# College of Engineering and Computer Science – Student Learning Outcomes ## Degree Program Table
**Program Outcomes****Undergraduate****Graduate**
**Civil Engineering**[**See Outcomes**](https://kb.astate.edu/books/assessment/page/college-of-engineering-and-computer-science-student-learning-outcomes#bkmrk-civil-engineering)
**Computer Science**[**See Outcomes**](https://kb.astate.edu/books/assessment/page/college-of-engineering-and-computer-science-student-learning-outcomes#bkmrk-computer-science-0)[**See Outcomes**](https://kb.astate.edu/books/assessment/page/college-of-engineering-and-computer-science-student-learning-outcomes#bkmrk-computer-science)
**Construction Management**[**See Outcomes**](https://kb.astate.edu/books/assessment/page/college-of-engineering-and-computer-science-student-learning-outcomes#bkmrk-construction-managem)
**Core Engineering Student Outcomes (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical)** [**See Outcomes**](https://kb.astate.edu/books/assessment/page/college-of-engineering-and-computer-science-student-learning-outcomes#bkmrk-core-engineering-stu)
**Data Science and Data Analytics**[**See Outcomes**](https://kb.astate.edu/books/assessment/page/college-of-engineering-and-computer-science-student-learning-outcomes#bkmrk-data-science-and-dat)
**Electrical Engineering**[**See Outcomes**](https://kb.astate.edu/books/assessment/page/college-of-engineering-and-computer-science-student-learning-outcomes#bkmrk-electrical-engineeri)
**Electrical Systems Engineering**[**See Outcomes**](https://kb.astate.edu/books/assessment/page/college-of-engineering-and-computer-science-student-learning-outcomes#bkmrk-electrical-systems-e)
**Engineering** [**See Outcomes**](https://kb.astate.edu/books/assessment/page/college-of-engineering-and-computer-science-student-learning-outcomes#bkmrk-engineering)
**Engineering Management**[**See Outcomes**](https://kb.astate.edu/books/assessment/page/college-of-engineering-and-computer-science-student-learning-outcomes#bkmrk-engineering-manageme-0)[**See Outcomes**](https://kb.astate.edu/books/assessment/page/college-of-engineering-and-computer-science-student-learning-outcomes#bkmrk-engineering-manageme)
**Industrial Systems Engineering**[**See Outcomes**](https://kb.astate.edu/books/assessment/page/college-of-engineering-and-computer-science-student-learning-outcomes#bkmrk-industrial-systems-e)
**Mechanical Engineering**[**See Outcomes**](https://kb.astate.edu/books/assessment/page/college-of-engineering-and-computer-science-student-learning-outcomes#bkmrk-mechanical-engineeri)
**Mechanical Systems Engineering**[**See Outcomes**](https://kb.astate.edu/books/assessment/page/college-of-engineering-and-computer-science-student-learning-outcomes#bkmrk-mechanical-systems-e)
**Technology**[**See Outcomes**](https://kb.astate.edu/books/assessment/page/college-of-engineering-and-computer-science-student-learning-outcomes#bkmrk-technology)
--- ## Graduate --- ### Computer Science - M.S. Computer Science graduate students should have a deeper understanding of the theory and application of algorithms, programming languages, and computer processes. - M.S. Computer Science graduate students should have the ability to apply advanced analysis techniques to problem identification and solution in computing applications. - M.S. Computer Science graduate students should have the ability to apply advanced implementation techniques to problem identification and solution in computing applications. --- ### Engineering - Program graduates will be able to apply advanced experimental methods and demonstrate the ability to design experiments and collect data. - Program graduates will be able to utilize statistical concepts and demonstrate an ability to apply this knowledge to achieve engineering solutions that most efficiently use information and resources. - Program graduates will have a practical knowledge of fabrication and manufacturing techniques. - Program graduates will have an ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts to model physical systems and engineering processes to drive knowledge based design. - Program graduates will have knowledge of advanced cross-disciplinary engineering sciences, and an ability to relate physical concepts from multiple engineering disciplines. - Program graduates will have an ability to identify critical issues, formulate realistic solutions, evaluate alternatives, and carry out independent research to provide novel solutions to technical problems. - Program graduates will have a demonstrated ability to make novel, significant contributions to the scientific and engineering body of knowledge. --- ### Engineering Management - Graduates of the Master of Engineering Management program will be able to identify critical issues, formulate realistic solutions, evaluate alternatives, and solve engineering management problems. - Graduates of the Master of Engineering Management program will be able to interpret statistical concepts and methods and apply this knowledge to engineering and management problems. - Graduates of the Master of Engineering Management program will use quality control and improvement techniques and apply this knowledge to improve quality in both the manufacturing and service industries. - Graduates of the Master of Engineering Management program will be able to construct deterministic modeling and apply this to engineering management problems including design of experiments. --- ## Undergraduate --- ### Core Engineering Student Outcomes (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical) The Student Outcomes for each of the Arkansas State University undergraduate engineering programs are: - Outcome No. 1: An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics - Outcome No. 2: An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors - Outcome No. 3: An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences - Outcome No. 4: An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts - Outcome No. 5: An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives - Outcome No. 6: An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions - Outcome No. 7: An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies --- ### Civil Engineering The Program Educational Objectives (PEOs) for the A-State Civil Engineering Program are listed below. - Graduates have successfully advanced in civil engineering practice as evidenced by their achievements and contributions to their employers and the greater engineering community. - Graduates have pursued graduate degrees, obtained professional licensure, and/or completed professional development