Missions & Objectives

The mission of the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department is to provide high quality electrical and computer engineering undergraduate and graduate programs that engage in research and experiential scholarship to advance knowledge and assist in the economic development of the greater Louisville region, the Commonwealth of Kentucky, and the nation through education and technology transfer.

Bachelor of Science Program Educational Objectives1

Graduates of the Bachelor of Science and Master of Engineering programs in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department are expected within a few years of graduation to have:

  1. Established themselves in successful and productive careers or advanced studies in electrical engineering or a related area, possess technical competency in electrical engineering, and are effective team members and effective communicators.
  2. Demonstrated the ability to engage in lifelong learning in electrical engineering and related fields.
  3. Acquired a sense of professionalism, with emphasis on professional ethics, an awareness of professional licensing, and participation in the affairs of the profession.

Bachelor of Science Student Outcomes

The specific educational outcomes which the students can expect to derive from the Bachelor of Science Electrical Engineering program are:

  1. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex electrical engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
  2. An ability to apply electrical 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. An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
  4. An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in electrical engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts
  5. 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
  6. An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use electrical engineering judgment to draw conclusions
  7. An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

Master of Engineering Program Educational Objectives1

Graduates of the Master of Engineering programs in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department are expected within a few years of graduation to have:

  1. Established themselves in successful and productive careers or advanced studies in electrical engineering or a related area, possess technical competency in electrical engineering, and are effective team members and effective communicators.
  2. Demonstrated the ability to engage in lifelong learning in electrical engineering and related fields.
  3. Acquired a sense of professionalism, with emphasis on professional ethics, an awareness of professional licensing, and participation in the affairs of the profession.

Master of Engineering Student Outcomes2

Advanced level coursework in electrical engineering additionally assess the following subset of student outcomes:

  1. An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
  1. An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

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1Goals used for assessment depend on the particular degree.
2All outcomes are assessed in the B.S.; a subset receives additional assessment in the M.Eng.