Undergraduate Program Assessment

The Electrical Engineering undergraduate program assessment process follows the process described on the College website.

Program Objectives

The Electrical Engineering program seeks to graduate engineers who:

1. Have the ability to understand engineered products and systems in terms of the relevant fundamental principles of mathematics, science and engineering as demonstrated by the successful entrance into professional practice and/or pursuit of advanced degrees;

2. Excel in the practice of electrical engineering, are aware of the importance of effective communication, teamwork, and lifelong learning, and demonstrate the ability to identify, analyze and solve engineering problems and/or specify, design, and test, engineering systems, processes or products; and

3. Contribute to the engineering profession and to society in a manner consistent with the Jesuit and Mercy traditions of education. This includes leadership, service to others, and an awareness of the broader humanitarian concerns in our world including social justice, and the moral, ethical, and cultural issues of society.

Program Outcomes:

The Bachelor of Electrical Engineering Program must demonstrate that its graduates have:

a) An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering principles to electrical engineering; (Knowledge of mathematics encompasses advanced topics typically including differential and integral calculus, linear algebra, complex variables, discrete math, and differential equations.)
b) An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data relating to electrical systems;
c) An ability to design electrical systems, components, or processes to meet desired needs; (This includes systems containing hardware & software components.)
d) An ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams;
e) An ability to identify, formulate, and solve electrical engineering problems;
f) An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility;
g) An ability to communicate effectively;
h) The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context;
i) A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning;
j) An awareness of current trends and global issues related to the electrical engineering profession;
k) An ability to use the techniques, skills and modern engineering tools necessary for electrical engineering practice;
l) Knowledge of probability and statistics.

Timeline:

Month	Action	Responsible Party
September	Disseminate objectives and outcomes to freshmen, sophomore and Junior students	Department chair
	Complete course worksheets for Term III	Term III faculty
	Implement changes identified in previous In-Course Assessment reviews.	All Term I faculty
	Collect and analyze coop data for previous academic year	Department chair
	In-Course Assessment review of Term III courses	All faculty
October	Department annual assessment meeting is held	All faculty
	Annual outcomes assessment report due	Department chair and program assessment coordinator
	Meet with Dean to discuss outcome assessment report	Department chair and program assessment coordinator
January	Complete course worksheets for Term I	Term I faculty
	Implement changes identified in previous In-Course Assessment reviews.	All Term II faculty
	In-Course Assessment review of Term I courses	All faculty
	Disseminate objectives and outcomes to Senior students
April	Hold advisory council meeting, senior design project jury.	Department chair
May	Collect and analyze College/Department exam data	Department chair
May	Complete course worksheets for Term II	Term II faculty
	Implement changes identified in previous In-Course Assessment reviews.	All Term III faculty
	In-Course Assessment review of Term II courses	All faculty
July	Conduct senior exit interview and survey; analyze results	Department chair and program assessment coordinator

Matrices: Linkages among Program Outcomes and Objectives

The matrix of linkages among Program Outcomes and Program Objectives is eight pages in Adobe Acrobat format.

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