Engineering Accreditation Commission - ABET Accreditation

The engineering programs are accreditited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET.

• Civil Engineering BS
• Computer Engineering BS*
• Electrical/Electronic Engineering BS
• Mechanical Engineering BS
• Mechatronic Engineering BS

*The computer engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org under the General Criteria and the Electrical, Computer, Communications, Telecommunication(s) and Similarly Named Engineering Program Criteria.

Civil Engineering

Student Learning Outcomes  

The Department of Civil Engineering has adopted for the BSCE degree the program outcomes specified by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, as listed in Criterion 3 Engineering programs must demonstrate that their graduates have: 

• An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering; 
• An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data; 
• An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability; 
• An ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams; 
• An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems; 
• An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility; 
• An ability to communicate effectively; 
• The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context; 
• A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in, life-long learning; 
• A knowledge of contemporary issues; and 
• An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice. 

Source: Criteria for Accrediting Engineering Programs, 2016-2017, Engineering Accreditation Commission, Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, 2015. 

Program Educational Objectives 

The CSU, Chico Civil Engineering program educational objectives are best framed in terms of the following goals for its graduates: 

• Secure a professional position in civil engineering and become a licensed engineer. 
• Attend graduate school in civil engineering or a related discipline to achieve a graduate degree in a specialty area. 
• Engage in lifelong learning through formal and informal professional development. 
• Assume management or leadership roles in their respective organization. 
• Contribute to society through involvement in service activity. 

Computer Engineering 

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Computer Engineering degree program, a graduate should 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.

Program Educational Objectives

The objectives of the Computer Engineering Program are to produce graduates able to: 

• Contribute to solutions of engineering problems by applying their technical knowledge, their experience with modern industry tools, and their understanding of the impact that engineering can have on global, societal, and environmental issues.
• Assume project/product management and team leadership roles in their organizations.
• Engage in activities that sustain and promote their careers by securing professional licenses, completing graduate courses and/or degree programs, and/or pursuing informal learning opportunities.
• Contribute to society through involvement in professional and/or service activities.

Electrical / Electronic Engineering

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Electrical/Electronic Engineering degree, a graduate should 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.

Program Educational Objectives

The objectives of the Electrical/Electronic Engineering Program are to produce graduates able to:

• Contribute to solutions of engineering problems by applying their technical knowledge, their experience with modern industry tools, and their understanding of the impact that engineering can have on global, societal, and environmental issues.
• Assume project/product management and team leadership roles in their organizations.
• Engage in activities that sustain and promote their careers by securing professional licenses, completing graduate courses and/or degree programs, and/or pursuing informal learning opportunities.
• Contribute to society through involvement in professional and/or service activities.

Mechanical Engineering

Student Learning Outcomes

Our MECH graduates should demonstrate:

1. An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
2. An ability to design experiments to evaluate the performance of a mechanical/thermal system or component with respect to specifications
3. An ability to conduct experiments, as well as analyze and interpret data
4. An ability to design a mechanical system, component, or process to meet desired needs
5. An ability to design a thermal system, component, or process to meet desired needs
6. An ability to function effectively as members of multidisciplinary teams
7. An ability to define engineering problems
8. An ability to solve engineering problems
9. An understanding of professional ethical responsibility
10. An ability to communicate technical matters effectively in oral form
11. An ability to communicate technical matters effectively in written form
12. An ability to communicate technical matters effectively in graphical form
13. The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context
14. A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in, life-long learning
15. A knowledge of contemporary issues
16. An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern mechanical engineering tools necessary for engineering practice

Program Educational Objectives

The program's educational objectives are best framed in terms of goals for its graduates. Mechanical engineering graduates will:

• Be effective engineers and problem solvers.
• Be well educated in the mechanical engineering sciences.
• Be able to use engineering tools that will enhance their productivity.
• Be familiar with current technology and how it can be incorporated into their design, analysis, and testing activities including an understanding of manufacturing methods and the use of computers, sensors, and actuators to automate machines and processes.
• Be effective oral, written, and graphical communicators.
• Be able to function effectively as members of multi-disciplinary teams.
• Have an appreciation for the individual, society, and human heritage, and be aware of the impact of their designs on human-kind and the environment.
• Be prepared for a variety of engineering careers, graduate studies, and continuing education.

Mechatronic Engineering

Student Learning Outcomes

Our MECA graduates should demonstrate:

1. An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
2. An ability to design experiments to evaluate the performance of a mechatronic system or component with respect to specifications
3. An ability to conduct experiments, as well as analyze and interpret data
4. An ability to design a mechatronic system, component, or process to meet desired needs
5. An ability to function effectively as members of multidisciplinary teams
6. An ability to define engineering problems
7. An understanding of professional ethical responsibility
8. An ability to communicate technical matters effectively in oral form
9. An ability to communicate technical matters effectively in written form
10. An ability to communicate technical matters effectively in graphical form
11. The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context
12. A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in, life-long learning
13. A knowledge of contemporary issues
14. An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern mechatronic engineering tools necessary for engineering practice

Program Educational Objectives

The program's educational objectives are best framed in terms of goals for its graduates. Mechatronic engineering graduates will:

• Be effective interdisciplinary engineers and problem solvers.
• Be well educated in the basic engineering sciences and fundamentals of mechanical, electrical, and computer engineering.
• Be able to use engineering tools that will enhance their productivity.
• Be able to design, analyze, and test "intelligent" products and processes that incorporate suitable computers, sensors, and actuators.
• Be effective oral, written, and graphical communicators.
• Be able to function effectively as members of multi-disciplinary teams.
• Have an appreciation for the individual, society, and human heritage, and be aware of the impact of their designs on human-kind and the environment.
• Be prepared for a variety of engineering careers, graduate studies, and continuing education.