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Meng Degree: Outcomes & Assessment Protocols: Preamble

This document outlines learning outcomes and assessment protocols for the MEng degree programs at Cornell University. It discusses 15 subject areas that offer MEng degrees, including Aerospace Engineering, Biological and Environmental Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Engineering Management, Engineering Mechanics, Engineering Physics, Geological Sciences, Materials Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Operations Research and Information Engineering, and Systems Engineering. For each subject area, the core learning outcomes are listed and include mastery of knowledge, problem formulation and solution, collaboration and communication skills, and professional development. Assessment tools include coursework, projects, presentations, surveys, placement and alumni feedback.

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Meng Degree: Outcomes & Assessment Protocols: Preamble

This document outlines learning outcomes and assessment protocols for the MEng degree programs at Cornell University. It discusses 15 subject areas that offer MEng degrees, including Aerospace Engineering, Biological and Environmental Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Engineering Management, Engineering Mechanics, Engineering Physics, Geological Sciences, Materials Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Operations Research and Information Engineering, and Systems Engineering. For each subject area, the core learning outcomes are listed and include mastery of knowledge, problem formulation and solution, collaboration and communication skills, and professional development. Assessment tools include coursework, projects, presentations, surveys, placement and alumni feedback.

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MEng Degree:

Outcomes & Assessment Protocols


Cornell University, January 2012

Preamble
The MEng degree at Cornell differs substantially from the MS and other primarily
research degrees, being mostly regarded as a professional masters program. It has
been the subject of two highly in-depth reports over the past decade which have
looked extensively at every aspect of the degree program, many of these having very
direct relevance to the current document.
In assembling the attached summaries of the 15 subject foci, it should be observed
that each program has circulated drafts amongst their colleagues for approval, and
each has agreed that over time they can gather the stated data for self-evaluation.
The express intent is not that each outcome be assessed every year, but that each
year one or more outcomes will be investigated, the feedback from which can then
be used to inform the conduct of the program.
The learning outcomes for all the MEng Programs are attached. The programs are:

Aerospace Engineering
Biological and Environmental Engineering
Biomedical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil and Environmental Engineering
Computer Science
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Engineering Management
Engineering Mechanics
Engineering Physics
Geological Sciences
Materials Science and Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Operations Research and Information Engineering
Systems Engineering

Although there is a broad spread of disciplinary foci represented here, there has
been a broad agreement by most fields on somewhat common objectives (learning

outcomes) and methods of assessment, with most fields adjusting the precise flavor
of these to match their disciplines. In broad terms these are:

Mastery of core knowledge


Problem formulation and solution
Collaboration and teamwork
Communication
Self-directed learning and professional development

with corresponding assessment tools:

Course deliverables
Project reviews
Presentation evaluations
Student exit surveys
Job placement statistics and recruiter feedback
Alumni feedback and involvement
Student peer evaluation
Department program reviews

Significantly more detailed materials for each program have been lodged with the
Graduate School to facilitate a more careful analysis, however we append a brief
summary for each of the fields.
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1. Aerospace Engineering
a. List of core learning outcomes:
i. Mastery and Application of Core Disciplinary Knowledge
ii. Problem Formulation and Planning of the Solution Process
iii. Collaborative Problem Solving
iv. Communication of Knowledge, Reasoning and Technical
Results
v. Learning and Professional Development
2. Biological and Environmental Engineering
a. List of core learning outcomes:
i. Mastery and Application of Core Disciplinary Knowledge
ii. Problem Formulation and Solution
iii. Collaborative Problem Solving
iv. Communication of Knowledge, Ideas and Decision Justification
v. Professional Development and Career Advancement

