Student Outcomes SACS - Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical Engineering

Student Learning Outcomes:

 

  1. Written and Oral Communication Skills

    Outcome Type: Communication Skills 

    Define Outcome: Upon completion of the doctoral degree, the student will be able to demonstrate oral and written communication skills in the technical aspects of chemical engineering. 

     

  2. Analysis of Literature

    Outcome Type: Critical Thinking Skills, Content/Discipline Knowledge & Skills 

    Define Outcome: Upon completion of the doctoral degree, the student will be able to critically analyze the literature and determine the state-of-the-art in a given research topic.

     

  3. Critical Thinking Skills

    Outcome Type: Content/Discipline Knowledge & Skills

    Define Outcome: Upon completion of the doctoral degree, the student will be able to solve chemical engineering problems using molecular and continuum theories. 

     

  4. Solve Chemical Engineering Problems

    Outcome Type: Critical Thinking Skills 

    Define Outcome: Upon completion of the doctoral degree, the student will be able to demonstrate critical thinking skills in the field of chemical engineering. 

     

  5. Solve Original Research Problem

    Outcome Type: Content/Discipline Knowledge & Skills 

    Define Outcome: Upon completion of the doctoral degree, the student will be able to solve an original research problem in the field of chemical engineering. 

     

  6. Utilize Mathematical Skills

    Outcome Type: Content/Discipline Knowledge & Skills 

    Define Outcome: Upon completion of the doctoral degree, the student will be able to use mathematical skills to solve problems in the field of chemical engineering. In particular, students will demonstrate the capability to solve complex problems involving multi-component, multiphase, reacting systems with time and spatial variations. 

     

  7. Utilize Computational and/or Experimental Skills

    Outcome Type: Content/Discipline Knowledge & Skills 

    Define Outcome: Upon completion of the doctoral degree, the student will be able to use computational and/or experimental skills to solve research problems in the field of chemical engineering.