Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Accreditation Information

The Electrical Engineering (EE) program at Saginaw Valley State University (SVSU) is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org.

Program Educational Objectives

SVSU EE graduates will be

• Successful in the chosen profession based on
  1. Employment growth such as increased job responsibilities, promotion, or research development.
  2. Professional visibility such as patents, awards, publications, or presentations.
  3. Continuing education: educational growth such as graduate school, skill-based training, or certifications.
• Leaders in the chosen profession based on
  1. Unleashing innovative solutions for complex technological challenges.
  2. Leading a professional organization, society nationally and/or internationally.
  3. Engaging in community service to support professional development activities.

Student Outcomes

1. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
2. An ability to 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.
3. An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
4. An ability to 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.
5. An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
6. An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
7. An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

Enrollment Data

Assessment Outcomes and Classes

Fall 2022

• Student Outcome #1: ECE 255, ECE 318, ECE 453
• Student Outcome #2: ECE 341, ECE 345, ECE 453
• Student Outcome #4: ECE 101, ECE 341, ECE 450, PHIL 210B

Winter 2023

• Student Outcome #1: ECE 216, ECE 235, ECE 358
• Student Outcome #3: ECE 216, ECE 318, ECE 499
• Student Outcome #5: ECE 101, ECE 318L, ECE 497