Program Educational Objectives
(Updated September 2012)
# Category Description
1 Depth In engineering practice or advanced study, UIC Chemical Engineering bachelor’s degree graduates will be effective in applying fundamental principles, scientific knowledge, rigorous analysis, and creative design.
2 Breadth Based upon mastery of engineering in a broad, societal context, UIC Chemical Engineering graduates will have successful careers in the public or private sectors, or in the pursuit of graduate education.
3 Professionalism Graduates will function effectively in the complex modern work environment with clear communication, responsible teamwork, and high standards of ethics, professionalism, safety and protection of the environment.
4 Life-long learning. Based upon a rigorous undergraduate program that is innovative, challenging, open and supportive, graduates will emerge with an appreciation for and effectiveness in life-long learning.
Student Outcomes
(Updated March 2010)

Student Outcomes related to engineering fundamentals and correspondence with ABET criteria (a) - (k) and Program Educational Objectives

# Description ABET PEO
1 Apply knowledge of mathematics and science in engineering problems a 1
2 Identify and formulate engineering problems e 1
3 Use techniques, skills, and modern chemical engineering tools k 1
4 Design experiments b 1
5 Conduct experiments b 1
6 Analyze and interpret data b 1

Student Outcomes related to design and broader knowledge and correspondence with ABET criteria (a) - (k) and Program Educational Objectives

# Description ABET PEO
7 Design engineering systems toward technical specifications c 1
8 Refine engineering designs within realistic constraints (economic, environmental, social, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability and sustainability) c 2
9 Understand the societal and broader impact of engineering solutions h 2
10 Understand the significance of contemporary issues j 2

Student Outcomes related to professionalism and correspondence with ABET criteria (a) - (k) and Program Educational Objectives

# Description ABET PEO
11 Recognition of and engagement in life-long learning i 4
12 Function effectively in multidisciplinary design teams d 3
13 Communicate engineering reasoning and solutions in a professional and effective manner g 3
14 Understand ethical and professional responsibilities f 3