Engineering and Engineering Technology Educational Objectives and Student Outcomes

Program Educational Objectives

The program educational objectives for the civil engineering program at SUU reflect the mission of the Engineering and Technology Department and the University, the importance of effective professional practice, the skill of qualified leadership roles, the ability to engage in advanced degrees, and a dedication to enduring learning.

Graduates of the Southern Utah University Civil Engineering Program will be considered successful if, after 4-5 years from their graduation, they:

1. Are prepared to attain professional engineering licensure.
2. Are effective leaders in public and private organizations in civil engineering fields based on their proficiency in communication with a range of audiences, and ability as influential team members and decision makers.
3. Have innovative competencies for professional practice to perform multidisciplinary and cross-civil engineering applications.
4. Design, build, maintain, and improve safe, economical and reliable structures considering the codes and standards, as well as the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, ethical, sustainable, and societal contexts as needed.
5. Are prepared to engage in or have completed a graduate-level degree and professional certification.
6. Have the skills required to identify, analyze, and manage complex civil engineering problems.

Student Learning Outcomes

The outcomes of the Civil Engineering program are those proposed by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). Each graduate will 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.

Program Educational Objectives

Graduates of the Southern Utah University Construction Management programs will gain the knowledge, as well as the technical, administrative and communication skills necessary to succeed in the construction industry. Our students learn vital skills to deliver construction projects concerning scope, schedule, budget, quality, safety, and the environment. Graduates of the Construction Management Program will be considered successful if after a few years from their graduation they can:

1. apply their technical skills to solve broadly-defined problems related to construction project management from pre-design through commissioning, construction methods, site logistics, and project phasing;
2. complete their advanced degrees in construction management or other related disciplines if desired;
3. implement their management skills to deliver a construction project that is acceptable to the owner, on time, with high quality, safe, and within budget;
4. use their financial and business skills to prepare the quantity take-offs, project budget, project life-cycle and sustainability, project resources plan, project cost control, and risks management plan;
5. carry out their administrative skills to comply with regulatory, prepare contract documents, and prevent disputes and resolution; and
6. perform their communication and leadership skills to lead and manage labor and subcontractors, and identify the relationship between project stakeholders.

Student Learning Outcomes

The outcomes of the Construction Management program are those proposed by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). Each graduate will have at least:

1. 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.
2. An ability to formulate or design a system, process, procedure or program to meet desired needs.
3.  An ability to develop and conduct experiments or test hypotheses, analyze and interpret data and use scientific judgment to draw conclusions.
4. An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
5. An ability to understand ethical and professional responsibilities and the impact of technical and/or scientific solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
6. An ability to function effectively on teams that establish goals, plan tasks, meet deadlines, and analyze risk and uncertainty.

Program Educational Objectives

Graduates of our Electrical Engineering program are expected to:

• Demonstrate technical competence and productivity in modern electrical engineering by applying both theoretical knowledge and practical skills to real-world engineering challenges, while prioritizing sustainability, resource efficiency, and societal benefits.
• Pursue diverse careers in engineering or allied fields that foster continuous growth through professional development, career advancement, and leadership roles to address global challenges and improve community well-being through ethical, sustainable practices.
• Stay informed about emerging technologies and contribute to the advancement of engineering knowledge through innovation, research, and lifelong learning.

Student Learning Outcomes

The outcomes of the Electrical Engineering program are those proposed by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). Each graduate will 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.

Program Educational Objectives

1. Technical Competence: Demonstrate the ability to apply foundational knowledge and practical engineering technology skills to identify, analyze, and solve technical problems in industry or professional practice.
2. Professional Development: Engage proactively in continuous learning opportunities, professional certifications, or advanced studies to adapt effectively to technological advancements and evolving industry standards.
3. Communication and Collaboration: Effectively communicate technical information clearly and work collaboratively within diverse teams to achieve project objectives in professional settings.
4. Ethical Responsibility: Exhibit professional ethics, integrity, social responsibility, and sensitivity to global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts within engineering technology practices.
5. Leadership and Innovation: Demonstrate leadership qualities and a commitment to innovation through active participation in advancing engineering technology practices, processes, or products.

Student Outcomes

1. 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;
2. an ability to design systems, components, or processes meeting specified needs for broadly-defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline;
3. an ability to apply written, oral, and graphical communication in broadly-defined technical and nontechnical environments; and an ability to identify and use appropriate technical literature;
4. an ability to conduct standard tests, measurements, and experiments and to analyze and interpret the results to improve processes; and
5. an ability to function effectively as a member as well as a leader on technical teams.

Program Educational Objectives

At SUU, the Mechanical Engineering curriculum prepares students to succeed in industry, lead diverse teams towards a common goal, continually develop professional and technical skills, and encourages students to engage and contribute to their community and society. We strive to help our students learn key skills such that within a few years after graduation, they can:

• apply and communicate their engineering knowledge, critical thinking, professional skills and problem solving abilities in professional engineering practice in a broad range of engineering fields, or in non-engineering fields;
• complete advanced degrees in mechanical or other engineering disciplines if desired;
• lead multidisciplinary teams on significant projects from inception to completion;
• conduct interdisciplinary research;
• actively participate in professional organizations and embrace leadership roles; and
• apply their engineering background and develop new skills beyond engineering to contribute to their communities, society and the engineering profession.

Student Outcomes

The outcomes of the Engineering program are those proposed by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). Each graduate will 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; and
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.