Program Objectives and Learning Outcomes

The BYU-Idaho Civil Engineering and Mechanical Engineering Bachelor of Science programs prepare students who, within a few years after graduation, are:

1. Discipleship: Living as disciples of Jesus Christ by following His teachings and providing service in their homes, the Church, their professions, and society.
2. Career: Established in careers or enrolled in graduate programs that build on their undergraduate engineering education.
3. Value: Respected for their integrity, leadership, and technical expertise, and for their capacity to solve problems, innovate, collaborate, communicate effectively, and add value wherever they serve.
4. Lifelong Learning: Engaged in activities that demonstrate commitment to lifelong personal and professional development and adaptability.

The BYU-Idaho Civil Engineering and Mechanical Engineering baccalaureate Student Outcomes (Program Learning Outcomes) are to develop graduates who can demonstrate:

1. [Model & Solve] an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
2. [Engineering Design] an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
3. [Communication] an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
4. [Ethics & Professionalism] an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
5. [Teamwork] an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
6. [Experiments] an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
7. [Continued Learning] an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.