Indicators
Knowledge Base for Engineering
KB.1 - Recalls and defines, and/or comprehends and applies information and concepts in mathematics.
KB.2 - Recalls and defines, and/or comprehends and applies information, first principles and concepts in the natural sciences.
KB.3 - Recalls and defines, and/or comprehends and applies information, first principles and concepts in fundamental engineering science.
KB.4 - Recalls and defines, and/or comprehends and applies, first principles and concepts in specialized engineering science.
Problem Analysis
PA.1 - Identifies and defines complex engineering problems.
PA.2 - Develops and/or implements a strategy to analyze complex engineering problems.
PA.3 - Analyzes and solves complex engineering problems.
PA.4 - Evaluates a solution to a complex engineering problem.
Investigation
IN.1 - Gathers information (literature review, measurements, experiments, laboratory exercises) and analyzes data.
IN.2 - Devises and/or implements an appropriate plan/methodology for gathering information required to solve a complex engineering problem.
IN.3 - Interprets results and reaches appropriate conclusions.
IN.4 - Understands appropriate safe work procedures during experiments or laboratory exercises.
Design
DE.1 - Understands the complexities of an open-ended engineering design problem and defines appropriate objectives and constraints.
DE.2 - Uses an appropriate design process that considers all relevant factors (i.e., health & safety risks; standards; economic, environmental, cultural and societal considerations).
DE.3 - Develops/implements possible solutions to an open-ended design problem, leading to an appropriate recommendation.
DE.4 - Devises and implements a plan to evaluate a proposed design solution.
Use of Engineering Tools
ET.1 - Uses tools to complete engineering activities.
ET.1A - Uses analytical tools to complete engineering activities.
ET.1B - Uses numerical tools to complete engineering activities.
ET.1C - Uses hands-on tools to complete engineering activities.
ET.2 - Evaluates and selects appropriate tools for a given scenario.
ET.3 - Adapts or creates tools to meet specific analysis or design needs.
Individual and Team Work
IT.1 - Participates in group activities and decision-making.
IT.1X - Participates equitably in group activities and decision-making in leadership and followership (support) roles.
IT.2 - Contributes equitably to completion of group work.
IT.2X - Exhibits appropriate interpersonal skills when interacting with team members, including giving and receiving constuctive feedback.
IT.3 - Exhibits appropriate interpersonal skills when interacting with team members.
IT.4 - Develops or demonstrates leadership skills.
Communication Skills
CS.1 - Understands, interprets and/or applies principles for effective engineering communication (oral, written and graphical).
CS.1X - Designs and produces effective written and graphical engineering documents for specific audiences.
CS.2 - Designs and produces appropriate engineering documents (i.e., research reports, engineering reports, design documents, graphics).
CS.2X - Designs, produces, and delivers effective technical presentations for specific audiences.
CS.3 - Delivers effective technical presentations.
Professionalism
PR.1 - Understands the role of the engineering profession in society and responsibility of the Professional Engineer in protection of the public.
PR.2 - Knows relevant codes, laws and regulations.
PR.3 - Exhibits behaviour expected of a Professional Engineer.
Impact of Engineering on Society
IE.1 - Understands the social, environmental, economic, health, safety, legal and/or cultural aspects of engineering activities.
IE.1X - Understands engineering as a socio-technical process with inherent environmental, economic, health, safety, legal and socio-cultural aspects.
IE.2 - Predicts environmental and socio-economic impacts associated with engineering activities.
IE.2X - Analyzes engineering activities and/or develops solutions, taking into account past, present, and potential future environmental and socio-cultural aspects.
IE.3 - Develops solutions for adverse environmental and/or socio-economic impacts.
IE.3X - Understands and/or applies the concepts of environmental stewardship, and sustainable design and sustainable development.
IE.4 - Understands and/or applies the concepts of environmental stewardship, sustainable design and sustainable development.
Ethics and Equity
EE.1 - Demonstrates and/or applies knowledge of ethical principles.
EE.1X - Appreciates and articulates ethical considerations, and resolves ethical issues, related to engineering activities.
EE.2 - Appreciates, articulates and/or resolves issues and dilemmas related to ethics and equity.
EE.2X - Understands historical and current factors impacting equity in design and professional practice.
EE.3 - Demonstrates individual accountability.
EE.3X - Articulates one’s own role in promoting ethics and equity.
Economics and Project Management
EP.1 - Understands concepts of engineering economics.
EP.1X - Understands and applies engineering economics.
EP.2 - Understands concepts of project management.
EP.2X - Understands and applies business practices including project, risk and change management.
EP.3 - Critically applies management tools and economics principles in engineering projects.
Life-Long Learning
LL.1 - Applies appropriate knowledge to new situations.
LL.1X - Recognizes limitations of their knowledge and engages in actions to address them.
LL.2 - Engages in activities to advance knowledge and understands the role of on-going professional development.
LL.2X - Critically reflects on successes, challenges and mistakes to guide ongoing learning.
LL.3 - Learns from successes and mistakes; recognizes limitations.
LL.3X - Demonstrates research and information literacy skills.
LL.4 - Demonstrates research and information literacy skills.