Electrical Engineering Technologyy

Program learning outcomes: What Will I Learn?

  1. Demonstrate a fundamental knowledge of natural sciences including physics. 
  2. Demonstrate the ability to measure, and provide quantitative expressions of natural science phenomena, including experimentation, observation, and accurate measurement. 
  3. Apply the fundamentals of algebra, trigonometry, and calculus to problem solving in the electronics engineering technology areas. 
  4. Make technical presentations in English using language appropriate to the audience. 
  5. Demonstrate proficiency in the written communication of technical information using standard English.
  6. Demonstrate a working knowledge of computer usage, including knowledge of one or more computer languages and documentation of the use of one or more computer software packages for technical problem solving appropriate to the electronics technology discipline. 
  7. Exhibit technical competency in electronics, circuit analysis, digital electronics, electronic communications, microprocessors, and systems. 
  8. Integrate knowledge of the functional areas of electronics engineering technology. 
  9. Demonstrate the ability to analyze, apply design concepts, and implement systems as appropriate to electronic technology. 
  10. Participate effectively in groups, and apply project management techniques as appropriate to complete assignments. 
  11. Demonstrate an ability to understand professional, ethical, and social responsibilities, including the impacts of culture, diversity, and interpersonal relations. 
  12. Demonstrate a commitment and ability to continue to engage in lifelong learning. 
  13. Demonstrate a commitment to quality, timeliness, and continuous improvement.

 

Evidence of Student Learning - Internal: How will the program measure what I have learned?

BSEET Program Outcomes Assessment

Assessment Methodology

The achievement of program outcomes is assessed through various measures. Specifically, four metrics are used to measure the achievement of program outcomes:

Direct Measure 1: The percentage of the ELEC 495 students who receive a grade of 2 (out of 3) or higher on the learning statements and supporting evidence for the related program outcome.

Direct Measures 2a & 2b: The percentage of the students who receive a grade of B or higher on two selected course embedded assessment that measure the related program outcome.

Indirect Measure 1: The mean of the graduates’ perceptions of their achievement of the related program outcomes (data collected from the exit survey).

Indirect Measure 2 (Reference):  The mean of the graduates’ perceptions of their achievement of the related program outcomes (data collected from the one-year survey). The results of the one year post-graduation survey are used as a reference to provide a longitudinal perspective on students’ attainment of program outcomes.  It is not a valid measure of program outcome attainment.

LEVEL OF ACHIEVEMENT

Highly Achieved:

  1.  85% of ELEC 495 students will receive a rating of 2 (out of 3) or better on the Capstone Rubric for the designate program outcome.
  2. 85% of students will receive a grade of B or better on two selected course embedded assessments that measure the related program outcome.
  3. From the results of the exit survey, the mean of the graduates’ perceptions of their achievement of the related program outcomes will be 5 or higher on a 6-point Likert-scale.
  4. From the results of the one-year post graduate survey, the mean of the graduates’ perceptions of their achievement of the related program outcomes will be 5 or higher on a 6-point Likert-scale.

Meets Standard:

  1.  70 % of ELEC 495 students will receive a rating of 2 (out of 3) or better on the Capstone Rubric for the designate program outcome.
  2. 70 % of students will receive a grade of B or better on two selected course embedded assessments that measure the related program outcome.
  3. From the results of the exit survey, the mean of the graduates’ perceptions of their achievement of the related program outcomes will be 4 or higher on a 6-point Likert-scale.
  4. From the results of the one-year post graduate survey, the mean of the graduates’ perceptions of their achievement of the related program outcomes will be 4 or higher on a 6-point Likert-scale.

Needs Improvement:

  1. 60% of ELEC 495 students will receive a rating of 2 (out of 3) or better on the Capstone Rubric for the designate program outcome.
  2. 60% of students will receive a grade of B or better on two selected course embedded assessments that measure the related program outcome.
  3. From the results of the exit survey, the mean of the graduates’ perceptions of their achievement of the related program outcomes will be 3 or higher on a 6-point Likert-scale.
  4. From the results of the one-year post graduate survey, the mean of the graduates’ perceptions of their achievement of the related program outcomes will be 3 or higher on a 6-point Likert-scale.

Capstone Course: ELEC 495 Integrated Technology Assessment is the capstone course for the Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Technology program. It is an online portfolio development experience that requires students to reflect on their past academic and professional experiences and use the information gained from this reflective exercise to develop learning statements related to the Electrical Engineering Technology degree program outcomes (see course syllabus for detailed grading).

 

Program Outcome ACHIEVEMENT RESULTS 

May 2010 Term to March 2011 Term

Program Outcome 1 - Demonstrate a fundamental knowledge of natural sciences, including physics.

