Program Learning Objectives and Outcomes
Miami University Chemical Engineering Program: Objectives and Learning Outcomes
Objective 1
The graduate will have and apply the technical knowledge, skills and expertise required of a process engineer to achieve practical solutions to problems in the chemical industry or for a company allied to the chemical industry. The graduate will serve the needs of biochemical, environmental and paper industries.
Objective 2
The graduate will have the organizational, leadership, and general communication skills needed by professionals at the entry-level and beyond.
Objective 3
The graduate will have the key personal attributes desirable in an engineer and use these attributes to lean and develop.
Objective 4
The graduate will have life-long learning skills, which will allow successful adaptation to the changing environment and evolving technologies throughout their professional career.
Objective 5
The major will have sound grounding in engineering, sciences and liberal education, which will facilitate successful pursuit of graduate studies in Engineering, or othe professional degrees, such as Business, Law and Medicine.
Outcomes:
1. | Knowledge of mathematics:calculus, differential equations, to understand the concepts fundamentals to contemporary engineering science and technology. | ||
2. | Knowledge of basic sciences, particularly chemistry, to understand the concept fundamentals to contemporary engineering science and technology. | ||
3. | Ability to effectively apply knowledge of basic sciences and mathematics to chemical engineering problems. | ||
4. | Ability and skills to conduct experimental work, and to interpret and utilize experimental data. | ||
5. | Ability and skills to effectively use modern computing tools for analysis and design of chemical engineering processes and systems. | ||
6. | Knowlege of the fundamental areas of chemical engineering science to ensure the ability for life-long learning. | ||
7. | Ability to identify, formulate and solve chemical engineering problems using the knowledge, skills and tools discussed above. | ||
8. | Ability to design chemical engineering components, systems or processes to meet desired needs and specifications | ||
9. | Ability to function effectively as a member of a team assembled to undertake a complex engineering project, involving the stages of research, development, implementation and written and oral presentation of the results. | ||
10. | Ability to communicate effectively, including written reporting and oral presentation of technical subjects to both technical and non-technical audiences. | ||
11. | Recognition of the need for the ablity to engage in life-long learning. The ability to successfully pursue graduate studies. | ||
12. | Broad education, knowledge and understanding of contemporary social and economic issues. Understanding the appreciation of the safety, environmental and ethical responsiblities associated with the engineering profession. |
Miami University Paper Science and Engineering Program: Objectives and Learning Outcomes
Objective 1
The graduate will have and apply the technical knowledge, skills and expertise required of a process engineer to achieve practical solutions to problems in the paper industry or for a company allied to the paper industry.
Objective 2
The graduate will have the organizational, leadership, and general communication skills needed by professionals at the entry-level and beyond.
Objective 3
The graduate will have the key personal attributes desirable in an engineer and use these attributes to lean and develop.
Outcomes:
1. | Knowledge of mathematics:calculus, differential equations, to understand the concepts fundamentals to contemporary engineering science and technology. | ||
2. | Knowledge of basic sciences, particularly chemistry, to understand the concept fundamentals to contemporary engineering science and technology. | ||
3. | Ability to effectively apply knowledge of basic sciences and mathematics to engineering problems. | ||
4. | Ability and skills to conduct experimental work, and to interpret and utilize experimental data. | ||
5. | Ability and skills to effectively use modern computing tools for analysis and design of engineering processes and systems. | ||
6. | Knowlege of the fundamental areas of engineering science to ensure the ability for life-long learning. | ||
7. | Ability to identify, formulate and solve chemical engineering problems using the knowledge, skills and tools discussed above. | ||
8. | Ability to design engineering components, systems or processes to meet desired needs and specifications | ||
9. | Ability to function effectively as a member of a team assembled to undertake a complex engineering project, involving the stages of research, development, implementation and written and oral presentation of the results. | ||
10. | Ability to communicate effectively, including written reporting and oral presentation of technical subjects to both technical and non-technical audiences. | ||
11. | Recognition of the need for the ablity to engage in life-long learning. The ability to successfully pursue graduate studies. | ||
12. | Broad education, knowledge and understanding of contemporary social and economic issues. Understanding the appreciation of the safety, environmental and ethical responsiblities associated with the engineering profession. |
Miami University Engineering Management : Paper Science Program: Objectives and Learning Outcomes
Objective 1
Enable a student to gain the technical knowledge, skills, and talents required to allocate resources to achieve practical solutions to challenges in the paper industry or for a company allied to the paper industry.
