School of Engineering & Technology

Mission, Goals & Program Objectives

• Mission
• Goals
• Program 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, succeed, and continue the life-long learning process in their chosen careers.

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Goals

• Deliver a high quality undergraduate education that is current and provides skills to be successful in professional careers or graduate school.

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

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

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

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

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

• Maintain the School’s viability, productivity, and effectiveness through increased enrollment, retention, and regional economic growth.

Program Objectives

• Computer Engineering
  • CE Program Educational Objectives
  • CE Program Outcome Objectives
• Electrical Engineering
  • EE Program Educational Objectives
  • EE Program Outcome Objectives
• Electrical Engineering Technology
  • EET Program Educational Objectives
  • EET Program Outcome Objectives
• Industrial Engineering Technology
  • IndTech Program Educational Objectives
  • IndTech Program Outcome Objectives
• Manufacturing Engineering Technology
  • MfgET Program Educational Objectives
  • MfgET Program Outcome Objectives
• Mechanical Engineering
  • ME Program Educational Objectives
  • ME Program Outcome Objectives

 

COMPUTER ENGINEERING

Program Educational Objectives

1. Experienced graduates of the Computer Engineering program will have successfully applied engineering skills and tools to solve problems in their profession.

2. Experienced graduates of the Computer Engineering program will have successfully demonstrated professional application of design principles subject to technical, practical, and societal constraints.
   
   
3. Experienced graduates of the Computer 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.

Program Outcome Objectives

1. Students of the Computer Engineering program at graduation will receive an engineering education that is respected by relevant engineering organizations, companies, and societies. Graduates will have the ability to seek employment in a variety of engineering positions or enter a related graduate school.
   
   
2. Students of the Computer Engineering program at graduation will have experienced a learning environment administered by quality faculty, utilizing both internal and external review processes to ensure students are being educated using accepted educational methods. The assessment process will assure continuous improvement for the program, the facilities, and the meeting of students' needs.
   
   
3. Students of the Computer Engineering program at graduation will have knowledge of contemporary issues and cultures and will recognize the impact of technological decisions within both global and societal contexts.
   
   
4. Students of the Computer Engineering program, at graduation, will be able to utilize appropriate basic sciences, mathematics, and engineering sciences to design systems, components, or processes that meet desired outcomes and design constraints. They will have the ability to interact in all aspects of the design process from product inception to completion. They will have the ability to act professionally and ethically as individuals or as members of multi-disciplinary teams. They will be able to clearly communicate their ideas in both written and oral forms as typically expected within the engineering discipline. They will have the ability to generate various forms of documentation necessary for product design and production.
   
   
5. Each graduate of the Computer Engineering program will posses fundamental technical skills in mathematics, science, software, and engineering, as well as the ability to apply these skills and use modern engineering tools to solve engineering problems through the analysis, design, and implementation of digital systems and through the development of computer algorithms. The fundamental technical skills will include those in the areas of complex variables, linear algebra, discrete mathematics, calculus, differential equations, statistics, chemistry, physics, C/C++ programming, data structures and algorithms, computer networks, discrete structures, numerical methods, electronic devices, signals and systems, analog circuits, digital circuits and systems, digital signal processing, microprocessors, assembly language programming, and control systems.
   
   
6. Each graduate of the Computer Engineering program will either posses specialized technical skills in robotics and automation, as well as the ability to apply these skills to solve practical engineering problems, or will posses additional skills in mathematics, engineering or computer science. This will have been accomplished by completing the Robotics and Automation option or by selecting approved optional courses in mathematics, engineering, and computer science.

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ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

Program Educational Objectives

1. Experienced graduates of the Electrical Engineering program will have successfully applied engineering skills and tools to solve problems in their profession.
   
   
2. Experienced graduates of the Electrical Engineering program will have successfully demonstrated professional application of design principles subject to technical, practical, and societal constraints.
   
   
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.

Program Outcome Objectives

1. Students of the Electrical Engineering program at graduation will receive an engineering education that is respected by relevant engineering organizations, companies, and societies. Graduates will have the ability to seek employment in a variety of engineering positions or enter a related graduate school.
   
