EE Program Outcomes with Performance Criteria

Program Outcomes

ABET Definition: Program Outcomes are narrower statements that describe what students are expected to know and be able to do by the time of graduation.

EE Program Outcomes with Performance Criteria

1. Conduct laboratory experiments with applications to electrical engineering problems.
           a.    Demonstrate proper use of laboratory equipment.
           b.    Build and test circuits and/or systems.
           c.    Analyze, interpret, and present data appropriately.
           d.    Demonstrate the application of mathematics and appropriate software for analyzing and
                  display of experimental data.

2. Design electrical engineering systems, components, or processes within realistic constraints.
           a.   Demonstrate logical processes to solving fundamental engineering problems.
           b.   Demonstrate the application of appropriate software to solve engineering problems.
           c.   Demonstrate the application of mathematics in engineering problems solutions.
           d.   Demonstrate the application of engineering sciences in engineering problems solutions.
           e.   Resource applicable engineering/technical information.
           f.    Demonstrate appropriate team skills.

3. Communicate technical information clearly and concisely.
          a.    Present oral reports.
          b.    Produce written technical reports.

4. Exhibit knowledge of contemporary issues related to engineering practice.
         a.     Discuss professional, ethical and social issues related to the workplace.
         b.     Discuss the need and nature of lifelong learning.
         c.     Recognize and describe several challenges when working in a diverse team environment.
         d.     Discuss realistic constraints related to engineering solutions.
         e.     Discuss the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and
                 societal context.

 

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