Program Outcomes and Performance Criteria
Performance Criteria
A. Ability to select and apply the knowledge, techniques, skills, and modern tools of their disciplines to broadly-defined engineering technology activities.
A1. Selects appropriate CAx tools throughout the design and/or manufacturing process.
A2. Demonstrates effective use of one of more tools (CAD, Word, Excel, Power Point, CAE) in presentation, analysis, research of a design.
A3. Applies systems tools (LP, MSM) to model and solve problems.
B. 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.
B1. Selects and uses tools or technologies (DXF, IGES, STL) to transfer design information.
B2. Applies appropriate statistical techniques.
B3. Uses appropriate engineering, science, and/or mathematical tools for decision making (OR, statics, materials).
B4. Uses standard design information to determine appropriate application procedures.
C. Ability to conduct standard tests and measurements; to conduct, analyze, and interpret experiments; and to apply experimental results to improve processes.
D. Ability to design systems, components, or processes for broadly-defined engineering technology problems appropriate to program educational objectives.
E. Ability to function effectively as a member or leader on a technical team.
E1. Demonstrates follow-through on team commitments (peer reviews, meeting minutes).
E2. Researches and gathers information for team project.
E3. Supports team activities through professional behaviors.
E4. Contributes to team products.
E5. ICES #158: The group projects taught me valuable skills beyond just learning course content.
E6. ICES #214: I have learned how to work better in groups as a result of this course.
F. Ability to identify, analyze, and solve broadly-defined engineering technology problems.
F1. Defines technical problems, compares alternative options, and designs a solution.
F2. Uses tools (CAx simulation) to optimize product designs.
F3. Applies tools and modeling techniques suited to the problem (DFDs, inventory control, FEA, OR, NPV).
F4. ICES #176: Did you improve your ability to solve real problems in this field.
G. Ability to communicate effectively regarding broadly-defined engineering technology activities.
G1. Provides content that is factually correct, supported with evidence, and properly documented.
G2. Conveys technical information effectively in graphical form (posters, PPT, histograms, FEM outputs).
G3. Presents information in writing that is well-organized, addresses objectives, and meets required standards of grammar and language rules.
G4. Presents information in oral format that is well-organized, useful, and effectively delivered.
G5. ICES #175: Did you improve your ability to communicate clearly about this subject?
G6. ICES #187: This course increased my ability to speak in public effectively.
H. An understanding of the need for and an ability to engage in self-directed continuing professional development.
I. An understanding of and a commitment to address professional and ethical responsibilities including a respect for diversity.
J. Knowledge of the impact of engineering technology solutions in a societal and global context.
K. Commitment to quality, timeliness, and continuous improvement.
K1. Establishes measurable product quality definitions for improvement.
K2. Uses project management tools (task list, CPM, Gantt) to assist in the completion of projects in a timely fashion.
K3. Considers the role of time in the design, process, in decision making and/or in manufacturing and service processes.
Program Outcomes
a. Ability to select and apply the knowledge, techniques, skills, and modern tools of their disciplines to broadly-defined engineering technology activities.
b. 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.
c. Ability to conduct standard tests and measurements; to conduct, analyze, and interpret experiments; and to apply experimental results to improve processes.
d. Ability to design systems, components, or processes for broadly-defined engineering technology problems appropriate to program educational objectives.
e. Ability to function effectively as a member or leader on a technical team.
f. Ability to identify, analyze, and solve broadly-defined engineering technology problems.
g. Ability to communicate effectively regarding broadly-defined engineering technology activities.
h. The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context.
i. An understanding of the entrepreneurial process including how to design, develop and bring new products and processes to market.
j. Knowledge of the impact of engineering technology solutions in a societal and global context.
k. Commitment to quality, timeliness, and continuous improvement.