Ingenieur Vol.72 ingenieur October 2017-FA3 | Page 28

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Engineering Accreditation Council( EAC), BEM has translated the accreditation requirements in its Manual. On a fundamental level, WA defines the knowledge profile( WK) required for graduates enrolled in all accredited engineering degree programmes at the end of their study. A total of eight of WKs are defined in Table 1.
Subsequently, the WA defines attributes that need to be attained by the graduates in line with the WKs listed in Table 1 in general terms and is applicable to all engineering disciplines. These attributes are termed as graduate attributes or commonly referred as Programme Outcomes( POs). There are 12 measureable POs defined by EAC. Table 2 shows the relationship between POs and the respective WKs.
In Table 2, the graduate attributes are references to“ complex engineering problems”. Solving complex engineering problem is an attribute that clearly defines the accreditation requirement under the WA for engineering programmes.
Therefore, during the accreditation process, emphasis is given to ensure that complex
Table 2: Graduate Attributes( or Programme Outcomes) based on the Knowledge Profile
WK
Notation
Programme Outcome / Graduate Attribute
WK1- 4
WA1 / PO1
Apply knowledge of mathematics, natural sciences, engineering fundamentals and engineering specialization to the solution of complex engineering problems.
WK1- 4
WA2 / PO2
Identify, formulate, research literature & analyze complex engineering problems using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences and engineering sciences.
WK5
WA3 / PO3
Design solutions for complex engineering problems and design systems, components or processes with appropriate consideration for public health and safety, cultural, societal, and environmental considerations.
WK8
WA4 / PO4
Conduct investigations of complex problems using research-based knowledge and research methods.
WK6
WA5 / PO5
Create, select and apply modern engineering and IT tools including prediction and modeling to complex engineering problems.
WK7
WA6 / PO6
Apply reasoning to assess societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to professional engineering practices and solutions to complex engineering problems.
WK7
WA7 / PO7
Understand and evaluate the sustainability and impact of professional engineering work in the solution of complex engineering problems.
WK7
WA8 / PO8
Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of engineering practices.
Combination of WK1- 8
WA9 / PO10
Function effectively as an individual, member or leader in diverse teams and in multi-disciplinary settings.
WA10 / PO9
Communicate effectively on complex engineering activities within the engineering community and with society, be able to comprehend, write, present, give and receive instructions.
WA11 / PO12
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of engineering management principles and economic decision-making, apply to own work, as a member and leader in a team, manage projects in multidisciplinary environments.
WA12 / PO11
Recognize the need, prepare and engage in independent and life-long learning.
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