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UCSC Computer Engineering Objectives, Outcomes, & Feedback

Tracy LarrabeeJoel Ferguson

Richard Hughey

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ABET Criterion (abbreviated)• Criterion 1. Students

– The program must evaluate student performance, advise students regarding curricular and career matters, and monitor student’s progress to foster their success in achieving program outcomes, thereby enabling them as graduates to attain program objectives.

– Transfer student policies….• Criterion 2. Program Educational Objectives

– Each program for which an institution seeks accreditation or reaccreditation must have in place:

– (a) published educational objectives that are consistent with the mission of the institution and these criteria

– (b) a process that periodically documents and demonstrates that the objectives are based on the needs of the program's various constituencies

– (c) an assessment and evaluation process that periodically documents and demonstrates the degree to which these objectives are attained.

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Computer engineering focuses on the design, analysis and application of computers and on their applications as components of systems. The UCSC Department of Computer Engineering sustains and strengthens its teaching and research program to provide students with inspiration and quality education in the theory and practice of computer engineering.

The UCSC CE Objective

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ABET Criterion (abbreviated)• Criterion 3. Program Outcomes

– Engineering programs must demonstrate that their students attain the following outcomes…(next page)….

– Program outcomes are outcomes (a) through (k) plus any additional outcomes that may be articulated by the program. Program outcomes must foster attainment of program educational objectives.

– There must be an assessment and evaluation process that periodically documents and demonstrates the degree to which the program outcomes are attained.

• Criterion 4. Continuous Improvement – Each program must show evidence of actions to improve the program…

• Criterion 5. Curriculum – …. Various credit and area requirements….– Students must be prepared for engineering practice through a curriculum

culminating in a major design experience based on the knowledge and skills acquired in earlier course work and incorporating appropriate engineering standards and multiple realistic constraints.

• Criterion 6. Faculty; Criterion 7. Facilities; Criterion 8. Support; Criterion 9. Program Criteria

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The UCSC CE OutcomesA. An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering

B. An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data

C. An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability

D. An ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams

E. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems

F. An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility

G. An ability to communicate effectively

H. The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context

I. A recognition of the need for, and the ability to engage in, life-long learning

J. A knowledge of contemporary issues

K. An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice based on the knowledge and skills acquired in earlier course work and incorporating appropriate engineering standards and multiple realistic constraints.

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Outcome A: an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering

1. Quantitative: 90% of the CE121 students will have previously passed Physics 5C/N and EE70.

2. Quantitative: 90% of CE students will complete CE123b on first taking it.

3. Quantitative: 80% of CE students will complete CE121 on first taking it.

4. Subjective: The exit survey results on Question 1: An average of 4 out of 5 must be maintained.

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Outcome A: an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering

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Outcome A: an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering

1. 2007, 2008: 93% of CE students taking 121 had completed EE70, P5C. One only missing 70L. The 2 of 3 that co-took physics 5C failed 121.

2. Goal 90% pass 123B first time. 3. Goal 80% pass on 121 first time.

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Outcome B: an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data

1. Quantitative: 90% of CE students must pass CE123A on first taking.

2. Quantitative: Enrollment statistics for CE121: 90% of enrolled students must have passed Physics 5C/N and EE70.

3. Subjective: The exit survey results on Question 1: An average of 4 out of 5 must be maintained.

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Outcome B: an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data

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Outcome C: an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints

such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability

1. Quantitative: 90% of the CE121 students will have previously passed Physics 5C/N and EE70.

2. Quantitative: 90% of CE students will complete CE123b on first taking it.

3. Quantitative: 80% of CE students will complete CE121 on first taking it.

4. Subjective: The exit survey results on Question 1: An average of 4 out of 5 must be maintained.

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Outcome C: an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints

such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability

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Outcome A: an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering

1. 2007, 2008: 93% of CE students taking 121 had completed EE70, P5C. One only missing 70L. The 2 of 3 that co-took physics 5C failed 121.

2. Goal 90% pass 123B first time. 3. Goal 80% pass on 121 first time.

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Outcome D: an ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams

1. Quantitative: 123B projects: 70% of the projects must have members from more than one program, and 90% of the projects must have members from more than one program concentration.

