Educational Outcomes

Biosystems Engineering

Oklahoma State University

We expect that students graduating from our program will have:

An ability to apply knowledge of Mathematics, science, and engineering. (ABET criterion a)

An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data. (ABET criterion b.)

An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs. (ABET criterion c.)

This includes the ability to synthesize system specifications, make decisions based on partial knowledge, ability to account for uncertainty and risk in design, apply engineering principles to accomplish an outcome, develop recommendations for decision makers based on engineering principals, and be able to promulgate standards, regulations, and engineering practices.

An ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams. (ABET criterion d.)

An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems. (ABET criterion e.)

An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility. (ABET criterion f.)

This includes an understanding of the issues of safety, law, reliability.

An ability to communicate effectively. (ABET criterion g.)

Includes aural, written, and graphical communications.

The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context. (ABET criterion h.)

This includes an understanding of the economic impacts, both internal and external, of the implementation of engineering solutions.

A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning (ABET criterion i.)

A knowledge of contemporary issues. (ABET criterion j.)

Students must have the body of knowledge related to societal issues in order to demonstrate the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context and an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility.

An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice. (ABET criterion k.)

A knowledge of appropriate agricultural and/or biological sciences, and/or natural resource topics. (ABET Program criteria)

This applies to both engineering sciences and contemporary issues.