School of Engineering & Technology

Mission, Goals, Student Outcomes & Program Educational Objectives

• Mission
• Goals
• Student Outcomes & Program Educational Objectives

Mission

The School of Engineering and Technology provides a learning experience that produces highly capable engineers and technologists. The primary endeavor is to offer a rigorous, high-quality undergraduate education that is relevant to the future careers and lives of its students. The School also actively contributes to regional economic growth by providing engineering solutions through partnerships with business and industry. The School recognizes that faculty, staff, and students are essential in the realization of this mission and it seeks to provide a working environment that supports and values these individuals.

The School utilizes a personal approach to education that is supportive of students. It incorporates and develops skills in communication, design, mathematics, science, and technology relevant to the students' degrees. The programs develop and integrate students' professional and technical skills so that they can confidently enter, continue, and succeed in the life-long learning process in their chosen careers.

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Goals

1. Deliver an undergraduate education that is current and provides knowledge and skills to be successful in professional careers or graduate school.

2. Provide programs that focus on the applications of fundamental technical principles of engineering, technology, mathematics, science, and computing to benefit society.

3. Provide courses, including capstone experiences, which incorporate and develop skills in communication, design, ethics, teamwork, and technology relevant to the students' degrees.

4. Provide an education and opportunities for students with diverse abilities to enhance their personal and professional growth.

5. Engage in assessment and continuous improvement activities through ongoing external and internal reviews.

6. Enable faculty, staff, and students to apply engineering solutions that support regional economic growth and develop intellectual property through professional development of these individuals.

7. Maintain the School's viability, productivity, and effectiveness by supporting enrollment, retention, and regional economic growth initiatives.

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Student Outcomes & Program Educational Objectives

COMPUTER ENGINEERING

Program Educational Objectives

1. Experienced graduates of the Electrical Engineering program will have successfully applied engineering knowledge and skills to solve problems in their professions. (Supports School Goals A, and D)

2. Experienced graduates of the Electrical Engineering program will have successfully demonstrated application of design principles subject to technical, practical, ethical, and other societal constraints. (Supports School Goals A, B, and C)

3. Experienced graduates of the Electrical Engineering program will have set professional goals, experienced professional growth, and engaged in ongoing professional development and learning activities. Through life-long learning, they will have the ability to adapt in a constantly changing world and will be capable self-learners. (Supports School Goals A, B, C, and D)

Student Outcomes

1. an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
2. an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data
   
3. an 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
   
4. an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams
   
5. an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
   
6. an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
   
7. an ability to communicate effectively
   
8. the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context
   
9. a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning
   
10. a knowledge of contemporary issues
    
11. an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.

ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

Program Educational Objectives

1. Experienced graduates of the Electrical Engineering program will have successfully applied engineering knowledge and skills to solve problems in their professions. (Supports School Goals A, and D)

2. Experienced graduates of the Electrical Engineering program will have successfully demonstrated application of design principles subject to technical, practical, ethical, and other societal constraints. (Supports School Goals A, B, and C)

3. Experienced graduates of the Electrical Engineering program will have set professional goals, experienced professional growth, and engaged in ongoing professional development and learning activities. Through life-long learning, they will have the ability to adapt in a constantly changing world and will be capable self-learners. (Supports School Goals A, B, C, and D)

Student Outcomes

1. an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
2. an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data
   
3. an 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
   
4. an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams
   
5. an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
   
6. an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
   
7. an ability to communicate effectively
   
8. the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context
   
9. a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning
   
10. a knowledge of contemporary issues
    
11. an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.

ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY

Program Educational Objectives

1. Experienced graduates of the Electrical Engineering Technology program will have successfully demonstrated professional application of technical skills and engineering judgment to solve problems in their profession subject to technical, practical and societal constraints.
2. Experienced graduates of the Electrical Engineering Technology program will have set professional goals, experienced professional growth, and are engaged in ongoing professional development and learning activities.  They will appreciate the need for life-long learning in a constantly changing world and be capable self-learners.

Student Outcomes

1. an ability to select and apply the knowledge, techniques, skills, and modern tools of the discipline to broadly-defined engineering technology activities;
   
2. an ability to select and apply a knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to engineering technology problems that require the application of principles and applied procedures or methodologies;
   
3. an ability to conduct standard tests and measurements; to conduct, analyze, and interpret experiments; and to apply experimental results to improve processes;
   
4. an ability to design systems, components, or processes for broadly-defined engineering technology problems appropriate to program educational objectives;
   
5. an ability to function effectively as a member or leader on a technical team;
   
6. an ability to identify, analyze, and solve broadly-defined engineering technology problems;
   
7. an ability to apply written, oral, and graphical communication in both technical and non-technical environments; and an ability to identify and use appropriate technical literature;
   
8. an understanding of the need for and an ability to engage in self-directed continuing professional development;
   
9. an understanding of and a commitment to address professional and ethical responsibilities including a respect for diversity;
   
10. a knowledge of the impact of engineering technology solutions in a societal and global context;
    
11. a commitment to quality, timeliness, and continuous improvement

MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY

Program Educational Objectives

1. Experienced graduates of the Manufacturing Engineering Technology program will have successfully demonstrated professional application of technical skills and engineering judgment to solve problems in their profession subject to technical, practical and societal constraints.

2. Experienced graduates of the Manufacturing Engineering Technology program will have set professional goals, experienced professional growth, and are engaged in ongoing professional development and learning activities.  They will appreciate the need for life-long learning in a constantly changing world and be capable self-learners.

Student Outcomes

1. an ability to select and apply the knowledge, techniques, skills, and modern tools of the discipline to broadly-defined engineering technology activities;
   
2. an ability to select and apply a knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to engineering technology problems that require the application of principles and applied procedures or methodologies;
   
3. an ability to conduct standard tests and measurements; to conduct, analyze, and interpret experiments; and to apply experimental results to improve processes;
   
4. an ability to design systems, components, or processes for broadly-defined engineering technology problems appropriate to program educational objectives;
   
5. an ability to function effectively as a member or leader on a technical team;
   
6. an ability to identify, analyze, and solve broadly-defined engineering technology problems;
   
7. an ability to apply written, oral, and graphical communication in both technical and non-technical environments; and an ability to identify and use appropriate technical literature;
   
8. an understanding of the need for and an ability to engage in self-directed continuing professional development;
   
9. an understanding of and a commitment to address professional and ethical responsibilities including a respect for diversity;
   
10. a knowledge of the impact of engineering technology solutions in a societal and global context;
    
11. a commitment to quality, timeliness, and continuous improvement

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

Program Educational Objectives

1. Experienced graduates of the Computer, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering programs will have successfully applied engineering knowledge and skills to solve problems in their professions. (Supports School Goals A, and D)

2. Experienced graduates of the Computer, Electrical, and Mechanical Engineering programs will have successfully demonstrated application of design principles subject to technical, practical, ethical, and other societal constraints. (Supports School Goals A, B, and C)

3. Experienced graduates of the Computer, Electrical, and Mechanical Engineering programs will have set professional goals, experienced professional growth, and engaged in ongoing professional development and learning activities. Through life-long learning, they will have the ability to adapt in a constantly changing world and will be capable self-learners. (Supports School Goals A, B, C, and D)

Student Outcomes

1. an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
2. an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data
   
3. an 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
   
4. an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams
   
5. an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
   
6. an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
   
7. an ability to communicate effectively
   
8. the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context
   
9. a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning
   
10. a knowledge of contemporary issues
    
11. an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.