To monitor our students' progress in attaining these outcomes, the department has adopted a set of rubrics for each. To access the rubrics, click on the outcome’s letter.
The Electrical and Computer Engineering Department has specified 12 abilities or traits that we expect graduates of our programs to have. They are:
(A) an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering
(B) an ability to design and conduct experiments as well as analyze and interpret data
(C) 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
(D) an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams
(E) an ability to identify, formulate and solve 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, economic, environmental and societal context
(I) a recognition of the need for and an ability to engage in life-long learning
(J) a knowledge of contemporary issues
(K) an ability to use the techniques, skills and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice