1. Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering ABET Outcomes - Definition Skills students have graduation

2. Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering BSEE Outcomes EE1 - knowledge of probability and statistics, including applications EE2 - knowledge of mathematics, basic and engineering sciences necessary to analyze and design complex systems EE3 - knowledge of advanced mathematics including linear algebra, complex variables and discrete mathematics a - an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering 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 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

3. Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Assessment Course Committees receive most data Sample Outcomes in various courses BSEE Program Student Performance Individual Courses Course Committee Instructors ABET Committee Curriculum Committee Faculty ABET Review Board Exit Surveys Course Evaluations Grade Distributions Student Focus Groups

4. Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Assessment Bold indicates direct sampling Not all courses produce hard numbers

5. Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Web Based Data Course Committee Reports / Histograms are on the web Organized by objective Organized by course This data flows to curriculum committee / ABET committee

6. Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Issues Updates from last year Continuing Issues New Issues / Efforts

7. Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Power Course Alex Domijan left the faculty For two years we will continue the power course Lab was recently renovated –$60k Progress Energy Grant –New equipment / modernize –Co-locate with all other labs in NEB 2nd floor –Running this semester

8. Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Laptop Changes Server based software approach Students will use laptops / home computers to access server cluster Students will have 24/7 access to software Hardware lab will be reconfigured

9. Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Senior Design Senior Design Subcommittee to make recommendations – –Senior Design Awards – –Standardized and written requirements for the course Junior Design??

10. Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Retention - Seminar Course Freshmen/Sophomore Seminar course 2 credits Focus on department areas - try to provide some course planning guidance Sell graduate school Ethics / Professional Issues Still getting organized Retention Data - attrition is the same across gender / race

11. Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Communication Skills Are we doing enough? Gordon rule requirement Technical Writing Requirement Presentation in Senior Design Sias Writing Contest

12. Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Breadth / Multidisciplinary Current Program - College Breadth - 9 credits –Mechanical Engineering - Thermo, Mechanical Design –Engineering Science - Statics, Dynamics, Mechanics of Materials –Engineering Economics –Advanced Math Students always petition breadth Are these good? More / Less? Other areas?

13. Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Math Preparation Assessment has indicated problems in 3111 / 3135 Reorganize curriculum Drop EGM 4351 Restructure 3135 and 3112

14. Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering 3XXX - Analytic Methods in EE 3 credits Application of calculus to develop the analytical tools used in electrical engineering. Real and complex functions and polynomials; linear spaces, linear transformations, matrices, eigenvalue problem; linear differential operators; approximation, including least squares, interpolation, and approximation by polynomials. Coreq - Differential Equations, 3135

15. Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering 3135 Intro to Signals and Systems 3 credits Continuous-time and discrete-time signal analysis including Fourier series and transforms; sampling; continuous-time and discrete-time linear system analysis with emphasis on FIR and IIR systems: impulse response, frequency response, and system function. Coreq - Differential Equations, 3xxx

16. Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering 3112 Circuits, Systems, and Signals 4 credits Continuous-time signals and linear systems: Fourier series and transforms, frequency response, Laplace transform and system function, analog filters; emphasis on electrical circuits. Sampling. Discrete-time signals and systems; time- and frequency-domain analysis; sampled-data systems and design of digital filters. Prereq - 3xxx, 3135