Manufacturing Engineering Technology--Bachelor of Science

Mission

The Manufacturing Engineering Technology Bachelor of Science program at Oregon Institute of Technology is an applied engineering technology program.  Its mission is to provide graduates with the skills and knowledge for successful careers in manufacturing engineering technology.

Educational Objectives

The following objectives support this mission:

• Provide graduates the skills and knowledge necessary for immediate employment while also assuring abilities required for continued academic work.
• Enable students to be effective communicators, life- long learners, and ethical engineering technology professionals.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with public and private institutions to ensure a relevant, high quality program.

Expected Student Learning Outcomes

The Manufacturing Engineering Technology Program Outcomes have been mapped to the a-k ABET Outcomes. This mapping can be reviewed in the Manufacturing Engineering Technology Program Assessment Plan. Within this report Outcomes will be referenced by the ABET a-k nomenclature. These are listed below for reference. An engineering technology program must demonstrate that graduates have:

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 a knowledge of contemporary professional, societal and global issues
11. A commitment to quality, timeliness, and continuous improvement.

In addition to the eleven a-k outcomes there are three outcomes identified through the ABET Manufacturing Engineering Technology specific criteria for the 2007-2008 year. These have been defined as below.

1. Programs must demonstrate that graduates are prepared for careers centered on the manufacture of goods. In this context, ‘manufacturing' is a process or procedure through which plans, materials, personnel, and equipment are transformed in some way that adds value.
2. Graduates must demonstrate the ability to apply the technologies of materials, manufacturing processes, tooling, automation, production operations, maintenance, quality, industrial organization and management, and statistics to the solution of manufacturing problems.
3. Graduates must demonstrate the ability to successfully complete a comprehensive design project related to the field of manufacturing.

Curriculum Map

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

Summary of Student Learning Outcomes

During the 2007-08 academic year, the program faculty formally assessed the student learning outcomes summarized in the attached report.  Additional details can be found in department assessment records.