Program Student Learning Outcomes

Mission

The mission of the Electronics Engineering Technology Bachelor of Science degree program is to provide a comprehensive program of instruction that will enable graduates to obtain the knowledge and skills necessary for immediate employment and continued advancement in the field of electronics.  The department will be a leader in providing career-ready candidates for various electronics technology fields.  Faculty and students will engage in applied research in emerging technologies and provide professional services to their communities.

Program Educational Objectives

The Program Educational Objectives of OIT's Bachelor of Science in Electronics Engineering Technology (BSEET) program are:

  • The graduates of the program will possess a strong technical background as well as analytical and problelm solving skills, and will contribute in a variety of technical roles within the electronics and high-tech industry. Within three years of graduation, BSEET graduates are expected to be employed as test engineers, characterization engineers, applications engineers, field engineers, hardware engineers, process engineers, and similar engineering technology positions within this industry.
  • The graduates of the program will be working as effective team members with excellent oral and written communication skills, assuming technical and managerial leadership roles throughout their career.
  • The graduates of the program will be committed to professional development and lifelong learning by engaging in professional and/or graduate education in order to stay current in their field and achieve continued professional growth.
     

Expected Student Learning Outcomes

The BSEET program outcomes are listed below:

  1. an appropriate mastery of the knowledge, techniques, skills and modern tools of their disciplines.
  2. an ability to apply current knowledge and adapt to emerging applications of mathematics, science, engineering and technology.
  3. an ability to conduct, analyze and interpret experiments and apply experimental results to improve processes.
  4. an ability to apply creativity in the design of systems, components or processes appropriate to program objectives.
  5. an ability to function effectively on teams.
  6. an ability to identify, analyze and solve technical problems.
  7. an ability to communicate effectively.
  8. a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in lifelong learning.
  9. an ability to understand professional, ethical and social responsibilities.
  10. a respect for diversity and knowledge of contemporary professional, societal and global issues.
  11. a commitment to quality, timeliness, and continuous improvement.
  12. knowledge and hands-on competence in the application of circuit analysis and design, computer programming, associated software, analog and digital electronics, and microcomputers to the building, testing, operation, and maintenance of electronic systems.
  13. knowledge and hands-on competence in the applications of physics to electronics circuits in a rigorous mathematical environment.
  14. the ability to analyze, design, and implement control systems, instrumentation systems, communications systems, computer systems, or power systems.
  15. the ability to apply project management techniques to electrical/electronic(s) systems.
  16. the ability to utilize statistics/probability, transform methods, discrete mathematics, or applied differential equations in support of electronic systems.

Curriculum Map

The curriculum map for the Electronics Engineering Technology program can be found on the program's web page on the OIT web site.

Summary of Student Learning Outcomes

During the 2008-09 academic year, the program faculty formally assessed the student learning outcomes summarized in the attached annual report. Additional details can be found in department assessment records.