Student Outcomes ALC - Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering

Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Scientific Knowledge and Problem Solving

   (State-Mandated Academic Learning Compact Outcome Type: Critical Thinking, Discipline-Specific Knowledge)

   Students graduating from the program will have the ability to identify, formulate and solve complex engineering problems at the interface of engineering, biology and medicine by applying principles of engineering, science and mathematics.

    

2. Design Skills

   (State-Mandated Academic Learning Compact Outcome Type: Critical Thinking, Discipline-Specific Knowledge)

   Students graduating from the program will have the ability to apply engineering design to produce a system, component or process that meets specified needs within multiple realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, public health and safety, welfare, manufacturability and sustainability while incorporating appropriate engineering standards.

    

3. Communication

   (State-Mandated Academic Learning Compact Outcome Type: Communication)

   Students graduating from the program will have the ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.

    

4. Professional and Ethical Responsibility

   (State-Mandated Academic Learning Compact Outcome Type: Critical Thinking, Discipline-Specific Knowledge)

   Students graduating from the program will be able to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in formulating engineering solutions and will be able to make informed judgments that must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental and societal contexts.

    

5. Teamwork

   (State-Mandated Academic Learning Compact Outcome Type: Communication, Critical Thinking, Discipline-Specific Knowledge)

   Students graduating from the program will have the ability to function effectively as a member or leader of a team that establishes goals, plans tasks, meets deadlines and creates a collaborative and inclusive environment.

    

6. Experimentation

   (State-Mandated Academic Learning Compact Outcome Type: Critical Thinking, Discipline-Specific Knowledge)

   Students graduating from the program will be able to design and conduct biomedical engineering experiments and analyze and interpret data of importance to the design and operation of biomedical processes.

    

7. Life-Long Learning

   (State-Mandated Academic Learning Compact Outcome Type: Critical Thinking, Discipline-Specific Knowledge)

   Students graduating from the program will have the ability to recognize the ongoing need to acquire new knowledge, to choose appropriate learning strategies and to apply this knowledge to engineering problems.