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ABET at 麻豆传媒内幕- Civil Engineering
Is WIU's Civil Engineering Program ABET Accredited?
Yes. The Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, , under the General Criteria and the Program Criteria for Civil and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.
Why ABET?
From the : "ABET accreditation assures confidence that a collegiate program has met standards essential to prepare graduates to enter critical STEM fields in the global workforce. Graduates from an ABET-accredited program have a solid educational foundation and are capable of leading the way in innovation, emerging technologies, and in anticipating the welfare and safety needs of the public."
What are the ABET requirements for a Civil Engineering Program?
The curriculum requirements for any ABET accredited program are, in general: 1) satisfy the General Education requirements of the institution (WIU); 2) complete one year of Math and Science appropriate to the engineering degree; 3) complete a year and a half of Engineering Courses; and 4) complete the requirements for a bachelor degree. In addition to these general requirements, Civil Engineering Programs have the additional requirement "ASCE Mandated Program Criteria: The curriculum must prepare graduates to apply knowledge of mathematics through differential equations, calculus-based physics, chemistry, and at least one additional area of basic science; apply probability and statistics to address uncertainty; analyze and solve problems in at least four technical areas appropriate to civil engineering; conduct experiments in at least two technical areas of civil engineering and analyze and interpret the resulting data; design a system, component, or process in at least two civil engineering contexts; include principles of sustainability in design; explain basic concepts in project management, business, public policy, and leadership; analyze issues in professional ethics; and explain the importance of professional licensure.鈥�
ABET Program Educational Objectives and Student Outcomes
Program Educational Objectives
麻豆传媒内幕 Civil Engineering graduates exhibit progress in the initial years of their professional careers by seeking and accepting higher levels of responsibility and leadership roles in engineering design, project management, business operations, public relations, professional societies, and community organizations. Embracing mentorship and supervision, they champion collaboration, facilitate teamwork, and uphold ethical behavior. As lifelong learners, they continuously expand their knowledge of engineering principles, standard engineering practices, and their design skills through independent study, formal education, obtaining technical certification, and pursuing professional licensure.
Student Outcomes
Student Outcomes for the Engineering Program are those skills and knowledge graduates should have on the day of graduation.
- an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
- an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors
- an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
- an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts
- an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives
- an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
- an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies
ASCE Learning Objective: ASCE Mandated Program Criteria:
The curriculum must prepare graduates to apply knowledge of mathematics through differential equations, calculus-based physics, chemistry, and at least one additional area of basic science; apply probability and statistics to address uncertainty; analyze and solve problems in at least four technical areas appropriate to civil engineering; conduct experiments in at least two technical areas of civil engineering and analyze and interpret the resulting data; design a system, component, or process in at least two civil engineering contexts; include principles of sustainability in design; explain basic concepts in project management, business, public policy, and leadership; analyze issues in professional ethics; and explain the importance of professional licensure.
Civil Engineering Program Enrollment and Degrees Conferred
| Fiscal Year (Fall) | Enrollment | Degrees Conferred |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2 | 0 |
| 2020 | 16 | 0 |
| 2021 | 22 | 1 |
| 2022 | 22 | 5 |
| 2023 | 12 | 3 |
*Program started 2020
Full information on the enrollment by year, students graduated, and many other details of the School of Engineering and Technology can be found within WIU's Institutional Research and Planning Factbooks.
ABET at 麻豆传媒内幕- Electrical Engineering
Is WIU's Electrical Engineering Program ABET Accredited?
Yes. The Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, , under the General Criteria and the Program Criteria for Electrical, Computer, Communications, Telecommunication(s) and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.
Why ABET?
From the : "ABET accreditation assures confidence that a collegiate program has met standards essential to prepare graduates to enter critical STEM fields in the global workforce. Graduates from an ABET-accredited program have a solid educational foundation and are capable of leading the way in innovation, emerging technologies, and in anticipating the welfare and safety needs of the public."
What are the ABET requirements for an Electrical Engineering Program?
