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1. SIE education objective 1 - Students should
have the ability to model and solve problems using the techniques of mathematics,
physics, engineering science, operations research, applied probability
and statistics, and computer simulation.
Outcome 1 - The ability to apply natural and SIE engineering sciences
to formulate an appropriate model.
Assessment Methods:
· Senior exit exam scores on short problem section;
· Employer survey, questions A and E.
Outcome 2 - The ability to determine and implement the appropriate
modeling approach for problem solution.
Assessment Methods:
· Scores on exit exam, short problem section.
· Employer survey, question K
Outcome 3 -The ability to apply feedback to improve system performance
and perform sensitivity analysis.
Assessment Methods:
· Scores on final exams in SIE 350, SIE 340, SIE 453;
· Capstone design project reports for projects requiring modeling.
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2. SIE education objective 2 - Students should
know and should have the ability to consider the entire system as a whole
when solving problems, and not simply look at components and subsystems
individually.
Outcome 1 - Students should understand all components in the design
of large, complex systems from eliciting customer requirements through
disposal.
Assessment Methods:
· Course grades in SIE 350 SIE 453 and SIE 454a;
· Senior exit exam - design;
· Employer survey, questions M and N.
Outcome 2 - The ability to model and analyze systems having conflicting
criteria and interacting decision variables.
Assessment Methods:
· Course grades in Math 223, SIE 340;
· Capstone design reports;
· Employer survey, question C.
Outcome 3 - Understand the impact of the solution on society and
the environment.
Assessment Methods:
· Employer survey, questions H;
· Course grade in SIE 495S.
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3. SIE education objective 3 - Students should
be effective team members. This includes teamwork skills as well as communication
skills.
Outcome 1 - The students should understand roles, advantages,
disadvantages and dynamics of teams and have successful experience on
team projects.
Assessment Methods:
· SIE 260 team assessment report;
· Employer survey, question D;
· SIE 442 final project team log.
Outcome 2 -Students should be able to communicate effectively
with team members and clients through both oral and written means.
Assessment Methods:
· Employer survey, questions G1 and G2;
· Instructor and self-analysis of presentations in SIE 442.
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4. SIE education objective 4 - Students should
be proficient at using modern computer tools to solve problems.
Outcome 1 - Students will be able to develop customized solution
software.
Assessment Methods:
· Course grade in ENGR170, SIE 370, and SIE 411.
Outcome 2 - Students will know how to use high level modeling
and computing tools such as spreadsheet programs, equation solvers, UML,
and simulation software to analyze engineering problems.
Assessment Methods:
· Employer survey, question K.
· SIE 277 course grade;
· SIE 431 simulation language final modeling assignment.
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5. SIE education objective 5 - Students should
understand and appreciate professional behavior in engineering.
Outcome 1 - The students should be able to deal with clients (including
instructors) in a professional manner covering demeanor, presentation
style, and work ethic.
Assessment Methods:
· Client evaluation forms in SIE 442.
· Employer survey, question L.
Outcome 2 - The students should be able to understand different
career options within the profession and preparation for life long learning.
Assessment Methods:
· Senior exit survey;
· Employer survey, question I;
· Completion of an SIE seminar;
· Alumni survey.
Outcome 3 - The students should be able to differentiate between
ethical and unethical behavior.
Assessment Methods:
· Employer survey, question F;
· Completion of SIE 495S.
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