Chemical and Biological Engineering Student Learning Outcome Report 1. Department/Program Mission The mission of the Department of Chemical and Biological is to prepare chemical engineers for successful careers of leadership and innovation in chemical engineering and related fields; expands the knowledge base of chemical engineering through its scholarly pursuits; develops technology to serve societal needs; and benefits the public welfare through its service to the chemical engineering profession. 2. Student Learning Outcomes (SLO) a. Campus-Wide Student Learning Outcomes: Programs must demonstrate that their graduates have: I. an ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. II. an ability to think critically and analyze effectively. III. an ability to apply disciplinary knowledge and skills in solving critical problems. IV. an ability to function in diverse learning and working environments. V. an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility. VI. an awareness of national and global contemporary issues. VII. a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in, life-long learning. b. Additional Program Specific Student Learning Outcomes (Optional) The Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering has established 13 Program Outcomes listed below for its undergraduate program, where the first 11 are based on the a-k criteria required by ABET accreditation board. Program Outcome 1 The S&T Chemical Engineering Program graduate will have an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering fundamentals. Program Outcome 2 The S&T Chemical Engineering Program graduate will have an ability to outline and conduct experiments as well as analyze and interpret data. Program Outcome 3 The S&T Chemical Engineering Program graduate will have an ability to design an integrated system and its various components and processes, within realistic economic, environment, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability constraints. Program Outcome 4 1
The S&T Chemical Engineering Program graduate will have an ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams to analyze and solve problems. Program Outcome 5 The S&T Chemical Engineering Program graduate will have an ability to identify, evaluate and solve chemical engineering problems. Program Outcome 6 The S&T Chemical Engineering Program graduate will have an understanding of the responsibility of chemical engineers to practice in a professional and ethical manner at all times. Program Outcome 7 The S&T Chemical Engineering Program graduate will have an ability to communicate effectively using oral, written, and graphic forms. Program Outcome 8 The S&T Chemical Engineering Program graduate will have the broad education necessary to understand the potential impact of engineering solutions on society and the environment. Program Outcome 9 The S&T Chemical Engineering Program graduate will have an understanding of the need for up-to-date engineering tools and other knowledge acquired through life-long learning. Program Outcome 10 The S&T Chemical Engineering Program graduate will have knowledge of contemporary issues related to chemical engineering. Program Outcome 11 The S&T Chemical Engineering Program graduate will have an ability to use modern engineering tools, skills and design techniques necessary for the practice of chemical engineering. Program Outcome 12 The S&T Chemical Engineering Program graduate will have the preparation for continued education and graduate level learning. Program Outcome 13 The S&T Chemical Engineering Program graduate will have sufficient knowledge of basic sciences to design, analyze, and control physical, chemical and/or biological processes. 3. Curriculum Mapping to Campus and/or Program Outcomes The following table shows the connections between the required chemical engineering courses, department Program Outcomes (PO), and the campus Student Learning Outcomes (SLO). It is worth noting that the mathematics, chemistry, physics, and freshman engineering courses required by the curriculum but not taught by the department are among the courses that introduce students to PO 1, PO 4, PO 7, and PO 2
13, and hence have relevance to SLO I, SLO II, and SLO IV. In addition, virtually all chemical engineering courses can be considered to be of relevance to PO 6 and PO 11, and hence to SLO III and SLO V. Table 1: Map of Department Courses, Department Program Outcomes (LO), and Campus Student Learning Outcomes (SLO) Course ChE 20 PO 1 (SLO II) PO 2 (SLO II) PO 3 (SLO II) PO 4 PO 5 (SLO IV) (SLO III) PO 6 (SLO V) PO 7 (SLO I) I PO 8 PO 9 PO 10 PO 11 PO 12 PO 13 (SLO V) (SLO VII) (SLO VI) (SLO III) (SLO VII) (SLO II) ChE 120 I I ChE 141 ChE 145 I I ChE 211 I ChE 231 P I ChE 233 P I ChE 234 R I I P P I ChE 235 P I ChE 236 R P P R R P ChE 237 P I ChE 245 P ChE 247 P I ChE 251 P ChE 252 R R R R R ChE 263 P I ChE 264 I I R I P I ChE 266 P P P R P ChE 281 P I P I ChE 283 I P I ChE 285 P P P P R P,R R R R R ChE 365 P 3
