Outcomes
Definition of Program Outcomes
After completion of the chemical engineering program students will have:
(a) an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering,
(b) an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data,
(c) an ability to design a chemical engineering system, component, or process to meet desired needs,
(d) an ability to function on an inter-disciplinary team,
(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 societal context,
(i) an ability to engage in life-long learning,
(j) knowledge of contemporary issues,
(k) an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.
The statements known as focused outcomes that guide the program’s interpretation and strategies for achieving the program outcomes, are as follows:
Focused Outcome (a): Students will be able to (1) combine mathematical and/or scientific principles to formulate models of chemical, physical, and/or biological processes and systems relevant to chemical engineering, (2) apply concepts of integral and differential calculus and/or statistics to solve chemical engineering problems, and (3) apply the governing equations and underlying concepts of material balances, energy balances, thermodynamics, heat transfer, mass transfer, fluid flow, chemical reaction kinetics, reaction engineering, separations, process dynamics, and/or process control to chemical engineering problems.
Focused Outcome (b): Students will be able to (1) follow an experimental protocol with attention to safety, (2) operate laboratory and pilot scale equipment following a standard operating procedure, (3) use statistics to report confidence intervals, compare for significant differences, and judge whether an experimental variable has a significant effect on the measured outcome, (4) design and conduct an experiment which will test a given hypothesis, and (5) analyze and interpret experimental data.
Focused Outcome (c): Students will be able to (1) analyze and synthesize chemical engineering unit operations, including integrated complex systems consisting of multiple unit operations, and (2) include constraints such as economic, health and safety, ethical, environmental, and social considerations in designing systems and processes.
Focused Outcome (d): Students will be able to (1) demonstrate the ability to describe chemical engineering problems and solutions to people in other disciplines, (2) gain knowledge of technical skills, issues, and approaches germane to disciplines outside of chemical engineering, (3) solve problems in cooperation with a group of colleagues from other disciplines, and (4) lead effectively by drawing out the skills in others.
Focused Outcome (e): Students will be able to (1) integrate subject areas in chemical engineering, science, mathematics, and other engineering disciplines into the solution of engineering problems, (2) develop appropriate strategies for identifying and solving engineering problems, including process designs and applications of engineering science to practical situations, (3) locate and use appropriate resources to solve problems, and (4) make appropriate assumptions to enable reaching a practical solution and assessing the validity of the solution and how it is impacted by the assumptions.
Focused Outcome (f): Students will be able to (1) understand ethical aspects of chemical engineering, (2) understand the impact of the profession on society, and (3) understand the importance of professional excellence and service to the profession.
Focused Outcome (g): Students will be able to (1) produce effective written communication, (2) produce effective oral communication, and (3) adapt their presentation style and content to match the audience.
Focused Outcome (h): Students will have an understanding of (1) global economic, environmental, demographic and political issues, (2) the impact of engineering decisions on the local and global environment, economy, and society, and (3) cultures other than that from which they originate.
Focused Outcome (i): Students will (1) be proficient in the use of a variety of informational and educational media such as traditional textbooks, scientific and technical journals, the library system as a whole, the internet, and educational software, (2) have an understanding of and exposure to the breadth and structure of the professional and technical support system that will be available to the students upon graduation; this includes professional and technical societies, the continuing education needed to maintain professional relevance, and professional registration systems, (3) have an awareness of the dynamic, evolving nature of science, engineering, technology, and industry, and an understanding that learning does not end with a B.S. degree, and (4) have the ability to learn on their own.
Focused Outcome (j): Students will be able to (1) identify and analyze current social, economic, political, and environmental issues, and (2) recognize the impact of technology on local, national, and international issues.
Focused Outcome (k): Students will be able to (1) use personal computers or workstations for the purposes of making engineering calculations, either using a programming language or a spreadsheet program, preparing documents or presentations, and accessing information in sources such as databases and the internet, (2) conduct chemical engineering process simulations using modern process simulation software packages, and (3) use the modern technical library to find journal articles, textbooks, and reference materials necessary for engineering practice.
