Conference Session

Programmatic Issues in Physics or Engineering Physics Programs

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anca Sala, Baker College; Raghu Echempati, Kettering University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Physics & Physics

Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, states the importance of a solidPhysics education in the preparation of future engineers in its criteria for accreditation. The2007-08 Engineering Accreditation Commission criteria4 for accrediting undergraduate programsrequire the following Program Outcomes (PO) for all engineering programs:a. An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering.b. An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data.c. An ability to design a system, components, or process to meet desired needs.d. An ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams.e. An ability to identify, formulate and solve engineering problems.f. An understanding of professional and ethical