in a team (82.9%), written communication skills (80.3%),leadership (72.6%), and strong work ethics (68.4%), were the top five attributes out of a total oftwenty attributes they want to see on their graduates resume. These attributes are general innature and not very specific to any field of study. Analytical/quantitative skill, initiatives, andverbal communication skills were tied at 67.5%. In addition, the top two attributes that have thehighest influence factors among 12 were ‘Has completed an internship with your organization(4.6/5)’ and ‘Has internship experience in your industry’of attributes (4.4/5). Attribute ‘Major’(3.8/5) was the third, 3.0 or above GPA (3.4/5) was the third, and the last attribute ‘Has studiedabroad’ (2.2/5) in
for the changing nature of the job. Perhaps firefighters are prepared for the variety ofproblems in the field, but they do not have the capability to react at the moment and respondappropriately.Simulation (e.g. virtual reality simulation) can provide a safe, ethical, and cost-effectivealternative to practice in certain real fire scenes. This can serve in two ways: it can give a betterunderstanding of new trainees’ behavior and how can be shifted to safe behavior and offertrainees the opportunity to have effective and component training. By using simulations ofvirtual buildings with virtual fire environments, trainees can interact with a changingenvironment simulate various work-related procedures and/or judge whether a building design
, Academic Platform, Lombard, IL Dr. Ahmed S. Khan has more than thirty-five years of experience in research, instruction, curricula design and development, program evaluation and accreditation, management and supervision. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Paper ID #23409 Dr. Khan received an MSEE from Michigan Technological University, an MBA from Keller Graduate School of Management, and his Ph.D. from Colorado State University. His research interests are in the areas of Nanotechnology, Fiber Optic Communications, Faculty Development, and Social and Ethical Implications of Technology
understanding of howinformation is produced and valued, and the use of information in creating new knowledge andparticipating ethically in communities of learning.There are a number of scholarly works that discuss using PBL pedagogies in higher education.Barron, et al (1998) provide a 40-page primer on PBL as a general pedagogical method. Whilenot dealing specifically with engineering courses, it will provide an overview for those new tothe subject. Another article, this one by Smith Macklin (2001), discusses how to integrateinformation literacy into a one-shot course session using PBL. While not aimed specifically atengineering courses the article provides guidance that could be applicable to any subject area.Guerra, Ulseth and Kolmos (2017) edited a
foundationsof workforce education, career development theory, needs assessment, developing objectives,performance assessment and private sector providers of workforce education programs.AMS 590 Operations Leadership 3 Hrs - Provides technical professionals with leadership andmanagement skills needed to be effective throughout their career.AMS 630 Legal & Ethical Issues in Technology 3 Hrs - A study of ethics and socialresponsibility, international and contemporary legal issues in business and industry, and e-commerce.AMS 650 Industrial Distribution 3 Hrs – An integrated and comprehensive treatment ofoperations and supply chain issues. Students study how firms link with their supply chainpartners to gain a market advantage and competitiveness.AMS
capstone sequence is an obvious bellwether coursechoice. While individual projects vary in scope, these courses potentially support all of theABET outcomes a through k. In particular, these courses are typically assessed for outcomes a,b, c, d, e, g, i and k. Outcome i, focused on ethical and social responsibilities, is often addressedvia the nature of the project itself. Some projects have a clear link to social issues, for instanceprojects done during 2006 – 2007 and 2005 – 2006 related to bio-fuels and physicalrehabilitation devices. Ethical issues related to design (minimizing risk of injury, etc.) are also apart of the course. Assessment of this outcome is done by direct measures (faculty observingstudent discussion or the project’s written
develop personal and professional responsibility. 3. Develop appropriate decision making skills and utilize professional judgment, conduct and ethics to provide optimum care for the safety of people and the environment. 4. Enhance communication and interaction skills, which enable students and faculty to work effectively with diverse populations as members of the Environmental Health & Safety team. 5. Advocate active participation and leadership in community activities and professional associations. 6. Instill a commitment to continued education and skill development. 7. Possess the knowledge necessary to become certified as a safety (CSP), hygiene professional (CIH) and Certified Hazardous Material
