Educational Outcomes
ABET Criterion 3. Program Outcomes and Assessment
Engineering programs must demonstrate that their graduates have:
- an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
- an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret
data
- an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs
- an ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams
- an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
- an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
- an ability to communicate effectively
- the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions
in a global and societal context
- a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning
- a knowledge of contemporary issues
- an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary
for engineering practice.
Each program must have an assessment process with documented results. Evidence
must be given that the results are applied to the further development and improvement
of the program. The assessment process must demonstrate that the outcomes important
to the mission of the institution and the objectives of the program, including
those listed above, are being measured. Evidence that may be used includes, but
is not limited to the following: student portfolios, including design projects;
nationally-normed subject content examinations; alumni surveys that document professional
accomplishments and career development activities; employer surveys; and placement
data of graduates.
Chemical Engineering Program Educational Outcomes
The Auburn University Department of Chemical Engineering has developed and adopted
a set of eleven program educational outcomes that are presented below. Each outcome
is identified with the "functional group" it belongs to as well as its relationship
to ABET Criteria 3.
The program educational outcomes of the program are:
- Our graduates will be able to apply mathematics, science, and engineering principles
to solve chemical engineering problems. Although there will be an emphasis on
chemical engineering principles, proficiency is also required in various general
engineering and science areas as well. Fundamentals (3a)
- Our graduates will be able to identify, formulate, and solve a range of chemical
engineering problems systematically employing the skills of critical thinking
and creative problem solving. Analysis (3e)
- Our graduates will be able to design and conduct experiments, as well as analyze
data, interpret and apply results to chemical systems and processes. Analysis (3b)
- Our graduates will be able to utilize the techniques, skills, and modern computational
tools necessary for contemporary chemical engineering practice. This includes
a proficiency in the use of computer hardware and software packages. Analysis (3b, 3e, 3k)
- Our graduates will be able to design a system, component, or process to meet
desired technical, economic, safety, and environmental criteria. They will be
able to perform design calculations from the conceptual stage to full-scale plant
design, and to conduct an economic evaluation of the process. Design (3c, 3k)
- Our graduates will understand and appreciate the need for professional integrity
and ethical decision making in the professional practice of chemical engineering.
Ethics, Safety, Society & Environment (3f, 3h, 3j)
- Our graduates will demonstrate an understanding of contemporary issues encountered
in the professional practice of chemical engineering including business practices,
environmental, health, and safety issues and other public interests. Our graduates
will be aware of the wide reaching effects that engineering decisions have on
society, our global community and our natural environment. Ethics, Safety, Society & Environment (3f, 3h)
- Our graduates will demonstrate proficiency in written communications. Work Skills (3g)
- Our graduates will demonstrate proficiency in oral communications. Work Skills (3g)
- Our graduates will be able to function successfully as a member of a multi-disciplinary
team. They will be aware of leadership and group dynamics issues and exhibit a
level of cooperation that allows for team productivity. Work Skills (3d, 3g)
- Our graduates will appreciate the need for and engage in life-long learning to
maintain and enhance the professional practice of chemical engineering. Work Skills (3i)
