ABET Criterion 3 Program Outcomes
(To be reached by Instructional Objectives)
(a)-(k) are defined by ABET for all programs it accredits
(l)-(n) are defined by ECE-Illinois for its programs
The Outcomes can be thought of as attributes of an engineer. Any given course is unlikely to emphasize more than a few of the Outcomes; however, the program as a whole should ensure that every student develop the full set.(a) Ability to apply knowledge of mathematics
- Principles: an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and
(b) Ability to design and conduct experiments as well as to analyze and interpret data
(c) Ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability
(d) Ability to function on multidisciplinary teams
(e) Ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
(f) Understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
(g) Ability to communicate effectively
(h) Broad education necessary to understand impact of engineering solutions in a
- mathematics
- Design: 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
- Communication: an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
- Professionalism: 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
(i) Recognition of the need for and ability to engage in lifelong learning
(j) Knowledge of contemporary issues
(k) Ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice
(l) Knowledge of probability and statistics, including applications to electrical/computer engineering
(m) Knowledge of mathematics and of basic and engineering sciences necessary to carry out modeling, analysis and design appropriate to electrical/computer engineering
(n) Knowledge of advanced mathematics (EE)/discrete mathematics (CompE)
- contexts
- Teamwork: an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plans tasks, and meet objectives
- Analysis: an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
- Learning: an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies