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	PROGRAM OUTCOMES STUDENTS SHALL DEMONSTRATE:	COURSES/PROGRAM ELEMENTS	ASSESSMENT TOOLS

a	An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering	ECE Introduction ECE Digital (with labs) ECE Systems (with labs) ECE Systems (no labs) ECE Electronics (with labs) ECE Engineering Physics ECE Capstone Design Basic Sciences (with labs) Computer Science Mathematics/Statistics Engineering Breadth Elective ECE Technical Electives Internships UROP and Undergraduate Research	Graded homework, quizzes, tests, and projects Graded written laboratory reports in those courses with laboratories Graded oral laboratory reports in those courses with laboratories or an oral presentation requirement Graded senior design (Capstone) projects-written report and oral presentation

b	An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data	ECE Digital (with labs) ECE Systems (with labs) ECE Electronics (with labs) ECE Capstone Design Basic Sciences (with labs) Computer Science Engineering Breadth Elective ECE Technical Electives (ECE 4501 and ECE 4765) Internships UROP and Undergraduate Research	Written and oral laboratory reports must demonstrate the ability to conduct and analyze experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data as a portion of the report grade. Graded senior design (Capstone) projects-written report and oral presentation must demonstrate the ability to conduct and analyze experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data as a portion of the report grade.

c	An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs	ECE Digital (with labs) ECE Systems (with labs) ECE Systems (no labs) ECE Electronics (with labs) ECE Engineering Physics ECE Capstone Design Computer Science Mathematics/Statistics Engineering Breadth Elective	Graded homework, quizzes, tests, and projects Graded senior design (Capstone) projects-written report and oral presentation must demonstrate an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs.

d	An ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams	ECE Introduction ECE Engineering Physics (ECE 3611) ECE Capstone Design Internships UROP and Undergraduate Research	The team earns the project grade, written and oral components. Qualitative assessment by the instructor and/or the internal or external project mentor/supervisor.

e	An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems	ECE Digital (with labs) ECE Systems (with labs) ECE Systems (no labs) ECE Electronics (with labs) ECE Engineering Physics ECE Capstone Design ECE Technical Electives Internships UROP and Undergraduate Research	Graded homework, quizzes, tests, and projects Graded senior design (Capstone) projects-written report and oral presentation

f	An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility	ECE Introduction ECE Capstone Design Liberal Education Electives Professional Societies Internships UROP and Undergraduate Research	Graded homework, quizzes, tests, and projects for course elements. Classroom discussions Graded senior design (Capstone) projects-written report and oral presentation must show an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility Qualitative assessment, by faculty and the Department Head, of professional society activities and the information received related to internships.

g	An ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally	ECE Electronics (with labs) ECE Capstone Design Composition Internships UROP and Undergraduate Research	Although all the courses that include laboratories should be listed under Outcome "g", only courses or program elements that had a communications focus and specified oral presentation component are included. Graded written laboratory reports in those courses with laboratories Graded oral laboratory reports in those courses with laboratories or an oral presentation requirement Graded senior design (Capstone) projects-written report and oral presentation

h	The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context	ECE Introduction ECE Engineering Physics (ECE 3611) ECE Capstone Design Liberal Education Electives Internships UROP and Undergraduate Research	Graded homework, quizzes, tests, and projects Graded senior design (Capstone), UROP, and undergraduate research projects-written report and oral presentation must show an understanding of the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context. Qualitative assessment, by faculty and the Department Head, of information received related to internships.

i	A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning	ECE Capstone Design Liberal Education Electives Professional Societies Internships UROP and Undergraduate Research	Graded senior design (Capstone), UROP, and undergraduate research projects-written report and oral presentation must show a recognition of the realization that "there is more work to be done". Qualitative assessment, by faculty and the Department Head, of professional society activities and the information received related to internships. Fundamentals of Engineering Exam results

j	A knowledge of contemporary issues	ECE Introduction ECE Capstone Design Liberal Education Electives Professional Societies Internships UROP and Undergraduate Research	Graded homework, quizzes, tests, and projects Graded senior design (Capstone), UROP, and undergraduate research projects-written report and oral presentation must show a knowledge of contemporary issues. Qualitative assessment, by faculty and the Department Head, of information received related to internships.

k	An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice	ECE Digital (with labs) ECE Systems (with labs) ECE Systems (no labs) ECE Electronics (with labs) ECE Engineering Physics ECE Capstone Design Engineering Breadth Elective ECE Technical Electives Internships UROP and Undergraduate Research	Graded homework, quizzes, tests, and projects Graded written laboratory reports in those courses with laboratories Graded oral laboratory reports in those courses with laboratories or an oral presentation requirement Graded senior design (Capstone) projects-written report and oral presentation

l	A knowledge of computer software and hardware as demonstrated by the Computer Science Minor embedded in the program	ECE Digital (with labs) Computer Science	Graded homework, quizzes, tests, computer programs, and reports.

m	A knowledge of applied mathematics as demonstrated by students obtaining an Applied Math Minor with an appropriate selection of an advanced math course or an advanced ECE elective with appropriate mathematics content	Mathematics/Statistics Technical Electives (ECE 4151/5151, ECE 4741/5741, ECE 4801/5801, ECE 4831/5831.	Graded homework, quizzes, tests, and projects

n	An ability to work in a hands-on laboratory in most of the required courses	ECE Digital (with labs) ECE Systems (with labs) ECE Electronics (with labs) ECE Capstone Design Basic Sciences (with labs) Computer Science ECE Technical Electives (ECE 4501 and ECE 4765) Internships UROP and Undergraduate Research	Written and oral laboratory reports must demonstrate the ability to work in a hands-on laboratory, individually or a a team. Graded senior design (Capstone) projects-written report and oral presentation must demonstrate the ability to to work in a hands-on laboratory as a component of the team effort.