3. Biomedical Engineering
a. List of core learning outcomes:
i. Mastery and Application of Biomedical Engineering Knowledge
ii. Problem Identification, Analysis, Solution and presentation of
Results
iii. Communication of Knowledge, including Data Analysis and
Presentation of Results
iv. Self-directed Learning and Professional Development
4. Chemical Engineering
a. List of core learning outcomes:
i. Mastery and Application of Chemical Engineering Knowledge
ii. Problem Formulation, Analysis, Solution and Presentation of
Results
iii. Communication of Knowledge, including Analysis and Design
iv. Self-directed Learning and Professional Development
5. Civil and Environmental Engineering
a. List of core learning outcomes:
i. Mastery and Application of Core Disciplinary Knowledge
ii. Problem Formulation and Organization
iii. Collaborative Problem Solving and Issue Resolution
iv. Communication of Knowledge, Ideas and Decision Justification
v. Preparation for Self-directed Learning and Professional
Development
6. Computer Science
a. List of core learning outcomes:
i. Mastery and Application of Core Disciplinary Knowledge
ii. Problem Formulation, Organization, and Planning of the
Solution Process
iii. Collaborative Problem Solving and Issue Resolution
iv. Communication of Knowledge, Ideas and Decision Justification
v. Self-directed Learning and Professional Development
7. Electrical and Computer Engineering
a. List of core learning outcomes:
i. Gain Advanced Technical Knowledge
ii. Master Critical Professional Skills
iii. Gain Project Design Experience

8. Engineering Management
a. List of core learning outcomes:
i. Mastery and Application of Core Disciplinary Knowledge
ii. Problem Formulation, Organization, and Planning of the
Solution Process
iii. Collaborative Problem Solving and Issue Resolution
iv. Communication of Knowledge, Ideas and Decision Justification
v. Preparation for Self-directed Learning and Professional
Development
9. Engineering Mechanics
a. List of core learning outcomes:
i. Mastery and Application of Core Disciplinary Knowledge
ii. Problem Formulation and Planning of the Solution Process
iii. Collaborative Problem Solving
iv. Communication of Knowledge, Reasoning and Technical
Results
v. Learning and Professional Development
10. Engineering Physics
a. List of core learning outcomes:
i. Demonstrate broad knowledge in the fundamental areas of
Applied Physics and advanced knowledge in a sub-discipline
ii. Demonstrate the ability to acquire skills to plan and organize
an independent study project
iii. Demonstrated the ability to successfully complete an
independent study project that contributes to an advance in an
area of Engineering Physics
iv. Demonstrate oral and written communication skills
v. Develop a commitment to life-long learning and professional
development
11. Geological Sciences
a. This is a very small program, so has a high ability to tailor the
program to each student and monitor each students progress
according to their particular needs.
b. List of core learning outcomes:
i. Highly Individualized Program Tailored to each Students
Needs, depending on their Backgrounds
ii. Acquisition of Core Knowledge in one of Hydrology, Applied
Geophysics, or Ocean Science and Technology
iii. Communication Skills via a Written Project

12. Materials Science and Engineering


a. List of core learning outcomes:
i. Mastery of Broad Core Topics in the Discipline and In-depth
knowledge of a Subfield
ii. Problem Formulation, Organization and Planning of Research
Approach
iii. Working as Part of a Team
iv. Communication
v. Self-directed Learning and Professional Development
13. Mechanical Engineering
a. List of core learning outcomes:
i. Mastery and Application of Core Disciplinary Knowledge
ii. Problem Formulation and Planning of the Solution Process
iii. Collaborative Problem Solving
iv. Communication of Knowledge, Reasoning and Technical
Results
v. Learning and Professional Development
14. Operations Research and Information Engineering
a. List of core learning outcomes:
i. Mastery and Application of Core Disciplinary Knowledge
ii. Problem Formulation, Organization and Planning of the
Solution Process
iii. Collaborative Problem Solving and Issue Resolution
iv. Communication of Knowledge, Ideas and Decision Justification
v. Self-directed Learning and Professional Development
15. Systems Engineering
a. List of core learning outcomes:
i. Mastery and Application of Core Disciplinary Knowledge
ii. Problem Formulation, Organization and Planning of the
Solution Process
iii. Collaborative Problem Solving and Issue Resolution
iv. Communication of Knowledge, Ideas and Decision Reasoning
v. Self-directed Learning and Professional Development
The assessment tools for the above outcomes were broadly described in the
preamble, their application is fairly natural, and are listed in a far more detailed
manner within each fields submission as part of the documentation submitted to
the Graduate School

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