Educational Objectives and Outcomes
Drexel's Applied Engineering Technology program aims to produce graduates who:
- Apply discipline-specific theory, experiments, and real-world experience to interpret, analyze, and solve current and emerging technical problems.
- Communicate clearly and persuasively with technical and non-technical professionals in oral, written, and graphical forms.
- Function individually and on teams to design quality systems, components, or processes in a timely, responsible, and creative manner.
- Demonstrate behavior consistent with professional ethics and remain cognizant of social concerns as they relate to the practice of engineering technology.
- Strive for professional growth and engage in lifelong learning.
Outcomes
AET students will attain:
- An appropriate mastery of the knowledge, techniques, skills, and modern tools of their disciplines.
- An ability to apply current knowledge and adapt to emerging applications of mathematics, science, en gineering and technology.
- An ability to conduct, analyze, and interpret experiments and apply experimental results to improve processes.
- An ability to apply creativity in the design of systems, components, or processes appropriate to program objectives.
- An ability to function effectively on teams.
- An ability to identify, analyze, and solve technical problems.
- An ability to communicate effectively.
- A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in, lifelong learning.
- An ability to understand professional, ethical, and social responsibilities.
- A respect for diversity and a knowledge of contemporary professional societal and global issues.
- A commitment to quality, timeliness, and continuous improvement.