Program Educational Objectives

Program educational objectives (PEOs) are broad statements that describe what graduates are expected to attain within a few years after graduation (4-5 years). PEOs are based on the needs of the program’s constituencies.

Graduates of the Coe College Engineering Physics program are expected to:

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.
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.
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

Student outcomes (SOs) describe what students are expected to know and be able to do by the time of graduation. These relate to the skills, knowledge and behaviors that students acquire as they progress through the program.

SO1 Identify, Formulate, and Solve Complex Engineering Problems: an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
SO2 Apply Engineering Design: 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.
SO3 Communicate Effectively: an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
SO4 Ethical and Professional Responsibilities: 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.
SO5 Function Effectively on a Team: an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
SO6 Develop and Conduct Experimentation: an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
SO7 Acquire and Apply New Knowledge: an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

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