ABET Accreditation

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

Program Educational Objectives

After 3-5 years of graduation, the graduates of mechanical engineering program will be involved in:

1. Practicing mechanical engineering in diverse multi-disciplinary teams in a wide variety of private industries and governmental agencies.
2. Engaging in professional development through continuing education and if desired, pursuing graduate studies, to serve the public.
3. Recognizing ethical responsibilities and leading technological advancement to impact lives while working at the professional level in the mechanical engineering field.

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.

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. Contributing to society by successful application of electrical engineering knowledge and skills
2. Pursuing life-long learning through advanced professional degrees, graduate studies, and/or professional development
3. Demonstrating professional and intellectual growth as leaders in their profession and/or community for public service

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. 

Program Educational Objectives

Three to five years after graduation, the graduates are: 

1. Obtaining professional-level employment and practicing chemical engineering in
   a wide variety of private and government institutions.
2. Applying technical expertise, communication, and leadership skills to solve
   complex problems following professional ethics standards with consideration
   of social and environmental impacts.
3. Promoting diverse, equitable, inclusive, and multidisciplinary teams that work
   efficiently to lead innovation and recognize technological and societal
   changes.
4. Engaging in life-long 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.