AET Program Education Objectives/Student Outcomes

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Architectural Engineering Technology Program Educational Objectives:

Graduates will possess the necessary skills;

critical thinking;
discipline; and
work ethic to enter the A/E/C industry fully capable of performing entry-level tasks consistent with the expectations of employers.

PROGRAM CRITERIA - Program Educational Objectives

Graduates of associate degree programs will, to the extent required to meet Program Educational Objectives:

a. employ concepts of architectural theory and design in a design environment;
b. utilize instruments, methods, software, and techniques that are appropriate to produce A/E documents and presentations;
c. utilize measuring methods that are appropriate for field, office, or laboratory;
d. apply fundamental computational methods and elementary analytical techniques in sub-disciplines related to architectural engineering;

In addition graduates if baccalaureate degree programs will, to the extent required to meet Program Educational Objectives:

e. create, utilize, and present design, construction, and operations documents;
f. perform economic analyses and cost estimates related to design, construction, and maintenance of building systems;
g. select appropriate materials and practices for building construction;
h. apply principles of construction law and ethics in architectural practice, and;
i. perform standard analysis and design in at least one recognized technical specialty within architectural engineering technology that is appropriate to the goals of the program.

GENERAL CRITERION: Student Outcomes

For baccalaureate degree programs, these student outcomes must include, but are not limited to, the following learned capabilities:

a. an ability to select and apply the knowledge, techniques, skills, and modern tools of the discipline to broadly-defined engineering technology activities;
b. an ability to select and apply a knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to engineering technology problems that require the application of principles and applied procedures or methodologies;
c. an ability to conduct standard tests and measurements; to conduct, analyze, and interpret experiments; and to apply experimental results to improve processes;
d. an ability to design systems, components, or processes for broadly-defined engineering technology problems appropriate to program educational objectives;
e. an ability to function effectively as a member or leader on a technical team;
f. an ability to identify, analyze, and solve broadly-defined engineering technology problems;
g. an ability to apply written, oral, and graphical communication in both technical and non-technical environments; and an ability to identify and use appropriate technical literature;
h. an understanding of the need for and an ability to engage in self-directed continuing professional development;
i. an understanding of and a commitment to address professional and ethical responsibilities including a respect for diversity;
j. a knowledge of the impact of engineering technology solutions in a societal and global context; and
k. a commitment to quality, timeliness, and continuous improvement.