ENGR 712 - Assessment in Engineering Education

(3 units)

The course is designed to introduce the fundamentals and approaches of assessment. Assessment tools for faculty or staff members at a college or university levels are addressed in the context of course design and ABET accreditation criteria. Students will design and conduct an assessment process within an engineering course. We will consider the role of diversity, ethics, and social justice play within assessment approaches.

Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing in the College of Engineering. Recommended Preparation: ENGR 631.

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Every Fall

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. demonstrate an ability to apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.
2. develop and evaluate learning and student development outcomes.
3. critique assessment strategies and plans.
4. articulate design methods and/or analytical techniques for assessment at assignment, course and program levels.
5. compare and contrast current assessment and evaluation practices in engineering education and/or accreditation organizations and policies.

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