GRADUATE ATTRIBUTES

Knowledge Base for •Demonstrated competence in university-level mathematics, natural sciences, engineering
Engineering fundamentals, and specialized engineering knowledge appropriate to the program.

•An ability to use appropriate knowledge and skills to identify, formulate, analyze, and
Problem Analysis
solve complex engineering programs in order to reach substantiated conclusions.

•An ability to conduct investigations of complex problems by methods that include

Investigation appropriate experiments, analysis, and interpretation of data, and synthesis of information
in order to reach valid conclusions.

•An ability to design solutions for complex, open-ended engineering problems and to
design systems, components, or processes that meet specified needs with appropriate
Design attention to health and safety risks, applicable standards, and economic, environmental,
cultural, and societal considerations.

•An ability to create, select, apply, adapt, and extend appropriate techniques, resources,
Use of Engineering
and modern engineering tools to a range of engineering activities, from simple to complex,
Tools with an understanding of the associated limitations.

Individual and •An ability to work effectively as a member and leader in teams, preferably in a multi-
Teamwork disciplinary setting.

•An ability to communicate complex engineering concepts within the profession and society
at large. Such ability includes reading, writing, speaking and listening, and the ability to
Communication comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, and to give and
effectively respond to clear instructions.

•An understanding of the roles and responsibilities of the professional engineer in society,
Professionalism especially the primary role of protection of the public and private interest.

•An ability to analyze societal and environmental aspects of engineering activities. Such
Impact of Engineering ability includes an understanding of the interactions that engineering has with the
on Society and economic, health, safety, legal, and cultural aspects of society, the uncertainties in the
Environment prediction of such interactions, and the concepts of sustainable design development and
environmental stewardship.

Ethics and Equity •An ability to apply professional ethics, accountability, and equity.

Economics and Project •An ability to properly incorporate economics and business practices including project, risk,
Management and change management into the practice of engineering and to understand limitations.

•An ability to identify and to address their own educational needs in a changing world in
Lifelong Learning ways sufficient to maintain their competence and to allow them to contribute to the
advancement of knowledge.
 INDICATORS
(College-Level)

Knowledge Base for Engineering (Mathematics)

 1Ai) Linear Algebra - Students have a working knowledge of vectors, matrices, determinants, and their basic properties,
and can analyze and solve systems of linear algebraic equations with relevance to engineering problems.
 1Aii) Probability and Statistics - Students can apply basic probability and statistics concepts and techniques to engineering
related data.
 1Aiii) Integral Calculus - Students can calculate integrals.
 1Aiv) Differential Calculus - Students can calculate derivatives.
 1Av) Differential Equations - Students can apply standard methods to solve ordinary and/or partial differential equations
related to engineering problems.
 1Avi) Numerical analysis - use numerical analysis and tols to solve equations.

Knowledge Base for Engineering (Natural Science)

 1Bi) Biology - Students can demonstrate a basic understanding of biological systems
 1Bii) Chemistry - Acquire a basic understanding of chemistry.
 1Biii) Earth Sciences - Students can demonstrate an understanding of physical and structural geology and its relationship
to engineering.
 1Biv) Physics - Students can demonstrate a fundamental understanding of optics, oscillations, and waves.

Knowledge Base for Engineering (Fundamental Engineering Science)

 1Ci-i) Computer Programming - Use a computer programming language to solve simple numerical problems
 1Ci-ii) Computer Programming - Write computer programs using the fundamental concepts of computer science
(variables, branching, looping, procedures, etc.)
 1Ci-iii) Computer Software - Apply advanced computer science techniques in designing computer systems.
 1Cii) Statics - students can demonstrate a fundamental understanding of forces as vectors, force equilibrium of particles,
and force and moment equilibrium of rigid bodies.
 1Ciii) Dynamics - students can demonstrated a fundamental understanding of kenamtics, particle kinetics, centroids,
centers of mass, and dynamics of rigid bodies.
 1Civ) Electricity and Magnetism - Students can demonstrate an fundamental understanding of electricity, magnetism,
and basic circuits.