hardware and software, wired and wireless network communication, engineering design, advanced PC operating systems, internet technologies and computer programming. (a,c,d) 3. Graduates possess effective communication skills in oral, written, visual and graphic modes for interpersonal, team, and group environments. (e,g) 4. Graduates have appreciation for the responsibility of the contemporary engineering technologist by demonstrating professionalism and ethics including a commitment to utmost performance quality and timeliness, respect for diversity, awareness of international issues, and commitment to continuing professional development throughout their careers. (h,j,k)Program Outcomes(Numbers
, natural resources, wastemanagement, energy efficiency and pollution control, as well as associated ethics and politics.Finally, a calculus-based course in conservation principles has been adopted to allow forexpanded study in Newtonian physics, electricity, thermodynamics, and electromagnetism, thesetopics being especially critical to the understanding of many renewable and alternative energytechnologies.The conservation principles course is based in the conservation laws of mass, energy, charge andmomentum. Students apply fundamental engineering concepts to problems in statics, dynamics,fluid mechanics, electrical circuits and thermodynamics. In the lab, students model systemsinvolving alternative energy deployment and industrial process
the revised PLOs, are as follows. Upon successful completion of the program students will be able to a. Create software requirements specifications, and design and develop complex software systems using software engineering processes and tools. b. Evaluate computer security vulnerabilities and threats, and design effective and ethical countermeasures to address them c. Analyze, design, and develop database solutions by translating database modeling theory into sound database design and implementation. d. Analyze and design complex front-end applications for cloud and client- server architectures and integrate them with backend
,presentation skills, teamwork skills, conflict resolution skills, ethics, professionalism in terms ofattendance and employee responsibilities, problem solving skills and approaches, appreciation ofthe manufacturing process and procedure, customer support, appreciation of diversity, ability toset priorities, understanding of the business fundamentals, and creativity and innovation.The importance of non-technical skills in a technical curriculum is something that has beenconsidered by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET), in both itsEngineering Technology and Engineering accreditation standards. ABET currently requires non-technical skill sets that include: an ability to function effectively on teams; an ability tocommunicate
, analyze and interpret experiments and apply experimental results to improve processes, d. an ability to apply creativity in the design of systems, components or processes appropriate to program objectives, e. an ability to function effectively on teams, f. an ability to identify, analyze and solve technical problems, g. an ability to communicate effectively, h. a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in lifelong learning, i. an ability to understand professional, ethical and social responsibilities, j. a respect for diversity and a knowledge of contemporary professional, societal and global issues, and k. a
and Assessing ABET “Soft Skills” in the Technical CurriculumAbstractTAC-ABET accreditation requires that each program develop program outcomes that embraceABET criteria 2a to k. Several of those, such as diversity, internationalization, and ethics, areoften referred to as the soft skills. Generally students exposure to these items is through theirelective (or required) courses in the humanities and social sciences. However, ABETaccreditation also requires that the achievement of the outcomes be assessed and evaluated.Obtaining direct evidence of achievement of the outcomes by the students can be problematicalas the other departments may not be doing assessment. Even if they are, the technology studentsin a humanities
objectives, e. an ability to function effectively on teams, f. an ability to identify, analyze and solve technical problems, g. an ability to communicate effectively, h. a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in lifelong learning, i. an ability to understand professional, ethical and social responsibilities, j. a respect for diversity and a knowledge of contemporary professional, societal and global issues, and k. a commitment to quality As we entered the 21st century and experienced the challenges of more jobs were movedoverseas. The cheap labor costs of Southeast Asia (India, Malaysia, and Pakistan) are keptcalling more and more US employers who are seeking to lower support costs and improve profits.In 2003
courses build upon concepts to address professional and ethical fostering and supporting inquiry, creativity, covered in beginning level course work. responsibilities including a respect for practice, and social responsibility in ways 6.3.7 Application of Mathematics and diversity; consistent with its mission. Science: Appropriate applications of the j. a knowledge of the impact of
