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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