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College of Engineering and Computing Learning Outcomes

Department of Chemical, Paper, and Biomedical Engineering

Biomedical Engineering, B.S. in Engineering

Graduates of the Biomedical Engineering major will be able to:

  1. Identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles to engineering, science and mathematics;
  2. 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;
  3. Communicate effectively with a range of audiences;
  4. Recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgements, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economics, environmental, and societal contexts;
  5. Function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collective and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives;
  6. Develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgement to draw conclusions;
  7. Acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

Chemical Engineering, B.S. in Engineering

Graduates of the Chemical Engineering major will be able to:

  1. Identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles to engineering, science and mathematics;
  2. 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;
  3. Communicate effectively with a range of audiences;
  4. Recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economics, environmental, and societal contexts;
  5. Function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collective and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives;
  6. Develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgement to draw conclusions;
  7. Acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

Chemical & Paper Engineering, M.S.

Graduates of the Chemical and Biomedical Engineering program will be able to:

  1. Identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles to engineering, science and mathematics;
  2. Communicate effectively with a range of audiences;
  3. Develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgement to draw conclusions;
  4. Acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.
  5. Through either a thesis or research project or industrial practicum, demonstrate the ability to define a problem, perform background research, identify a project or research methodology to address the problem, and contribute towards solutions or further understanding of the problem.

Master of Science in Clinical Engineering

Graduates of the Master of Science in Clinical Engineering program will be able to:

  1. Create solutions to clinical engineering problems by applying physics and mathematics
  2. Design a Phase III/IV clinical trial study
  3. Analyze data-based claims by interpreting statistical results in a clinical trial context
  4. Collect, organize, interpret, and analyze experimental data from medical instrumentation
  5. Implement and adhere to the best safety practices and patient wellness in a clinical setting
  6. Examine and ensure compliance with FDA regulations for approval of medical devices

Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering

Computer Science, B.S. in Computer Science

  1. Analyze a complex computing problem and to apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions;
  2. Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program's discipline;
  3. Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts;
  4. Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles;
  5. Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program's discipline;
  6. Apply computer science theory and software development fundamentals to produce computing-based solutions;
  7. Acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

Computer Science, B.A. in Computer Science

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

Computer Science, M.S. in Computer Science

  1. Implement, test, and evaluate solutions to complex problems in Computer Science.
  2. Understand and write proofs and use other theoretical techniques to develop and evaluate solutions.
  3. Perform literature searches and summarize and critique scholarly works in the field.
  4. Author technical and academic publications that document research findings and results.

Master of Computer Science

  1. Understand state-of-the-art literature and theoretical techniques to develop and evaluate solutions.
  2. Apply appropriate computing or software engineering tools and methods to implement, test, and evaluate solutions to complex problems.
  3. Effectively present proposed solutions, implementations, and evaluation results to diverse audiences (academic or industry).

Cybersecurity, B.S. in Cybersecurity

  1. Analyze a complex computing problem and apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.
  2. Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program’s discipline.
  3. Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.
  4. Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed and inclusive judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles.
  5. Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program’s discipline.
  6. Apply security principles and practices to maintain operations in the presence of risks and threats.

Software Engineering, B.S. in Software Engineering

  1. Identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
  2. 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.
  3. Communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
  4. 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.
  5. Function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
  6. Develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
  7. Acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

Department of Computer and Electrical Engineering

Computer Engineering, B.S. in Engineering

  1. Identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles to engineering, science and mathematics;
  2. 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;
  3. Communicate effectively with a range of audiences;
  4. Recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgements, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economics, environmental, and societal contexts;
  5. Function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collective and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives;
  6. Develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgement to draw conclusions;
  7. Acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

Electrical Engineering, B.S. in Engineering

Robotics Engineering - Bachelor of Science in Engineering

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Electrical Engineering, B.S. in Engineering

Graduates of the Electrical Engineering degree will be able to:

  1. Identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles to engineering, science and mathematics;
  2. 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;
  3. Communicate effectively with a range of audiences;
  4. Recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgements, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economics, environmental, and societal contexts;
  5. Function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collective and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives;
  6. Develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgement to draw conclusions;
  7. Acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

 

Robotics Engineering, B.S. in Engineering

Graduates of the Robotics degree will be able to demonstrate:

  1. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
  2. 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.
  3. An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
  7. An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

Computational Electrical and Computer Engineering, M.S.

  1. Apply analytical techniques to solve engineering problems;
  2. Through either a thesis or research project, demonstrate the ability to define a problem, perform background research, identify a project or research methodology to address the problem, and contribute towards solutions or further understanding of the problem;
  3. Communicate effectively, in writing and presentations, the results of research or project work;
  4. Demonstrate the ability to apply knowledge, beyond the undergraduate level, of electrical and computer engineering.

Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering

Mechanical Engineering, B.S. in Engineering

  1. Identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles to engineering, science and mathematics;
  2. 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;
  3. Communicate effectively with a range of audiences;
  4. Recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgements, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economics, environmental, and societal contexts;
  5. Function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collective and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives;
  6. Develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgement to draw conclusions;
  7. Acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.
  8. Ability to apply principles of engineering, basic science and mathematics (including multivariate calculus and differential equations) to solve engineering problems;
  9. Ability to model, analyze, design and realize physical systems, components or processes;
  10. Preparation to work professionally in either thermal or mechanical systems.

Mechanical Engineering, M.S.

  1. Apply computational techniques to solve engineering problems;
  2. Through either a thesis or research project, demonstrate the ability to define a problem, perform background research, identify a project or research methodology to address the problem, and contribute towards solutions or further understanding of the problem;
  3. Communicate effectively, in writing and presentations, the results of research or project work; (4) As appropriate to the student’s area of concentration, demonstrate the ability to apply knowledge beyond the undergraduate level of mechanical engineering

Smart Manufacturing Engineering, B.S. in Engineering

  1. Identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles to engineering, science and mathematics;
  2. 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;
  3. Communicate effectively with a range of audiences;
  4. Recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgements, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economics, environmental, and societal contexts;
  5. Function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collective and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives;
  6. Develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgement to draw conclusions;
  7. Acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.
  8. Ability to design manufacturing processes;
  9. Ability to design products and the corresponding processing machinery;
  10. Ability to create competitive advantage by manufacturing planning, strategy, and control;
  11. Ability to analyze, synthesize, and control manufacturing operations using statistical methods;
  12. Ability to make technical inferences about a manufacturing process by measuring process variables.

Graduate Certificate in Advanced Manufacturing and Materials Evaluation

Graduates of this certificate will be able to demonstrate:

  1. An ability to evaluate and select various manufacturing processes and/or materials to meet diverse product requirements
  2. An ability to apply simulation, design and/or testing methods to synthesize product/process attributes
  3. An ability to utilize state-of-the-art characterization techniques to evaluate engineering materials and manufacturing processes
  4. An ability to investigate how material properties are affected by manufacturing processes to improve component/system performance and reliability
  5. An ability to demonstrate knowledge in emerging areas of materials and/or manufacturing such as specialized materials including composites and biomaterials, advanced manufacturing processes (including additive), metrology, tribology and quality control etc.