The curriculum requirements for any ABET accredited program are, in general: 1) satisfy the General Education requirements of the institution (WIU); 2) complete one year of Math and Science appropriate to the engineering degree; 3) complete a year and a half of Engineering Courses; and 4) complete the requirements for a bachelor degree. In addition to these general requirements, Electrical Engineering Programs have the additional requirement "IEEE Mandated Program Criteria: The curriculum must include probability and statistics, including applications appropriate to the program name; mathematics through differential and integral calculus; sciences (defined as biological, chemical, or physical science); and engineering topics (including computing science) necessary to analyze and design complex electrical and electronic devices, software, and systems containing hardware and software components. The program must include advanced mathematics, such as differential equations, linear algebra, complex variables, and discrete mathematics."
ABET Program Educational Objectives and Student Outcomes
Program Educational Objectives
The Electrical Engineering program at 麻豆传媒内幕 prepares graduates to pursue advanced degrees and/or lead successful careers by accomplishing the objectives described below within 5 years of graduation.
- Create: Electrical engineering graduates, within five years of graduation, should demonstrate expertise to define and analyze problems and create functional, cost effective, sustainable, safe, and aesthetic solutions that satisfy the design intent, industry, and customer requirements, including system integration, implementation, and maintenance.
- Communicate: Electrical engineering graduates, within five years of graduation, should clearly and effectively communicate their work, ideas, and designs as individuals and in teams to audiences of diverse cultural and interdisciplinary backgrounds by utilizing appropriate, contemporary communication technology and tools.
- Continue to Learn: Electrical engineering graduates should continuously improve their knowledge and skills through graduate work, professional development, and self-study and pursue a wide range of careers as engineers, researchers, consultants, educators, entrepreneurs, managers, and leaders.
- Community: Electrical engineering graduates should continuously demonstrate technical and ethical principles and leadership to inspire, promote, and facilitate the improvements, and achievements, and growth in their professional disciplines, organizations, and communities.
Student Outcomes
Student Outcomes for the Engineering Program are those skills and knowledge graduates should have on the day of graduation.
- an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
- an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors
- an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
- an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts
- an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives
- an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
- an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies
IEEE Learning Objective: IEEE Mandated Program Criteria:
The curriculum must include probability and statistics, including applications appropriate to the program name; mathematics through differential and integral calculus; sciences (defined as biological, chemical, or physical science); and engineering topics (including computing science) necessary to analyze and design complex electrical and electronic devices, software, and systems containing hardware and software components. The program must include advanced mathematics, such as differential equations, linear algebra, complex variables, and discrete mathematics.
Electrical Engineering Program Enrollment and Degrees Conferred
| Fiscal Year (Fall) | Enrollment | Degrees Conferred |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 3 | 0 |
| 2020 | 19 | 0 |
| 2021 | 20 | 3 |
| 2022 | 24 | 0 |
| 2023 | 29 | n/a |
*Program started 2020
Full information on the enrollment by year, students graduated, and many other details of the School of Engineering and Technology can be found within WIU's Institutional Research and Planning Factbooks.
ABET at 麻豆传媒内幕- General Engineering
Is WIU's General Engineering Program ABET Accredited?
Yes. The Bachelor of Science in Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, , under the General Criteria.
Why ABET?
From the : 鈥淎BET accreditation assures confidence that a collegiate program has met standards essential to prepare graduates to enter critical STEM fields in the global workforce. Graduates from an ABET-accredited program have a solid educational foundation and are capable of leading the way in innovation, emerging technologies, and in anticipating the welfare and safety needs of the public.鈥�
What are the ABET requirements for a General Engineering Program?
The curriculum requirements for any ABET accredited program are, in general: 1) satisfy the General Education requirements of the institution (WIU); 2) complete one year of Math and Science appropriate to the engineering degree; 3) complete a year and a half of Engineering Courses; and 4) complete the requirements for a bachelor degree.
ABET Program Educational Objectives and Student Outcomes
Program Educational Objectives
During the initial five years of their careers, graduates of the 麻豆传媒内幕 Engineering program apply their engineering knowledge and problem solving skills to tackle increasingly complex problems, constraints, and specifications, with integrity and inclusivity of engineering and non-engineering fields, to the satisfaction of employers, clients, and society. They continuously develop their engineering proficiency and competence through formal education, specialized coursework, self-directed investigation, the pursuit of technical certification, and on the job training. They embrace mentorship, collaboration, and teamwork; they pursue leadership roles within their workplace, professional organizations, and broader communities.
Student Outcomes
Student Outcomes for the Engineering Program are those skills and knowledge graduates should have on the day of graduation.
