INTENDED OUTCOMES/OBJECTIVES |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
IMPLEMENTATION PROCEDURES |
| (a) An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science (including geological science) and engineering. |
ENTRY: Evaluations of the student's high school transcripts and SAT/ACT scores as well as the student's self-evaluation. |
The faculty will conduct evaluations of each student's transcript and SAT/ACT scores during the student's first semester in the program. Each student will also be required to submit a self-evaluation to the department. |
| EXIT: Require a written comprehensive exit exam as well as the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam administered by Alaska Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers and Land Surveyors. |
The comprehensive exit exam will be administered during the last semester and the FE exam should be taken before graduation. |
| (b) An ability to design and conduct laboratory experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data. |
EXIT: Evaluation of student's work in GE261, MIN202, MIN302, MIN313 and MIN370. Evaluation of the student's comprehensive exit exam. |
Copies of the student's work will be reviewed by the faculty during the semester following the student's completion of these courses. |
| (c) An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired goals. |
EXIT: Evaluation of the student's work in courses which require projects, such as MIN408, MIN490 and others. |
Copies of the student's work will be reviewed by the faculty during the student's last semester. |
| (d) An ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams. |
EXIT: Evaluation of the student's work in classes that require interdisciplinary team work for projects, such as MIN408 and MIN490. |
Copies of the student's work will be reviewed by the faculty during the student's last semester. |
| (e) An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems with fundamental engineering science knowledge. |
EXIT: Evaluation of the student's work in engineering science classes such as ES201, ES208, ES307, ES331, ES341 and ES346. Evaluation of the student's comprehensive exit exam and the results of the FE exam. |
The student should have satisfactory completion of these courses and the FE exam should be taken before graduation.
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| (f) Proficiency in engineering topics related to surface and underground mining. |
EXIT: Evaluation of the student's work in classes related to mine designs and senior design project (MIN490). Evaluation of student's comprehensive exit exam. |
Copies of the student's work will be reviewed by the faculty during the student's last semester.
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| (g) An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility |
EXIT: Evaluation of the student's work in core courses where ethics is a major component.. |
Copies of the student's work will be reviewed by the faculty during the semester following the student's completion of these courses. |
| (h) An ability to communicate effectively. |
ENTRY: Evaluation of the student's grade and reports for COMM 131X/141X. |
The student should have satisfactory completion of the courses. |
| EXIT: Evaluate the student's grades and reports in writing and oral intensive courses, such as MIN407, MIN408 and MIN490. |
Copies of the student's work will be reviewed by the faculty during the student's last semester. |
| (i) The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering activities in a global and societal context. |
EXIT: Satisfy the UAF core curriculum and completion of MIN407. |
The student should have satisfactory completion of UAF core courses and the faculty will review the student's transcripts. |
| (j) A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning. |
EXIT: Completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam. Preparation for the Principles and Practices of Engineering Exam. |
The faculty will review surveys that document and update professional accomplishments and career development activities of alumni. |
| (k) A knowledge of contemporary issues. |
EXIT: Evaluation of the student's written comprehensive exit exam. |
The comprehensive written exit exam will be administered during the student's last semester. |
| (l) An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice. |
EXIT: Evaluation of the student's work in MIN409 and MIN490. Completion of at least one of the computer aided mine design classes as technical elective courses. |
Copies of the student's work will be reviewed by the faculty during the student's last semester. |
