an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility (abet f) | |
| 2. the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context (abet h) | |
| 3. knowledge of current events and societal contemporary issues -- non-engineering related. (abet j) | |
| 4. a knowledge of computer aided design and simulation software | |
| 5. a knowledge of measurement and manufacturing techniques | |
| 6. an ability to apply common sense | |
| Skills | |
| 1. an ability to design and conduct experiments as well as to analyze and interpret data (abet b) | |
| 2. ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability (abet c) | |
| 3. an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams (abet d) | |
| 4. an ability to communicate effectively (abet g) | |
| 5. an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice (abet k) | |
| 6. an ability to visualize designs from engineering drawings | |
| 7. an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems (abet e) | |
| 8. an ability to think in a logical, sequential, holistic process | |
| Attitudes | |
| 1. an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility (abet f) | |
| 2. a recognition of the need for an ability to engage in lifelong learning (abet i) | |
| 3. an understanding of responsibility and accountability | |
| 4. a desire to be a professional that exhibits values, dedication and a need for continual improvement | |
| 5. a desire to have critical thinking and organizational skills | |
| MS Mechanical Engineering | Knowledge |
| 1. ability to apply mathematics, science, and engineering | |
| 2. knowledge of how engineering projects are financed and managed | |
| 3. knowledge of computer aided engineering skills | |
| 4. knowledge of interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary approaches to engineering problem solving | |
| 5. knowledge of automation and manufacturing processes | |
| 6. knowledge of problem solving strategies | |
| 7. knowledge of automation and manufacturing processes | |
| Skills | |
| 1. ability to use sources of technical information and information technology | |
| 2. ability to design a system, component or process | |
| 3. ability to communicate effectively | |
| 4. ability to design and conduct experiments, analyze and interpret data | |
| 5. ability to conduct research | |
| 6. ability to use techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools | |
| 7. ability to do logical sequential thinking | |
| 8. ability to work in multidisciplinary teams to obtain common goals | |
| 9. ability to utilize modern manufacturing processes | |
| Attitudes | |
| 1. an appreciation of diverse populations | |
| 2. an understanding of how to interact with co-workers effectively | |
| 3. a respect and appreciation for Imagination, creativity and innovation | |
| 4. an understanding of taking responsibilities and leadership | |
| 5. willingness to volunteer time and energy for good of the community | |