Educational Objectives for the Engineering Technology Program

Based on the needs of the program’s constituencies the following educational objectives have been established for the Engineering Technology Program:

Within the first 4 years in their chosen careers, as a result of the education received in the Engineering Technology program, graduates will be able to:

1. Contribute to the economic development of their community and region and pursue continuing professional development and lifelong learning.
2. Establish themselves as practicing professionals who demonstrate sound technical problem-solving abilities and the ability to locate, understand, and interpret an organization’s technical data and to be able to contribute to the acquisition and management of this information.
3. Effectively implement employer design practices and standards in a manner that supports organizational efficiency. Practice ethical behavior that reflects positively on themselves, their organization, and their profession.
4. Demonstrate competence and understanding of oral and written professional communication.
5. Contribute effectively to the problem-solving efforts of their organizations and demonstrate competence in technical and leadership roles.

Student Outcomes for the Engineering Technology Program

1. an ability to apply knowledge, techniques, skills and modern tools of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to solve well-defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline
2. an ability to design solutions for well-defined technical problems and assist with the engineering design of systems, components, or processes appropriate to the discipline.
3. an ability to apply written, oral, and graphical communication in well-defined technical and non‑technical environments; and an ability to identify and use appropriate technical literature.
4. an ability to conduct standard tests, measurements, and experiments and to analyze and interpret the results.
5. an ability to function effectively as a member of a technical team.