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The Picker Engineering Program Educational Objectives and Program Outcomes have been developed with input from the faculty and Advisory Boards, and are consistent with Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc. (ABET) Criterion 2 and 3. Its assessment processes have been established to (a) ensure that our graduates achieve the Program Objectives and Outcomes and (b) develop and improve the Engineering Science program.
Program Educational Objectives
Smith College’s engineering graduates will:
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Incorporate their knowledge and understanding of the natural sciences, humanities, and social sciences in the application of their engineering education |
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Apply their engineering education in service to humanity |
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Enter the engineering profession or graduate school |
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Consider the impact of their professional actions on society |
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Demonstrate leadership in their personal, and professional endeavors |
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Engage in continuous learning |
Program Outcomes
According to the defined outcomes and performance criterion, graduates of the program will have demonstrated the following:
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Conceptual Analysis: a conceptual understanding of engineering science fundamentals |
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Mathematical Analysis: the ability to quantitatively analyze a component, process, or system using theoretical and empirical mathematics, and engineering tools [ABET a, e, k] |
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Experimentation: the ability to generate, evaluate, and understand data [ABET k, b] |
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Teamwork: the ability to collaborate effectively with individuals with different skills and perspectives [ABET d] |
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Communication: the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of audiences using different modalities (visual, oral and written) [ABET g] |
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Ethics: the ability to think critically and act reflectively in relation to engineering ethics and professional responsibility [ABET f, h, j] |
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Life Long Learning: the ability to apply the fundamentals of how people learn to one’s own education and life goals, and to use this knowledge to engage others in learning [ABET i] |
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Problem Framing: the ability to define, scope, and frame an open-ended problem [ABET c, e] |
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Design: the ability to apply knowledge of science, mathematics, and engineering to design a device, a system, a component or a process [ABET a, c] |
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Context: the ability to practice engineering in context, responsive to the needs of people and the planet [ABET h, j] |
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