Quality assurance within the Faculty of Engineering (FoE), UWI Mona, is aligned with ABET international accreditation processes. The Electronics Engineering (Bachelor of Science) program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and the Program Criteria for Electrical, Computer, Communications, Telecommunication(s) and Similarly Named Engineering Programs. The lessons learned from this process are being used to bring all other FoE programs in line with ABET standards. Each BSc Engineering program at Mona will apply for ABET accreditation.
Programme Educational Objectives (PEOs)
The overall objectives of the Engineering programs in the Faculty of Engineering are to produce graduates who, within five years after graduation:
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Have a reputation as a source of innovative solutions to complex problems.
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Serve the community as ethical and responsible professionals.
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Pursue advanced study and research in engineering.
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Have developed life-long learning skills and abilities.
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Have developed essential (soft) skills to engage technical and non-technical audiences.
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Guided by the principles of sustainable development and global interconnectedness, will understand how engineering projects affect society and the environment.
Programme Outcomes (aligned with ABET Student Outcome)
Graduates with a Bachelor of Science from any of the Faculty of Engineering, UWI Mona programs should be able to:
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Identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
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Apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
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Communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
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Recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
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Function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
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Develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
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Acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.
