Biomedical Engineering, B.S. Student Learning Outcomes

College Engineering and Engineering Technology
Major Biomedical Engineering
Degree B.S.
Date Revised January 8, 2021

Student Learning Outcomes and Proposed Methods for Collecting Data (from Assessment Plan)

Student Learning Outcomes

  1. Problem Formulation: An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
  2. Engineering Design: 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. Communication: An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
  4. Ethics: 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. Teamwork: 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. Experimentation and Data Analysis: An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze, and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
  7. Learning and Applying New Knowledge: An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

Methods of Assessment

  • Exit Survey (1-7)
  • Course-Embedded Assessments (1-7) 

Last Updated

AAE updated August 2021

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