are typically based on the following factors: quizzes, homework, midterm exam and final Exam. IX. Relationship of Course Objectives to Program Outcomes Program Outcomes (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) (i) (j) (k) Use Use Do Dsn Wo Do Eff Life Prof, Prof, QualCou of of expe of rk Tec Co - ethic soc, ,rse mod math, ri- sys on h m long s, globl, ContObj ern scienc ment & tea pro lear socia diversi impr tools e
) Outcome 6 An ability to identify, analyze and solve technical problems (ABET 2.f ) Outcome 7 An ability to communicate effectively (ABET 2.g ) Outcome 8 A recognition of the need for and ability to engage in lifelong learning (ABET 2.h ) Outcome 9 An ability to understand professional, ethical and social responsibilities (ABET 2.I ) A respect for diversity and a knowledge of contemporary professional, societal and global Outcome 10 issues (ABET 2.j ) Outcome 11 A commitment to quality, timeliness and continuous improvement (ABET 2.k) The application of circuit analysis and design, computer programming, associated software, Outcome 12 analog and digital electronics
fields. The project and its merits were presented in details previously.5.6.7Chemistry course student survey over a period (2004-2007) indicates that overall studentperception of library instruction, computer literacy, critical thinking, communication, ethics, andlifelong learning as information literacy components has steadily increased. Students spendmore time on the assignment, according to their self-statements, average from 2.9 hours in 2004to 8.7 hours in 2006. More importantly, the instructor has observed a distinct improvement inthe quality of cited references, as well as the quality of the search process and path. Duringsummer 2007, this assignment expanded further as virtual team activities to build a teampresentation as a team of four
will be able to describe contemporary approaches to management and demonstrate management and marketing skills relevant to the motorsports industry. 9. Students shall demonstrate effective verbal, oral and written communication skills applicable in a business setting. 10. Student will demonstrate acceptable ethical behaviors and interpersonal skills that reflect an understanding of diversity and teamworkThe ODU - NCI Partnership and Common GoalsFrom its inception, the mandate of the New College Institute (NCI) has been to respond to theeducational needs of the City of Martinsville, and its surrounding counties5. NCI has
QualificationsThe primary qualifications desired of a mentor are that they be a licensed land surveyor,an active member of a state Association of Surveyors, be located within a reasonablegeographic proximity to the distance student’s locale, and be willing to make the requisitetime and resources available to the student. In addition, there are a variety of otherservices the mentor can provide to the student.Licensure is desired because it indicates that the mentoring individual has successfuldisplayed the knowledge required to perform surveying work at a professional level.Licensure in good standing is also an indication of integrity and ethical behavior in theconduct of business. Active participation in the state association is an indication of the
sophistication and interconnection. In this networked model, the traditional analysis, laboratory, and design components would be deeply interrelated: engineering knowledge remains central but is configured to include both technical and contextual knowledge; competencies of practice, laboratory, and design experiences are integrated into the whole, as are professionalism and ethics.”1 Page 14.900.2In addition, the merger of the two centers has provided the NCME the opportunity to expand notonly its scope, but also its mission. During its inception, the overarching goal of the NCME wasto provide curriculum materials and
d. an ability to apply creativity in the design of systems, components, or processes appropriate to program educational objectives e. an ability to function effectively on teams f. an ability to identify, analyze and solve technical problems g. an ability to communicate effectively h. a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in lifelong learning i. an ability to understand professional, ethical and social responsibilities j. a respect for diversity and a knowledge of contemporary professional, societal and global issues k. a commitment to quality, timeliness, and continuous improvementOf these program outcomes, four deal with subject matter or
Standards Education in Technology ProgramsAbstractDuring the past two decades, business and trade have been strongly influenced by informationtechnology and globalization. The business environment is extremely competitive in whichinternational standards and standardization systems are playing an increasingly important role inall areas including technology, finance, trade and environmental law. As a result, the ability toapply technical standards has become an essential skill for engineers and technologists.Engineering accreditation criteria require students to acquire “an ability to design a system,component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic,environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety
