Automation Systems Specialist Program Outcomes
| Program Measurements Used
| Results
| Comparison Data | Continuous Improvement |
| 1. Apply math, science, and technology principles
to solve problems. | Students performances in
two mathematics courses in the program MTHM 121 and MTHM 122 were assessed
through class tests and final examinations | 75% students earned “C” or
better in MTHM 121 and only 60% students earned “C” or better in MTHM 122 |
Math performance is about the national average in similar
programs
| No change is required in
the course content at this time.
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| 2.
Communicate effectively in an industrial/engineering/ manufacturing
environment. |
ENGL161
ENGL162 and
AETC
231 outcomes,
Laboratory
participation, exams,
Employer Survey | 65% students
demonstrated performance at “C” or better level in English courses | Graduates and employers admit weakness in oral and written
communications | To be determined |
| 3. Think
logically and critically. |
TECN111
outcomes,
Employer survey | 80% or higher met this outcome | Employer survey indicated
satisfaction. | No change is needed at this time.
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| 4. Accurately measure and record values using
common precision measuring equipment. |
Correlates
to course outcomes in TECN131
| 80% or higher met this outcome | Comparable to similar
programs in CAM | No change is needed at this time. |
| 5. Program robots and programmable logic
controllers effectively, efficiently and safely |
Correlates
to course outcomes in
AETC
111,
AETC
121,
AETC 231 | Data being gathered |
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| 6. Apply voltage conversions, isolation
techniques, and signal conditioning necessary to communicate among various forms of industrial equipment. |
Correlates
to course outcomes in
AETC
211,
AETC 231 | Data being gathered |
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| 7. Recognize the need to maintain currency in
the Automation Engineering Technology career field. | Graduate Survey | Data being gathered |
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| 8. Demonstrate professional and ethical behavior
and understand the responsibilities and consequences. | Employer Survey | Data being gathered |
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