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Program Educational Objectives

Program educational objectives 

Graduates of the Coe College Engineering Physics program are expected to:
1)   Attain Professional Excellence: Integrate their strong liberal arts foundation with comprehensive technical proficiency in engineering, science and mathematics to solve complex problems in their chosen profession.
2)   Foster Responsible Innovation: Collaborate, build and lead in interdisciplinary teams to provide sustainable engineering solutions that prioritize the greater benefit of Iowa, the nation and the global community. 
3)   Commitment in Social Conscious and Lifelong Growth: Act as ethical, communicative and socially conscious professionals who adapt to emerging regional & global challenges through continuous learning.


Student Outcomes

1)   An ability to identify, formulate and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science and mathematics.
2)   An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental and economic factors.
3)   An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
4)   An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental and societal contexts.
5)   An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative environment, establish goals, plan tasks and meet objectives.
6)   An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
7)   An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

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