ABET Outcomes Definition

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ABET Outcomes - Definition

• Skills students have at graduation

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BSEE Outcomes

• EE1 - knowledge of probability and statistics,
  including applications
• EE2 - knowledge of mathematics, basic and
  engineering sciences necessary to analyze and
  design complex systems
• EE3 - knowledge of advanced mathematics including
  linear algebra, complex variables and discrete
  mathematics
• a - an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics,
  science, and engineering
• b - an ability to design and conduct experiments,
  as well as to analyze and interpret data
• c - an ability to design a system, component, or
  process to meet desired needs
• d - an ability to function on multi-disciplinary
  teams
• e - an ability to identify, formulate, and solve
  engineering problems
• f - an understanding of professional and ethical
  responsibility
• g - an ability to communicate effectively
• h - the broad education necessary to understand
  the impact of engineering solutions in a global
  and societal context
• i - a recognition of the need for, and an ability
  to engage in life-long learning
• j - a knowledge of contemporary issues
• k - an ability to use the techniques, skills, and
  modern engineering tools necessary for
  engineering practice

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ABET Processes - Outcomes

• Course Committees are key
• Faculty Review Data, Set Standards, Control
  Content

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Lessons Learned from Visit

• Monitor continuously
• Parse all words carefully
• Define Outcomes
• New instructors, course revision, can lose ABET
  related material
• Statistics in Electronics

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ABET Syllabi

• Define what outcomes mean in the class
• EE1 - knowledge of probability and statistics,
  including applications Fermi-Dirac, Boltzmann
  statistics with applications in terms of band
  occupancy are covered and tested.
• EE2 - knowledge of mathematics, basic and
  engineering sciences necessary to analyze and
  design complex systems Differential equations
  and solid state physics are used to design
  semiconductor devices meeting certain
  specifications.
• a - an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics,
  science, and engineering Charge transport
  equation and carrier continuity equations are
  covered and tested.
• c - an ability to design a system, component, or
  process to meet desired needs within realistic
  constraints such as economic, environmental,
  social, political, ethical, health and safety,
  manufacturability, and sustainability Students
  were asked to design transistors for meeting
  specific targets.
• e - an ability to identify, formulate, and solve
  engineering problems For example , students were
  asked to optimize photo-diodes and solar cells.
• k - an ability to use the techniques, skills, and
  modern engineering tools necessary for
  engineering practice Graphs, calculators, and
  the literature are used to address the
  engineering of semiconductor devices.

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Issues

• Math Skills
• Senior Design Overload
• Retention / Recruitment (More Next Segment)

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Math Preparation - Outcome a

• Assessment has indicated problems in 3111 / 3135
• Fall 2005 Spring 2006
• Average achieve Average achieve
• 3111C 3.12 85 3.06 93
• 3135 3.31 92 3.2 91
• 3472 3.27 92 3.47 92
• Lowest evaluation in the curriculum
• Reorganize curriculum
• Drop EGM 4351
• Restructure 3135 and 3112

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3105 - Analytic Methods in EE

• 3 credits
• Application of calculus to develop the analytical
  tools used in electrical engineering. Real and
  complex functions and polynomials linear spaces,
  linear transformations, matrices, eigenvalue
  problem linear differential operators
  approximation, including least squares,
  interpolation, and approximation by polynomials.
• Coreq - Differential Equations, 3135
• Offered first in Fall 2006

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3135 Intro to Signals and Systems

• 3 credits
• Continuous-time and discrete-time signal analysis
  including Fourier series and transforms
  sampling continuous-time and discrete-time
  linear system analysis with emphasis on FIR and
  IIR systems impulse response, frequency
  response, and system function.
• Coreq - Differential Equations, 3105

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3112 Circuits, Systems, and Signals

• 4 credits
• Continuous-time signals and linear systems
  Fourier series and transforms, frequency
  response, Laplace transform and system function,
  analog filters emphasis on electrical circuits.
  Sampling. Discrete-time signals and systems
  time- and frequency-domain analysis sampled-data
  systems and design of digital filters.
• Prereq - 3105, 3135

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New Scores in Outcome a

• Fall 2006 Spring 2007
• Average achieve Average achieve
• 3111C 4.23 95
• 3105 3.28 83 3.83 99
• 3135 3.3 88 3.98 83
• 3472 3.65 100 3.46 94
• 05/06 Average was 3.24 with 91 achieve
• 06/07 Average was 3.67 with a 92 achieve
• Some evidence of improvement!

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Junior Design

• New course for Fall 2006
• Cover much of the background
• Scheduling / Documentation / Patent
• Sample Designs / Teamwork
• Working on evaluation metrics
• Initial unscientific results have been very
  favorable
• Request in to increase hours to degree
• Otherwise it will come out of technical electives

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Senior Design

• Critical for ABET - monitor nearly all outcomes
  in senior design
• Lot to cover and include
• Some evidence for improved results in SD from JD
• Exit surveys have suggested JD is a real plus