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Electrical & Computer Engineering Learning Outcomes

Educational Objectives and Learning Outcomes

Our Program Educational Objectives describe the expectations of our graduates after several years of work experience.

  1. Be established and recognized as a valued professional and an effective communicator in industries related to electrical, computer and electronic technologies.
  2. Practice their profession in a collaborative, team-oriented manner that embraces the multidisciplinary and multicultural environment of today’s business world.
  3. Engage in lifelong learning and professional development via post graduate education and participation in professional organizations.
  4. Function as a responsible member of society with willingness to mentor fellow employees and an understanding of the ethical, social and economic impact of their work in a global context.

The Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) student outcomes for the BSE degree in electrical or computer engineering at UMass Lowell are as follows. At graduation, students should have:

  1. an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
  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
  3. an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
  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
  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
  6. an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
  7. an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.