ABET Accreditation
The Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org.
The Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering (BSCMPE) program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org.
The BSEE program first earned accreditation (as the University of Texas – Pan American) in 1996. The BSCMPE program first earned accreditation (as the University of Texas – Pan American) in 2008. Both programs have been accredited as the University of Texas – Rio Grande Valley since 2015.
Program Educational Objectives – Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
The educational objectives of the Electrical Engineering program at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley are to produce graduates who, within five years of graduation, will have established themselves as practicing engineers with the demonstrated ability to
- apply the knowledge and technical skills to effectively solve important electrical engineering related problems,
- work effectively in teams settings and in diverse environments,
- practice with professionalism and commit to ethical responsibilities; and consider safety and socioeconomic issues in developing engineering solutions to technical problems, and
- engage in lifelong learning through graduate studies and professional development activities.
Program Education Objectives – Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering
The educational objectives of the Computer Engineering Program at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley are to produce graduates who, in the workforce or beyond the University, demonstrate that they
- practice the necessary breadth and depth to be productive in a computer engineering career or in the pursuit of advanced degrees in computer engineering;
- are life-long learners, who are able to adapt to the rapidly changing nature of the computer engineering field; and
- are aware of the technical, business, social, ethical, and human context of their engineering contributions.
Student Outcomes – Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
- An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
- 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
- An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
- 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
- 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
- An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
- An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.
Student Outcomes – Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering
- An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
- 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
- An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
- 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
- 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
- An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
- An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.