Parks College of Engineering, Aviation, and Technology – Saint Louis University – Educating tomorrow’s technology leaders in the Jesuit tradition

Departmental Mission
Within the context of Saint Louis University and Parks College of Engineering, Aviation, and Technology, the mission of the Electrical and Computer Engineering Program is to adequately prepare graduates to enter the engineering professions, especially in the areas of analysis, design, and development of electrical and/or computer systems and components.

Parks College's Mission
The Mission of Parks College of Engineering, Aviation, and Technology is the pursuit of excellence in educating students as whole persons in the spirit of the Jesuit tradition, with integration of knowledge, values, and skills in preparation for professional careers in engineering, aviation, physics, technology, and related disciplines.

Saint Louis University's Mission
The mission of Saint Louis University is the pursuit of truth for the greater glory of God and for the service of humanity. The University seeks excellence in the fulfillment of its corporate purposes of teaching, research, and community service. It is dedicated to leadership in the continuing quest for understanding of God’s creation, and for the discovery, dissemination, and integration of the values, knowledge, and skills required to transform society in the spirit of the Gospels. As a Catholic, Jesuit University, the pursuit is motivated by the inspiration and values of the Judeo-Christian tradition and it is guided by the spiritual and intellectual ideals of the Society of Jesus.

In pursuit of this mission, the University

Encourages and supports innovative scholarship and effective teaching in all fields of the humanities, the natural, health, and medical sciences, the social sciences, the law, business, aviation, and technology
Enables an academic environment which values and promotes free, active and original intellectual inquiry among its faculty and students
Maintains and encourages programs which link the University and its resources to its local, national, and international communities in support of efforts to alleviate ignorance, poverty, injustice, and hunger, to extend compassionate care to the ill and needy, and to maintain and improve the quality of life for all persons
Strives continuously to seek means to build upon its Catholic, Jesuit identity, and to promote activities which apply that intellectual and ethical heritage to work for the good of society as a whole
Welcomes students, faculty and staff from all racial, ethnic and religious backgrounds and beliefs and creates a sense of community which facilitates their development as men and women for others
Nurtures within its community an understanding of and commitment to the promotion of faith and justice in the spirit of the Gospels
Wisely allocates its resources to maintain efficiency and effectiveness in attaining its mission and goals

Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)

The objectives of the Electrical and Computer Engineering department at Parks College of Saint Louis University is to produce graduates with several defining abilities:

To pursue scientific and technical careers beginning with entry-level electrical engineering positions in industry or government
To pursue continuing education through graduate studies in related engineering fields, as well as law, business, or management
To fulfill the needs of society in solving technical problems using electrical engineering principles, tools, and practices

Parks College of Engineering, Aviation, and Technology has identified several objectives:

To provide an education with knowledge in mathematics, science, and Information Technology
To enhance written and oral communication skills
To provide an education of values in the tradition of the Society of Jesus
To provide an experience in cultural diversity
To provide a capstone experience

The PEOs of the ECE Department in relation to Parks College's objectives

ECE Dept. Program Educational Objectives	Parks College Educational Objectives
D1	C1, C2, C3, C4, C5
D2	C1, C2, C3
D3	C3

Program Outcomes and Assessment

The 2005 revised version of the program outcomes is consistent with outcomes stated by ABET Criterion 3. Program-specific outcomes are also adopted as outcomes l, m, and n. Outcomes are consistent with the mission statements of the department, the college, and the university. Program outcomes are given below.

An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data
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.
An ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams
An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
An ability to communicate effectively
The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and social context
A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning
A knowledge of contemporary issues
An ability to use techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice
Knowledge and application of probability, statistics, and advanced math
Knowledge of mathematics and the basic sciences, computer science, and engineering sciences necessary to analyze and design complex electrical and electronic systems which may include hardware and software
Knowledge of discrete mathematics

Program Outcomes in Relation to Program Educational Objectives

The result of the activities adopted by the department further clarify the purpose and relation between outcomes and objectives. The table below provides the mapping of outcomes to objectives (outcomes support stated objectives).

Outcomes vs. Objectives

Objective 1

Objective 2

Objective 3