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In
developing a program with a strong foundation in engineering within a
traditional liberal arts setting, the faculty and staff of the Department
of Engineering at TCU with input from other constituents have established
the following Program Educational Objectives:
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to
prepare students for successful careers in engineering and for
lifelong learning; |
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to
teach students methods of analysis, including modern computational
techniques appropriate for engineers to use when solving problems; |
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to
teach students the engineering design process; |
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to
teach students to create and conduct engineering experiments as
well as interpret data; |
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to
prepare students to work in interdisciplinary teams, synthesize
information, and understand effective team dynamics and
leadership; |
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to
develop effective communication skills; and |
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to
instill in students an appreciation for and acceptance of their
professional and ethical responsibilities. |
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Principal
Stakeholders
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Students
and their families |
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TCU
Engineering faculty and their families |
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Employers
(primarily in the Metroplex) |
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College
of Science and Engineering and its Dean |
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TCU
Engineering Alumni |
Secondary
Stakeholders
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TCU
Administration and its Board of Trustees |
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Professional
schools |
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TCU
Engineering Board of Advisors |
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TCU
military ROTC departments |
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Educational
outreach programs |
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Professional
societies |
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Companies
dependent on TCU for engineering consultants |
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All
graduates are expected to be able to demonstrate:
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an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and
engineering |
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an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze
and interpret data |
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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, manufacturability,
and sustainability |
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an ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams |
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an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems |
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an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility |
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an ability to communicate effectively |
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the broad education necessary to understand the impact of
engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and
societal context |
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a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long
learning |
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a knowledge of contemporary issues |
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an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering
tools necessary for engineering practice |
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