2. Quantitative: The Senior Portfolio: 100% of each year's portfolios must describe multi-disciplinary team experiences.

3. Subjective: The exit survey results on Questions 5 (function as a part of a team) and 9 (communicate with team members): An average of 4 out of 5 must be maintained.

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Outcome D: an ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams

2009: 86% of the 123a students (123b in Spring) come from more than one program.

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Outcome E: an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems

1. Quantitative: 123A: 90% of the CE students taking CE123a must have their proposals approved by the faculty.

2. Quantitative: The Senior Portfolio: Students passing 123b receive an average of 4 out of 5 on the Problem Forumulation component of the Senior Portfolio evaluation.

3. Subjective: The exit survey results on Question 6: An average of 4 out of 5 must be maintained.

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Outcome E: an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems

2009: 100% of the 123a proposals were approved by the faculty.

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Outcome F: an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility

1. Quantitative: 80E: 90% of enrolled CE students pass the course.

2. Quantitative: Incidents of Academic Dishonesty: Fewer than 2% of CE students violate academic integrity each year; 0% have second occurrences.

3. Subjective: The exit survey results on Question 10: An average of 4 out of 5 must be maintained.

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Outcome F: an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility

2000-2009: average of 5.5 incidents of academic dishonesty per year. 3 of total are second incidents (1 of the 3 left program, 2 of 3 readmitted and graduated).2004-2009: pass rate of CE students in 80E is 94%

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Outcome G: an ability to communicate effectively

1. Quantitative: The SOE Alumni and Industrial collaborators at the CE123B design contest must give an average of 4 for criteria G to all design teams containing CE members.

2. Quantitative: 123B grades in oral and written communication: 100% of the CE students receive passing grades in these two aspects of the course.

3. Quantitative: The Senior Portfolio: students receive an average of 4 out of 5 on the Communication component of the Senior Portfolio evaluation.

4. Subjective: The exit survey results on Questions 7 (written), 8 (oral) and 9 (intra-team): An average of 4 out of 5 must be maintained.

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Outcome G: an ability to communicate effectively

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Outcome H: the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic,

environmental, and societal context

1. Subjective: WASC Accreditation: UCSC maintains WASC accreditation

2. Quantitative: The SOE Alumni and Industrial collaborators at the CE123B design contest must give an average of 4 for criteria H to all design teams containing CE members.

3. Quantitative: 123B: 100% of the students consider the impact of their projects on society and the environment.

4. Subjective: The exit survey results on Question 8: An average of 4 out of 5 must be maintained.

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Outcome H: the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic,

environmental, and societal context

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Outcome I: a recognition of the need for, and the ability to engage in, life-long learning

1. Subjective: 123A: 100% of CE students analyzed the knowledge and skills that were needed at the beginning of the project and developed strategies for acquiring the missing knowledge and skills.

2. Quantitative: In 2009 we added a new question to the Senior Portfolio summary questions: "To what extent was it necessary to learn new information or skills not taught in a previous course in order to complete your project.  An average of 3.5 out of 5 must be maintained on this question.

3. Subjective:The exit survey results on Question 11: An average of 4 out of 5 must be maintained.

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Outcome I: a recognition of the need for, and the ability to engage in, life-long learning

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Outcome J: a knowledge of contemporary issues

1. Subjective: WASC Accreditation: UCSC maintains WASC accreditation

2. Quantitative: The SOE Alumni and Industrial collaborators at the CE123B design contest must give an average of 4 for criteria J to all design teams containing CE members.

3. Quantitative: 123B: 100% of the students consider the impact of their projects on society and the environment.

4. Subjective:The exit survey results on Question 12: An average of 4 out of 5 must be maintained.

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Outcome J: a knowledge of contemporary issues

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Outcome K: an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering

practice based on the knowledge and skills acquired in earlier course work and incorporating appropriate

engineering standards and multiple realistic constraints.

1. Quantitative: The Senior Portfolio: Students receive an average of 4 out of 5 on the Methods and Tools component of the Senior Portfolio evaluation.

2. Quantitative: The SOE Alumni and Industrial collaborators at the CE123B design contest must give an average of 4 for criteria K to all design teams containing CE members.

3. Subjective: The exit survey results on Question 9: An average of 4 out of 5 must be maintained.

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Outcome K: an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering

practice based on the knowledge and skills acquired in earlier course work and incorporating appropriate

engineering standards and multiple realistic constraints.

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Discussion