2020 cycle

https://calstatela.curriculog.com/proposal:3227/form

 

Fit with the Institutional Mission or Institutional Learning Outcomes (ILOs)

1. Demonstrate mastery of major theories, concepts, approaches to inquiry and/or practices relevant to the field of study.

ME graduate students shall demonstrate capability of design and research by utilizing major theories, concepts, exercise of literature study, and inquiring technical information from reliable sources in Mechanical Engineering.

2. Demonstrate information literacy appropriate to the field of study.

ME graduate students shall demonstrate information and technology literacy and acquire knowledge to solve contemporary Mechanical Engineering problems.

3. Identify and evaluate or apply diverse perspectives, assumptions, and conventions within the field of study.

ME graduate students shall have the ability to identify and apply diverse perspectives, assumptions, and conventions within the field of Mechanical Engineering.

4. Critically examine the power and limitations of quantitative and/or qualitative evidence in the evaluation, construction, and communication of arguments in the field of study.

ME graduate students shall demonstrate critical-thinking capability based on knowledge of theories to examine processes, experimental or simulation data in the evaluation of designs and communication of arguments in Mechanical Engineering.

5. Demonstrate communicative fluency appropriate to the field of study. Communicative fluency can include multiple expressive modes.

ME graduate students shall demonstrate familiarity and communicative fluency in presenting technical materials, concepts, and design specifications in the areas of Mechanical Engineering.

6. Articulate how advancing knowledge or practice in their field of study contributes to the public good.

ME graduate students shall have ability to articulate knowledge and skills of cutting-edge ME technologies to constructively impact the general public and contribute to the public good.

7. Frame and examine a controversy or problem through research, projects, papers, exhibits, or performances in the field of study.

ME graduate students shall have ability to perform in-depth analysis, and examine trade-offs in conducting research or projects in Mechanical Engineering.

8. Situate the field of study and its relevance within a broader context, including - but not limited to - social, intellectual, and/or applied professional contexts.

ME graduate students shall have ability to make informed judgments in their design and research work, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, intellectual, environmental, and societal contexts

9. Apply appropriate ethical standards or practices within the field of study.

ME graduate students shall have ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and apply appropriate ethical standards or practices in designing and producing a component or a system.

 

The Cal State LA MSME Learning Outcomes map to the ILOs as shown below.

1. Ability to acquire and apply new knowledge [IGLO 2, 7, 8]
2. Ability to perform in-depth analysis, experimentation, and design to solve contemporary mechanical engineering problems [IGLO 1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8]
3. Ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in written form, to a broad range of audiences in an ethically and professionally responsible manner[IGLO 5, 6, 7, 9]