   
2. Students of the Electrical Engineering program at graduation will have experienced a learning environment administered by quality faculty, utilizing both internal and external review processes to ensure students are being educated using accepted educational methods. The assessment process will assure continuous improvement for the program, the facilities, and the meeting of students' needs.
   
   
3. Students of the Electrical Engineering program at graduation will have knowledge of contemporary issues and cultures and will recognize the impact of technological decisions within both global and societal contexts.
   
   
4. Students of the Electrical Engineering program, at graduation, will be able to utilize appropriate basic sciences, mathematics, and engineering sciences to design systems, components, or processes that meet desired outcomes and design constraints. They will have the ability to interact in all aspects of the design process from product inception to completion. They will have the ability to act professionally and ethically as individuals or as members of multi-disciplinary teams. They will be able to clearly communicate their ideas in both written and oral forms as typically expected within the engineering discipline. They will have the ability to generate various forms of documentation necessary for product design and production.
   
   
5. Each graduate of the Electrical Engineering program will posses fundamental technical skills in mathematics, science, software, and engineering, as well as the ability to apply these skills and use modern engineering tools to solve engineering problems through the analysis, design, and implementation of electrical systems. The fundamental technical skills will include those in the areas of complex variables, linear algebra, calculus, differential equations, statistics, chemistry, physics, computer programming, numerical methods, electromagnetics, electronic devices and circuits, signals and systems, analog circuits, digital circuits, microprocessors, assembly language programming and control systems.
   
   
6. Each graduate of the Electrical Engineering program will either posses specialized technical skills in either digital systems, robotics and automation, or mechanical systems as well as the ability to apply these skills to solve practical engineering problems. This will have been accomplished by completing one of the approved Electrical Engineering program options in addition to the Electrical Engineering program core.

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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.

Program Outcome Objectives

1. Students of the Electrical Engineering Technology program at graduation will receive an engineering or engineering technology education that is respected by relevant engineering and manufacturing organizations, companies, and societies. Graduates will have the ability to seek employment in a variety of engineering or engineering technology positions or enter a related graduate school.
   
   
2. Students of the Electrical Engineering Technology program at graduation will have knowledge of contemporary issues and cultures and will recognize the impact of technological decisions within both global and societal contexts.
   
   
3. Each graduate of the Electrical Engineering Technology program will possess foundational technical skills in mathematics, science, software, and engineering technology, as well as the ability to apply these skills and use modern engineering technology tools through the analysis and implementation of manufacturing systems. The fundamental technical skills will include those in the areas of algebra, trigonometry, differential and integral calculus, statistics, physics, chemistry, computer applications, drafting and solid modeling, statics, strength of materials, electricity and electronics, manufacturing operations, CNC applications, PLC applications, robotic systems, and quality engineering.
   
   
4. Students of the Electrical Engineering Technology program at graduation will be able to systematically apply the basic sciences, mathematics and technology to design systems or processes that meet desired outcomes and satisfy design constraints. Graduates will be able to use software to provide analysis and solutions for engineering problems. They will have the ability to act professionally and ethically both as individuals and as members of multi-disciplinary teams. They will be able to clearly communicate their ideas in both written and oral forms as typically expected within the engineering technology discipline. They will understand the need for, and will have the ability to generate various forms of documentation necessary for process/system design and production.

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INDUSTRIAL 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.

Program Outcome Objectives

1. Students of the Electrical Engineering Technology program at graduation will receive an engineering or engineering technology education that is respected by relevant engineering and manufacturing organizations, companies, and societies. Graduates will have the ability to seek employment in a variety of engineering or engineering technology positions or enter a related graduate school.
   
   
2. Students of the Electrical Engineering Technology program at graduation will have knowledge of contemporary issues and cultures and will recognize the impact of technological decisions within both global and societal contexts.
   
   
3. Each graduate of the Electrical Engineering Technology program will possess foundational technical skills in mathematics, science, software, and engineering technology, as well as the ability to apply these skills and use modern engineering technology tools through the analysis and implementation of manufacturing systems. The fundamental technical skills will include those in the areas of algebra, trigonometry, differential and integral calculus, statistics, physics, chemistry, computer applications, drafting and solid modeling, statics, strength of materials, electricity and electronics, manufacturing operations, CNC applications, PLC applications, robotic systems, and quality engineering.
   
