Engineering Program Objectives & Student Outcomes

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Biological Engineering 

Program Educational Objectives

Within three to five years after graduation, graduates of the Biological Engineering program will:

  • Effectively contribute to the profession of Biological Engineering or related professional fields.
  •  Demonstrate leadership in their chosen fields and make decisions that are socially and ethically responsible.
  •  Collaborate within their chosen profession and across technical disciplines.
  •  Further their education either through directed or independent studies to advance personally and professionally.

Student Outcomes

By the time of graduation, students enrolled in the Biological Engineering program will be able to demonstrate the following outcomes:

  1.  An ability to identify, formulate, and resolve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science and mathematics.
  2.  An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specific 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 function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create collaborative and inclusive environment, and societal contexts.
  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.

Annual Enrollment Data Specific to the Program
Graduation Data Specific to the program
None yet, BSBE will graduate its first cohort of students in 2021.

Biomedical Engineering

The Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET.

Program Educational Objectives

Graduates of the Biomedical Engineering Program will be able to:

  •  Advance in their careers or pursue higher education in biomedical engineering or a related field.
  •  Apply the acquired comprehensive knowledge and engage in lifelong learning opportunities to meet the needs of the profession.
  •  Contribute responsibly and ethically towards impacting the biomedical engineering profession and improving human health.

Student Outcomes

Graduates of Wentworth’s Biomedical Engineering program will have attained the following student outcomes:

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

Civil Engineering

The Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET.

Program Educational Objectives

After graduation, civil engineering graduates should demonstrate the following abilities:

  •  Lifelong Learning—to pursue professional development by obtaining professional licensure, certifications or by post-graduate study as appropriate to meet and adapt to emerging and evolving technology and infrastructure challenges.
  •  Successful Careers—to have a successful career in the field of civil engineering or a related field.
  •  Professionalism—to contribute to the field of civil engineering or a related field as a professional.

Student Outcomes

  1.  An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
  2.  An ability to apply both analysis and synthesis in the engineering design process, resulting in designs that meet desired needs.
  3.  An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
  4.  An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
  5.  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.
  6.  An ability to recognize the ongoing need for additional knowledge and locate, evaluate, integrate, and apply this knowledge appropriately.
  7.  An ability to function effectively on teams that establish goals, plan tasks, meet deadlines, and analyze risk and uncertainty.

Computer Engineering

The Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET.

Program Educational Objectives

After graduation, program graduates should demonstrate these abilities:

  • Lifelong learning—Pursue professional development to meet and adapt to the emerging and evolving technology.
  • Successful careers—Embark on a successful career in the field of computer engineering or related fields.
  • Professionalism—Graduates will contribute to their fields or professions.

Student Outcomes

Students should demonstrate the following abilities upon graduation:

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

Electrical Engineering

The Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET.

Program Educational Objectives

After graduation, program graduates should demonstrate these abilities:

  • Lifelong learning—Pursue professional development to meet and adapt to the emerging and evolving technology.
  • Successful Careers—Enjoy a successful career in the field of electrical engineering or related fields.
  • Professionalism—Graduates will contribute to their fields or professions.

Student Outcomes

Students should demonstrate the following abilities upon graduation:

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

Electromechanical Engineering

The Bachelor of Science in Electromechanical Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org.

Program Educational Objectives

The educational objectives of this program, which describe the expectations of our graduates a few years after graduation, are as follows:

  • Contribute significantly in the design and development of complex electromechanical systems
  •  Work effectively as members of multidisciplinary teams that analyze data critically, synthesize information and implement ethical solutions for the betterment of society
  •  Prepare and present technical information professionally and effectively to various audiences
  •  Further their education through directed or independent studies to advance themselves personally and professionally
  • The Electromechanical Engineering program at Wentworth is committed to both a collaborative teaching model and a committee management structure, thereby providing the students access to many innovative interdisciplinary educational opportunities.

Student Outcomes

Students should demonstrate these abilities upon graduation:

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

Engineering

The Bachelor of Science in Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET.

Program Educational Objectives

The educational objectives of this program, which describe the expectations of our graduates a few years after graduation, are as follows:

  •  To pursue a life of curiosity and passion to explore the diverse applications of engineering
  •  To apply Engineering fundamentals with confidence and humility to develop innovative and effective solutions in a professional and ethical manner
  •  To pursue professional development to meet and adapt to emerging and evolving engineering challenges

Student Outcomes

Upon graduation, BSEN graduates demonstrate the following outcomes:

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

Mechanical Engineering

The Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET.

Program Educational Objectives

The long-term objectives of the program are to ensure graduates succeed in their chosen field by:

  •  Contributing significantly in the design and development of complex systems within the field of engineering.
  •  Working effectively as members of multidisciplinary teams that analyze data critically, synthesize information, and implement ethical solutions for the betterment of society.
  •  Preparing and presenting technical information professionally to various audiences.
  •  Furthering their education either through directed or independent studies to advance them personally and professionally.

Student Outcomes

As an extension of the Institute’s philosophy, the Mechanical Engineering program’s mission is to admit qualified high school graduates and prepare them for productive professional careers in mechanical engineering. To fulfill this goal, the program offers students a rigorous, mathematically-based engineering education with a balanced laboratory experience that provides the technical knowledge and problem-solving skills needed for them to grow as intellectually inquisitive individuals, and as critically involved members of our society with a lifelong commitment to continued learning.

Graduates are expected to leave Wentworth with:

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