Objectives and Outcomes

Program Educational Objectives

Program educational objectives describe what graduates are expected to attain within a few years after graduation and are based on the needs of the program's constituencies. Graduates from the Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering program will:

1. Design, analyze and optimize marine vessels, offshore structures, and related systems in the marine environment.
2. Direct, supervise, and make important decisions considering technical, economic and environmental factors.
3. Effectively communicate and collaborate in multidisciplinary teams, demonstrating leadership, integrity and respect for diverse perspectives.
4. Actively engage in lifelong learning and professional development, adhering to ethical standards and professional responsibilities and contributing to the advancement of the field of naval architecture and marine engineering.

Student Learning Outcomes

Graduates from the Bachelor of Science in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering program will acquire knowledge, skills, and professionalism as they progress through the program.  Upon graduation, our students meet the following student learning outcomes:

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, plan 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.

Accreditation

The Bachelor of Science in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and the Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Ocean Engineering, and Similarly Named Engineering Program Criteria.