Electrical Engineering Technology Goals
The goals of the MSOE electrical engineering technology program are:
- to foster the personal and professional growth of its students.
- to produce competent and effective contributors to engineering technology and society as a whole.
- to provide a path for transfer students and working technicians to applied engineering positions.
- to achieve comprehension using an inductive, experience-based learning methodology that unites theory with practice.
Electrical Engineering Technology program graduates will:
- successfully function in applied engineering positions, demonstrating proficiencies that include problem solving and technical communications skills.
- continue to advance their skills through formal and informal activities related to their profession.
- exhibit conduct that is ethical and professional, including consideration of the societal and global impact of their professional endeavors.
Graduates of the electrical engineering technology program will:
- be able to unite theory with practice in engineering technology.
- have an ability to use modern computer tools and techniques in the solutions of applied engineering problems.
- have knowledge of mathematics, the basic sciences and the elements of engineering sciences as they apply to electrical engineering technology.
- be capable of developing test procedures, conducting tests, and interpreting experimental data.
- be capable of design based on specified requirements and known design techniques.
- possess problem-solving skills involving analysis, simulation, laboratory experimentation and teamwork, with application to electrical and electronic components, circuits, and systems.
- be proficient in oral and written communication, having the ability to write technical reports and conduct technical presentations of their work.
- have the preparation and an understanding of the importance to continue their education, both formally and informally, throughout their careers.
- have knowledge of professional and ethical responsibilities as applied to both engineering technology and society as a whole.
- have knowledge of economics, humanities, and social sciences.
- have knowledge of quality and continuous improvement, and ability to manage their project involvement, demonstrating project- and time-management skills on individual and team projects.
