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- Publisher: Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press)
- Source: QScience Proceedings, Engineering Leaders World Congress on Engineering Education 2013, Jul 2014, Volume 2014, 6
oa Succeeding as an engineering professional
Abstract
Graduating student outcomes are presented, comparing ABET's expectations for Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) baccalaureate graduates and Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission (ETAC) baccalaureate graduates. ABET is a good place to start for the outcomes that engineering and engineering technology students must achieve to be workplace-ready. The Student Outcomes (General Criteria 3) that follow are pretty comprehensive and similar, which is the purpose of this submission.
Engineering and Engineering Technology Comparisons:
- 1. Engineering 3(a) to Engineering Technology 3B(b.) Outcomes
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- (a) an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
- b. an ability to select and apply a knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to engineering technology problems that require the application of principles and applied procedures or methodologies
- 2. Engineering 3(b) to Engineering Technology 3B(c.) Outcomes
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- (b) an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data
- c. an ability to conduct standard tests and measurements; to conduct, analyze, and interpret experiments; and to apply experimental results to improve processes
- 3. Engineering 3(c) to Engineering Technology 3B(d.) Outcomes
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- (c) 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
- d. an ability to design systems, components, or processes for broadly-defined engineering technology problems appropriate to program educational objectives
- 4. Engineering 3(d) to Engineering Technology 3B(e.) Outcomes
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- (d) an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams
- e. an ability to function effectively as a member or leader on a technical team
- 5. Engineering 3(e) to Engineering Technology 3B(f.) Outcomes
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- (e) an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
- f. an ability to identify, analyze, and solve broadly-defined engineering technology problems
- 6. Engineering 3(f) to Engineering Technology 3B(i.) Outcomes
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- (f) an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
- i. an understanding of and a commitment to address professional and ethical responsibilities including a respect for diversity
- 7. Engineering 3(g) to Engineering Technology 3B(g.) Outcomes
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- (g) an ability to communicate effectively
- g. an ability to apply written, oral, and graphical communication in both technical and non-technical environments; and an ability to identify and use appropriate technical literature
- 8. Engineering 3(h) to Engineering Technology 3B(j.) Outcomes
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- (h) the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context
- j. a knowledge of the impact of engineering technology solutions in a societal and global context
- 9. Engineering 3(i) to Engineering Technology 3B(h.) Outcomes
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- (i) a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning
- h. an understanding of the need for and an ability to engage in self-directed continuing professional development
- 10. Engineering 3(k) to Engineering Technology 3B(a.) Outcomes
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- (k) an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice
- a. an ability to select and apply the knowledge, techniques, skills, and modern tools of the discipline to broadly-defined engineering technology activities
- 11. Engineering 3(j) to Engineering Technology 3B(k.) Outcomes
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- These don't closely align:
- (j) a knowledge of contemporary issues
- k. a commitment to quality, timeliness, and continuous improvement
© 2014 Buchanan, licensee Bloomsbury Qatar Foundation Journals.
- 18 January 2014
- 30 April 2014