ChE 3XX I = Introduced, P = Practiced, R = Reinforced 4. Methods/Instruments and Administration The Plan (following pages) currently implemented was developed by defining performance indicators for each of the Program Outcomes and utilizing relevant curricular and extracurricular activities to assess each performance indicator as the strategy. The assessment methods, source of assessment, time of data collection, assessment coordinator, and evaluation of results for each of the performance indicators were discussed by individual instructors and the faculty and approved by the faculty meeting. As a result, each program outcome is assessed by multiple performance indicators and each performance indicator by multiple sources/courses. This approach to assessment is patterned after examples published by Rogers [Rogers, G., ABET, http://www.abet.org/assessment.shtml]. 4
Plan for Program Outcomes Program Outcome 1 The S&T Chemical Engineering Program graduate will have an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering fundamentals. PI 1.1 Solve differential equations that result from chemical engineering problems Strategies Methods Source of Time of Data Collection ChE 231 ChE 233 ChE 234 ChE 236 ChE 237 ChE 251 ChE 263 ChE 281 ChE 285 Diagnostic Problem ChE 251 ChE 251 Final Exam Instructor Instructor Diagnostic Problem ChE 281 ChE 281 Final Exam Instructor Instructor PI 1.2 Develop material and energy balances for chemical or biochemical processes ChE 120 ChE 141 ChE 233 ChE 235 ChE 237 ChE 263 ChE 281 Diagnostic Problem ChE 120 ChE 120 Final Exam Instructor Instructor Diagnostic Problem ChE 235 ChE 235 Instructor Instructor PI 1.3 Obtain and apply thermophysical properties and data for reactive and nonreactive systems ChE 120 ChE 141 ChE 145 ChE 235 ChE 245 ChE 247 ChE 281 ChE 285 ChE 341 Special Assignment ChE 141 ChE 141 Instructor Instructor Special Assignment ChE 145 ChE 145 Instructor Instructor Special Assignment ChE 247 ChE 247 Instructor Instructor 5
Program Outcome 2 The S&T Chemical Engineering Program graduate will have an ability to outline and conduct experiments as well as analyze and interpret data. PI 2.1 Devise and conduct experiments related to chemical and biochemical processing Strategies Methods Source of Time of Data Collection ChE 234 ChE 236 ChE 264 ChE 266 ChE 252 Lab Report ChE 252 ChE 252 Instructor Instructor PI 2.2 Analysis of experimental results PI 2.3 Statistical design and analysis of experiments ChE 234 ChE 236 ChE 264 ChE 266 ChE 252 ChE 234 ChE 236 ChE 264 ChE 266 ChE 252 Lab Report ChE 252 ChE 252 Instructor Instructor Diagnostic Problem ChE 234 ChE 234 Final Exam Instructor Instructor Diagnostic Problem ChE 236 ChE 236 Instructor Instructor Lab Report ChE 264 ChE 264 Instructor Instructor 6
Program Outcome 3 The S&T Chemical Engineering Program graduate will have an ability to design an integrated system and its various components and processes, within realistic economic, environment, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability constraints. PI 3.1 Process system synthesis and analysis Strategies Methods Source of Time of Data Collection Capstone Design Project Instructor Instructor PI 3.2 Process economics analysis PI 3.3 Evaluate the safety, risk, sustainability, environmental, and societal Impact ChE 283 ChE 281 ChE 285 Capstone Design Project Instructor Instructor Capstone Design Project Instructor Instructor 7
Program Outcome 4 The S&T Chemical Engineering Program graduate will have an ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams to analyze and solve problems. PI 4.1 Participation in multidisciplinary teams IDE 20 igem Solar Car ChemE Car OURE Strategies Methods Source of Time of Data Collection Grade Percentage Participation IDE 20 Team Design Project Organization Membership List Graduation Registrar Registrar Semester Department Chair Department Chair PI 4.2 Understand team roles and group dynamics ChE 234 ChE 236 ChE 252 ChE 264 ChE 266 Self/Peer Evaluation ChE 252 ChE 252 Instructor Instructor 8
Program Outcome 5 The The S&T Chemical Engineering Program graduate will have an ability to identify, evaluate and solve chemical engineering problems. PI 5.1 Size and evaluate reactive processes ChE 120 ChE 281 ChE 365 Strategies Methods Source of Time of Data Collection Diagnostic Problem ChE 120 ChE 120 Final Exam Instructor Instructor Diagnostic Problem ChE 281 ChE 281 Instructor Instructor PI 5.2 Perform calculations and solve models for continuous and stage-wise separations PI 5.3 Obtain the transport characteristics of chemical and biochemical processes ChE 235 ChE 237 ChE 263 ChE 231 ChE 233 ChE 247 ChE 263 ChE 264 Diagnostic Problem ChE 235 ChE 235 Final Exam Instructor Instructor Diagnostic Problem ChE 237 ChE 237 Final Exam Instructor Instructor Diagnostic Problem ChE 263 ChE 263 Final Exam Instructor Instructor Diagnostic Problem ChE 231 ChE 231 Final Exam Instructor Instructor Diagnostic Problem ChE 233 ChE 233 Final Exam Instructor Instructor PI 5.4 Generate economic analyses of chemical or biochemical processes ChE 283 Diagnostic Problem ChE 283 ChE 283 Final Exam Instructor Instructor Capstone Design Project Instructor Instructor 9