mentioning its potential for long-term, adverse influences onthe environment and human health.The need to integrate environmental/human impact subject matter into undergraduatecurriculums in either engineering or engineering technology has become increasinglyimportant over the last decade or two 7-10. It is of popular opinion that it only makes goodsense to promote ethical and professional responsibility with respect to human healthissues and environmental stewardship early on in higher education and several yearsbefore an individual enters the work force on a full-time basis. A lower-divisionmanufacturing processes course could provide a viable venue to introduce this importanttopic.The purpose of this paper is to describe the integration of
and software for multi-point sites involving, teachers, students, the board-of-education, or members of the community. These experiences have enabled the students tobecome exposed to additional technologies that are not detailed in the classroom.Students have also benefited indirectly from this experience. Concepts such as teamwork, ethics,responsibility, self-confidence, and job satisfaction are reinforced on a daily basis. In addition,students gain a respect for working within a budget along with the value of a positive attitude inthe work environment. Students have also learned from the mistakes that they have committedwithin this service-learning partnership. These mistakes allow the students to grasp theconsequences of their actions
, Page 11.310.2 (h) a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in lifelong learning, (i) an ability to understand professional, ethical and social responsibilities, (j) a respect for diversity and a knowledge of contemporary professional, social and global issues, and (k) a commitment to quality, timeliness, and continuous improvement.The program criteria are established by the lead society in the discipline. For ElectricalEngineering Technology programs it is the Institution for Electrical and Electronics Engineering(IEEE). The goals are also to be linked or aligned with the University mission. Continuousimprovement is expected and can be achieved by monitoring the students’ progress,effectiveness of teaching
with the profession, 2) ability to design experiments, gather data and performengineering analysis, 3) ability to be innovative and apply principles of engineeringdesign, 4) ability to identify and solve problems, 5) ability to work as a member of ateam, and be responsible from moral, ethical and social points of view, and 6) ability towork towards continuous improvement in one's own professional practice. In the past,programs such as mechanical, manufacturing, and electrical engineering technologiesprimarily focused on completion of capstone courses through individual design projectsor through small group projects carried out in the labs. Most recently, engineeringtechnology programs have started encouraging and supporting students to
literaturereview, formulating researchquestions and putting together aresearch proposal, writingabstracts and lay-man articles,presentation and report writing, Figure 1 REU cohorts and their faculty advisors in 2008,professional ethics, and 2009, and 2010 from top to bottom Page 23.184.3 Figure 2 REU-Site program activities. Clockwise from top left: orientation, safety around campus, group meeting, and field trip to Houston Energy Hall.intellectual property protection. Several field-trips were also organized to broaden their perspectives and make connectionsbetween E&T and society. Fellows
to program educational objectives e. an ability to function effectively on teams f. an ability to identify, analyze and solve technical problems g. an ability to communicate effectively h. a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in lifelong learning i. an ability to understand professional, ethical and social responsibilities j. a respect for diversity and a knowledge of contemporary professional, societal and global issues k. a commitment to quality, timeliness, and continuous improvement”ABET Expectation on Student OutcomesThe so-called “a-k outcomes” as mentioned in the above section relate to the skills, knowledge,and behaviors that students acquire in
analysis and quality improvements in industry and technology e. Design, analysis, and optimization of product and manufacturing systems f. Management and risk mitigation of technological projects 5. Ability to perform scholarly and applied research works independently as well as in Page 15.991.3 teams. 6. Effective written, oral and presentation skills 7. Consideration of professional and ethical responsibilities in the conduct of research projects.Program Assessment and Continuous Improvement ToolsTable 1 summarizes the assessment methods used to measure the program outcomes outlined inthe earlier section. The