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11/23/2009 Fall Term

ABET: Environmental Engineering

Program Objectives (Criterion 2)

The general objectives of the undergraduate program in environmental engineering are to provide an education in environmental engineering that will prepare our graduates for:

1. Successful application of engineering knowledge and methods,

2. Leadership in identifying and solving environmental problems,

3. Graduate education in engineering and science,

4. Diverse, alternative career choices, and,

5. The highest standards of professional ethics and service.

Program Outcomes (Criterion 3)

The outcomes that will gauge achievement of these objectives will be graduates who:

1. Understand the principles upon which engineering practice is based, including the physical, chemical, and biological science, mathematics and scientific computation; economics; and engineering science

2. Have knowledge and skills to design, conduct, and evaluate experiments

3. Understand the need for multidisciplinary approaches to engineering solutions to environmental problems, and the cross-media (air, water, earth) nature of environmental problems

4. Demonstrate critical thinking skills and an ability for independent study needed to engage in life-long learning

5. Possess knowledge and skills to identify, formulate, and implement solutions to engineering problems using modern engineering tools and synthesizing different fields of knowledge

6. Can communicate both orally and in writing, and effectively function in multidisciplinary teams

7. Are broadly educated to understand contemporary issues and the context in which environmental engineering is practiced in modern society

8. Have access to specialized training through coursework and research

9. Understand professional ethics and the value of service through participation in technical activities and in professional organizations