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Electrical Engineering

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Electrical Engineers study, design, build and maintain energy systems, manufacturing plants, appliances, and telecommunication systems.

The Electrical Engineering Program at UPJ is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org

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Program Objectives and Student Outcomes

 

Program Educational Objectives

Graduates of the UPJ Electrical Engineering degree program are expected to within a few years of graduation:

•    Demonstrate expertise in a scholarly discipline.
•    Adapt to technological change by acquiring new knowledge and mastering emerging technologies.
•    Function independently and in leadership positions within diverse teams.
•    Practice responsibly in a global environment contributing to the society.

Student Outcomes

Student Outcomes (SOs) for the Electrical Engineering program consist of:

  1. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.

  2. 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.

  3. An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.

  4. 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.

  5. An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.

  6. An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.

  7. An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

     (A) An ability to use probability and statistics to analyze engineering related data.

     (B) An ability to apply project management techniques in appropriate engineering projects.