Program Outcomes

The Program Outcomes (POs) for the BSPFE program reflect the skills that the students will have obtained by the time of graduation from the program. The POs are:

  1. an ability to solve polymer and fiber engineering problems by applying knowledge of mathematics, sciences, and engineering;
  2. an ability to design and conduct experiments and to analyze and interpret data;
  3. an integrated understanding of the scientific and engineering principles underlying the four major elements of polymer and fiber engineering: structure, properties, processing, and performance related to polymer and fiber systems;
  4. an ability to apply and integrate knowledge of the structure, properties, processing, and performance of polymers and fibers to solve materials selection and design problems;
  5. an ability to design a system, component, or process to specified performance objectives and needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability
  6. an ability to function effectively on multidisciplinary teams;
  7. an ability to identify, formulate, and solve polymer and fiber engineering problems;
  8. an understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities as a polymer and fiber engineer;
  9. an ability to communicate effectively in both written reports and oral presentations;
  10. a broad understanding of the impact of polymer and fiber engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context;
  11. a recognition of the need for, and the ability to engage in, life-long learning;
  12. a knowledge of contemporary issues; and
  13. an ability to solve polymer and fiber engineering problems in practice by using modern engineering techniques, skills, and tools such as experimental, statistical, and computational methods.