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Undergraduate Program Accreditation
The
appropriate accreditation commissions have accredited
all undergraduate programs in the College of Engineering
at Montana State University-Bozeman. The following
engineering programs are accredited by the Engineering
Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for
Engineering and Technology, 111 Market Place, Suite
1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012 - telephone (410)
347-7700:
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
The following engineering technology
programs are accredited by the Technology Accreditation
Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering
and Technology, 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore,
MD 21202-4012 - telephone (410)
347-7700:
- Construction Engineering
Technology
- Mechanical Engineering Technology
The
Computing Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation
Board for Engineering and Technology, 111 Market Place,
Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012 - telephone (410)
347-7700 has accredited the Computer Science
program.
EAC of ABET 2000
Plan
Montana State University
College of
Engineering
(Revised May 1,
2003)
Educational Objectives
The following Educational Objectives
apply to all programs within the disciplines of computer
science and engineering. Individual programs will have
program educational objectives that are consistent with
the needs of the program's constituents and consistent
with these guiding Objectives. These Objectives describe
what graduates can expect to accomplish during the first
few years after graduation.
College of Engineering graduates will:
- Undertake professional careers in engineering
or computer science;
- Assume leadership roles and employ effective
communication;
- Work in multidisciplinary professional teams;
- Engage in life-long learning, including
post-graduate education for some graduates;
- Contribute to industry and society, in Montana
or elsewhere, including involvement in professional
and other service activities
Educational
Outcomes
The following educational outcomes apply
to all programs within the disciplines of computer
science and engineering. Individual programs will have
program educational outcomes that are consistent with
the needs of the program's constituents, consistent with
these guiding outcomes and consistent with the EAC/ABET
Criterion 3. Outcomes describe skills or abilities of
graduates at graduation.
Graduates will:
- Have appropriate skills in math, science,
engineering, and/or computer science with an emphasis
on solving computer science and/or engineering
problems utilizing fundamental principals including
engineering logic, traditional analytical methods,
modern software, and experimental apparatus.
(consistent with EAC/ABET Criterion 3 Outcomes a, b,
e, k)
- Have an understanding and philosophy that
promotes professional practice founded in technical
integrity, ethics, social and environmental
responsibility, global awareness, and a recognition of
preparing themselves for continued education and
independent thought. (consistent with EAC/ABET
Criterion 3 Outcomes f, g, h, i, j)
- Have the ability to assimilate course material
from multiple courses, design a system or process,
communicate that design effectively though verbal and
written means, and work effectively on a design team.
(consistent with EAC/ABET Criterion 3 Outcomes c, d,
g, k)
Assessment/Evaluation Tools
College of
Engineering
The College of Engineering will utilize
the following Committees/Instruments to aid in assessing
and/or evaluating outcomes and/or
objectives:
- College External Advisory
Committe
The
College of Engineering will maintain an active
external advisory committee to assist in assessment
and/or evaluation activities and to provide general
input.
- College Service Course Review
Committee
A
college-level committee will determine and oversee
procedures to review college- and university-based
service courses on a periodic basis.
- College Computing Committee
A college-level
committee will determine and oversee procedures to
review computing resources throughout the college.
- Departmental External Advisory Committees
Each academic department will maintain an active
external advisory committee (industrial advisory
board) to assist in assessment/evaluation activities
and to provide general input on the various
programs.
- Interviewer Surveys
The College will survey
campus interviewers of engineering students on a
periodic basis to evaluate success in meeting program
objectives, and to provide general input about how to
make MSU COE graduates more attractive to engineering
employers.
Individual
Programs
All programs will, at a minimum, employ
the following assessment/evaluation
instruments:
- Fundamentals of Engineering Exam
All
engineering students will take the FE exam as a
program requirement. These data may be used to assess
program outcomes as well to compare MSU graduates with
other schools using a nationally normed
exam.
- Student Interviews
Department Heads or
appointees conduct interviews with students on a
periodic basis. These data may be used for direct
curriculum feedback as well as constituency input on
program outcomes.
- Surveys
- Employer Surveys
Each
department will survey employers of graduates on a
periodic basis to evaluate success in meeting
program objectives, and to provide general input on
the various programs.
- Graduate Alumni Surveys
Each department
will survey recent graduates on a periodic basis to
evaluate success in meeting program objectives, and
to provide general input on the various programs.
Assessment/Evaluation Activities and
Records
Individual departments are responsible
for determining success in meeting program objectives
and outcomes. Faculty must be involved in the evaluation
process through activities such as regular faculty
meetings, regular faculty committee meetings, and/or
annual faculty retreats.
