Assessment: Engineering Laboratories Jim Henry, Ph.D., P.E. University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Southeastern Section ASEE, 2002 Gainesville, FL

Assessment: Engineering Laboratories Jim Henry, Ph.D., P.E. University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Southeastern Section ASEE, 2002 Gainesville, FL

Assessment: Engineering Laboratories Jim Henry, Ph.D., P.E. University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Southeastern Section ASEE, 2002 Gainesville, FL

Chattanooga - Gainesville

Assessment  Experiences -- Students in lab  Outcomes -- Students at graduation  ABET objectives -- programs

 learn by doing  guided discovery  demonstrate by experiment the phenomena developed in lecture or textbook  design of experiments  collection of data  analysis of data  presentation of data and results  Experiences -- Students in labs

 design and conduct experiments using modern computer-based data acquisition, analysis, and controls.  work in interdisciplinary teams and to communicate effectively.  apply fundamental knowledge in engineering sciences, mathematics, physics, chemistry, and computer applications.  use engineering principles and modern engineering tools to identify, analyze, and solve engineering problems.  Outcomes-- Grads have the ability to

 Design --  Experimentation --  Creativity --  Data analysis --  Communication --  Models --  Instrumentation --  Learn from failure --  Communication --  Psychomotor --  Safety --  Teamwork --  Ethics --  Sensory awareness --  ABET Objectives in Consideration for labs (Chronicle, Feb. 1, 2002)

 Design -- Create and debug a part, product, or system using specific methodologies, equipment, or material while meeting specific requirements and specification.  ABET Objectives for labs

 Experimentation -- Devise an approach, specify appropriate equipment and procedures, implement the strategy, and interpret the data.  ABET Objectives for labs

 Creativity -- Demonstrate appropriate levels of independent thought and capability in real- world problem solving.  ABET Objectives for labs

 Data analysis -- Demonstrate the ability to collect, analyze, and interpret data to form and support conclusions.  ABET Objectives for labs

 Communication -- Relay information about laboratory work effectively, both orally and in writing, at levels ranging from...  ABET Objectives for labs

 Models -- Identify strengths and limitations of theoretical models as predictors of real- world behavior.  ABET Objectives for labs

 Instrumentation -- Apply appropriate tools and sensors to measure physical quantities.  ABET Objectives for labs

 Learn from failure -- Recognize unsuccessful outcomes from faulty equipment, parts, code, construction, process, or design, then re-engineer solutions.  ABET Objectives for labs

 Psychomotor -- Demonstrate competence in selection, modification, and operation of appropriate tools and resources.  ABET Objectives for labs

 Safety -- Recognize health, safety, and environmental issues related to process and activities.  ABET Objectives for labs

 Teamwork -- Work effectively in groups using accountability and assigning roles, responsibilities, and tasks to meet deadlines.  ABET Objectives for labs

 Ethics -- Behave with high standards, including reporting information objectively and interacting with integrity.  ABET Objectives for labs

 Sensory awareness -- Use human senses to gather information and make sound engineering judgements in formulation of conclusions.  ABET Objectives for labs

Acknowledgements Tennessee Taxpayers National Science Foundation UTC's Center for Excellence in Computer Applications National Instruments Microsoft Corporation Lyle Fiesel

UT-Chattanooga, TN

Assessment: Engineering Laboratories Jim Henry, Ph.D., P.E. University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Southeastern Section ASEE, 2002 Gainesville, FL