Program Outcome 6 The S&T Chemical Engineering Program graduate will have an understanding of the responsibility of chemical engineers to practice in a professional and ethical manner at all times. PI 6.1 Demonstrate knowledge of engineering code of ethics and applies code to case studies Strategies Methods Source of Time of Data Collection Every ChE Course, Particularly Lab. Courses and ChE 211 Diagnostic Problem Ethics Case Study ChE 211 Instructor Instructor PI 6.2 Provide a solution to one ethical or professional dilemma ChE 211 Diagnostic Problem Ethical Dilemma ChE 211 Final Exam Instructor Instructor 10
Program Outcome 7 The S&T Chemical Engineering Program graduate will have an ability to communicate effectively using oral, written, and graphic forms. PI 7.1 Communicate effectively in individual presentations Strategies Methods Source of Time of Data Collection ChE 20 ChE 234 ChE 236 ChE 264 ChE 266 Peer/Panel Review Grade Capstone Design Project Oral Report Communication Requirement Instructor Instructor Graduation Registrar Registrar PI 7.2 Communicate effectively in written technical reports and memos ChE 20 ChE 234 ChE 236 ChE 252 ChE 264 ChE 266 ChE 285 Peer/Instructor Review Lab Report ChE 236 Instructor Instructor Peer/Instructor Review Lab Report ChE 252 Instructor Instructor Grade Communication Requirement Graduation Registrar Registrar 11
Program Outcome 8 The S&T Chemical Engineering Program graduate will have the broad education necessary to understand the potential impact of engineering solutions on society and the environment. PI 8.1 Understand sustainability and the economic and societal impact of their solutions ChE 283 ChE 285 Strategies Methods Source of Time of Data Collection Diagnostic Problem ChE 283 ChE 283 Final Exam Instructor Instructor Peer/Panel Review Capstone Design Project Instructor Instructor PI 8.2 Understand the impact of chemicals on the environment PI 8.3 Understand the risk and safety issues concerned with chemical processing Chem 4 ChE 285 ChE 281 ChE 285 Lab. courses Diagnostic Problem ChE 285 ChE 285 Instructor Instructor Peer/Panel Review Capstone Design Project Instructor Instructor Diagnostic Problem ChE 285 ChE 285 Instructor Instructor Peer/Panel Review Capstone Design Project Instructor Instructor 12
Program Outcome 9 The S&T Chemical Engineering Program graduate will have an understanding of the need for up-to-date engineering tools and other knowledge acquired through life-long learning. PI 9.1 Participate in learning and professional activities that will be useful in postgraduation careers Strategies Methods Source of Time of Data Collection Professional Societies Seminar Participation Percentage Attendance Logs for AIChE Events, Special Seminars/Presentations Semester Department Chair Department Chair PI 9.2 Ability to conduct a literature search using multiple resources. ChE 120 ChE 141 ChE 245 ChE 247 ChE 285 Lab. courses Expert Review Research Project ChE 247 Instructor Instructor Expert Review Research Report ChE 285 Instructor Instructor 13
Program Outcome 10 The S&T Chemical Engineering Program graduate will have knowledge of contemporary issues related to chemical engineering. PI 10.1 Ability to have knowledge of contemporary issues and identify their impact on ChE profession. Strategies Methods Source of Time of Data Collection Professional Societies ChE 211 ChE 285 Social Organizations Participation Percentage Participation Percentage Attendance Logs for Guest Speakers Attendance Logs for AIChE Events, Special Seminars/Presentations ChE 211 Instructor Instructor Semester Department Chair Department Chair PI 10.2 Have knowledge of the contemporary political, social and/or cultural issues that affect their careers ChE 211 ChE 285 Participation Percentage Attendance Logs for Guest Speakers ChE 211 Instructor Instructor Diagnostic Problem ChE 285 ChE 285 Instructor Instructor Capstone Design Project Instructor Instructor 14
Program Outcome 11 The S&T Chemical Engineering Program graduate will have an ability to use modern engineering tools, skills and design techniques necessary for the practice of chemical engineering. PI 11.1 Ability to use a commercial process simulator to solve process engineering problems ChE 235 ChE 236 Strategies Methods Source of Time of Data Collection Capstone Design Project Instructor Instructor PI 11.2 Ability to use a computerbased tool that follows some programming paradigm Most ChE Courses Diagnostic Problem Computer-Based Multi- Component Distillation Problem ChE 235 Instructor Instructor 15