   
4. Students of the Electrical Engineering Technology program at graduation will be able to systematically apply the basic sciences, mathematics and technology to design systems or processes that meet desired outcomes and satisfy design constraints. Graduates will be able to use software to provide analysis and solutions for engineering problems. They will have the ability to act professionally and ethically both as individuals and as members of multi-disciplinary teams. They will be able to clearly communicate their ideas in both written and oral forms as typically expected within the engineering technology discipline. They will understand the need for, and will have the ability to generate various forms of documentation necessary for process/system design and production.

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.

Program Outcome Objectives

1. Students of the Manufacturing Engineering Technology program at graduation will receive an engineering or engineering technology education that is respected by relevant engineering and manufacturing organizations, companies, and societies. Graduates will have the ability to seek employment in a variety of engineering or engineering technology positions or enter a related graduate school.
   
   
2. Students of the Manufacturing Engineering Technology program at graduation will have knowledge of contemporary issues and cultures and will recognize the impact of technological decisions within both global and societal contexts.
   
   
3. Each graduate of the Manufacturing Engineering Technology program will possess foundational technical skills in mathematics, science, software, and engineering technology, as well as the ability to apply these skills and use modern engineering technology tools through the analysis and implementation of manufacturing systems. The fundamental technical skills will include those in the areas of algebra, trigonometry, differential and integral calculus, statistics, physics, chemistry, computer applications, drafting and solid modeling, statics, strength of materials, electricity and electronics, manufacturing operations, CNC applications, PLC applications, robotic systems, and quality engineering.
   
   
4. Students of the Manufacturing Engineering Technology program at graduation will be able to systematically apply the basic sciences, mathematics and technology to design systems or processes that meet desired outcomes and satisfy design constraints. Graduates will be able to use software to provide analysis and solutions for engineering problems. They will have the ability to act professionally and ethically both as individuals and as members of multi-disciplinary teams. They will be able to clearly communicate their ideas in both written and oral forms as typically expected within the engineering technology discipline. They will understand the need for, and will have the ability to generate various forms of documentation necessary for process/system design and production.

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MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

Program Educational Objectives

1. Experienced graduates of the Mechanical Engineering program will have successfully applied engineering skills and tools to solve problems in their profession.
   
   
2. Experienced graduates of the Mechanical Engineering program will have successfully demonstrated professional application of design principles subject to technical, practical, and societal constraints.
   
   
3. Experienced graduates of the Mechanical 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.

Program Outcome Objectives

1. Students of the Mechanical Engineering program at graduation will receive an engineering education that is respected by relevant engineering organizations, companies, and societies. Graduates will have the ability to seek employment in a variety of engineering positions or enter a related graduate school.
   
   
2. Students of the Mechanical Engineering program at graduation will have experienced a learning environment administered by quality faculty, utilizing both internal and external review processes to ensure students are being educated using accepted educational methods. The assessment process will assure continuous improvement for the program, the facilities, and the meeting of students' needs.
   
   
3. Students of the Mechanical Engineering program at graduation will have knowledge of contemporary issues and cultures and will recognize the impact of technological decisions within both global and societal contexts.
   
   
4. Students of the Mechanical Engineering program, at graduation, will be able to utilize appropriate basic sciences, mathematics, and engineering sciences to design systems, components, or processes that meet desired outcomes and design constraints. They will have the ability to interact in all aspects of the design process from product inception to completion. They will have the ability to act professionally and ethically as individuals or as members of multi-disciplinary teams. They will be able to clearly communicate their ideas in both written and oral forms as typically expected within the engineering discipline. They will have the ability to generate various forms of documentation necessary for product design and production.
   
   
5. Students of the Mechanical Engineering program will have fundamental skills in technical areas including basic and advanced mathematics, science, software, and engineering. The graduate will use these skills and modern engineering tools to conduct experiments and to identify, analyze, and solve engineering problems.
   
   
6. Each graduate of the Mechanical Engineering program will have the opportunity to develop breadth or depth of their foundational skills in the Robotics and Automation or Mechanical Design options, as well as the ability to apply these skills to solve practical engineering problems. This will have been accomplished by completing one of the approved Mechanical Engineering program options in addition to completing the core Mechanical Engineering program courses.

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