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Program Objectives

In consultation with the Architectural Engineering Industrial Advisory Board (IAB) consisting of Alumni, employers, and current faculty, following are the program educational objectives (PEO's) for the Architectural Engineering program, as approved during the December 12, 2013 IAB meeting (4-0-0):

1. Acquire and articulate through written, visual and oral communication skills, the integration of building design and aesthetics with the knowledge to design mechanical, electrical and structural systems for the built environment.
2. Employ problem solving skills and awareness of emerging green technologies to create a culture for the collaborative design process, building systems integration and constructability, with leadership in energy efficiency, to support the worldwide need for skilled building designers and detailers.
3. Lead design and construction teams in the process and development of conceptual designs, design drawings, construction drawings and specifications and construction contract administration for building sustainability in a global market.

Student Outcomes

The Architectural Engineering program has documented the following student outcomes that prepare graduates to attain the program educational objectives, as approved during the March 25, 2014 IAB meeting (6-0-0), and amended at the December 9, 2014 IAB meeting;

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, lifelong learning;
10. a knowledge of contemporary issues;
11. an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modem engineering tools necessary for engineering practice; and
12. an ability to integrate building engineering and architectural systems through collaboration and tools to create high-performing solutions.

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Program Objectives

The Program Educational Objectives (PEOs) are reviewed every three years. The faculty initiates the process, with input from life science and biomedical engineering advisory board, alumni and employers. The PEOs updated as of May 2015 are:

1. Graduates of the BSBME program apply science and engineering principles in order to lead cross-functional teams. The focus of such teams may include the creation, development, design, implementation, verification and communicating of medical technologies and services.
2. Graduates of the BSBME program conduct translational BME research while adhering to government compliance requirements and regulatory protocols.
3. Graduates of the BSBME program exhibit and demand the highest safety standards and are ethically engaged in their research and professional practice.
4. Graduates of the BSBME program are contributing members of the profession and society, and stay informed of current research and professional developments through life-long education, possibly including graduate studies.

Student Outcomes

To enable graduates to achieve the accomplishments described by the aforementioned educational objectives, the program cultivates specific skills, knowledge, and behaviors. In particular, upon graduation, students must have obtained the following 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 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 lifelong learning;
10. a knowledge of contemporary issues;
11. an  ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice;
12. applying principles of engineering, biology, human physiology, chemistry, calculus-based physics, mathematics (through differential equations), and statistics;
13. solving bio/biomedical engineering problems, including those associated with the interaction between living and non-living systems;
14. analyzing, modeling, designing and realizing bio/biomedical engineering devices, systems, components, or processes;
15. making measurements on and interpreting data from living systems.

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Educational Objectives (PEO)

The Department of Civil and Architectural Engineering offers a Civil Engineering program where students acquire the education and skill set so that, as alumni, they achieve the following professional objectives:

1. Identify, develop, and analyze realistic options for solving complex engineering challenges to create sustainable solutions.
2. Serve as leaders and contributing members in collaborative work environments.
3. Enhance the civil engineering profession by practicing in an ethical and responsible manner, engaging in lifelong learning, and earning professional licensure.
4. Engage stakeholders, such as public and private clients, government agencies, other design professionals, and the general public, by effectively communicating engineering perspectives and solutions.

Student Outcomes

Industry leaders have high expectations for graduating civil engineering students. The Civil Engineering Body of Knowledge 3 Task Committee, sponsored by the committee of education under the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), created the Civil Engineering Body of Knowledge, Third Edition (CEBOK3). CEBOK3 describes ASCE’s vision for the skills and abilities the next generation of civil engineers must possess in order to be competent practitioners. The Civil Engineering program adopted the CEBOK3 outlined below as the basis for its student outcomes.

