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MISSION
The mission of the
Department is to produce outstanding chemical engineering graduates prepared
to become technological, managerial and public service leaders with a
keen sense of ethical and social responsibility, and grounded in a holistic
appreciation of technology. The faculty and staff are committed to providing
a learning environment that instills creative and critical thinking, a
solid technical foundation, competence and facility in information technology
use, and a sensitivity to environmental and safety issues.
PROGRAM
OBJECTIVES
- Objective 1:
- To produce graduates
who can proficiently practice chemical engineering in a wide variety
of contemporary industrial settings
- Objective 2:
- To produce graduates
who have the basic competencies required to pursue advanced study and
research in chemical engineering and other related disciplines.
- Objective 3:
- To produce chemical
engineers with well-developed problem-solving skills and understanding
of current technical, economic, environmental and safety issues and
their impact on local and global communities.
- Objective 4:
- To produce graduates
with the communication and leadership skills necessary to work effectively
and ethically.
- Objective 5:
- To produce graduates
who have had broad education and experience necessary to understand
the issues of under-represented minorities and gender diversity in the
workplace.
PROGRAM
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Our Chemical Engineering
program demonstrates that our graduates have:
(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
(l) an understanding
of issues related to minorities and gender diversity, society and culture,
and an historical awareness of Africa and its Diaspora
(m) a thorough
grounding and working knowledge of advanced chemistry
(n) an understanding
and working knowledge of the safety and environmental aspects of chemical
processes and practices
OUR COMMITMENT
TO CONTINUOUS QUALITY IMPROVEMENT
We welcome comments
and feedback about our mission, educational objectives and learning outcomes
outlined above.
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