ABET Outcomes - Definition

1. ABET Outcomes - Definition • Skills students have at graduation

2. 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

3. ABET Processes - Outcomes • Course Committees are key • Faculty Review Data, Set Standards, Control Content

4. Lessons Learned from Visit • Monitor continuously • Parse all words carefully • Define Outcomes • New instructors, course revision, can lose ABET related material • Statistics in Electronics

5. 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.

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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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!

12. 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

13. 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