  1. 100% (10/10) of the students received a 2 out of 3 or better on the final learning statement for PO1 – Highly Achieved
  2. 100% (10/10) of the students received a “B” or better in the embedded assessment 1 for PO1 (R&D Project in ELEC330) – Meet Standard
  3. 100% (8/8) of the students received a “B” or better in the embedded assessment 2 (Quiz 1 in ELEC321) for PO1 – Highly Achieved
  4. N/A  (1) – Exit Survey graduate responses related to PO1
  5. N/A  (0) – One-year Post Graduate Survey graduate responses related to PO1

Program Outcome 2 - Demonstrate the ability to measure, and provide quantitative expressions of natural science phenomena, including experimentation, observation, and accurate measurement.

  1. 70% (7/10) of the students received a 2 out of 3 or better on the final learning statement for PO2 – Meet Standard
  2. 100% (34/34) of the students received a “B” or better in the embedded assessment 1 for PO2 (Homework 11 in ELEC160) – Highly Achieved
  3. 100% (8/8) of the students received a “B” or better in the embedded assessment 2 (Homework 2 in ELEC330) for PO2 – Highly Achieved
  4. N/A  (1) – Exit Survey graduate responses related to PO2
  5. N/A  (0) – One-year Post Graduate Survey graduate responses related to PO2

Program Outcome 3 - Apply the fundamentals of algebra, trigonometry, and calculus to problem solving in electrical engineering technology areas. 

  1. 100% (10/10) of the students received a 2 out of 3 or better on the final learning statement for PO3 – Highly Achieved
  2. 47% (7/15) of the students received a “B” or better in the embedded assessment 1 for PO3 (Final Exam in ELEC161) – Needs Improvement
  3. 85% (17/20) of the students received a “B” or better in the embedded assessment 2 (Class discussion in ELEC304) for PO3 – Highly Achieved
  4. N/A  (1) – Exit Survey graduate responses related to PO3
  5. N/A  (0) – One-year Post Graduate Survey graduate responses related to PO3

Program Outcome 4 - Make oral technical presentations in English using language appropriate to the audience.

  1. 100% (10/10) of the students received a 2 out of 3 or better on the final learning statement for PO4 – Highly Achieved
  2. 57% (12/21) of the students received a “B” or better in the embedded assessment 1 for PO4 (Class discussion in ELEC330) – Needs Improvement
  3. 50% (2/4) of the students received a “B” or better in the embedded assessment 2 (Class discussion in ELEC304) for PO4 – Needs Improvement
  4. N/A  (1) – Exit Survey graduate responses related to PO4
  5. N/A  (0) – One-year Post Graduate Survey graduate responses related to PO4

Program Outcome 5 - Demonstrate proficiency in the written communication of technical information using Standard English.

  1. 100% (10/10) of the students received a 2 out of 3 or better on the final learning statement for PO5 – Highly Achieved
  2. 100% (8/8) of the students received a “B” or better in the embedded assessment 1 for PO5 (Term Project in ELEC321) – Highly Achieved
  3. 100% (8/8) of the students received a “B” or better in the embedded assessment 2 (Term Project in ELEC303) for PO5 – Highly Achieved
  4. N/A  (1) – Exit Survey graduate responses related to PO5
  5. N/A  (0) – One-year Post Graduate Survey graduate responses related to PO5

Program Outcome 6 - Demonstrate a working knowledge of computer usage, including knowledge of one or more computer languages or documentation of the use of one or more computer software packages for technical problem solving appropriate to the electrical engineering technology concentration.

  1. 100% (10/10) of the students received a 2 out of 3 or better on the final learning statement for PO6 – Highly Achieved
  2. 100% (33/33) of the students received a “B” or better in the embedded assessment 1 for PO6 (Lab 6 in ELEC152) – Highly Achieved
  3. 67% (2/3) of the students received a “B” or better in the embedded assessment 2 (Project in ELEC304) for PO6 – Needs Improvement
  4. N/A  (1) – Exit Survey graduate responses related to PO6
  5. N/A  (0) – One-year Post Graduate Survey graduate responses related to PO6

Program Outcome 7 - Demonstrate technical competency in electronics, circuit analysis, digital electronics, electronic communications, microprocessors, and systems.

  1. 100% (10/10) of the students received a 2 out of 3 or better on the final learning statement for PO7 – Highly Achieved
  2. 100% (18/18) of the students received a “B” or better in the embedded assessment 1 for PO7 (Term Project in ELEC202) – Highly Achieved
  3. 100% (4/4) of the students received a “B” or better in the embedded assessment 2 (Homework 2 in ELEC304) for PO7 – Highly Achieved
  4. N/A  (1) – Exit Survey graduate responses related to PO7
  5. N/A  (0) – One-year Post Graduate Survey graduate responses related to PO7

Program Outcome 8 - Integrate knowledge of the functional areas of electrical engineering technology concentration.