Processes for assessing outcomes and
evaluating objectives are conducted at the program level
to insure continual program improvement. Individual
departments and the college share in the responsibility
to maintain databases associated with all
assessment/evaluation tools, to maintain records of
discussions involving assessment activity, and to
document actions taken based on data evaluated from the
various assessment/evaluation instruments.
TAC of ABET 2000
Plan
Montana State University
College of
Engineering
(Version 02
- 3 April 2003)
Educational
Objectives
The following Educational Objectives
apply to all programs within the disciplines of
engineering technology. Individual programs will have
program educational objectives that are consistent with
the needs of the program's constituents and consistent
with these guiding Objectives. These Objectives describe
what graduates can expect to accomplish during the first
few years after graduation.
College of Engineering graduates
will:
- Undertake professional careers in engineering
technology and closely related fields;
- Assume leadership roles and employ effective
communication;
- Work in multidisciplinary professional
teams;
- Engage in life-long learning, including
post-graduate education for some
graduates;
- Contribute to industry and society, in Montana
or elsewhere, including involvement in professional
and other service activities
Educational
Outcomes
The following educational outcomes apply
to all engineering technology programs within the
College. Individual programs will have program
educational outcomes that are consistent with the needs
of the program's constituents, consistent with these
guiding outcomes and consistent with the TAC/ABET
Criterion 1. Outcomes describe skills or abilities of
graduates at graduation.
Graduates will:
- Demonstrate skills in math, science, and
engineering technology with an emphasis on solving
engineering technology problems utilizing fundamental
engineering principles including engineering logic,
traditional analytical methods, current software, and
experimental apparatus. (consistent with TAC/ABET
Criterion 1 Outcomes a, b, c, f)
- Demonstrate an understanding that professional
practice involves not only technical issues, but also
a philosophy of technical integrity and ethics, social
and environmental responsibility, global awareness,
and life-long learning. (consistent with TAC/ABET
Criterion 1 Outcomes g, h, i, j, k)
- Demonstrate the ability to assimilate course
material from multiple courses to design a system or
process, to communicate that design clearly, and to
work effectively in a team environment. (consistent
with TAC/ABET Criterion 1 Outcomes a, c, d, e, f, g,
k)
- Demonstrate an ability to communicate
effectively to professional counterparts and the
public. (consistent with TAC/ABET Criterion 1 Outcomes
e, g)
Assessment/Evaluation
Tools
College of Engineering
The College of Engineering will utilize
the following Committees/Instruments to aid in assessing
and/or evaluating outcomes and/or objectives:
- College External Advisory Committee
The
College of Engineering will maintain an active
external advisory committee to assist in assessment
and or evaluation activities and to provide general
input.
- College Service Course Review Committee
A
college-level committee will determine and oversee
procedures to review college- and university-based
service courses on a periodic basis.
- College Computing Committee
A college-level
committee will determine and oversee procedures to
review computing resources throughout the college.
- Departmental External Advisory
Committees
Each academic department will maintain
an active external advisory committee (industrial
advisory board) to assist in assessment/evaluation
activities and to provide general input on the various
programs.
- Interviewer Surveys
The College will survey
campus interviewers of engineering students on a
periodic basis to evaluate success in meeting program
objectives, and to provide general input about how to
make MSU COE graduates more attractive to engineering
employers.
Individual Programs
Technology programs will, at a minimum,
employ the following assessment/evaluation
instruments.
- Fundamentals of Engineering Exam or Constructor
Qualification Exam (CQE) Level 1
Mechanical
Engineering Technology students will take the FE exam
as a program requirement. Construction Engineering
Technology students will take the Constructor
Qualification Exam (CQE) Level 1. These data may be
used to assess program outcomes as well to compare MSU
graduates with other schools using a nationally normed
exam.
- Student Interviews
Department Heads or
appointees conduct interviews with students on a
periodic basis. These data may be used for direct
curriculum feedback as well as constituency input on
program outcomes.
- Surveys
- Employer Surveys
Each department will
survey employers of graduates on a periodic basis to
evaluate success in meeting program objectives, and
to provide general input on the various
programs.
- Graduate Alumni Surveys
Each department
will survey recent graduates on a periodic basis to
evaluate success in meeting program objectives, and
to provide general input on the various programs.
Assessment/Evaluation Activities and Records
Individual departments are responsible for determining success in meeting
program objectives and outcomes. Faculty must be
involved in the evaluation process through activities
such as regular faculty meetings, regular faculty
committee meetings, and/or annual faculty
retreats.
Processes for assessing outcomes and
evaluating objectives are conducted at the program level
to insure continual program improvement. Individual
departments and the college share in the responsibility
to maintain databases associated with all
assessment/evaluation tools, to maintain records of
discussions involving assessment activity, and to
document actions taken based on data evaluated from the
various assessment/evaluation
instruments.
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