Outcomes

Expected Learning Outcomes

Upon successfully completing the Senior Engineering Capstone Design Courses, students will have, at a minimum, the qualities listed in the expected learning outcomes below. These outcomes support both the Seattle Pacific University goals and the Engineering Program Goals and Outcomes.

Proficiency in using the personal skills and talents required to successfully work on a team

Attributes:

	Ability to work well as part of a team
	Ability to lead a team with an attitude of humility
	Ability to manage complex schedules
	Desire to support teammates
	Demonstration of personal responsibility

	University Goals: Character, Grace-filled Community
	Engineering Goals: Servant Leadership

Understanding of the Christian worldview as it pertains to professional and engineering choices

Attributes:

	Ability to critically analyze an idea for its impact on society
	Desire to balance all aspects of their lives
	Desire to work on projects that help to promote truth, justice, and other Christian ideals

University Goals: Engaging the Culture, People of Wisdom, Character

Engineering Goals: Understanding the Christian Worldview, Understanding and Sensitivity to the Impact of Engineering in a Global/Societal/Community Context.

A desire to serve God through one's chosen career and job

Attributes:

	An understanding of the value God places on work
	Desire to choose employment that maximizes the service to God
	Desire to choose employment that serves the needs of others

University Goals: Engaging the Culture, People of Wisdom, Character

Engineering Goals: Understanding the Christian Worldview, Servant Leadership, Understanding and Sensitivity to the Impact of Engineering in a Global/Societal/Community Context.

Mastery of engineering design techniques

Attributes:

	Ability to create multiple solutions for a given problem
	Ability to analyze multiple solutions to find an ideal solution
	Ability to create a hierarchical design to solve an engineering problem

University Goals: Competence

Engineering Goals: Competent in Core Disciplines of Engineering

Mastery of engineering development techniques

Attributes:

	Ability to develop detailed solutions to solve a problem
	Ability to document solutions in a variety of technical formats
	Ability to analyze supply and cost aspects of a solution

University Goals: Competence

Engineering Goals: Competent in Core Disciplines of Engineering

Mastery of digital design techniques

Attributes:

	Ability to design, build, and test complex digital circuitry
	Ability analyze timing characteristics of digital circuitry
	Ability to use complex digital devices as part of an overall solution

University Goals: Competence

Engineering Goals: Competent in Core Disciplines of Engineering

Mastery of analog design techniques

Attributes:

	Ability to design, build, and test complex analog circuitry
	Ability to analyze the quality of analog circuitry

University Goals: Competence

Engineering Goals: Competent in Core Disciplines of Engineering

Mastery of engineering testing techniques

Attributes:

	Ability to design a test plan
	Ability to perform rigorous engineering tests

University Goals: Competence

Engineering Goals: Prepared for Success in a Variety of Post-Graduate Experiences

Proficiency in technical documentation

Attributes:

	Ability to author a variety of technical documents
	Ability to work with a team to produce complex engineering documents

University Goals: Competence

Engineering Goals: Prepared for Success in a Variety of Post-Graduate Experiences

Mastery of presentation skills

Attributes:

Ability to make a quality public presentation with technical content

University Goals: Competence

Engineering Goals: Prepared for Success in a Variety of Post-Graduate Experiences

Desire to continually improve their skills and knowledge

Attributes:

	Proficient in using multiple methods of finding current information
	Understanding of the limitations of their current knowledge

University Goals: People of Wisdom

Engineering Goals: Lifelong Learning

Understanding of contemporary issues relevant to engineering

Attributes:

	Familiar with current engineering practices
	Ability to apply knowledge to solve practical problems

University Goals: Engaging the Culture

Engineering Goals: Knowledge of Contemporary Issues

Kevin Bolding September 22, 2009