BYU Chemical Engineering Survey on Outcome Measures

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The department has attempted to provide you with an education in chemical engineering and to prepare you for a career in this exciting field. We would like to know how you feel about the following outcome measures to assess graduating engineers.

 

Please rate the following attributes with respect to your overall satisfaction in how well the department prepared you to work as a B.S. Chemical Engineer:

(1 = Very dissatisfied; 5 = Expectation surpassed; NA = not applicable)

 

Ability to:

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2

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5

 NA

 1. Apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering to solve problems.   
 2. Design and conduct experiments.  
 3. Analyze and interpret experimental data.  
 4. Design a system, component, or process to meet a desired need.  
 5. Function on a multi-disciplinary team.  
 6. Identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems.  
 7. Understand professional and ethical responsibilities.  
 8. Communicate in writing effectively.  
 9. Communicate orally effectively.  
 10. Understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context.  
 11. Recognize the need for and be able to engage in life-long learning.  
 12. Possess a knowledge of contemporary issues.  
 13. Use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.  

 

Please list the 4 most important attributes (enter the numbers of the attributes separated by commas, i.e., 1,2,3,4)

Please list the 4 least important attributes (enter the numbers of the attributes separated by commas, i.e., 1,2,3,4)

Are there other attributes that you think are important? Please list them below.

We are interested in your assessment of the four factors listed below. Given 100 percentage points, please assign a percentage to each to reflect its importance to your initial hiring.

a. Technical skills

b. Communication skills

c. Initiative skills

d. People skills

Given another 100 percentage points, now assess the importance of the four factors below relative to your current success in your company.

a. Technical skills

b. Communication skills

c. Initiative skills

d. People skills

Please list any additional comments that you would like to make below?

Please enter the year that you obtained your B.S. in Chemical Engineering from BYU.

Click here to submit your survey results to the department. Thank you for your assistance.

Since we are developing an assessment process this year, we may request additional information at a later date. Thank you for your assistance.