Objectives and Outcomes for the Bachelors Degree Program in Electrical Engineering

The Electrical and Computer Engineering department of the University of Kentucky has a history of highly successful alumni that have become technical and professional leaders. It is our objective tprepare all future graduates for such success. This is summarized in the following”Program Educational Objectives”, which are focused on achievements of our graduates within five years of graduation:

  • PEO1. Graduates of the Electrical Engineering program employed in industry will demonstrate, within fived years after graduation, professional advancements, such as technical accomplishments, sipervisory responsibilities, or other recognitions of their contributions.
  • PEO2. Graduates of the Electrical Engineering program whcontinue their formal education, in Electrical Engineering or other fields, will, within five years after graduation, recieve advanced degrees, complete specialized training or receive professional certifications.
  • PEO3. Graduates of the Electrical Engineering program will appreciate the preparation received in the program as it relates ttheir careers and their roles in society.

    • It is our objective to prepare our graduates for a lifetime of success, and the program educational objectives indicate short-term steps along in that direction.

    Whereas the Program Educational Objectives are objectives for the future success of our graduates, the “Program Outcomes” define the skills and knowledge that students should have upon graduation from our program. The program outcomes are listed below:

    Program Outcomes

    Students advancing through the program must demonstrate:

    1. an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
    2. an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data
    3. an 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
    4. an ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams
    5. an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
    6. an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
    7. an ability to communicate effectively
    8. the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context
    9. a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning
    10. a knowledge of contemporary issues
    11. an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice
    12. a knowledge of mathematics through differential and integral calculus, as well as linear algebra, complex variables, discrete mathematics, probability, and statistics.
    13. a knowledge of basic sciences, computer science, and engineering sciences necessary to analyze and design complex electrical and electronic devices, software, and systems containing hardware and software components
    14. a depth and breadth of knowledge over electrical engineering topics.

    (The Program Educational Objectives and Program Outcomes listed above were approved by the faculty of the ECE department and the External Advisory Board of the department in Spring 2010.)

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