Objective 2
Enable a student to develop the organizational, leadership, and general communication skills needed by professionals at the entry-level and beyond.
Objective 3
Promote the development of key personal attributes desirable in an engineering graduate.
Outcomes:
1. | Knowledge of mathematics: calculus, differential equations, to understand the concepts fundamentals to contemporary engineering science and technology. | ||
2. | Knowledge of basic science, particularly chemistry, to understand the concepts fundamental to contemporary engineering science and technology. | ||
3. | Ability of effectively apply knowledge of basic sciences and mathematics to engineering problems. | ||
4. | Ability and skills to conduct experimental work, and to interpret and utilize experimental data. | ||
5. | Ability and skills to effectively use modern computing tools for analysis and design of engineering processes and systems. | ||
6. | Knowledge of the fundamentals areas of engineering science to ensure the ability for life-long learning. | ||
7. | Ability to identify, formulate and solve engineering problems using the knowledge, skills and tools discussed above. | ||
8. | Ability to design engineering components, systems or processes to meet desired needs and specifications. | ||
9. | Ability to function effectively as a member of a team assembled to undertake a complex engineering project, involving the stages of research, development, and written and oral presentation of the results. | ||
10. | Ability to communicate effectively, including written reporting and oral presentation of technical subjects to both technical and non-technical audiences. | ||
11. | Recognition of the need for the ability to engage in life-long learning. The ability to successfully pursue graduate studies. | ||
12. | Broad education, knowledge and understanding of contemporary social and economic issues. Understanding and appreciation of the safety, environmental and ethical responsibilites associated with the engineering profession. |
Miami University Engineering Management: Environmental Engineering Program: Objectives and Learning Outcomes
Objective 1
Enable a student to gain the technical knowledge, skills, and talents required of an environmental engineer to achieve practical and economical solutions to environmental challenges pertaining to industry and society.
Objective 2
Enable a student to develop the organizational, leadership and general communication skills needed by professionals at the entry-level and beyond.
Objective 3
Promote the development of key personal attributes desirable in an engineering graduate.
Outcomes:
1. | Knowledge of mathematics: calculus, differential equations, to understand the concepts fundamental to contemporary engineering science and technology. | ||
2. | Knowledge of basic sciences, particularly chemistry, to understand the concepts fundamental to contemporary engineering science and technology. | ||
3. | Ability to effectively apply knowledge of basic sciences and mathematics to engineering problems. | ||
4. | Ability and skills to conduct experimental work, and to interpret and utlize experimental data. | ||
5. | Ability and skills to effectively use modern computing tools for analysis and design of engineering processes and systems. | ||
6. | Knowledge of the fundamental areas of engineering science to ensure the ability for life-long learning. | ||
7. | Ability to identify, formulate and solve engineering problems using the knowledge, skills and tools discussed above.. | ||
8. | Ability to design engineering components, systems or processes to meet desired needs and specifications. | ||
9. | Ability to function effectively as a member of a team assembled to undertake a complex engineering project, involving the stages of research development, implementation, and written and oral presentation of the results. | ||
10. | Ability to communicate effectively, includeing written reporting and oral presentation of technical subjects to both technical and non-technical audiences. | ||
11. | Recognition of the need for and the ability to engage in life-long learning. The ability to successfully pursue graduate studies. | ||
12. | Broad education, knowledge and understanding of contemporary social and economic issues. Understanding and appreciation of the safety, environmental and ethical responsibilities associated with the engineering profession. |
