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IMSE: Engineering Productivity
Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering

->>The Student Learning Outcomes (SLO) of the Undergraduate Industrial Engineering Degree


(updated March 18, 2005)


Assessments Linked to the University SLO

  • Apply Knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering
  • Design a system, component or process to produce goods and services
  • Communicate Effectively

Other Learning Outcomes Assessed in IMSE

  • Design and conduct experiments & analyze and interpret data
  • Function on a multi-disciplinary team
  • Identify, formulate and solve engineering problems
  • Understand professional ethics
  • Understand impact of engineering solutions on society
  • Lifelong learning
  • Knowledge of contemporary issues
  • Use modern engineering tools

Alignment Matrix in which University SLO and IE SLO are linked through Methods of Assessment

For each stated student learning outcome, “X” marks courses or experiences in which students have the opportunity to learn the outcome, and “A” marks courses or experiences in which student performance is used for program level assessment of the outcome. The first three rows in the table below are IE program SLOs; the other five are University SLOs.

SLO/Required Courses/Experiences IMSE 560
OR 1
IMSE 580/591-592
Capstone Design Projects
IMSE 623
Evaluate Presentations
IMSE 643
Evaluate Lab Reports
Apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering A
Design a system, component, or process A
Communicate effectively A A
Knowledge A A
Critical Thinking A
Communication A A
Diversity X X
Academic and professional integrity X X