Program Outcome 12 The S&T Chemical Engineering Program graduate will have the preparation for continued education and graduate level learning. PI 12.1 Demonstrate a reasonable level of participation in research-related activities Strategies Methods Source of Time of Data Collection ChE 3XX Courses ChE 390 OURE Student Design Teams Grade Participation Percentage in ChE 390, OURE, and Student Design Teams Degree Audit for Technical Elective Requirement Graduation Registrar Registrar Exit Survey Graduation Department Chair Department Chair PI 12.2 Must meet ChE technical elective requirement ChE 3XX Courses Grade Degree Audit for Technical Elective Requirement Graduation Registrar Registrar 16
Program Outcome 13 The S&T Chemical Engineering Program graduate will have sufficient knowledge of basic sciences to design, analyze, and control physical, chemical and/or biological processes. PI 13.1 Size or rate transport equipment ChE 231 ChE 233 ChE 235 ChE 285 Strategies Methods Source of Time of Data Collection Diagnostic Problem ChE 231 ChE 231 Final Exam Instructor Instructor Diagnostic Problem ChE 233 ChE 233 Final Exam Instructor Instructor Diagnostic Problem ChE 234 ChE 234 Instructor Instructor PI 13.2 Size or rate separation equipment PI 13.3 Size or rate reactors ChE 235 ChE 236 ChE 237 ChE 263 ChE 285 ChE 281 ChE 365 Diagnostic Problem ChE 235 ChE 235 Final Exam Instructor Instructor Diagnostic Problem ChE 236 ChE 236 Instructor Instructor Diagnostic Problem ChE 237 ChE 237 Final Exam Instructor Instructor Diagnostic Problem ChE 281 ChE 281 Final Exam Instructor Instructor PI 13.4 Develop a control strategy ChE 251 ChE 365 Diagnostic Problem ChE 251 ChE 251 Final Exam Instructor Instructor 17
on special assignments and diagnostic problems was evaluated using a four-point Likert scale (1-Beginning, 2-Developing, 3-Accomplished, and 4-Exemplary Skill levels) for each category of the technical skills identified to be associated a performance indicator. For this purpose, common rubric templates were developed for assessment coordinators to use and for assisting the overall analyses and evaluations of the program outcomes. An example is attached below. To facilitate the implementation of the Plan, an Excel file was developed where every course associated with each performance indicator was assigned a tab/spreadsheet. The Excel file was distributed to all faculty members (assessment coordinators) in Fall 2009 and Spring 2010. Each assessment coordinator is responsible for completing his/her tabs with the problem statements, assessment rubrics, results from each student, overall analyses and suggestions for improving student performance. A pivot table and bar graph are automatically generated to aid in the analysis. Each completed tab is transferred into a master spreadsheet containing assessment results for the entire semester. The master spreadsheet is a single repository that contains a complete and consistent set of data and analyses for each semester. Diagnostic Problem with Technical Skill for Indicator 13.1 (Size and Rate Transport Equipment) Student Technical Skill Energy Balance Heat Exchanger Area Numerical Calculations Technical Skill Technical Skill Level Beg Dev Acc Exe Pentane vapor flows at a rate of 47 kg/min in the tube side of a heat exchanger. The vapor enters at 57 o C and exits at 42 o C. Liquid pentane flows into the shell side at 7 o C and out at 37 o C. a) Determine the flow rate of the liquid pentane (kg/min). b) Determine the heat duty of the heat exchanger (W). c) Determine the heat transfer area (m 2 ) for a 1 shell pass and 4 tube pass heat exchanger with an overall heat transfer coefficient of 125 W/m 2 K. 18
5. Results and Changes Implemented or Planned a. Findings During the 2009-2010 academic year, each assessment of each performance indicator was implemented. A number of the special assignments and diagnostic problems and the Graduating Student Exit Survey were given at the end of the spring semester. A few course-related assessments have not been analyzed by the assessment coordinator at this time. b. Use of results When the compilation and analysis of the results is complete for all assessments, the Department ABET Committee will meet to study the full set of results and formulate a set of recommendations. Those recommendations will be presented to the faculty at the retreat (scheduled for September 7, 2010). A list of action items will be produced. The list of action items will be presented to the Department Advisory Board as representatives for all of the constituencies to garner their support. c. Results Brought by the Changes The Department Chair will have the responsibility to implement all action items supported by the faculty and constituencies. Progress reports will be provided to the faculty and the Department Advisory Board. 19