Computer Program Educational Objectives for the Prescott Campus
Our Vision, Mission and Objectives
Mission Statement:
Foremost, we will provide undergraduate education founded on a rigorous,
applied treatment of engineering fundamentals coupled with modern engineering
tools. The college of engineering is dedicated to providing excellence
in aviation and space education, based in aerospace, electrical, computer,
and software engineering, demonstrated through quality teaching, scholarly
activity, facilities, and curriculum.
Vision:
The college anticipates that the aerospace industry, its infrastructure,
design methodologies, and engineering and computer science tools will
evolve quickly with several very fundamental precepts for success. Among
these is the premise that engineers of the future will continue to rely
on fundamental principles and evolving contemporary computational tools
to guide their choices. We therefore choose to emphasize mathematics,
engineering science, and engineering design as a cornerstone for engineering
education with their focus in aerospace applications. Our engineering
programs will be recognized for their strong emphasis and rigor in engineering
science and design founded on hands-on laboratory based education. The
emphasis of these programs will continue to be preparation of students
for professional careers in aerospace but with a broad enough engineering
background to enable employment in related technical fields. We recognize
that the aviation and space industries rely on many disciplines. The
colleges vision is to contribute well-prepared professionals for early
success in industry or graduate school. Our faculty is dedicated to
educating engineers and computer scientists for the 21st century without
forgetting the lessons of the 20th century.
OBJECTIVES
(Expectations of our alumni working within industry)
Our objectives for the College of Engineering and its departments are:
I Math, Science, and Engineering Fundamentals
Alumni working in the engineering field will demonstrate skills in math,
science, and engineering with an emphasis on solving problems utilizing
fundamental engineering principles including engineering logic, traditional
analytical methods, modern software, and experimental apparatus. Additionally
and more specifically:
Computer Engineering alumni will be:
A) able to apply mathematically based physical laws to solve problems
presented them.
B) able to use or learn to use software tools appropriate to their jobs.
This might include MATLAB, VHDL, Orcad, etc.
C) knowledgeable in the fundamental areas of digital and computer system
design, software development, and modeling of physical systems.
II Social Context of Engineering Practice
Alumni working in the engineering field will demonstrate an understanding
and philosophy that promotes engineering practice founded in technical
integrity, ethics, social and environmental responsibility, and global
awareness. Alumni will recognize the importance of preparing themselves
for continued education and independent thought. This objective is overarching
and applicable to all our engineering disciplines.
III Design and Teamwork
Alumni working in the engineering field will demonstrate the ability
to assimilate topics from multiple sources, design a system or process,
communicate that design effectively though verbal and written means,
and work effectively on a team. Additionally and more
specifically:
Computer Engineering alumni will:
A) foster a sense of citizenship, positive group dynamics, team participation,
and team responsibility in a global community and economy.
B) demonstrate leadership where appropriate within their work groups.
C) be able to plan, schedule and carryout projects assigned to them.
IV. Discipline Specific Depth
Alumni working in the engineering field will demonstrate depth in their
discipline and exposure in related areas.
Computer Engineering alumni will:
A) have depth in embedded system hardware and software design or computer
architecture.
B) show an aptitude for independent work accomplishing the tasks they
are assigned.
C) demonstrate an ability to develop a deeper understanding of a particular
area of CE or to learn about a new area.
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