Accreditation

The Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering degree program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the commission’s General Criteria and Program Criteria for Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering. 

Program Educational Objectives

Program educational objectives are the broad statements that describe the career and professional accomplishments that the program is preparing graduates to achieve. Student outcomes are statements that describe what students are expected to know or be able to do by the time they complete an academic program.

The Educational Objectives of the FIU BMEBS program are:

1. To produce graduates that continue in one or both of the following:
   • Advanced study in engineering, medicine, or applied sciences
   • Professional practice as an engineer in a biomedical or health care related field
2. To produce graduates whose careers demonstrate proficiency in one or more of the following:
   • Clinical application of biomedical engineering tools
   • Product development, manufacturing, and commercialization in the biomedical industry
   • Participation in diverse teams
   • Biomedical engineering research
3. To produce graduates who have effective communication skills and a commitment to professionalism, leadership, ethics, and community service.

Student Learning Outcomes

1. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
2. 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. An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
4. 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. 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. An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
7. An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

The Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering degree program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the commission’s General Criteria and Program Criteria for Civil Engineering.

The Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering degree program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the commission’s General Criteria and Program Criteria for Computer Engineering.

Program Educational Objectives

Our principal goal is to produce graduates who will become successful engineers in an extensive range of endeavors. The Computer Engineering Educational Objectives are:

• That our graduates are employed and have career advancement as Computer engineers, or in another profession using their engineering skills,
• That our graduates stay current in their field of expertise,
• That our graduates attain supervisory/leadership positions in their respective organizations and/or become entrepreneurs.

Student Outcomes

1. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
2. 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. An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
4. 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. 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. An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
7. An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science degree program is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the commission’s General Criteria and Program Criteria for Computer Science.

Program Educational Objectives

Program educational objectives are the broad statements that describe the career and professional accomplishments that the program is preparing graduates to achieve. Student outcomes are statements that describe what students are expected to know or be able to do by the time they complete an academic program.

The Educational Objectives of the program are:

1. Our graduates will apply their knowledge and skills to succeed in their careers and/or obtain advanced degrees.
2. Our graduates will behave ethically and responsibly and remain informed and involved as full participants in their profession and society.
3. Our graduates will creatively solve problems, communicate effectively, and successfully function in diverse and inclusive multi-disciplinary teams.
4. Our graduates will apply principles and practices of computing grounded in mathematics and science to successfully complete software-related projects to meet customer business objectives and/or productively engage in research.

Student Learning Outcomes

1. Analyze a complex computing problem and to apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.
2. Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program’s discipline.
3. Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.
4. Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles.
5. Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program’s discipline.
6. Apply computer science theory and software development fundamentals to produce computing-based solutions.

The Bachelor of Science in Information Technology degree program is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the commission’s General Criteria and Program Criteria for Cybersecurity.

Program Educational Objectives

Program educational objectives are the broad statements that describe the career and professional accomplishments that the program is preparing graduates to achieve. Student outcomes are statements that describe what students are expected to know or be able to do by the time they complete an academic program.

The Educational Objectives of the program are:

1. Our graduates will apply their knowledge and skills to succeed in their careers and/or obtain an advanced degree.
2. Our graduates will behave ethically and responsibly and remain informed and involved as full participants in their profession and society.
3. Our graduates will creatively solve problems, communicate effectively, and successfully function in diverse and inclusive multi-disciplinary teams.
4. Our graduates will apply principles, best practices, and current techniques of cybersecurity to protect computing infrastructure, data, processes, and people from adversaries and exposure.

Student Learning Outcomes

1. Analyze a complex computing problem and to apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.
2. Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program’s discipline.
3. Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.
4. Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles.
5. Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program’s discipline.
6. Apply security principles and practices to maintain operations in the presence of risks and threats.

The Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering degree program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the commission’s General Criteria and Program Criteria for Electrical and Electronics Engineering.

Program Educational Objectives

Our principal goal is to produce graduates who will become successful engineers in an extensive range of endeavors. The Computer Engineering Educational Objectives are:

• That our graduates are employed and have career advancement as Computer engineers, or in another profession using their engineering skills,
• That our graduates stay current in their field of expertise,
• That our graduates attain supervisory/leadership positions in their respective organizations and/or become entrepreneurs.

Student Outcomes

1. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
2. 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. An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
4. 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. 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. An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
7. An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

The Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering degree program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the commission’s General Criteria and Program Criteria for Environmental Engineering.

The Bachelor of Science in Information Technology degree program is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the commission’s General Criteria and Program Criteria for Information Technology.

Program Educational Objectives

Program educational objectives are the broad statements that describe the career and professional accomplishments that the program is preparing graduates to achieve. Student outcomes are statements that describe what students are expected to know or be able to do by the time they complete an academic program.

The Educational Objectives of the program are:

1. Our graduates will apply their knowledge and skills to succeed in their careers and/or obtain an advanced degree.
2. Our graduates will behave ethically and responsibly and remain informed and involved as full participants in their profession and society.
3. Our graduates will creatively solve problems, communicate effectively, and successfully function in diverse and inclusive multi-disciplinary teams.
4. Our graduates will apply principles and practices of information technology to identify, implement, and enable effective technologies and apply fundamental computing knowledge to solve information technology problems.

Student Learning Outcomes

1. Analyze a complex computing problem and to apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.
2. Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program’s discipline.
3. Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.
4. Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles.
5. Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program’s discipline.
6. Use systemic approaches to select, develop, apply, integrate, and administer secure computing technologies to accomplish user goals.

The Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Engineering degree program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the commission’s General Criteria.

Program Educational Objectives

The curriculum is designed to give students a broad understanding of the fundamentals of science and engineering and to develop students into engineering leaders who utilize a systems perspective to collaborate across disciplines and design innovative, human-centered solutions to local, national, and global challenges.

As a result, the program educational objectives of the BS in Interdisciplinary Engineering are to develop graduates who, within three to five years after graduation, will:

1. Exhibit strong critical thinking, design, and problem-solving skills within the engineering industry, an advanced degree program, or another field where they can apply these skills.
2. Demonstrate an increasing level of leadership and professional responsibility by using effective communication skills and participating in multidisciplinary collaboration.
3. Exhibit a commitment to professional ethics, global awareness, and lifelong learning.

Student Outcomes

At the time of graduation, students within the Interdisciplinary Engineering program at FIU will be able to demonstrate:

1. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
2. 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. An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
4. 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. 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. An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
7. An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

The Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering degree program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the commission’s General Criteria and Program Criteria for Mechanical Engineering.

Program Educational Objectives

Program educational objectives are the broad statements that describe the career and professional accomplishments that the program is preparing graduates to achieve. Student outcomes are statements that describe what students are expected to know or be able to do by the time they complete an academic program.

The Educational Objectives of the BS Program in Mechanical Engineering are:

1. Graduates will be employed in mechanical engineering related positions or enrolled in further graduate degree programs.
2. Graduates will work towards successful careers in their chosen field and possible leadership positions.
3. At all stages of their careers, graduates will engage in activities that demonstrate a commitment to and a desire for ongoing personal and professional growth and learning.

Student Learning Outcomes

1. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
2. 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. An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
4. 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. 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. An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
7. An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.