Electrical Engineering Program Objectives
Mission of the Electrical Engineering Program
The mission of the Electrical Engineering Program is to provide a state-of-the-art, academically enriched environment for students such that they will acquire the knowledge necessary for entry-level positions as professional engineers and/or for graduate school. Along with a technical education, our graduates are prepared to cultivate a capacity for creative and dynamic problem solving, and to foster a desire to contribute to the culture and society in which they live. The Electrical Engineering program educates problem solvers with a high level of technological competency and social responsibility. Furthermore, all students will have developed the skills and acquired the basic knowledge necessary to be successful in graduate study or for the entry-level positions as electrical engineers.
The mission of the Electrical Engineering Program is published in
the Academic Catalog 2008-2010.
Electrical Engineering Program Objectives
The program develops graduates who are prepared for careers as electrical engineers, where they will:
- Demonstrate the skills and knowledge to design, develop, evaluate, and operate basic electrical engineering systems for the solution of problems in an economical, efficient, safe, and environmentally acceptable manner;
- Demonstrate effective teamwork, leadership, and communication skills;
- Demonstrate a social and environmental awareness and understanding that will enable them to fulfill their responsibilities as productive citizens in the general society abiding by professional ethics.
- Demonstrate preparation for and a commitment to intellectual, creative and professional growth.
Electrical Engineering Program Outcomes
At the completion of the Electrical Engineering Program, all students will:
- Demonstrate competencies in the application of the science, mathematics and computational methods basic to success as a professional electrical engineer or as a graduate student.
- Demonstrate the ability to solve open-ended problems related to the operation of basic electrical systems and to interpret the results.
- Demonstrate the capability to design electrical systems optimized by customer, cost, safety, or environmental constraints
- Demonstrate comprehension of the importance of environmental issues.
- Demonstrate a level of oral communication skills required for presenting written technical reports and articles for review.
- Demonstrate skills in finding appropriate technical information and data to solve electrical engineering problems.
- Work effectively in groups to accomplish assigned tasks and objectives related to electrical engineering.
- Demonstrate the ability to identify and solve societal problems in an effective and professional manner.
- Demonstrate an appreciation for the community effects of engineering decisions.
- Demonstrate awareness of the importance to remain professionally competent through self-study and through the pursuit of advanced graduate-level education.