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ABET Accreditation

ABET Accreditation

The Bachelor of Science degrees in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Software Engineering are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org.

The Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org.

Educational Objectives & Student Outcomes for the B.S. in Computer Engineering Program

Program educational objectives for the B.S. in Computer Engineering program at Florida Tech

The program educational objectives for computer engineering are to produce graduates who will:

  1. establish themselves as practicing professionals who will engage in advanced studies in engineering or a related field;
  2. display awareness of the importance of opportunities for lifelong learning;
  3. excel in the global marketplace; and
  4. demonstrate the ability to work successfully as members of professional teams and function effectively as responsible professionals.

Student outcomes for the B.S. in Computer Engineering program at Florida Tech

  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, plans 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

Educational Objectives & Student Outcomes for the B.S. in Electrical Engineering Program

Program educational objectives for the B.S. in Electrical Engineering program at Florida Tech

The program educational objectives for electrical engineering are to produce graduates who will:

  1. establish themselves as practicing professionals who will engage in advanced studies in engineering or a related field;
  2. display awareness of the importance of opportunities for lifelong learning;
  3. excel in the global marketplace; and
  4. demonstrate the ability to work successfully as members of professional teams and function effectively as responsible professionals.

Student outcomes for the B.S. in Electrical Engineering program at Florida Tech

  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, plans 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

Educational Objectives & Student Outcomes for the B.S. in Software Engineering Program

Program educational objectives for the B.S. in Software Engineering program at Florida Tech

The program educational objectives of the B.S. in Software Engineering program are to have graduates who, within a few years after graduation, will be:

  1. leaders in the development of software where their primary role may be in requirements elicitation, software design, application development, software testing or software evolution;
  2. actively engaged in continual professional development; and
  3. using their technical knowledge, interpersonal and personal skills and professional attitude to advance their careers, the careers of others and the organizations for which they work.

Student outcomes for the B.S. in Software Engineering program at Florida Tech

  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, plans 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

Educational Objectives & Student Outcomes for the B.S. in Computer Science Program

Program educational objectives for the B.S. in Computer Science program at Florida Tech

The program educational objectives of the B.S. in Computer Science program are to have graduates who, within a few years after graduation, will be:

  1. well-respected computational problem solvers and recognized as algorithmic specialists contributing to the development of new technology and software products;
  2. actively engaged in continual professional development; and
  3. using their technical knowledge, interpersonal and personal skills and professional attitude to advance their careers, the careers of others and the organizations for which they work.

Student outcomes for the B.S. in Computer Science program at Florida Tech

For graduates of the program to have an ability to:

  1. analyze a complex computing problem and to apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.
  2. design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program's discipline.
  3. communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.
  4. recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles.
  5. function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program's discipline.
  6. apply computer science theory and software development fundamentals to produce computing-based solutions.

Enrollment and Graduation Data for the B.S. in Computer Engineering, B.S. in Electrical Engineering, B.S. in Software Engineering, and B.S. in Computer Science Programs

Annual student enrollment and graduation data for the B.S. in Computer Engineering, B.S. in Electrical Engineering, B.S. in Software Engineering, and B.S. in Computer Science programs are provided by Florida Tech’s Office of Institutional Research.

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