Engineering Major

Program Educational Objectives & Student Outcomes

Program Educational Objectives (PEOs):

Students will:

Engage in an engineering process applying creative problem solving techniques and technical skills based on previous experiences, curiosity and a commitment to continuous learning
Seek opportunities to practice engineering which values diverse communities, and integrates multiple perspectives through collaborative teamwork
Develop a professional identity fortified by integrity, interdisciplinary engineering knowledge, passion, self awareness, mentorship, leading by example and modeling of values
Integrate values of social justice and environmental sustainability into engineered solutions and consider impacts on individuals and communities

Student Outcomes (SOs):

Students will achieve an ability to:

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

Students declare one of the following concentrations by the end of the second year:

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