Mission & Objectives

Accreditation The BS in Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Commission of ABET,111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012, telephone: (410) 347-7700. 

The mission of the department is to provide a theory-based, application-oriented general engineering education that serves as a basis for career success and lifelong learning. Our graduates demonstrate the engineering and scientific knowledge to analyze, design, improve and evaluate integrated technology-based systems. Our program welcomes a diverse student body and provides the support to foster its success.

Graduates of the BS in engineering program will demonstrate:

  1. Career Success – Use their education to be successful in a technical career or graduate studies. Demonstrate competence in applying classical methods and modern engineering tools;
  2. Engineering Design – Analyze technical, environmental, and societal issues related to engineering designs and technology systems;
  3. Leadership and Teamwork – Be productive team members and leaders, using skills in human relations and communication;
  4. Lifelong Learning – Practice a lifelong commitment to learning and professional development; and
  5. Professional and Ethical Standards – Demonstrate commitment to the professional and ethical standards of engineering and recognize the importance of community and professional service.

Graduates of the ECU Engineering Program have:

  1. an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering;
  2. an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data;
  3. an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability;
  4. an ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams;
  5. an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems;
  6. an understanding professional and ethical responsibility;
  7. an ability to communicate effectively;
  8. an ability to evaluate the impact of technology in a global/societal context;
  9. an appreciation for lifelong learning;
  10. knowledge of contemporary issues;
  11. an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice;
  12. an ability to apply engineering concepts to an area of concentrated study chosen from systems engineering, engineering management, bioprocess engineering and biomedical engineering.