Knowledge Base for Engineering (Specialized Engineering Science)

 Varies by major.

Problem Analysis
 2A) Defines problem, including known and unknown information.
 2B) Creates a problem solving approach, including appropriate equations, approximations and/or assumptions.
 2C) Applies appropriate model or analysis to solve problems.
 2D) Evaluates the validity of results and model for error, uncertainty.
 2E) States a conclusion that addresses the problem.

Investigation
 3A) Demonstrates an ability to conduct an experiment.
 3B) Demonstrates an ability to present and analyze data from the experiment.
 3C) Demonstrates an ability to interpret the results.
 3D) Demonstrates an ability to reach substantiated conclusions.
Design
 4A) Implement the relevant steps of the design process to solve complex, open-ended problems, components, core
processes by addressing needs, constraints and design specifications.
 4B) Demonstrate knowledge of applicable legislation, regulations and standards relating to the safety, health and welfare
of the public, workers and protection of the environment including the Engineering and Geoscience Professions Act.
 4C) Identify and address appropriate health and safety risks associated with design solutions.
 4D) Develop an economic analysis for design solutions (e.g., cash flow) and interpret the results to determine economic
feasibility of the project.
 4E) Provide evidence of making decisions in an ethical manner that incorporates individual well-being, cultural, societal,
and environmental factors in a foundational way.

Use of Engineering Tools

 5A) Selects and/or creates the most appropriate engineering technique, resource or tool (instrument, device, model,
software, etc.), from various alternatives, for a given task
 5B) Applies an appropriate engineering technique, resource or tool to accomplish a task.
 5C) Adapts or extends an engineering technique, resource or tool to accomplish a task.
 5D) Evaluates the appropriateness of results obtained from an engineering technique, resource or tool.

Individual and Teamwork

 6A) Demonstrates effort while completing tasks towards common goal.
 6B) Contributes to discussion and decisions.
 6C) Contributes towards healthy team environment.
 6D) Demonstrates dependability within the team environment.
 6E) Demonstrates the ability to give direction and guidance to others within the framework of a well communicated
vision of the overall team goals

Communication
 7A) Identify relevant components of instruction and act upon directions.
 7B) Identify, assess, evaluate & produce components of basic engineering documents.
 7C) Synthesize, organize and present ideas In meetings, presentations, and reports.
 7D) Adapt messages appropriately to the context (audience, message, purpose).
 7E) Demonstrate fairness, courtesy and good faith, including the ability to give and receive honest and fair professional
criticism.

Professionalism
 8A) Demonstrate knowledge of applicable legislation, regulations and standards relating to the safety, health and welfare
of the public, workers and protection of the environment including the Engineering and Geoscience Professions Act.
 8B) Recognize the limitations of their own competence and the value of integrating others' expertise.

Impact of Engineering on Society and Environment

 9A) Identify and analyze the central social issues including the interactions that engineering has with the economic, social,
health, safety, legal, and cultural aspects of society
 9B) Identify and analyze the concepts of environmental stewardship and sustainable development

Ethics and Equity

 10A) Acknowledging sources of information in a proper manner.
 10B) Demonstrates accountability to stakeholders (co-workers, clients, supervisors, etc.)
 10C) Demonstrate an equitable distribution of tasks within working groups. (relates to #6a-c)
 10D) Recognize the importance of maintaining confidentiality.
 10E) Recognize the importance of, and avoid, conflicts of interests.
Economics and Project Management
 11A) Apply the concept of the time value of money to engineering projects, including consideration of risk and change
management
 11B) Apply principles of engineering project management as a basis for planning, organizing and managing resources
including setting clear milestones.

Lifelong Learning
 12A) Acquires relevant information effectively.
 12B) Applies acquired knowledge and skills to new situations