  1. 100% (10/10) of the students received a 2 out of 3 or better on the final learning statement for PO8 – Highly Achieved
  2. 100% (3/3) of the students received a “B” or better in the embedded assessment 1 for PO8 (Lab 8  in ELEC202) – Highly Achieved
  3. 95% (20/21) of the students received a “B” or better in the embedded assessment 2 (Lab 4 in ELEC304) for PO8 – Highly Achieved
  4. N/A  (1) – Exit Survey graduate responses related to PO8
  5. N/A  (0) – One-year Post Graduate Survey graduate responses related to PO8

Program Outcome 9 - Demonstrate the ability to analyze, apply design concepts, and implement systems as appropriate to electrical engineering technology concentration.

  1. 100% (10/10) of the students received a 2 out of 3 or better on the final learning statement for PO9 – Highly Achieved
  2. 94% (16/17) of the students received a “B” or better in the embedded assessment 1 for PO9 (Lab 8  in ELEC202) – Highly Achieved
  3. 67% (2/3) of the students received a “B” or better in the embedded assessment 2 (Lab 4 in ELEC304) for PO9 – Needs Improvement
  4. N/A  (1) – Exit Survey graduate responses related to PO9
  5. N/A  (0) – One-year Post Graduate Survey graduate responses related to PO9

Program Outcome 10 - Participate effectively in groups, and apply project management techniques as appropriate to complete assignments.

  1. 100% (9/9) of the students received a 2 out of 3 or better on the final learning statement for PO10 – Highly Achieved
  2. 100% (8/8) of the students received a “B” or better in the embedded assessment 1 for PO10 (Team Project in ELEC321) – Highly Achieved
  3. 100% (8/8) of the students received a “B” or better in the embedded assessment 2 (Group Project Reports in ELEC303) for PO10 – Highly Achieved
  4. N/A  (1) – Exit Survey graduate responses related to PO10
  5. N/A  (0) – One-year Post Graduate Survey graduate responses related to PO10

Program Outcome 11 - Demonstrate an ability to understand professional, ethical and social responsibilities, including the impacts of culture, diversity, and interpersonal relations.

  1. 100% (10/10) of the students received a 2 out of 3 or better on the final learning statement for PO11 – Highly Achieved
  2. N/A  (1) – Exit Survey graduate responses related to PO11
  3. N/A  (0) – One-year Post Graduate Survey graduate responses related to PO11

Program Outcome 12 - Demonstrate a commitment and ability to continue to engage in lifelong learning.

  1. 100% (10/10) of the students received a 2 out of 3 or better on the final learning statement for PO12 – Highly Achieved
  2. N/A  (1) – Exit Survey graduate responses related to PO12
  3. N/A  (0) – One-year Post Graduate Survey graduate responses related to PO12

Program Outcome 13 - Demonstrate a commitment to quality, timeliness, and continuous improvement.

  1. 100% (10/10) of the students received a 2 out of 3 or better on the final learning statement for PO13 – Highly Achieved
  2. N/A of the students received a “B” or better in the embedded assessment 1 for PO13 (Lab 7 in ELEC161)
  3. 100% (8/8) of the students received a “B” or better in the embedded assessment 2 (Term Project Reports in ELEC303) for PO13 – Highly Achieved
  4. N/A  (1) – Exit Survey graduate responses related to PO13
  5. N/A  (0) – One-year Post Graduate Survey graduate responses related to PO13

Capstone exam RESULTS

A comprehensive capstone examination has been administered to all baccalaureate degree students at the conclusion of the ELEC 495 Integrated Technology Assessment since September 2010. The capstone examination consists of 120 objective questions that assess the most common and most important topics and skills within the College's baccalaureate degree electrical engineering technology curriculum. The Center for Educational Measurement at the College maintains the examination instrument and periodically analyses the results.

From September 2010 term to July 2011 term, the total number of students who took the capstone exam was 16. The percentage of students that received a 60% or higher in each core concept is shown below.

  • Basic Concepts of Electricity (93.75%)
  • Alternating Current  Circuit Concepts (12.50%)
  • Basic Circuit Analysis Methods (31.25%)
  • Digital Electronics (68.75%)
  • Analog Electronics (18.75%)
  • Microcontrollers and Microprocessors (31.25%)
  • Electronic Communications (37.50%)
 


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