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Educational Objectives and Outcomes

Drexel's Applied Engineering Technology program aims to produce graduates who:
  1. Apply discipline-specific theory, experiments, and real-world experience to interpret, analyze, and solve current and emerging technical problems.
  2. Communicate clearly and persuasively with technical and non-technical professionals in oral, written, and graphical forms.
  3. Function individually and on teams to design quality systems, components, or processes in a timely, responsible, and creative manner.
  4. Demonstrate behavior consistent with professional ethics and remain cognizant of social concerns as they relate to the practice of engineering technology.
  5. Strive for professional growth and engage in lifelong learning.

Outcomes

AET students will attain:

  1. An appropriate mastery of the knowledge, techniques, skills, and modern tools of their disciplines.
  2. An ability to apply current knowledge and adapt to emerging applications of mathematics, science, en gineering and technology.
  3. An ability to conduct, analyze, and interpret experiments and apply experimental results to improve processes.
  4. An ability to apply creativity in the design of systems, components, or processes appropriate to program objectives.
  5. An ability to function effectively on teams.
  6. An ability to identify, analyze, and solve technical problems.
  7. An ability to communicate effectively.
  8. A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in, lifelong learning.
  9. An ability to understand professional, ethical, and social responsibilities.
  10. A respect for diversity and a knowledge of contemporary professional societal and global issues.
  11. A commitment to quality, timeliness, and continuous improvement.