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Mission Statement, Program Educational Objectives, and Expected Program Outcomes
Current as of 10/25/2006


Mission of the SDSU Electrical Engineering Program
(revised 12/21/01)

The mission of the Electrical Engineering Program is to provide a rigorous, practical education for our students oriented toward problem solving; to conduct world-class research with a regional emphasis; and to provide technical assistance to existing and emerging businesses, industry, and government.
 

Program Educational Objectives
(revised 2/8/02)

The EE program educational objectives are to equip individuals who, after graduation and initial work experience,

1. are able to use mathematics, science, and engineering knowledge, along with appropriate engineering tools, to solve problems.

2. actively contribute to multi-disciplinary teams, communicate effectively, and are able to solve, as engineering problems, contemporary issues arising from society.

3. utilize approaches and solutions to engineering problems that are always framed in a morally and ethically responsible manner, and whose approaches and solutions indicate an awareness of the impact of their work on society at local to global scales, and who continue to learn in order to best solve such problems.
 

Expected Program Outcomes
(revised 2/5/02)

All graduates will have:
a.   an ability to apply knowledge of science, engineering, and mathematics through
      differential equations, complex variables, linear algebra and discrete mathematics;
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 electrical 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;
l.    an ability to apply knowledge of probability and statistics;
m.  an ability to employ concepts of basic project management;
n.   an ability to apply knowledge of engineering sciences necessary to analyze and design
      complex electrical and electronic devices, software, and systems containing hardware and
      software components;
o.   knowledge in at least two specialties of electrical engineering.


Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
South Dakota State University
201 Harding Hall, P.O. Box 2220
Brookings, SD 57007
(605) 688-4526