Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)
The Program Educational Objectives for the Engineering/Chemical program are:
PEO 1: Graduates of the Chemical Engineering program at West Virginia State University will be engaged in Chemical Engineering careers in industry, government, or academia, or will pursue advanced studies in Chemical Engineering or related fields.
PEO 2: Graduates will be effective team members and leaders who uphold the highest standards of integrity and professional ethics in all aspects of their work.
PEO 3: Graduates will demonstrate continuous professional development, adapting their skills and knowledge to evolving technologies, emerging industry trends, and the needs of a globalized society.
Student Outcomes (SOs)
The Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) Criterion 3 lists Student Outcomes (SOs) 1–7. Our Engineering/Chemical program has adopted these ABET EAC outcomes:
- 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, considering 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.