activities in continuing to advance their knowledge base in civil engineering or related professional fields. - Graduates are actively working to improve their community and society in general by utilizing and sharing their engineering expertise. --- ### Computer Science (BS/BA) - Students will attain an ability to apply knowledge of computing and mathematics appropriate to the discipline. - Students will attain an ability to analyze a problem and identify and define the computing requirements appropriate to its solution. - Students will attain an ability to design, implement, and evaluate a computer-based system, process, component, or program to meet desired needs. - Students will attain an ability to function effectively on teams to accomplish a common goal. - Students will attain an understanding of professional, ethical, legal, security and social issues and responsibilities. - Students will attain an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences. - Students will attain an ability to analyze the local and global impact of computing on individuals, organizations, and society. - Students will attain recognition of the need for and an ability to engage in continuing professional development. - Students will attain an ability to use current techniques, skills, and tools necessary for computing practice. --- ### Construction Management - An ability to identify, formulate, and solve broadly defined technical or scientific problems by applying knowledge of mathematics and science and/or technical topics to areas relevant to the discipline. - An ability to formulate or design a system, process, procedure or program to meet desired needs. - An ability to develop and conduct experiments or test hypotheses, analyze and interpret data and use scientific judgment to draw conclusions. - An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences. - An ability to understand ethical and professional responsibilities and the impact of technical and/or scientific solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts. - An ability to function effectively on teams that establish goals, plan tasks, meet deadlines, and analyze risk and uncertainty. --- ### Data Science and Data Analytics - Identify societal and ethical impacts as well as the responsibility that come with access to data. - Critically assess and remediate issues with data organization and data quality. - Design and implement a solution to a problem in the realm of data science/data analytics through problem identification, problem solving, decision making, visualization, data analysis and reporting. --- ### Electrical Engineering The Program Educational Objectives (PEOs) for the A-State Electrical Engineering Program are listed below. - Graduates have successfully advanced in electrical/computer engineering or related relevant practice as evidenced by contributions to their employers and the greater professional community. - Graduates have completed professional development activities to enhance their credentials or knowledge base. - Graduates have made a broader contribution by providing an engineering or otherwise technical or objective perspective to the challenges and opportunities of society. --- ### Electrical Systems Engineering - An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics. - An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors. - An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences. - An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts. - An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives. - An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions. - An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies. --- ### Engineering Management Systems The Engineering Management Systems program graduates will have: - an ability to apply knowledge, techniques, skills and modern tools of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to solve broadly-defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline; - an ability to design systems, components, or processes meeting specified needs for broadly-defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline; - an ability to apply written, oral, and graphical communication in broadly-defined technical and non-technical environments; and an ability to identify and use appropriate technical literature; - an ability to conduct standard tests, measurements, and experiments and to analyze and interpret the results to improve processes; and - an ability to function effectively as a member as well as a leader on technical teams. --- ### Industrial Systems Engineering - An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics. - An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors. - An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences. - An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts. - An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives. - An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions. - An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies. --- ### Mechanical Engineering The Program Educational Objectives (PEOs) for the A-State Mechanical Engineering Program are listed below. - Graduates have successfully advanced in mechanical engineering practice as evidenced by their achievements and contributions to their employers and the greater engineering community. - Graduates have pursued graduate degrees or completed professional development activities in continuing to advance their knowledge base in the mechanical engineering or related professional fields. - Graduates have made a broader contribution to the local and national economic development by providing a mechanical engineering perspective to the challenges and opportunities of society. --- ### Mechanical Systems Engineering - An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics. - An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors. - An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences. - An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts. - An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives. - An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions. - An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies. --- ### Technology (BS, All Emphasis) - Students will demonstrate a solid understanding of technology fundamentals. - Students will utilize knowledge of mathematics and science to solve technology problems. - Students will exhibit the basic skills to analyze and interpret data. Will be able to formulate the problems and processes for solutions. - Students will develop ability to organize information and communicate effectively.