Program Objectives and Outcomes

Mission Statement

The mission of the FSU "Bachelor of Science in Engineering" program is to provide excellent undergraduate education in engineering, to establish close partnership with and facilitate technology transfers to industry and government, to contribute to economic development within the state of Maryland, and to provide related service to the campus community and community at large.

Program Educational Objectives

A few years from graduation, alumni of the B.S. in Engineering program at AACC will:

  • Meet expectations in electrical engineering careers or graduate education;
  • Demonstrate appropriate utilization of professional skills of teamwork, problem solving, design, research and communication with all participants;
  • Engage in the community through the application of knowledge of ethical obligations to society, employers, employees, and peers;
  • Engage in life-long learning to update their technical knowledge and understanding of societal and contemporary issues.

Program Outcomes

Students will acquire the knowledge and skills needed to demonstrate the learning outcomes assessed throughout the curriculum. When students graduate, they will be able to:
  1. Identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics;
  2. 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. Communicate effectively with a range of audiences;
  4. 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. Function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives;
  6. Develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions;
  7. Acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.
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