- an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
- an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors
- an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
- an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts
- an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives
- an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
- an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.
Engineering Program Enrollment and Degrees Conferred
| Fiscal Year (Fall) | Enrollment | Degrees Conferred |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 4 | 听 |
| 2011 | 24 | 2 |
| 2012 | 46 | 5 |
| 2013 | 68 | 7 |
| 2014 | 138 | 3 |
| 2015 | 153 | 10 |
| 2016 | 153 | 9 |
| 2017 | 110 | 11 |
| 2018 | 81 | 11 |
| 2019 | 73 | 8 |
| 2020 | 51 | 10 |
| 2021 | 24 | 10 |
| 2022 | 13 | 2 |
| 2023 | 8 | n/a |
Note: Decline in enrollment from 2017 is due to new specialized degrees being added to our offerings. Mechanical Engineering was added in Jan 2018, Civil and Electrical Engineering were added in Fall 2019!
Full information on the enrollment by year, students graduated, and many other details of the School of Engineering and Technoloby can be found within WIU's Institutional Research and Planning Factbooks.
ABET at 麻豆传媒内幕- Mechanical Engineering
Is WIU's Mechanical Engineering Program ABET Accredited?
Yes. The Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, , under the General Criteria and Program Criteria for Mechanical Engineering Programs.
Why ABET?
From the : "ABET accreditation assures confidence that a collegiate program has met standards essential to prepare graduates to enter critical STEM fields in the global workforce. Graduates from an ABET-accredited program have a solid educational foundation and are capable of leading the way in innovation, emerging technologies, and in anticipating the welfare and safety needs of the public."
What are the ABET requirements for a Mechanical Engineering Program?
The curriculum requirements for any ABET accredited program are, in general: 1) satisfy the General Education requirements of the institution (WIU); 2) complete one year of Math and Science appropriate to the engineering degree; 3) complete a year and a half of Engineering Courses; and 4) complete the requirements for a bachelor degree. In addition to these general requirements, Mechanical Engineering Programs have the additional requirement "ASME Mandated Program Criteria: The curriculum must require students to apply principles of engineering, basic science, and mathematics (including multivariate calculus and differential equations); to model, analyze, design, and realize physical systems, components or processes; and prepare students to work professionally in either thermal or mechanical systems while requiring topics in each area."
ABET Program Educational Objectives and Student Outcomes
Program Educational Objectives
Program educational objectives describe career and professional accomplishments within 3-5 years following graduation.
- Create: Graduates are expected to be able to analyze problems and create innovative designs that are based on sound engineering principles and that consider functionality, cost effectiveness, sustainability, safety, aesthetics, and satisfy the requirements of a customer.
- Communicate: Graduates are expected to use modern technology and design tools, work effectively as individuals and in teams, and clearly and effectively communicate ideas in written, oral, and graphical form.
- Continue to Learn: Graduates are expected to increase their personal knowledge and skills through graduate work and other professional education, to maintain an appropriate level of expertise and remain current in their chosen profession.
- Community: Graduates are expected to serve as a team member or as a team leader and use the principles of ethical leadership, both in their chosen profession and in other activities. Graduates contribute their time and talents to improve their communities.
Student Outcomes
Student Outcomes for the Engineering Program are those skills and knowledge graduates should have on the day of graduation.
- an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
- an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors
- an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
- an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts
- an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives
- an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
- an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.
ASME Learning Objective: ASME Mandated Program Criteria:
The curriculum must require students to apply principles of engineering, basic science, and mathematics (including multivariate calculus and differential equations); to model, analyze, design, and realize physical systems, components or processes; and prepare students to work professionally in either thermal or mechanical systems while requiring topics in each area.
Mechanical Engineering Program Enrollment and Degrees Conferred
| Fiscal Year (Fall) | Enrollment | Degrees Conferred |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 28 | 6 |
| 2018 | 52 | 11 |
| 2019 | 73 | 6 |
| 2020 | 71 | 14 |
| 2021 | 68 | 10 |
| 2022 | 58 | 13 |
| 2023 | 52 | n/a |
*Program started January 2018
Full information on the enrollment by year, students graduated, and many other details of the School of Engineering and Technology can be found within WIU's Institutional Research and Planning Factbooks.
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