1. Mathematics: Solve problems in mathematics through differential equations and apply this knowledge to the solution of engineering problems.  
2. Natural Sciences: Solve problems in calculus-based physics, chemistry, and geology and apply this knowledge to the solution of engineering problems.
3. Humanities: Demonstrate the importance of the humanities in the professional practice of engineering.
4. Social Sciences: Demonstrate the incorporation of social sciences knowledge into the professional practice of engineering.
5. Materials Science: Use knowledge of materials science to solve problems appropriate to civil engineering.
6. Engineering Mechanics: Analyze and solve problems in solid and fluid mechanics.
7. Experimental Methods and Data Analysis: Specify and design an experiment to meet a specified need; conduct the experiment, and analyze, interpret, and explain the resulting data.
8. Critical Thinking and Problem Solving: Develop problem statements and solve both well-defined and open-ended civil engineering problems by selecting and applying appropriate techniques and tools.
9. Design: Design a system or process to meet desired needs within such realistic constraints as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, constructability, and sustainability.
10. Sustainability: Apply the principles of sustainability to the design of traditional and emergent engineering systems and explain how civil engineers should strive to comply with the principles of sustainable development in the performance of their professional duties.
11. Engineering Economics: Apply the concepts and principles of engineering economics including life cycle analysis to evaluate the financial impact in the identification and formulation of solutions to engineering problems; and explain the impact of engineering solutions on the economy, environment, public safety, public health and the welfare of society.
12. Risk and Uncertainty: Apply the principles of probability and statistics and solve problems containing uncertainty.
13. Project Management: Analyze a proposed project and formulate documents for incorporation into the project management plan.
14. Breadth in Civil Engineering Areas: Analyze and solve well-defined engineering problems in at least four technical areas appropriate to civil engineering.
15. Depth in a Civil Engineering Area: Apply specialized tools or technologies to solve problems in traditional or emerging specialized technical areas of civil engineering.
16. Communication: Plan, compose, and integrate the verbal, written, virtual, and graphical communication of a project to technical and non-technical audiences.
17. *Public Policy: Discuss and explain key concepts and processes involved in public policy.
18. *Business and Public Administration: Explain key concepts and processes used in business and public administration.
19. *Globalization: Explain global issues related to professional practice, infrastructure, environment, and service populations as such issues arise across cultures and countries.
20. Leadership: Explain leadership principles and attitudes and apply those principles and attitudes when making decisions and directing the efforts of a small group.
21. Teamwork: Function effectively as a member of an intra-disciplinary team and evaluate the performance of the team and individual team members.
22. Professional Attitudes: Explain attitudes supportive of the professional practice of civil engineering.
23. Lifelong Learning Demonstrate: the ability for self-directed learning and identify additional knowledge, skills, and attitudes appropriate for continued professional practice.
24. Professional and Ethical Responsibilities: Explain the many aspects of professionalism and what it means to be a member of the civil engineering profession; analyze a situation involving multiple conflicting professional and ethical interests to determine an appropriate course of action.

* Note: Outcomes number 17, 18 and 19 are from BOK2 and are no longer part of student outcome assessment for CEBOK3.

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Program Objectives

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering offers a Computer Engineering program where students acquire the education and skill set so that, as alumni, they achieve the following professional objectives:

1. apply problem solving and critical judgment skills to benefit an increasingly technological society;
2. be a contributing member of engineering project team;
3. grow in professional capability and responsibility;
4. succeed in graduate studies.

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.

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Program Objectives

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering offers an Electrical Engineering program where students acquire the education and skill set so that, as alumni, they achieve the following professional objectives:

1. apply problem solving and critical judgment skills to benefit an increasingly technological society;
2. be a contributing member of engineering project team;
3. grow in professional capability and responsibility;
4. succeed in graduate studies.

Student Outcomes

All Electrical Engineering graduates must have:

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.

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Program Objectives

The educational objectives of the Mechanical Engineering program are as follows:

1. Graduates will lead teams to proficiently address multidisciplinary technical problems in a global work environment.
2. Graduates will use ethical judgment, critical thinking, business acumen, and effective communication skills in a team setting to create and implement innovative engineering solutions that meet customer needs.
3. Graduates will engage in lifelong learning and contribute to the engineering profession in order to address contemporary engineering and societal challenges.

Student Outcomes

The student outcomes for the Mechanical Engineering program at Lawrence Technological University are:

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, lifelong learning;
10. a knowledge of contemporary issues; and
11. an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice. 

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Program Objectives

The objective is to provide students with a strong understanding of the fundamental principles and practical application of mechanical and manufacturing engineering technology. Students will be prepared to:

1. Identify problems, formulate and analyze engineering alternatives, and solve problems individually as well as in a team environment;
2. Assume management, entrepreneurial, and leadership roles in the technology industry;
3. Communicate effectively in a professional engineering environment; and
4. Pursue professional careers and engage in life-long learning. 

Student Outcomes

The educational outcomes of the Department of Engineering Technology at Lawrence Technological University are to produce graduates with:

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; and
11. a commitment to quality, timeliness, and continuous improvement; 

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Program Objectives

The educational objectives of the Robotics Engineering program are as follows:

1. Graduates will lead teams to proficiently address multidisciplinary technical problems in a global work environment.
2. Graduates will use ethical judgment, critical thinking, business acumen, and effective communication skills in a team setting to create and implement innovative engineering solutions that meet customer needs.
3. Graduates will engage in lifelong learning and contribute to the engineering profession in order to address contemporary engineering and societal challenges.

Student Outcomes

The student outcomes for the Robotics Engineering program at Lawrence Technological University are:

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 robotic 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, lifelong learning;
10. a knowledge of contemporary issues; and 
11. an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.

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