Correspondence Between Our Program Outcomes and ABET Outcomes

 

The following table lists ABET General Criteria 3.  (These are the ABET “(a) through (k)” criteria.)

 

Identifier

ABET Criteria

Program Outcome

ABET-a

an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering

SE14

ABET-b

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

CS/SE13

ABET-c

an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs

CS/SE2

ABET-d

an ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams

CS/SE7

ABET-e

an ability to identify, formulate and solve engineering problems

CS/SE11

ABET-f

an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility

CS/SE1

ABET-g

an ability to communicate effectively

CS/SE5

ABET-h

the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context

 

CS/SE4

ABET-i

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

CS/SE8, CS/SE9

ABET-j

a knowledge of contemporary issues

CS/SE12

ABET-k

an ability to use the techniques, skills and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.

 

SE6

 

 

These are the ABET Program Criteria that apply specifically to SE degree programs.

 

Identifier

ABET Criteria

Program Outcome

SEC-1

the ability to analyze, design, verify, validate, implement, apply, and maintain software systems

 

CS/SE15

SEC-2

the ability to appropriately apply discrete mathematics, probability and statistics, and relevant topics in computer science and supporting disciplines to complex software systems

 

 

CS/SE13

SEC-3

the ability to work in one or more significant application domains

 

CS/SE16