ABET Accreditation

Mechanical Engineering Program – Accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org

Program Educational Objectives

The mechanical engineering program provides an educational experience that enables graduates to:

1. Obtain professional-level employment in the mechanical engineering field
2. Obtain licensure as a professional engineer
3. Practice mechanical engineering in a wide variety of private industries and governmental agencies
4. Lead diverse, multi-disciplinary teams, and
5. Engage in continuing education, including professional and ethical development, and, if desired, the pursuit of graduate studies

Student Outcomes

The following Student Outcomes prepare graduates to enter the professional practice of engineering:

1. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
2. 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
3. An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
4. 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
5. An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives
6. An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
7. An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies

Petroleum Engineering Program - Accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission ofABET.

Program Educational Objectives

Program educational objectives are career and life accomplishments that the program prepares graduates to achieve within a few years after graduation. The Petroleum Engineering program at the University of Texas Permian Basin has Program Educational Objectives that enable graduates to:

1. Successful Career Advancement: Graduates embark on successful careers to practice Petroleum Engineering in a wide variety of private and governmental institutions and continue their professional development through continuing education and lifelong learning.
2. Positive Contributors to Society: Graduates identify Petroleum Engineering critical problems and develop solutions for an efficient recovery of hydrocarbon resources while adopting the ideals of professional and ethical standards as well as environmental concerns and societal awareness.
3. Interdisciplinary Team Contributors: Graduates gain interdisciplinary teamwork and leadership capabilities as well as effective communication skills.

Student Outcomes

The student outcomes describe what students are expected to know and be able to do by the time of graduation. The student outcomes for the UTPB petroleum engineering department are identical to those found on Criterion 3 for the 2022-2023 ABET Criteria for Accrediting Engineering Programs.

1. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
2. 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.
3. An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
4. An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgements, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
5. An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
6. An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgement to draw conclusions.
7. An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

Electrical Engineering Program - Seeking Accreditation by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET,https://www.abet.org

Program Educational Objectives

EE Program Educational Objectives (PEOs) go in line with the goals and objectives of the College and University and will help ensure the fulfillment of the EE Department mission.  The EE program is designed to provide EE graduates with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in today’s workplace and in advanced studies. Next, we list the educational objectives and student learning outcomes for the EE program. 

Three to five years after graduation, the graduates are expected to:

1. Contribute to society by successful application of electrical engineering knowledge and skills
2. Pursue life-long learning through advanced professional degrees, graduate studies, and/or professional development
3. Demonstrate professional and intellectual growth as leaders in their profession and/or community 

Student Outcomes

The desired student learning outcomes of the Electrical Engineering undergraduate degree program represent the skills and aptitudes gained by students graduating from this program.  These are:

1.  An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics  

2. 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 
3. An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences 
4. 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
5. An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives 
6. An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions 
7. An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies. 

Chemical Engineering Program - Seeking Accreditation by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org

Program Educational Objectives

1. Obtain professional-level employment and practice chemical engineering in
   a wide variety of private and government institutions.
2. Apply technical expertise, communication, and leadership skills to solve
   complex problems following professional ethics standards with consideration
   of social and environmental impacts.
3. Promote diverse, equitable, inclusive, and multidisciplinary teams that work
   efficiently to lead innovation and recognize technological and societal
   changes.
4. Engage in life-learning and continuous professional growth, such as obtaining
   licensure as a professional engineer and/or pursuing graduate studies.

Student Outcomes

The desired student learning outcomes of the Chemical Engineering undergraduate degree program represent the skills and aptitudes gained by students graduating from this program. These are:

1. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
2. 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
3. An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
4. 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
5. An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives
6. An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
7. An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.