Engineering Physics
Outcomes
Goal A: Knowledge of the
Fundamentals:
An understanding of the fundamentals of science and
engineering
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Outcome A.1:
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Demonstrate competency in calculus,
basic physics and general chemistry.
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Outcome A.2:
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Demonstrate competency in basic
engineering science topics with common themes among engineering
disciplines.
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Outcome A.3:
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Demonstrate competency in engineering
topics of their concentration, i.e.
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A.3.1.
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In the sciences, fundamentals in their
concentration.
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A.3.2.
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materials, devices, and systems.
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A.3.3.
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Advanced topics leading to the
application with basic principles.
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A.3.4.
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Systems level understanding.
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A.3.5.
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Modeling of systems.
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A.3.6.
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Measurement systems and tools.
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A.3.7.
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Interdisciplinary tools and systems in
enabling technology.
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A.3.8.
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Experimental tools.
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A.3.9.
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Appropriate modern experimental and
computing techniques.
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Goal B1:
Interpreting Data: Ability to interpret graphical, numerical, and
textual data.
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Outcome B1.1:
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Be able to recognize the
necessity to use graphical and numerical analysis.
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Outcome B1.2:
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Select appropriate,
self-explanatory graph formats for data.
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Outcome B1.3:
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Summarize the graphical,
numerical, and textual information in memos and reports.
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Outcome B1.4:
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Use appropriate statistical and
analytical procedures to interpret the results.
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Outcome B1.5:
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Extract trends and demonstrate
their importance from numerical data, graphs, and text.
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Goal B2:
System Level Modeling: Ability to model components and system
optical engineering problems.
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Outcome B2.1:
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Define the system and variables
involved.
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Outcome B2.2:
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Develop the appropriate
boundaries and equations.
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Outcome B2.3:
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Set up the system of equations
and find reasonable solution.
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Outcome B2.4:
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Do a parametric study where
appropriate and tabulate and plot the results.
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Outcome B2.5:
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Be able to recognize the
limitations of the system.
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Outcome B2.6:
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Demonstrate the ability to use
appropriate software tools for modeling in their area of
concentration.
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Goal B3:
Experimentation: Ability to design and conduct experiments to
understand the relationships between variables in a problem which
may or may not have been mathematically modeled
before.
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Outcome B3.1:
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Identify the problem.
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Outcome B3.2:
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Develop a hypothesis.
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Outcome B3.3:
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Determine what data need to be
collected.
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Outcome B3.4:
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Select appropriate measurement
techniques to collect the data.
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Outcome B3.5:
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Demonstrate the ability to use
the tools for measurement.
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Outcome B3.6:
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Determine and/or estimate
experimental uncertainties.
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Outcome B3.7:
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Collect and document the
data.
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Outcome B3.8:
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Analyze the data.
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Outcome B3.9:
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Draw conclusions.
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Goal C: Design:
Ability to design a product or process to satisfy client's needs
subject to constraints
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Outcome C.1:
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Elicit the customer needs and
constraints. Recognize that several viable processes and procedures
are almost always possible.
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Outcome C.2:
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Break down the system or process
to its fundamental elements and components.
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Outcome C.3:
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Carry out an initial study of
the process structure and economics using appropriate
tools.
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Outcome C.4:
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Carry out a conceptual process
design using appropriate tools. Use computational tools to perform
studies of the design developed.
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Outcome C.5:
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Demonstrate an ability to
incorporate economic analysis and cost issues in design.
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Outcome C.6:
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Demonstrate an awareness of the
final steps in the completion of a design project.
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Outcome C.7:
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Document the project work and
give an oral and formal written report.
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Goal D: Team work
and Deliverables: Ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams and
understand the effective team dynamics and be able to deliver a
product.
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Outcome D.1:
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Share responsibilities and
duties team.
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Outcome D.2:
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Understand the importance of
different areas of expertise.
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Outcome D.3:
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Understand the importance of the
various components of the project.
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Outcome D.4:
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Setting milestones for the
project.
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Outcome D.5:
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Take on different roles
when applicable.
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Outcome D.6:
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Analyze ideas
objectively.
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Outcome D.7:
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Discern feasible
solutions.
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Outcome D.8:
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Develop a strategy for
action.
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Outcome D.9:
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Be able to meet objectives on
schedule.
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Outcome D.10:
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Be able to document
work.
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Outcome D.11:
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Build consensus.
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Goal E:
Problem Solving: Ability to apply relevant scientific and
engineering principles to solve real world optical engineering
problems.
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Outcome E.1:
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Identify, Inspect and define the
problem.
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Outcome E.2:
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Understand the basic principles
and fundamental concepts for solving the problem.
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Outcome E.3:
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Research and gather
information.
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Outcome E.4:
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Use correct data and choose
appropriate tools to prepare solutions that reflect complexity of
the problem.
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Outcome E.5:
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Make appropriate
assumptions and use judgment to understand their effects on the
solution.
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Outcome E.6:
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Determine the magnitude and
significance of the errors involved.
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Outcome E.7:
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Design experiments to learn the
concept.
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Outcome E.8:
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Demonstrate an awareness of the
open-ended nature of real world problems.
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Outcome E.9:
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Develop criteria for evaluation
of the proposed solutions and process of refinement.
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Goal F:
Professional Practice and Ethics: A sound understanding what an
optics professional is and have an awareness and understanding of
professional ethics.
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Outcome F.1:
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Demonstrate knowledge of the
Engineering Code of Ethics.
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Outcome F.2:
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Evaluate the ethical dimensions
of professional practice.
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Outcome F.3:
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Practice responsible decision
making.
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Outcome F.4:
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Be prepared for professional
practice after graduation.
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Goal G:
Communication: Ability to communicate effectively in oral, written
and visual forms.
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Outcome G.1:
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Identify the technical knowledge
and information needs of the audience.
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Outcome G.2:
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Use appropriate technologies,
organize and present information that meets audience
needs.
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Outcome G.3:
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Provide technical content that
is factually correct, supported with evidence, explained with
sufficient detail, and properly documented.
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Outcome G.4:
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Determine how well ideas have
been relayed.
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Outcome G.5:
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When preparing reports and
papers, submit work that is free of errors in spelling,
punctuation, grammar, and usage.
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Goal H:
Contemporary issues, non-technical issues, global awareness:
An awareness of contemporary and non-technical issues in
engineering profession and the role of professionals in an
interdependent global society.
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Outcome H.1:
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Study humanities and social
sciences topics to gain a broad enough knowledge to form reasoned
opinions on non-technical issues.
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Outcome H.2:
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Be knowledgeable of contemporary
issues related to engineering practice.
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Outcome H.3:
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Show an awareness of the
impact of technology on culture and the environment and vice
versa.
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Outcome H.4:
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Show an awareness of
diverse cultural and humanistic traditions as they relate to
engineering practice.
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Goal I:
Independent Learning: A facility for independent learning and
continued professional development.
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Outcome I.1:
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Demonstrate an awareness that
the solutions to open-ended problems in nature have multiple
solutions that requires independent thinking and
learning.
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Outcome I.2:
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Recognize that a successful
analysis of data in laboratory and design projects requires
creative and independent thinking.
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Outcome I.3:
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Demonstrate an understanding
that learning is a life long experience and they need to find some
of the answers through their own thinking and research.
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